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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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| Leisure: Bath Catch Club, White Lion - this Wed evening. Next Ladies night 20 April. W Wordsworth, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 714/ article:3 e |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Rauzzini's spring concert 11 Apr. Tickets 5s from Mr Rauzzini, Queen Sq., libraries & Lintern's music shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 714/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: ## Capt John Dixon charged with forging draft with intent to defraud a Bath innkeeper. Apprehended in bed with his lady at Swan Hotel, Birmingham by Bath officers who travelled more than 200 m. in 2 days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 714/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people or others] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed [4 May] new opera "Robin Hood"; Sat 7 May, "The Grecian Daughter"; Tue 10 May, new comedy "The Natural Son" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3,d |
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| Health: "Essence of pearl & pearl dentifrice" invented James Hemnet, dentist to Her Majesty & Princess Amelia. 2s 6d at printer & W Moore, toyman, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:4 b |
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| Publications: "The Conjuror Unmasked", new edition 2s 6d. Full explanation of the dextrous art, from all booksellers in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Peasenhill turnpike road Bill - gentlemen interested in this road through Tunley, Timbury, Paulton to meet at New Inn, Timbury on 1 May at noon to determine if Bill should proceed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - lot1/3, cottage in St Catherine's parish, with 1 acre garden, well watered, now in possn John Lewis. At Lamb Inn Batheaston on 10 Apr by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: lost, supposed stolen - 3 Bank of England notes of £10 each (numbers given). The public is warned not to accept them. Payment is stopped. Reward 5 guin, if notes given to printer [Mr Cruttwell] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: youths of Bradford rang 2,520 peals of Holt's Grandsire Triples in 1 hr 45 mins in Abbey Church, Bath yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Gawen, butcher of Bath married Mrs Mary Norman last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens, concert & Illuminations to open 20 May, then every Friday (Tue after season). Tickets 1s at garden gate, or at Parade coffee house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: "The European Magazine" includes engraving of head of Mrs Fitzherbert, at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:4 c |
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| Music: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - public breakfast & concert Sat morning 10 May 1788. Tickets 3s 6d inc breakfast from Mr Incledon at Mr Deare's, carver, Kingsmead St; Mr Wordsworth at Mr Wheeler's, carpenter, Lower Barton St; Mr Russell, Market Place; & the Gardens; Parade Coffee House; & libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: stolen - from the Quay, Bath a few days since, a light blue cart with "Samuel Ward, Bath" painted on the front. 10 guin reward from Bath Soc of Guardians Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/3, pasture "Blackmore" (or "Blakemore") [in St Catherine's parish]. 1 acre, lately put to French grass. At Lamb Inn Batheaston on 10 Apr by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3 e |
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| Charity: gentleman in extreme want - property sold by auction last week under distress for rent. Linen or part of ladies' dresses needed to clothe 2 infant daughters. Donations to Miss Smith, the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - a new comedy not performed here previously "Laugh when you can" with "Comus" on Thu [28 Mar]; "The Stranger" with "The Jew & the Doctor" on Sat [30 Mar]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr John Hains, farmer, to Miss Calcot at Hutton, Somrst a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3d |
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| Property: to let - Great House, Holt. Several apartments, boarding table kept for lodgers. Apply Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Patent ointment for the itch", made by Thomas Jackson, 1s 6d box, sufficient to cure a grown person. From Cruttwell, Bryant, Hazard & Thomas (Bath), Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:4 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Cremone, Countess Dowager of Carlisle, Lord Rockville, Lady Dumfries, Lady Jane Courtenay, Lady Cottrell, Hon Mrs James, Sir & Lady John Sheffield, Sir Hugh & 2 Miss Williams, 2 Hon Miss Curson, Dean of Lincoln. [NOTP], Gen Frederick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: assortment of teas for sale by John Coles, 7 Northgate St. Souchong 4s/lb. Hyson 6s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/3, 2 pastures "Upper Ranscombe" & Lower Ranscombe" togther c 8 acres, now or late in occuptn George Eyles, tenant at will. At Lamb Inn Batheaston on 10 Apr by Messrs Plura & Bally. Enq Mr Gunning, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3 e |
