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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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| Goods: Brewer, tailor & habit maker (from Scarplin's London) has removed from Queen Street to next door to the Parade Coffee House & facing Gallaway's Buildings, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1853/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## I, George Yeeles, petty constable on 6 Oct did, in a very gross manner, abuse & scandalise Mr Joshua Taylor of Marshfield & did also violently assault him, for which prosecutions have justly commenced against me. I hereby acknowledge & declare I am truly sorry. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1854/ article:3 d |
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| Military: H.M. the King has directed the Admiralty Board to give a gratuity to every Naval command officer on duty viz. 3 months pay for Capts & Lieuts, 2 months pay for warrant officers, & 1 months pay for common seamen (London, 30 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1855/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: White & Thomas, milliners have taken the shop in Wade's Passage (late Mr Mandell's) & promise to endeavour to merit by punctuality to their orders by making articles with strict adherence to elegance & fashion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1856/ article:1 d |
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| Science: The Royal Society at Somerset House on Friday (St. Andrew's day) awarded the gold medal (called Sir Godfrey Copley's) to John Hunter, esq., for the 3 papers he communicated last year on removal of 1 ovary; on wolf, jackal & dog being of same family; & on structure etc of whales. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1857/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: for sale - several fresh horses just come from the north, fit for riding or carriage, at Allwood's livery stables under the Queen's Parade. To be seen 9 am until 2 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1858/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: partnership between George Pillinger & Richard Pillinger is mutually dissolved this day. Any demands or monies owing to them apply to George Bottle. Many thanks for past favours. 24 Nov 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - for 7 years & enter at Lady Day, farmhouse, barn & premises & 56 acres of land at Midford, parish of Southstoke, occupied by Mr Wm. Taplin. Apply Mr Timbrell, attorney; or Stephen Slade, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: miscellaneous exhibits at Mr Stafford's Large Rooms (late Cartwright's) on the Walks, North Parade, Bath, 10am-3pm, admission 1s. Inc a Camera Obscura, animated paintings, the Microscopic Camera, the Delineator, diamond beetle & [mechanical] figures Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: S. Storace's "Collection of Original Harpsichord Music" published 17 Nov, inc. music by Mozart & Kozeluck [probably "Leopold" K. (1747-1818]. Subscriptions at Mr Storace's, 22 Howland St, London; & Mr Lintern's, Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:2 c |
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| Property: for sale by private contract - elegant spacious dwelling on E-side of Milsom St, Bath, the late residence of Sir Robert Rich, bart., deceased. [Room details] inc. 5 bedchambers on 2nd floor & servants rooms over. Apply R. Bowsher, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - modern dwelling house at Twerton on N-side of [Lower] Bristol Rd, 8 good bedchambers, 4 acr orchard, cider-house, with option of extra 3-13 acr pasture, lately in possn of Mrs Sperin, decd. To view apply Mr Walter Tanner at Twerton, partcrs Mr Coombs, clothier, Corsley; Mr Richard Bowsher, attorney, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: for sale - genteel postchaise with plate glass & silk spring curtains in good repair, at Phillips & Thornthwaites, coachmakers in Monmouth Street, St John's Court, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - for 3 or 7 years, 50 acres arable land in parish of Wellow, farmer Giles Long of Whittox-mead will show premises. Apply Mr Robert Langley of Water House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold dwelling on S-side & W-end of New King Street Bath, sale has been postponed until 11 Dec at Castle Inn by Thomas Young. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - part f/hold, part l/hold, estate in the Britttox, Devizes, late in occup Mr James Powell, linen draper, held under Devizes Corpn. At Castle Inn Devizes on 20 Dec by Matthew Randall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - immediately, neat small house in Orange Grove with a way to the back of the Market, soft water & good conveniences below, rent under £20. Enq Mrs Gillam in the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale - "The Old Tumbledown Dick" a convenient place for business standing on much ground. Enq Mrs Gillam in the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:2 d |
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| Health: Mr Bevy of Bath was cured of a dangerous cancer in his mouth by Mrs Plunkett Edgcumb, who lives opposite Cornwell Buildings nr Walcot Church, Bath. She begs the public to be aware of a woman who travels in her name as she is an impostor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:2 d |
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| Music: Pauper Charity for Medical & Chirurgical assistance supported by voluntary contributions - benefit concert will be held at New Rooms Wed 2 Jan 1788 at 7 pm, tickets 5s to be had at the Rooms, Coffee-houses & Libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: place wanted as a wet nurse - by a healthy young woman aged 23 years. She can be well recommended by several surgeons & by a gentleman's family where she has worked for several years. Letters post paid to A.B at the printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate & effects of Robert Moxham, bankrupt, are requested to pay debts to Mr Thomas Abbott, jnr of Kingsmead St, Bath who is authorised assignee. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: private sale - entire stock in trade, shop fixtures, etc of George Strawbridge, linen draper & undertaker, at corner of Burton Street & lower end Bond Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1875/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: ## benefit of Samuel Dillon, carriage-maker to Mr Kilvert, who has lost use of his hands due to pernicious effect of the lead. Public breakfast at Lower Rooms on Mon 10 Dec at 11am. Horns & clarinets followed by a ball, tickets 3s 6d from Pump Room; Mr Tanner, perfumer; Mr Cole, confectioner in Gay Street; & Mr Kilvert Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1876/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - neat & useful furniture, prints etc, at 4 Axford Buildings on Thu 6 & Fri 7 Dec by Mr Plura. View Wed preceding sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1877/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, a small convenient house in John Street, Bath. Apply Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1878/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Madame Mara's benefit night will be at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 12 Dec. Tickets 5s at Mr Bull's & Mr Marshall's libraries; New Rooms; & of Mdme Mara at 9 South Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1879/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 6th subscription concert on 19 Dec at 6.30 pm. Principal vocalists Miss Cantelo, Mrs Pieltain, Mr Incledon & Sig. Rauzzini. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1880/ article:3 c |
