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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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| Employment: ## place as wet-nurse wanted - by woman aged 22. Has been put to bed 2 mths with 1st child, has good breast of milk, of reputable family, healthy, good complexion. Enq for Gurner at Davis's, tailor, Hicks Court, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 683/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - furniture etc of gentleman quitting Bath at bow centre house, 39 Milsom St, Bath on 28, 29 & 30 Apr by Mr Plura. Inc range of dining tables (will dine 25), dining room suite 10 cabriole chairs, & sopha [sofa] highly jappaned with 2 sets of chintz-pattern calico covers, etc [good list] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 683/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: list of Balls at New Assembly rooms - Cottillon ball 12 Apr & weekly on Thursday; Dress balls Monday nights; card assembly Tue nights. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 683/ article:3 b |
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| Military: voluntary contributions - from Wroughton, Wilts with list of names, total £169 15s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 683/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: ## Mr Beckford's (Fonthill) tax on income amounts to £14,000. His average fortune after all deductions for last 3 yrs having been given in to Commissioner at £140,000 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 683/ article:1a |
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| Property: to let - Cumberwell House & park nr Bradford on Avon. Inc 2 adj meadows. Mr Thos Scotcher at Bradford who will show. Enq Mr Wood at Bath, Mr Bayliffe, attorney at Chippenham, Mr Gaby at Bromham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:1 d |
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| Music: annual breakfast concert in Spring Gardens, Bath on 5 May, with band of horns & clarinets. Tickets 3s 6d. (inc breakfast) from Pump Room, & Mr Prynn, perfumer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, paintings etc of Mr William Jones, bankrupt, at 7 Pierrepont St on 27 Apr by William Cross. Catalogues at W Cross, Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - large commodious house & shop late occupd by Jacob Axford, ironmonger & brazier, in Market Pl, Bath. Enq Mrs Axford on premises. NB creditors of late Jacob Axford to send in a/cs immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Balsam of Honey", "Essence of Waterdock", "Elixir of Bardana", "Tincture of Centaury" sold by R. Cruttwell, St James's St next to Church [no prices given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:4 d |
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| Leisure: servants cannot be admitted to New Assembly Rooms, & are not to use subscribers tickets of another person Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Rose, baker of Bath, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:4,c |
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| Crime: stolen horse - dark brown hackney mare stolen from field of John Bennet of Pickwick, Corsham 26 Mar. Reward 1 guin for info leading to conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 684/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - good house at Middle Hill, Box, with stable, coachhouse, gardens, orchard & 4 acres adj (5 more if reqd). Enq John Neat of Cheyney Court, or printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - apothecary shop, small but select drugs in stock. House nearby in a large market town in Wiltshire. Apply Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction, in fee - Three Swans Inn, upper end Cheap St, Frome in tenure of Michael Griffin, on 2 May. Well supplied with water. Particulars Mr Wickham, Frome; James Hyde, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - £220 secured by mortgage of 11 Peter St, Bath (occupd by Andrew Wood) & bond of James Hawkins, carpenter, late of Bath, rent £12 pa, 1000 yr lease commenced 1769. Best bidder to pay 20% purchase price. At house of Joseph Dobson, Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, Bath on 19 May. Enq Harry Sawton, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Tincture of Valerian" 2s 9d, "Canada Balsam" 3s 6d/bottle, "Dr Story's Sugar Cakes" 1s 2d/ea - sold by Mr Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:4 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Harewood, Lord Grey de Wilton, Lord & Lady de Montalt & 3 Hon Miss Maude, Lady Sylvester, Lady Ward, Lady O'Donald [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Ball at the Angel Inn, Bath on 9 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - special meeting at White Hart Inn. Bath on 3 Apr for determinging adoption of caissons or otherwise for transferring boats between upper & lower levels. Bowsher & Broderip. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 685/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: ## cock match, at Hand & Shears at Hilperton Marsh 26 Jun. 9 cocks a side for 4 guin a battle. By Harris & Philip Dorrits, feeders Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meet at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 10 May. J Maskelyn - clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house adjoining Three Swans Inn, Cheap St, Frome in tenure of John Vinny, on 2 May. Well supplied with water. Partcrs Mr Wickham, Frome; James Hyde, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "The Ge-organon" or World Delineated" on 2 sheets Royal paper by Benj Donne, teacher of Maths & Philosophy at Bristol, 6s 6d in sheets, or on pasteboard, with hour circles & painted 10s. From Mr Bull, Mr Hazard, Mr Marshall (all Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:2 c |
