'The Diary of a Resurrectionist'
Title'The Diary of a Resurrectionist'
ReferenceMS0024
Level of descriptionfonds
DateNovember 1811- December 1812 (February 1899)
Admin./ biographical historyJoseph Naples was a resurrectionist supplying bodies to anatomy teachers, and was active from 1811 until 1832. The 1832 Anatomy Act made him redundant and he went to work in the Dissecting Room at St Thomas' Hospital.
Isabella M. Holmes wrote a book called "The London Burial Grounds" which James Blake Bailey referred to when he published a book about the diary. The text of the diary, along with a commentary, was published by James Blake Bailey in 1899.
Isabella M. Holmes wrote a book called "The London Burial Grounds" which James Blake Bailey referred to when he published a book about the diary. The text of the diary, along with a commentary, was published by James Blake Bailey in 1899.
Scope and ContentThis collection contains the "Diary of a Resurrectionist", and notes on the places and activities described in the diary.
Extent2 volumes
LanguageEnglish
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Persons keyword Joseph Naples, fl 1811-1812, resurrectionist, Isabella M. Holmes, fl1896-1899, author, London St Thomas's Hospital, London St Bartholomew's Hospital
SubjectAnatomy, Social welfare, Hospitals
