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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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| Property: to let - furnished house with coachhouse, stabling & gardens adj River Avon in Walcot parish. Enq Mr Lucas at York House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Chatterton, at Bristol. Mother of the celebrated poet Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:4,b |
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| Property: for sale - 1 Edgar Bldgs, Bath, long in occupation Mrs Henckell, long garden etc, unexprd term 62 years. Contact Mr Plura, 9 John St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:2,d |
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| Military: deserted from HM's Somerset Provisional Cavalry quartered at Wareham Barracks, Dorset. George Whiting age 29, 5' 7", black hair etc well known in Hanham. Reward 5 guin from Capt Godfrey, CO, Wareham Barracks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:2,c |
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| Notices: Bathonian Lodge of Ancient & Honourable Order of Bucks - meeting of Brethren now on Thurs (not Frid) evenings at 7pm at White Hart Inn, but Brethren particularly required Frid 19 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: tea & coffee from John Coles at "Golden Canister", Northgate St, Bath. Good green tea 3s 8d, Souchong 5s 8d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - elegant house nr Bath. For summer of winter residence. Immediate vacancy. Apply Thomas Bird, Queen St, Queen Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:2,d |
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| Health: "Account of Influenza in 1782" by Dr Falconer price 1s; "Observations on the Gout" by Dr F, 1s 6d; Expts on Fixible Air" by Dr F, 1s 6d. Printed by R Cruttwell, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:4,b |
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| Property: to let - 2 adjoining (semi) modern built houses in Lyncombe, within 1 m Bath. Coachhouse, stables, 2 greenhouses & well stocked walled gardens, spring water. Houses can be combined. Enq Mr Maltby, Lyncombe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:3,d |
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| Health: "Pectoral essence of Blois" prepared by Mr Charles Angibaud, surgeon. 13½d/ box from R Cruttwell & T Horton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:4,c |
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| Property: for sale - 6 Edgars Bldgs, Bath, with view down Milsom St. Late & long occupied by Mrs Wroughton, large garden, coachhouse, unexpired term 60 yrs. Contact Mr Plura, 9 John St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:2,d |
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| Education: young gentlemen boarded & educated at Chew Magna by Rev J Evans AM & Rev E Parsons AB. 18 guin p.a. School reopens 20 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - shop with parlour & bedchamber etc behind at Coleman's Bldgs, lwr end Kingsmead Sq. By Henry Cridland, carpenter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: for sale - silver, jewellery, cutlery, musical instruments, mirrors, Japanned-ware. Old Assembly Rooms, North Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2,c |
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| Property: auction or private sale - lot 1/10, in fee, the Manor of Chew Stoke. At Swan Inn Wells on 26 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Steer's Opodeldoc" for chilblains, bruises, sprains, lumbago, & rheumatic complaints etc. 2s/bottle inc duty. Sold by R Cruttwell, H Knight, S Hazard, J Marshall, M Lambe, W Taylor, T Horton, H Parry, Hooper & Co, L Bull, J Barratt, & W Drayton in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:4,c |
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| Services: ## Old Bath Fire Office removed to 13 Stall St, Bath (opp Mrs Lambe's tea warehouse) - M Davis, secretary. If fire happens, instant applctn to George Ford, the engine maker in Bridewell Lane where engines are kept & firemen may be had. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Book on the Law of Wills, Executors & Administrators, by T E Tomlins, barrister in Inner Temple. Price 2s 6d from W Taylor, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:4,c |
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| Property: for sale - leasehold messuage John St, nr Queen Sq. Inc tenement behind & spacious cellar, in occupation Messrs Hepburn & Holland. Also John St, yearly rents of £1 on three houses, unexpired term 30 yrs, enq Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: gamekeeper wanted - sober young man who is good shot wanted to reside in mansion house. Enquire Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: ## coal yard - now opened by Wm Tucker, maltster & brewer, at his premises at lwr end Avon St. Also sells, all beer 1s 4d/, beer & ale 1s/, all ale 10d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:3,a |
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| Health: remedies - "Maredant's Drops", cure ulcers & scorbutic diseases. 5s 5d inc. duty, sold at Cruttwell, printer & Attwood, cutler Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - William Fisher of Batheaston, carrier. Certificate 28 Jan (London 10 Jan) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Health: remedies - "Pectoral Essence of Coltsfoot", the herb called tussilago by the ancients, an excellent cure of coughs. 3s 6d/bottle from R Cruttwell, H Knight, J Marshall, H Parry, W Taylor, T Horton, S Bale, M Lambe, W Drayton & S Hazard, all Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:4,c |
