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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: M.C's Ball at Lower Assembly Rooms Fri 9 Jan. Tickets from Mr King, Harington Pl; at Rooms; at Bull's, Marshall's & Barratt's libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 61/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Madame Mara's benefit concert, at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 14 Jan. Tickets 5s from Madame Mara at Lintern's music shop; & at the Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 62/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marchioness Donegal, Marchioness Deynfell, Lord & Lady Leveson, Lord & Lady Gower, Lord & Lady Morpeth, Lady Monk, Lady Poulett, Lady Ann Mahon, Hon Miss Brodricke [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 63/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Thomas Coward, linen-draper, haberdasher & hosier at 17 uppr cnr Bond St, Bath - wide assortmnt of new & fashionable articles. Also furniture & calicoes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 64/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Mr Knight's exhibition of Norwich Lace Shawl manufactory, open 1 Jan at 40 Milsom St, Bath (late Old Bank). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 65/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Gwennap, auctioneer of Bath to Miss Godwin of the Strand, London, at the Queen Square Chapel, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 66/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Isaac Chivers to Mrs Jane Pearson at St Michael's Church, Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 67/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr T. Carter of London to Miss Cadman (late of Bath) at St Thomas's Bristol [no date given] . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 68/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bosville (relict of Godfrey Bosville, esq & sister to late Sir Thomas Blacket, bart) in Bennet St on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 69/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Goodere (wife of Mr Goodere of Bear Inn, Box) last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Lord & Lady Hood, Lord Northland, etc., amongst elegant assemblage for Mr Necks's imitations at the [Lwr?] Rooms last Sat morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3 b |
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| News: Joseph Johnson, esq of Trinity College Cambridge admitted to degree of Bachelor of Physick [Medicine] lately. He is brother of Rev Charles Johnson of South Stoke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: ## bread & other necessities are now very dear. The local clergy & rich parishioners are asked to help the needy. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3 b |
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| Military: troop movements - last division of 83rd Regiment marched from Bath this morning for Poole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: eldest son, age ca. 21 yrs, of Mr Edward Gibbons of Claverton Down accidentally shot in head last Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - supply of Patent Drops from Soho Square received by J. Cuff, chemist, Milsom St, Bath, 5s/bottle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Joseph White committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell for breaking open the shop of Mr John Allen, salesman in Avon St, Bath & stealing a quantity of handkerchiefs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 1 Jan "Romeo & Juliet" with "Ways & Means"; Sat 3 Jan, new comedy "The Rage" with "The Romp" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:3 c |
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| News: C. A. Bradford advises friends that she is removed from The Grove to 40 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:3 c |
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| Education: T. Doddridge will open his school at 14 Kingsmead Sq, Bath on Monday next 5 Jan. Youth will be taught reading, writing (inc law), arithmetic, merchants accounts. mensuration etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: sale of muslins by Sayers & Co, muslin manufacturers at the warehouse 40 Milsom St, Bath (late the Bank).. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, proprietor now living in London. On the premises at 4 Upper Church Street on 8 & 9 Jan by E. English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:3 c |
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| Property: private sale - unexpired term of 11yrs on lease of 4 Upper Church St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:3 c |
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| Military: Henry Bull age 16 deserted from Bedford Volunteers in Bath on Tue 30 Dec. Whoever apprehends him will be rewarded 2 guin by applying to Colonel St John, 8 New Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - a pair of nag tail brown horses 15 hands 1". Enq at stable, 5 back of Edgar Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & goods of late Mrs M. Wasey, decd. On the premises at 1 Paragon Buildings, Bath on 7 Jan by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: John Lanfear, gardener of Middle Hill, Box apologises on behalf of his wife Mary for her defamation of Betty Wiltshire (wife of Paul Wiltshire, baker of Middle Hill) & John Tanner (farmer of Middle Hill). Prosecution stopped. R. A. Sheppard, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:3 c |
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| Music: concert at Lower Assembly Rooms on 31 Dec 1794. Singers inc Mme Mara, & Mr Braham; cello Mr Herschell;, oboe Mr Manley, piano Mrs Miles, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Mr Ruspini, surgeon dentist, 2 Kingston Bldgs, Bath has returned to Bath. Sells his dentifrice & tincture. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 89/ article:3 d |
