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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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| Publications: The Bath Chronicle - pub Thursdays by R Cruttwell, St James's St, price 3d, pages 4, columns 4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: "The Bath Chronicle", Thursday 3 Jan, vol 27, no 1414. Printed weekly by R. Cruttwell in St. James's St, Bath price 3d. 4 pages 4 cols Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Health: proprietary medicines - separate insert with long list of products sold by R Cruttwell, printer at his medical & stationary warehouse in St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | ||
| Publications: Bath Chronicle Vol XXXI no 1579, Thursday, printed by R Cruttwell in St. James's St (this issue gratis) [others 4d]. 4 pages, 5 cols Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Publications: "The Bath Chronicle" - printed by R Cruttwell in St James St, price 6d. 4 pages, each 5 columns Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Publications: Bath Chronicle - pub every Thursday by R Cruttwell, no 1933, price 6d, 4 pages, each 5 cols Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly [Ball] on Wed 10 Jan. Tickets from White Hart Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1, c |
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| Charity: appeal for donations for 4 orphaned children age 2 to 10 yrs, of late Rev. Coulton, decd of Bristol. Collection points Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1,c |
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| Education: Hinton Abbey [School] ca 5m Bath, Rev John Gerrard. Young gentlemen boarded & educated in Latin, Greek, classics, geography, drawing, penmanship, arithmatic, merchant's a/cs, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: for sale - horses from the North, for riding or carriage, at Allwood's Livery Stables under Queen's Parade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1,a |
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| Publications: Bath Chronicle No. 1466. Printed every Thursday by R Cruttwell, St James's St, Bath. 4 pages, 4 cols each, price 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1 |
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| Finance: English guineas fetching 35 livres of French paper money. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: for sale - Widcombe House nr Bath & gardens to 15 acres. Apply & view Mr Watts, attorney, Bath, or apply Mr Ireland, attorney, 2 Staple Inn, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1,b |
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| Education: Old Etonian reunion - meeting for noblemen & gentlemen educated at Eton at York House on Mon 6 Jan. Dinner at 4.30 pm. Sir Hugh Massey in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: for sale - wax candles from 2s 6d to 3s 8d/lb at Clarke's Auction rooms, Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1, c |
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| Fashion: for sale - silks, plain satin 4s/yd, striped 2s 9d- 3s 6d/yd, etc. Messrs Smith, Abbey Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: Mr Vaslet has quit his apartments in Alfred St to occupy house in Walcot St nr St Michael's Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: for sale - George Strawbridge at the Cheese, Salt-butter, Ham & Tongue Warehouse, upper end of Cheap St, Bath (succeeds William Baskett). Westmorland, Cumberland & Yorkshire hams, dry & green tongues, pot of the pickle etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,a |
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| Music: piano & singing lessons from Mr Billington, 3 George St, Bath. Also list of 12 of his works for sale inc "Te Deum & Jubilate" for 3 voices, 6s; "Pope's Messiah" 10s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,a |
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| Publications: "The Universal Museum" magazine, (inc letter by W. Indies resident in favour of abolition of slave trade). Price 6d, from R. Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,b |
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| Health: Bath General Hospital - Church collections on 24 Dec were £355 + donations (inc. Lady Peyton) total £372; extra £296 from benefits for last 6 months etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: "Syncope Anginosa/Angina Pectoris" an essay by C H Parry MD of Bath, to be published shortly. Printed by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,b |
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| Health: Mr Mills, surgeon-dentist from London, now attends at Mr Downton's, silk-mercer at N Parade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1, c |
