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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Marriages: Philip Thicknesse, esq, jnr, to Miss Elizabeth Peacock of Bath, at Malmesbury last Thursday. [no residence for groom] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - a) concert of vocal & instrmntl music, illuminations & fireworks on 8 Jul & every Tue during season, begins 7 o'c, tickets 1s; b) catches & glees every night; c) public tea & French horn, clarinets on Sat 5 Jul, tickets 1s entitle to tea or coffee. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - 1st public tea with music (French horns & Clarinets) next Sat [27 June]. Tickets 1s at gate of Gardens & at Parade Coffee house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Miss Summers - comedy "The Chapter of Accidents & farce "The Prisoner at Large" at Theatre Royal [Tue 5 Jun]. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: public breakfast - Sydney Gardens Vauxhall on 22 May, tickets 2s at the Gate. Tea & evening promenade with horns & clarinets on Frid. evening 18 May, unless wet - admission 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - house in Bath for £90 p.a. Enq printer or Mr Mayo, Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Dartry, Dean of Ossery & Lady, Dean Paul & Lady, Gov Boucheer [?], Hon George Pitt [NOTP], Dr Lysons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Admiral Digby & Lady, Hon Mrs Brown [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Cox (widow of late Rev Archdeacon Cox & daughter of General Parslow) on Saturday evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - Hall House, Frome with walled pleasure & kitchen gardens, fruit trees & 2 acr close, now in occuptn Mr Frampton, attorney, as tenant at will [t.a.w]. Partcrs Mr William Bull, Frome or Mr Stephens, attorney, Salisbury.[c.f. 31 Jan 3b] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - illuminations, fireworks, music, imitation of bird songs by Mr Campbell, refreshments on 30 Jun. Tickets 1s at gate of Gardens & at Parade Coffee house. Music 6.30, fireworks 9 o'c. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Buckland Dinham Turnpike - trustees meeting at "Three Gauntlets" Inn, Kilmersdon 5 June. Thomas Miles, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - J Gale announces there will be only 3 Grand Gala nights this summer, the first on 4 June in honour of King's Birthday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Grosvener Gardens, Vauxhall - 1st public breakfast of season 8 May, for benefit of John Morgan, waiter, suffering from severe illness. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr Gye, Market Pl, Bath; libraries & gate. Pleasure boats from Rising Sun, Grove St, or Walcot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1002/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Wm Wade, esq, Master of Ceremonies, arrived in Bath from Brighton, Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: Bath Common Council - Mr Spry, apothecary, was elected a member yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3,d |
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| Law: ## London Guildhall last Sat - Mr Joseph Penny, cornfactor of Bath, plaintiff sued Mr Samuel Ward, bargemaster & cornfactor to recover of £142, value of oats lost when defendant's barge was sunk by floating timber at Bristol Bridge on 9 Jan. Verdict for defendant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Miss Ewing's school for young ladies, 26 Westgate St, Bath, will open again 14 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Rivers, Lord & Lady Clifford, Admiral Digby & Lady, Hon Lady Matilda West, Mr & Hon Lady Georgina Buckley, Hon Mr & Mrs Champion, Baron de Robeck, Sir Wm Newberry & Lady, Sir Robert Andrews [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Villis of Mars Court, Iron House, Walcot crushed to death last Friday by falling arch, Bathwick Bldgs leaving a pregnant widow & 2 young children. Subs called for, to Mr H. FieIde, achitect, Henrietta St etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3,c |
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| Military: The Mayor of Bath has received letter from the Lord Lt. signifying that the offer of the Bath Military Assocn will be accepted by His Majesty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Grosvener Gardens, Vauxhall - benefit (given by E Davis) for John Morgan suffering severe illness. Other details from Richard Garrard, surgeon, Bedford St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Bath Corporation - John Chapman was elected Mayor for 4th time on Monday. Followed by elegant banquet at Town Hall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3,d |