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| Music: White Lion New Musical Society - next meeting Fri 7 Dec, Mr Ryves in the chair. Catches & glees to begin at 7 pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1881/ article:3 c |
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| Art: portrait painting - R. Cook (from 412 opposite the Adelphi, Strand, London) is now at 4 Church St, Bath. Specimens of his work may be seen there between 11am to 4 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, Countess of Berkley, Lady Elizabeth Forster, Lady Elizabeth Worsley, Sir John Danvers, Sir Robert Palk, Sir Bourchier Wrey & Lady, Sir Wm. Barker & Lady, Sir John Whalley Smythe Gardener, Sir John Dalling & Lady, Count de Hadling, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Carter, jeweller & goldsmith on the Lower Walks, Bath - has just returned from London & Tunbridge Wells & has brought an elegant assortment of articles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - tomorrow, Thurs, "The Belle's Stratagem" with "The Two Misers"; Sat, "The Provok'd Husband" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale - large quantity of sheeting, table linen, Irish linen & cambric just imported. Now at Bengal Warehouse, 26 Market Place. Light gold taken. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Coward's, 17 upper corner of Bond Street, Bath -capital sale of Indian muslins. Upwards of 1000 pieces of printed calicoes & cotton sold at half price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: notice is hereby given that a Vestry will be held in Walcot Church on Tue 11 December to consider present state of church. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - house in airy situation furnished with new furniture, dining parlour & drawing room 20' x 25'. Enq J. Stafford in the Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1889/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - for 6 or 12 months, neatly furnished, genteel apartments at 41 New King St, Bath, 2 rooms on drawing room floor, 1 front attic, 1 servants room & use of kitchen. Apply at house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1890/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: for sale - collection of flowering shrubs, fruit & forest trees, reasonable terms. Apply John Holmes, the Cottage, back of Crescent in field leading to Lansdown Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1891/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: young man of liberal education worn down by illness, solicits humane assistance to enable him to return to his friends & native country. Donations to Grove Coffee House; Mr Bull's, Mr Hazard's & Mr Marshall's libraries; where further particulars are known. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1892/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - completely furnished, by week month or year, in Rivers Street nr the New Rooms. The house occupied by 2 families of distinction, 3 rooms, 4 attics & 5 garretts, One of the most desirable & healthy situations in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1893/ article:3 d |
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| Livestock: for sale - a very clever chestnut gelding, 6 years old, 14 hands high, sound & free from vice, remarkably good leaper, master of 16 stones either on road or field. Seen at Partridge's stables, back of the Circus, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1894/ article:3 d |
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| Industry: meeting of principals concerned in wool trade (inc. Mr Anstie for Devizes manfrs) at Minister's house in Downing St on Tue. It was agreed to ask leave to bring a bill to prevent smuggling of wool out of the Kingdom (London, 7 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1895/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: American finances - last session of general meeting of State of Rhode Island passed an Act to emit £100,000 in paper bills on the credit of clear landed real estates. Great financial crisis [in the USA], no money, farmers unable to pay taxes so they sell their estates at ¼ of genuine value, no silver money, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1896/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: ## American finances - letter from a gentleman in Maryland dated 20 Sept - "Baltimore is all going to decay", money scarce, heavy & unbearable taxes & loss of trade with Gt. Britain, "most people -- now wishing to once more be under the British government" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1897/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Music: New Musical Society - open committee of the whole club will be held on 13 Dec at 12 o'c to nominate stewards & regulate business for the grand fete. W. Wordsworth, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1898/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: "An Excursion from Paris to Fontainebleau" by Edward Harington [late of Bath] pub today, 5s in boards, printed for the author, & sold by R. Cruttwell, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1899/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - Trustees meeting by adjournment at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 18 Dec at 11am. J. Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1900/ article:1 c |
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| Music: Mr Matthews, an honorary member of Gentleman's Catch club & first institutor of Old Catch club, advises there will be a concert with tea at Lower Rooms on Sat evening at 8 pm. Tickets 5s from Mr Matthews, Cock Lane; & at Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1901/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: for sale - by hand, large & elegant assortment of carpets from one of the 1st manufacturers in England. At Angel Hotel, Westgate Street, Bath. Public would do well to avail themselves of this opportunity. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1902/ article:2 b |