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| Music: opening of the organ at Stroud on 18 Apr. Selection of sacred music incl. Handel's "Messiah". Band will consist of upwards of 60 performers. Tickets 5s at Mr Jenner's library & the George, Stroud Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: journeyman cooper wanted immediately - good wages. Enq Mr Gould, White Lion Inn, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Henry Williams, twice Mayor of Devizes & distributor of stamps for Wilts, at Devizes, advanced in years, last Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3d |
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| Property: to let - three small houses, nr Great House, Holt. Apply Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Jackson's Tincture" for rheumatism, gravel, griping of bowels. 1s. At Cruttwell, Bryant, Hazard & Thomas (Bath), Messrs Hancock & Brown, M Davis, & Harebottle (Frome), Swayne (Devizes), Forty, & Head (Chippenham), Bane (Marchfield), Blakey (Batheaston), etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:4 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Syle in Gay Street, Bath on Monday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: scheme for a Tontine - raise £10,000 (in 100 shares of £100) invest in Govt securities at 4% for 5 yrs, then pay interest of accumulated £12,000 divided amongst surviving subscribers for 15yrs from 1795 to 1810 etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - extensive collection of petrifactions, fossils, shells, minerals, antiquities etc of late Mr Charles Waters, decd. At the Gt Room, 10 Milson St on 11 April by Messrs Plura & Bally. Also furnished house 27 Gay St to let from next Lady-day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3 e |
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| Services: G. Denner, glass & Staffordshire warehouse, cnr of Burton St, Bath. New stock now available Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3,e |
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| Employment: shopman to an ironmonger wanted. Enq S Whitchurch, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:3 c |
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| Services: distributor of stamps for Wiltshire, Mr Henry Williams, has died & the office will probably move elsewhere. Meanwhile T Burrough, bookseller & stationer in Devizes, is selling stamps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:1 c |
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| Health: Holt Mineral Water, cure for skin disorders. To be marked "Holt Mineral Water" on corks, to prevent counterfeiting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Jackson's corn salve & plaister". Corns cured in 2 or 3 weeks. At Cruttwell, Bryant, Hazard & Thomas in Bath. [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:4 d |
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| News: ## new private baths in Stall St - foundation stone to be laid this week with the following inscription. "H. AESCVLAP. FIL. THERNVLAE VOTIV. A.C.1788, SVB LENDO COWARD. PRAET-VRBAN. P.S.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Lady Thorold, decd. At her late house 25 Gay St on 1 & 2 May by C Trimnell, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - freehold estate of King James's Palace, Lyncombe, by orders of excrs of Mr Charles Waters, decd. Inc house, large pleasure gardens, hot houses, greenhouses, temples, alcoves, stables c 1¼ acres, springs of water. At Gt Room, 10 Milsom St 11 Apr by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - spacious house, St. James's Sq. for 6, 8 or 10 months. Details Mr Bally at his upholstery warehouse, upper cnr Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - valuable collection unredeemed pledges ppty of Messrs Payne & Turner incl jewellery, dresses of newest pattern scarcely worn never washed, at his Great Room on 9, 10 & 11 Apr by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - malthouse, dwelling house, garden & orchard with malting utensils, at North Stoke 4 miles from Bath. Enq Thomas Ash at North Stoke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - "Broadfield & Hoghouse Bottom" farm, Hinton Charterhouse. 200 acres arable & pasture. Now occupd Mr William Smith. Apply Mr Robert Langley, Limpley Stoke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:1,c |
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| Health: toiletries - Jackson's British powder for teeth & gums. 1s box. At Cruttwell, Bryant, Hazard & Thomas in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:4 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [Wed 7 May] "Clandestine Marriage"* with "The Romp". Sat [10 May] "The Country Girl" with "The Midnight Hour" [* not as "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of Sir Egerton Leigh, bart, inc harpsichord by Kirkman (1760). At his house N side of Circus on 5 & 6 May by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: horse racing banned on Claverton Down March 1792 - mark of Samuel & James Clements, tenants Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture. On the premises at 2 Grove St on 10 Apr, by W. Potter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:3,e |