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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

City of Westminster 1922

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

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Inquests were held at Ilorseferry Road, where the Coroner's Court is
situated, in 217 cases, and there were 9 adjourned inquests. Post.mortem
examinations were made in 128 instances.

Table: The number of dead bodies taken to the mortuaries for purposes of inquest, and to await burial during the last 20 years were:—

The number of dead bodies taken to the mortuaries for purposes of inquest, and to await burial during the last 20 years were:—

Total.For Inquest.To await Burial.Total.For Inquest.To await Burial.
190339634155191332828642
190438132259191432329528
190536830761191537634927
190634428361191628125229
190735828177191727826513
190836429866191828524243
190929125833191930826939
191033328152192028926920
191138333449192127323835
191232428440192226924722

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There are resting places for the dead at Drury Lane, Ebury Bridge,
or Dufours Place, but no use was made of them during the year.