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| Services: H. E. Howse, 24 High Street, Bath announces his intention to decline the grocery, drapery & funeral business in favour of his shopman George Shearn. He will continue with his stamp business. 31 Dec 1794. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 90/ article:3 d |
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| Services: George Shearn (approx 11 yrs shopman to Mr Howse), 24 High Street, Bath announces his take over of the grocery, drapery & funeral business from H. E. Howse. 31 Dec 1794 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 91/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: for sale - fashionable millinery from Jane Thomas, milliner (from Wades Pssg) announces her return from London & now at 2 Wood St, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 92/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: John Ames, 9 Milsom St, Bath - fashionable articles of linen drapery (Bath, 8 Dec 1794). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 93/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: catalogue of John Bally's new public library at Homer's Head, 11 Milsom Street, Bath. Subscriptions 15s/yr, 5s/qtr, 2s 6d/month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 94/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: notice of a Special Court at Wilton, Wilts on Sat 10 Jan 1795 to proceed to the election of a Knight to serve as MP for Wilts. From Richard Long, Sheriff Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 95/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - house with furniture, 44 St James's Sq, Bath. Enq Mr Cooknell, grocer in St James's St nr the Square. Newly erected water pump. Coach-house & 3-stall stable available Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 96/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: distress in working mnfrs of Dublin, many quartered in Bath with wives & children unprovided for in Dublin. Benefactions may be sent at house of Messrs Hobhouse & Co., Milsom St; or Thomas Cobbe, esq., of Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 97/ article:3 d |
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| Property: Corporation water rents, quit rents & house rents due last Christmas & in arrears must be paid at Chamberlain's Office, Guildhall on Mon 5 to Fri 5 Jan between 11am & 2pm. H. E. Howse, chamberlain. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 98/ article:3 e |
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| Art: miniatures & portraits by Ogier, artist at Mr Lintern's music shop, Abbey Churchyard. Prices 3 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 99/ article:3 e |
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| Health: Bath City infirmary & Dispensary - annual general meeting of subscribers to be held at White Hart Inn on Tue 6 Jan, to elect managing committee. Dinner on table at 4pm, 5s each, names beforehand to Mr Pickwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 100/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: M. Carpenter, 5 George St, Bath quitting trade. Sale of her stock of millinery, haberdashery & hosiery, inc variety of ribbons, hats, gloves etc at reduced prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 101/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Mr Necks will present his entertainment called "Effusions of Fancy" (of theatrical & vocal imitations) for 2nd time in Lower Rooms on Fri 2 Jan, admission 2s 6d. Tickets from Lwr Assembly Rooms; & from Mr Paddock's printing office, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 102/ article:3 e |
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| Education: young ladies' academy for drawing, writing, arithmetic & geography at 7 Barton Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath. Run by Mr Stevens (first commenced 6 Oct 1794) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 103/ article:3 e |
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| Education: young gentleman's academy for boarding & tuition in reading, speaking with elegance & propriety, writing & arithmetic run by Mr Stevens will reopen at 7 Barton Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath on 12 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 104/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: J. Gale of 3 Wade's Passage quitting Bath & selling his stock of hats, laces, gloves, hosiery, muffs & tippets at prime cost. Black lace & edgings from 4d to 11s/yd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 105/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: Jones's circulating library & reading room at Virgil's Head under the colonnade leading from Pump Room to Hot & Cross Baths. Subscribers 15s/yr, 5s/qtr, 2s 6d per month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 106/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: notes on "Cows", from Mr Billingsley's "Survey of Somerset". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 107/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol since last - beef 40 brls 21½-brls, 1 firk, 99 trc; butter 770 firk 210 casks 4 kegs; cheese 1 bask; flour 40 bags; hides (cow) 25, (buffalo 38; linen Irish 2 cases; mats 180; oil (Newfoundland cod) 127 hghd, 39½-hghd; oats 11,696 bshl; pork 246 brls, 4½-brls; quills 1 crate, 1 bag; skins (cald) 1 hghd, 1 bund, 33 (seal) 673; [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 108/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: Bristol imports, contdt - tallow Irish 68hghd; tongues 1 firk, 12½-brl, 2 kegs; wheat 5232 bshl, 53 sacks; yarn (bay) 83 packs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 109/ article:4 b |
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| Finance: Royal Exchange Assurance - agent for Bath, W Matthews, secretary to Bath & West of England Agricultural Society transacts business relative to insurance for loss or damage by fire & for the assurance of lives. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 110/ article:4 c |