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. Find out more about this project.

Date	Abstract	Reference
11 January 1798	Education: Naval, Military & Commercial Academy - by Groombridge & Sons, St John's Place, nr Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 69/1798 article:1,c
3 January 1799	Travel: auction - 2 handsome bay mares, bay gelding, bay hackney, gig horse & gig. By Mr Warner, at his repository in James St. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 69/1799 article:3,e
11 January 1770	Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1770 article:3,d
6 January 1785	Publications: various cyclopaedias, ladies pocket book, classics, rambling magazine, publ. Harrison & Co. London. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1785 article:4,c
12 January 1786	Goods: for sale - London, Sheffield & Birmingham repository in the Old Room on The Walks nr North Parade, contd. 12 table knives & forks 7s 6d, 12 silver-handled knives & forks 24s, penknives 2s 6d/doz, 2 blade ditto 4s/6d/doz, etc etc Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1786 article:1,b
3 January 1788	Marriages: Mr Thomas Keene, printer of Bath, to Miss Ann Buck, sister of Mrs Pillinger, [? also few days since] Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1788 article:3,c
1 January 1789	Fashion: ## fabrics - for sale cheaply at Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, 26 Market Place. Dimities 13d/yd, printed shawls 20d each, yard wide muslin 16d/yd, pocket handkerchief's at 1d each, [other items & prices]. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1789 article:3,b
5 January 1792	Leisure: at Ampitheatre, Monmouth St Bath 4 & 6 Jan. Equestrian & variety performances. Boxes 2s 6d, Gallery 1s. From Mr Pownall, Riding Master. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1792 article:3,c
11 January 1798	Education: Holt School, Wilts, principal Mr Arnot, teaches Latin, French, Arithmetick, book-keeping etc. Age under 10 - 16 guin; 10 yrs & over 18 guin, entrance 1 guin Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1798 article:1,d
10 January 1799	Education: Burden's (late Davis's) boarding school, Keynsham - will open after Xmas recess on 22 Jan where young gentlemen will be genteelly boarded. Terms 16 guin p.a. French & dancing by approved masters. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 70/1799 article:1,b
11 January 1770	Deaths: William Phipps, esq., in his 71st year, at home in Leigh nr Westbury, on 3 Jan. JP for Wiltshire & Somerset for 30 years. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1770 article:3,d
6 January 1785	Health: remedies - "Velnos" vegetable syrup 4d; restorative medinine for the itch 10s 6d; sold by Cruttwell & his newsmen. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1785 article:4,d
12 January 1786	Employment: John Meredith, Irish linen & muslin warehouse, Wade's Passage seeks apprentice. None apply without creditable parents. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1786 article:1,c
3 January 1788	Marriages: Mr George Bottle, master-builder, to Miss Abigail Pillinger of Bath, at St James's Church on Monday . Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1788 article:3,c
1 January 1789	Music: 7th subscription concert, ancient & modern music inc Handel choruses. At Great Room, New Assembly Rooms on 31 Dec 1788 Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1789 article:3,c
5 January 1792	Music: 7th Subscription Concert at New Assembly Rooms 11 Jan. Mr Giornovicchi to play violin concerto. Non-subscribers 5s Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1792 article:3,d
11 January 1798	Livestock: found - dark brown horse found in field belonging to Farmer Willis at Cross Keys Farm, Lyncombe & Widcombe. May be reclaimed on payment of reasonable expenses Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1798 article:1,e
10 January 1799	Crime: ## begging - magistrates caution public against person calling herself wife of Count Seidlitz alias Hudson (an alien lately sent out of Kingdom). She presents petitions & imposes on benevolent with false stories. She will be removed as the law re. such acts of vagrancy directs. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 71/1799 article:1,b
11 January 1770	Deaths: Mr Killingback, an officer of the Excise, in the street in Bath last Thursday 4 Jan. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1770 article:3,d
13 January 1785	Education: Sundays Schools - meeting to settle committee, Thursday 13 Jan at York House. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1785 article:1, c
12 January 1786	Fashion: Branscomb's patent satin (black for waistcoats & breeches) sold by Mr R Williams, woollen draper in the Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1786 article:1,c
3 January 1788	Deaths: Mrs Humphreys, a widow lady of Freshford, died after a long illness, last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1788 article:3,c
1 January 1789	Goods: sale of cheap linen drapery - Thos. Coward, upper cnr Bond St, Bath. Funerals completely furnished. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1789 article:3,c
5 January 1792	Charity: Pauper Charity - annual dinner of subscribers at Bear Inn on 13 Jan. Business 11 am, dinner 3.30 pm. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1792 article:3,d
11 January 1798	Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade of Mr Wm. Collins, linen draper, bankrupt. Inc 8,000 yds plain & fancy ribbons & galloons. At 21 Northgate St, Bath on 11 Jan et seq by H Thurston. Also lease of house for sale on 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1798 article:1,e
