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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Poplar 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: Mortuary and Coroner's Court.The number of bodies deposited in the Council's Mortuary, Cottage Street, Poplar, during the year was 208:—

Mortuary and Coroner's Court.The number of bodies deposited in the Council's Mortuary, Cottage Street, Poplar, during the year was 208:—

ResidentsNon.Residents*Totals
MalesFemalesMalesFemales
Age not stated (i .e. unknown, newly born) .943117
Stillborn—————
Under 1 year61——7
1 to 5 years211—4
5 to 15 years843—15
15 to 25 years213—6
25 to 45 years1866131
45 to 65 years351211967
65 years and upwards262121261
Totals .106502923208

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•Brought from outside the Borough for the convenience of the Coroner.
Inquests were held on 124 (post-mortem examinations, 59), and 75
other post-mortem examinations were made by order of the Coroner. The
total number of post-mortem examinations made was 134. Nine bodies
were brought to the Mortuary for custody (8 from Fever Hospitals and
1 from elsewhere).
In several instances post-mortem examinations were made at
the Poplar Mortuary and inquests held at either Stepney or Shoreditch
Coroner's Courts.
Removal of Dead Bodies from Foreshore.
In reply to a communication from the Assistant Commissioner, New
Scotland Yard, the Council agreed that in cases of emergency, where
for some unforeseen circumstances the undertaker appointed by the
Council was not available, the Police could call in their own undertaker,
provided the cost to the Council was not more than £2 per case.