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| Fashion: linens, John Mayo moved from Wades Passage to 14 Bond St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: Rice, goldsmith & jeweller to Prince of Wales, (from Bruton St, Bond St, London) now open at a shop in Orange Grove, nr SE cnr of Abbey Church. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Health: Bath Gen Hospital - benefactions since 4 Nov 1787- from individuals £545 5s 5d, inc. £145 from John Toke, esq (part of proceeds from sale of late Miss Bowdler's essays). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's benefit Concert- at New Assembly Rooms on 7 Jan. Incs. Bach, Handel & Cimarosa. Tickets 5s. from Miss Cantelo, 7 Bartlett St, Bath; at New Rooms, Pump Room, Libraries, York House, & Lintern's music shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Ball at Angel Inn, Chippenham 10 Jan. Tickets from Mr Lawes at the Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Inns: William Bell has removed from "Greyhound & Shakespeare" Inn & Tavern to "The Saracen's Head" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: jewellery - fine selection jewellery & trinkets, pearls strung to any fashion by Riviere, 32 Milsom St. NB Attends Cheltenham during season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: Bath Fire Office - at home of William Kingston, stationer, Trim-street, Bath. Insures against fire & pays 3% more than elsewhere. In case of fire, handsome gratuity paid to persons bringing & working fire engine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1, c |
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| Fashion: Mr Veal, tailor & habitmaker, moves from Abbey Green to Paragon, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: J Powell, cheap hats, hosiery & glove warehouse nr The Pump Room. Also, fur muffs & trimmings, gold & silver lace, fringes, tassels. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Health: ## Bath Gen Hospital - benefactions since Nov 1786 total £545 5s 5d, inc. £145 from Wm. Anderdon, late Mayor of Bath (2/3rd of a penalty paid by Richard Wettenhall & John Twycroft for playing unlawful games at house in Alfred St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Music: benefit concert, for Pauper Charity (for medical assistance etc) - at New Rooms on 21 Jan. Tickets 5s. from Rooms, at Coffee houses & Libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Employment: person wanted to superintend public dye-house. Enq Mr A Crocker, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike - trustees meeting at George Inn, Frome on 11 Jan. James Anthony Wickham, clerk & treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - land etc at Road [Rode] by order of assignees of Robert Rose, bankrupt. lot 2/4 contains stone & tile quarry, lot 3/4 now let to Mr Rufe [sic]. At Red Lion, Woolverton on June 4 by Mr Evill. Partcrs Mr Evill, Milsom St. Bath or Mr Sheppard, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: Palmer & Co, silk-weavers from London, now at Warehouse, cnr Bond St, Bath. Various materials, manillas from 4s/yd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1, c |
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| Finance: Gideon Kingman, carpenter & joiner, bankrupt of East Harptree - commissioners distribute a dividend on his estate etc at Swan Inn, Wells on 11 Jan. Creditors to prove debts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: John Kendall, grocer & teaman at the Golden Canister, Pierrepont St, sells fine teas, Mocha coffee & chocolate. Sole vendor in Bath for Whibble's Kensington candles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Health: Bath Gen Hospital - benefactions from a Sunday collection 23 Dec 1787 at 15 named churches/chapels £316 9s (Octagon Chapel £71, Abbey Church c. £54, Margaret Chapel ca £56) + from boxes £48. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Music: Bath New Musical Society - committee meeting with discussions re annual fete at White Lion next Friday, also 9th meeting . W Wordsworth, sec. Mr Brent, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - furnished, the mansion house at Farley [Farleigh] Castle, gardens etc. 112 acres. Enq Mr Smith, attorney, Bradford on Avon, or Joseph Houlton at Farleigh Castle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - mansion house, West-Hall, S side Upper Bristol Rd, Weston parish. Late occupn W. W. Dimond. Apply Messrs Bayly, Harington Place, or Mr Carpenter at Academy in George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction, Rode contd lot 4/4 - 3 tnmnts inc blacksmith's shop in Church Row, Rode, 1 tnmnt with blacksmith's shop let to Wm Maxfield. At Red Lion, Woolverton on June 4 by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - flour-mill, 5 m from Bath & 2 m from Bradford, with various goods & plenty of water. Partcrs Mr James Lee, Freshford, or Mr Tucker at the Greyhound & Shakespeare, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1, c |
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| Music: Mr Fischer's Concert with Sngr Rauzinni. Miss Cantelo in Handel's "Semele", at New Assembly Rooms, 12 Jan. Tickets Mr Fischer at Mr Bell's, Lansdown Rd, the Rooms, Pump Room Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - A/Cs for concert at Upper Rooms 24 Dec 1785. 610 tickets sold £151 12s, donations [listed] £283 18s 6d; expenses Mr Derham for hire of Rooms £10 10s, Messrs Cruttwell, Hooper & Keenes, & Hazard for printing adverts, bills & delivery £11 5s 9d etc. Profits £210 18s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: "The Housekeepers Accompt Book - -1788", account of every article used by family & tables of weight. Quarto -1s 6d. Printed for R. Cruttwell & W.Taylor, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,b |