10 January 1799	Education: Sandy Hill House, Beckington. Mrs Chislett's school opens again on 21 Jan. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 72/1799 article:1,d
11 January 1770	Crime: Mr Whalley & wife in a chaise, coming from Bradford, robbed by highwayman on Claverton Down Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1770 article:3,d
13 January 1785	Education: boarding school for young ladies, Kelston, Mrs Palmer. Opening 23 Jan, at 12 guin p.a, & 1 guin entrance. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1785 article:1, c
12 January 1786	Leisure: Thomas Handy, has taken over George Inn & Assembly Rooms at Frome. Good accomodation, larder & choicest liquers Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1786 article:1 d
3 January 1788	Charity: donations for good causes received via printer - "Reduced lady" totalled £6 5s, Widow Pontings £3 4s 6d since last week, & others. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1788 article:3,d
1 January 1789	Education: Mrs Russell's school for young ladies in Publow House will open on 22 Jan Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1789 article:3,c
5 January 1792	Education: Miss Ewing's Day & Boarding School for young ladies - recommences 16 Jan Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1792 article:3,d
11 January 1798	Agriculture: auction stock of cattle, hay etc at Chatley, nr Norton St Philip, property of a decsd gentleman. On 15 Jan by Thomas James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1798 article:1,e
10 January 1799	Property: to let - house & shop, 2 London St nr Walcot Church. Also at Lady Day shop & premises in baking business. Good drawing room with other apartments unfurnished, commanding prospect of River Avon. [No contact info] Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 73/1799 article:1,d
11 January 1770	Deaths: Mr William Newman, shopkeeper of Bath, on Saturday 6 Jan, Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1770 article:3,d
13 January 1785	Employment: 2 strong healthy women servants desired. Mrs Lamb, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1785 article:1, c
12 January 1786	Health: General Hospital at Bath, conditions of admission - physician to describe pattient's case inc age & symptoms & sent to Registrar by letter; improper cases inc fever, abscesses, ulcerated ext ulcers; vacancy will be notified to patient by letter; this letter required for admission with £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1786 article:1 d
3 January 1788	Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - programme for coming week - Thu [3 Jan] "The Young Quaker" with "Robinson Crusoe", Sat [5 Jan] "Love in a Village" with entertainments, Tue [8 Jan] "Such Things Are" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1788 article:3,d
1 January 1789	Crime: theft - of ring-necked pheasants. Info to Mr Phillott at the Bear [Inn] Bath Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1789 article:3,c
5 January 1792	Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Office, 33 St James's Parade, Bath. Property insurance & Life assurance. Open 10 to 2 & 4 to 7pm daily except Sun). Rob Clarke - secretary. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1792 article:3,d
11 January 1798	Leisure: display of the Memorable Victory of Admiral Duncan over the Dutch Fleet on 11 Oct 1797. At Mr Denner's, cnr Burton St, Bath. Admission 1s Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1798 article:2,c
10 January 1799	Law: General Quarter Sessions to be held at Wells on 16 Jan. All those having business desired to attend that day by 9 am. Edwards, D. [?=deputy] clerk of peace. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 74/1799 article:1,e
11 January 1770	News: ## poor woman found hanging from a tree in Mendip Forest, life saved. Married contrary to her parents wishes so no dowry, husband now a soldier Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1770 article:3,d
13 January 1785	Goods: for sale, candles & honey. Thorley's, 40 New Bond St (& 29 Lombard St, London). Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1785 article:1, c
12 January 1786	Health: General Hospital, conditions of admission - on admission bring notification letter, parish certificate (or CO's letter for soldiers), and £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland). Caution money covers cost of returning patient or of burial. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1786 article:1 d
3 January 1788	Leisure: long review of new tragedy " Such Things Were" by Mr P. Hoare, a native of Bath, now at Lisbon. Performed at Theatre Royal Bath last night [Tue 1 Jan] Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1788 article:3,d
1 January 1789	Fashion: Percival & Cunditt, linen drapery & muslin warehouse, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1789 article:3,c
5 January 1792	Goods: auction - deceased lady's fine prints & musical instruments. At Great Room, 10 Milsom St, on 10 Jan by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1792 article:3,d
11 January 1798	Education: Day School by Miss Crapper at 11 Kingsmead Tce, Bath. Reopens 15 Jan after Christmas. English & needlework 15s/qtr, writing & arithmetic 10s 6d each, entrance 5s Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1798 article:2,c
10 January 1799	Goods: auction - household furniture & shop counters etc at 2 Lower Walks nr North Parade. On the premises on 10 Jan by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article	Bath Chronicle 75/1799 article:1,e

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