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City of Westminster 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]

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Table: It appears that the total number of dead bodies taken to the mortuaries is steadily declining. The diminution is among the inquest cases. The figures for the last six years are:-

It appears that the total number of dead bodies taken to the mortuaries is steadily declining. The diminution is among the inquest cases. The figures for the last six years are:-

TotalFor Inquest.To await Burial.Total.For Inquest.To await Burial.
190143837066190438832259
190238934544190537030761
190339334155190634528361

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During 1906 steps were taken to make more generally known the
existence of various places in the City where dead bodies might be
taken to await burial. Of the 61 bodies admitted for this reason, 48
were taken to Horseferry Road, 8 to Dufouv's Place, 5 to Drury Lane,
and none to either Ebury Bridge or Mount Street resting places.

Table: The number of bodies taken in at Horseferry Road since 1897 has, been:—

The number of bodies taken in at Horseferry Road since 1897 has, been:—

Year.Bodies.Year.Bodies.Year.Bodies.
189713119013911904365
189816519023711905344
189927319033711906332
1900309

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The total number of bodies received at Horseferry Road to await
burial has increased from 22 in 1901 to 48 in 1906.
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