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| Fashion: sale - all stock in trade of millinery belonging to the late Miss Spilsbury. At no. 4 on the Walks opposite Lower Assembly Rooms by J Buttress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Wm Long, esq of Baynton (parish of Edington, Wilts) to Miss Jenkins of Bath in Queen Sq Chapel, Sat [31 Mar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:3 b |
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| Military: voluntary contributions [for national defence] - Bath Guildhall £336, Wellow £14 17s, Twerton £41 2s, Saltford £16 8s, Little Sodbury £12 4s, Timsbury £76 15s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - furniture sale at Hanging Land (1st house leading to Prior Park Rd) on 28-30 Mar changed from 1 Apr [see 7 Mar], by Mr Viel. Incl copy of Macklin's Bible complete in 70 numbers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 686/ article:1 b |
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| Health: remedies - Mr Hemet's essence of pearl, and pearl dentifirice, for complaints of the teeth, and make them white, and cause sweet breath. 2s 6d each [unit not stated] from Miss Purdie, perfumer, next to Mr Gyde's rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: Richard Hughes, servant absconded from his master William Brereton, suspected to have taken clothing & sundries. Reward 2 guin. for apprehension. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:1,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Oriental vegetable cordial" for stomach upsets. 5s bottle or 6 bottles for £1 3s 3d. sold by Mr Cruttwell & his County newsmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting at Lower Rooms on 13 May 10am. Breakfast on table precisely 10am. J Salmon, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: sale of silk goods of all kinds - by J Buttress, silk mercer & manufacturer at his shop, no. 5 Abbey Church Yard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: John Bodman Vince, esq of Clift Hall to Miss Long (dtr of late & sister to present Richard Long, esq of Ashton House) by Rev John Laugherne at Devizes on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Miss Fleming's Ball for her scholars is fixed for 18 Apr at the Upper Assembly Rooms, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - water grist mill, Radstock Mill, plenty water, 2 pr French stones, dwelling house, bakehouse etc. Enq Mr James Walker, Waldegrave Arms, Radstock Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 687/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: tea drinking - at Holt Assembly this evening & every Thur during Season. Tea drinking as usual on Thu when there is a ball. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: taxation - good account of debate in House of Commons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: for sale - harpsichord & celestina, view at Mr Lintern's, Abbey Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction in fee - New Inn, Hinton Charterhouse with malthouse, outhouses, yards etc, also adj tnmnt with garden. On the premises on 20 May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: Bath banks are obliged to alter business hours & from 24 June will close at 3o'c. They are experiencing great inconvenience owing to late regulations of the Bath Post office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Bentham of London, aged 80, on South Pde on Friday [30 Mar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Hair Powder tax - reminder that certificates will expire 5 Apr. Stamp Office, Wells - payments may be made to H. E. Howse, Market Pl., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - neat cottage at Wrington. Enq Mr Whitley, Wrington Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 688/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: servant wanted - to wait at table & take care of horse. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 689/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Thomas Falkner, esq, decd, 11 Axford's Bldgs, Bath. At his late house, on 5 & 6 May by C. Trimnell. Enq Messrs Trimnell's, Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 689/ article:2,c |
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| Services: Fuller, cook & confectioner (from York House) has taken shop & business of Mr Hemmings (late Gill's) in Wade's Pssge, Bath. Soups and hot pastry every day at one o'clock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 689/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let on lease - genteel double-bowed house in East Hayes, Bath nr London Rd. Enq Mr Cross, upholsterer of Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 689/ article:2 d |
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| Music: benefit for Mr Cantelo - concert of vocal & instrumental music at New Assembly Rooms on 29 Apr. Tickets 5s ea. from Mr Cantelo, 6 Fountain Bldgs, Bath; New Assembly Rooms, Libaries, York House, Bear, White Hart, White Lion & Mr Lintern's music shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 689/ article:1,c |