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| Health: General Hospital of Bath - Mrs Ann Walker chosen as Matron on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: servant of gentleman in Twerton killed last Wednesday whilst going to hayfield with empty wagon. Fell from shafts while trying to stop horses & wheels crushed him . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Mr Stevens's academy for young gentlemen, Barton Bldgs, Bath will open Monday next 14 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## humane act for regulating chimney sweepers - summary. Max 6 apprentices, none under 8 yrs, master's name on apprentice's cap, not to be sent out before 5 in summer, or up chimneys on fire, church on Sunday properly clothed. Fine £5 -£10 for each offence Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: laundry-maid wanted - single woman 25 to 40 yrs. Refs required. Apply Mrs Lambe, grocer, Stall St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Miss Alice Hungerford, dtr of Mrs Hungerford, in Westgate Bldgs, Bath last week, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - convenient, roomy house in Duke St, Bath leading to South Pde at Castle & Ball Inn 16 May by Mr Trimnell. Fitted up some yrs ago by late occupr & owner Gov Holwell. Enq Messrs Boord & Ridpath, Vineyards, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Bath Corporation - Mr Crook, apothecary, and Mr Laurence, watchmaker, elected sheriffs for the year Mon last Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr G Upton, attorney of Yeovil, married to Miss Leech of Stoke in Somrst, a few days since Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: ## wife of Stephen Dainton, weaver of Winsley hung herself from crossbeam of loom last week after husband took her savings of a few guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Mr Richard Harding, writing master & accomptant, 8 Abbey Street, Bath - his Academy in Trim Street will be open again Mon 7 Jul. Ladies boarding schools attended. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: comments on "King John" at Theatre last Sat (& end of season) for the benefit for Mr Warrell & his 3 children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - furniture & effects of deceased lady. At her house 11 Queen Square on 5 & 6 June by William Potter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Thos Locke at Devizes after a short illness on Wed morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - 5 lots at Marksbury in several occupn Samuel Palmer, Francis Palmer, Joseph Pain, Wm Palmer, Joseph Holbrook, Wm Cole & James Weaver (subject to life interest of Samuel Palmer aged 75 & bro John aged 61). At Bell Inn, Farmborough on 27 May by Thomas James. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 d |
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| Births: Countess of Corke safely delivered of a son at his lordship's house in Queen Ann's St, Cavendish Sq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Edgell of Norton Malreward to Miss Grace Hasell of Bath, at St James's church, Bath on Sun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3,d |
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| News: last week, Mr Gerrard, Old Ford, near Frome blew up some 100 tons of stone, 60 tons of prime block with ¼lb explosive powder. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - concert, catches, glees, illuminations & fireworks by Sgnr Invetto on Mon 7 July. Vocalists inc Miss Quarman (pupil of Mr Milgrove), also Miss Sawtell, Messrs Howel [sic], Russel [sic], Stillman, Marchant & Mstr Gray. Tickets 1s from Mr Marrett, Milsom St; Mr Milgrove, Bond Street; or at gates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 c |
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| Law: Western Circuit - Lord Kenyon & Judge Buller at New Sarum, Wilts 25 July & Bridgewater, Somrst 15 Aug; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: public night at King James's Palace (Lyncombe Gardens) intended for Whit Monday postponed to Friday next. Illuminations & fireworks. Tickets 1s from Mr Lintern's music warehouse, Churchyard; & upper gate of Gardens. From R Tanner Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Larman, widow of late Mr Larman, apothecary, on Wednesday [no info on where] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction, Marksbury, contd - lot 1/5, 2 closes pasture (called Stanton Way 7 A, 1R 2P & Eastfield 4A, 3R 23 P); lot 2/5, messuage with garden, orchard & cottage 2 R, 31P. At Bell Inn, Farmborough 27 May. To view, Mr James Hill, Marksbury. Enq Mr Milward, attorney, Keynsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Thos Shirley, merchant tailor of London to Miss Elizabeth Axford of Hartmore at Potterne, Wilts on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1007/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Blake (wife of Rev Mr Blake, of Chilhampton, Devon) of a paralytic stroke at her lodgings in Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1007/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: man drowned Saturday night while crossing river in ferry at Twerton. He was intoxicated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1007/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled or senior miltary people listed] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1007/ article:3 c |