London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Southwark 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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During the year 426 bodies were received into the Mortuaries:—
| Reasons Bodies were brought to Mortuary. | Collier's Rents Mortuary | Manor Place Mortuary. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodies brought in upon which Inquests were held | 174 | 16 | |
| Bodies brought in for convenience | 7 | 224 | 231 |
| Bodies brought in in cases where death had occurred from Infectious Disease | 4 | ||
| Total | 185 | 241 | 426 |