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| Services: ## Old Bath Fire Office - in case of fires, keys for engine house in the Grove are kept at The Office; Town Hall; Night Constable; Churchwarden & Sextons of the Abbey; Mr Moore's & Mr Trimnell's in the Grove . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: W. Owen's "New Book of Fairs" of England & Wales, detailing commodities & where/when held. Price 1s from W Taylor, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:4,c |
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| Property: for sale - "Bean Close" field, 4 acres 25 perch + stream, in flat part of private road leading to Prior Park opp. Mill. Contact Mr Plura, John St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - farmhouse at Whiteox Mead, Wellow in occupation Mr Thos Martin, with stable & outhouses & 87 acres pasture. Part of estate adjoins turnpike road. Apply Mrs Collins, Northampton St, Bath or to Mrs Marsh, tenant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Edmund Thomas [no other titled people]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - house or messuage in Duke St, now occupied by -- Blacker, esq. Enq. Mr D Brown, Beauford Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:2,d |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's concert at New Assembly Rooms on 18 Jan 18 at 7 pm. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo, 6 Fountain Buildings. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:3,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Aetheral Anodyne" for dropsies, flatulence, asthma, hooping cough & gout. At William Tickell, apothecary & chemist, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:4,d |
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| Property: auction - house of Mrs Wasey, held remainder of 99 yr lease subject to paying ground rent £6 p.a. On the premises of 11 Axford Bldgs on 1 Jan by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "The Experienced English Housekeeper" by Elizabeth Raffald, 10th edition, 900 original recipes, illustrated. Price 6s from W Taylor, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:4,c |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Navigation - meeting at White Horse on 5 Dec 1797 made call of £10/share to defray expenses, pay ½ sum to Treasurer by 20 Jan, other ½ by March 20th. John Ward, principal clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:2,d |
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| Sport: Fencing Academy, Spring Gardens, Pulteney St, Bath. Mr Galindo's new rooms completed by 16 Jan. Subscription 1 guin for season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Robins, limner of Bath suddenly at home of natural causes on Friday 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: food - fishmonger, Daniel Ashton, Stall 13, Market Place, or at his house 2 Bridge St. Fresh sea fish 3 times a week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:2,d |
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| Fashion: John Mayo, 14 Bond St - shawls & calicoes newly arrived from London. Funerals furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:3,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Chinner's Specific Pills" foreign remedy for gout & rheumatic complaints. 3s 6d/bottle from Mr Cruttwell & his newsmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:4,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, paintings, china, glass, postchaise & horses of Mrs Wasey. On the premises 11 Axford Bldgs on 1 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: " A New History of England by Questions & Answers", extracted from celebrated historians, partic M. Rapin de Thoyras, 32 copper plates. Price 4s from all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:4,c |
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| Travel: for sale - pair of bay coach geldings, rising 6 yrs, 16 hands, 75 guin. Also a grey ladies mare. Enq the Ostler, White Lion Inn Bath. CF 4 Jan 2D. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Thos Swansbuary [sic], victualler & carpenter, late of Westwood, Wilts - to attend New Inn, Westwood on 22 Jan to receive final dividend of estate. Debtors pay to Thos White Bradford, excr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:2,e |
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| Crime: attempted burglary at Mr Thornton, linendraper of Abbey Green. 4 teaspoons stolen 2 months ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:3,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Nervous powder" 3s 6d, duty not incd. Sold by W. Taylor, bookseller, Church St. Testimonials includ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: Francis Jones, decd of Castle Combe - creditors to meet at Salutation, Castle Combe on 23 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Dictionary of the English Language" by Samuel Johnson D.D, with additions & improvements. Quart edtn pub 5 Jan in 78 weekly parts, 2 guins each, in sheets. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:4,d |
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| Goods: food etc - Peter Paul, London tea warehouse, Green St, nr St Michael's Church. Sale of Gunpowder & other teas from East India Company. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: "Watt's Chemical Permanent Ink" for writing on Linen. From M Tagg, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:4,d |