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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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| Marriages: Capt Walters to Miss Ann Williams, dtr of Mr Williams, maltster, of Bristol, at Keynsham yesterday [19 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3 b |
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| News: fire at Beckington, Somrst on Sunday 3 Nov around 6pm, about ten houses consumed in 3 hours. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1458/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: 3 footpads stopped Abraham Lemon, gardener of Walcot on Sunday, about ¼ mile this side of Kelston. They robbed him at gunpoint of 5½ guin & 2s silver. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1460/ article:3 b |
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| Industry: superfine clothiers - meeting at Bear Inn, Bath on 27 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1474/ article:1 c |
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| Health: ## Mr Clabeau, surgeon dentist (of 47 Duke St, Oxford St, Manchester Sq, London) at 2 Fountain Bldgs, Bath. Transplants natural teeth from one mouth to another, teeth drawn free for the poor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:2 b |
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| News: official arrival of Lord Rodney in Bristol - cavalcade & great celebrations. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1470/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural &c Society - report of general meeting of 12 Nov with Wm James, esq, VP in the chair. Proper report not yet available on Mr Blancher's improved drill plough for grain, or Mr Verriet's machine for watering meadows, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1466/ article:3 c |
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| News: Sir Joshua Reynolds was seen walking today in the Pump Room. This contradicts rumour in last night's London papers that he was dangerously ill at his house in Leicester Sq. from a paralytic stroke on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr Searle Emerson to meet assignees at White Lion in Marshfield on Mon 9 Dec., to settle A/Cs & receive a dividend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1475/ article:1 c |
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| Music: "London Songster etc". Improved edition with 544 new/favourite songs catches, duets & cantatas. Publ today 2s 6d, printed for T Lowndes, 77 Fleet St, sold by booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1476/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: Wm. Matthews, coal-merchant, Somerset Yard, opp Axford's Bldgs, Bath - best coal from 6 bshls from yard & a wagon-load from pit. Also, fine beer, cider, Warren's genuine porter & some best Glamorgan butter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: letter said to be written by Mr Laurens to a merchant in the city re. death of his son in a skirmish with British forces under Maj. Brereton at Cambohee [Combahee] Bluff (London, 26 Nov). "I have no ambition , but that of bringing peace at last - my boy is gone, & with him all my happiness, etc" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1511/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Publications: surplus books (duplicates) in history & 'belle lettres' - the property of T. Sherington, lending library, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1503/ article:2 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Cork, Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells, Lord Bishop of St David's, Lord & Lady Colville, Lady Strachan, Sir Wm. Stanley & Lady, Sir Charles & Lady Bamfylde, Hon Mrs Lee [NOTP], Judge Potter & 2 Misses, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1513/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: ## Eidophusikon - first performance, phenomena of Nature in moving pictures on Mon evening 2 Dec. Presented by Mr Bateman at the house (late Mr Pine's) opp Westgate Bldgs, Bath. Front seats 3s 6d, back seats 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Colburne, upholder, in Bennett St after a short illness on Wednesday, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3 c |
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| Art: transparent pictures by Mr Loutherberg also favourite moving pictures from his "Aurora", at Mr Bateman's Museum opp Westgate Bldgs, open daily except Sunday. Admission 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3 b |
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| Education: private - by a clergyman (educated at one of the Universities) residing in a quiet village in vicinity of Bath. Will undertake the education of 1 or 2 young gentlemen - letters to Rev T. Burnett may be left at the Post Office, Bath; or apply to Mr Rack, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:2 b |
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| Music: 2nd Subscription Concert New Assembly Rooms on 6 Nov & weekly. Programme inc. Gluck's "Orfeo", an English opera "Amintas", & several cantatas. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1444/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: cosmetics - R. Carpenter, Golden Sheaf, George St, Bath continues selling Mr Rd. Warren's perfumes partic. his "Milk of Roses", also Mr Smyth's perfumes from New Bond St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Col. Laurens (son of Mr Laurens, late a prisoner in Tower [of London]) was killed on 27 Aug 1782, while attacking British troops in Charlestown, America Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1471/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: cargoes of ships arrived at Plymouth from Canada estimated to be worth at least £250,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Master Augustus Hervey, natural son of of the late Lord Bristol, was killed by a random shot while standing beside Lord Mulgrave in "The Courageux" at siege of Gibralter. By his death, Mrs Nesbit comes into at least £15,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1478/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Military: Battle of Cape Spartel - summary of numerically superior Spanish & French fleet which engaged Lord Howe's fleet off Cape Spartel (London 12 Nov, from London Gazette Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1453/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Art: print of Mrs Siddons (from Mr Beach's picture) published today. Subscribers can collect at R. Ricard's, 6 Bond St on production of receipt and payment of 2nd sub. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1462/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - tnmnt, 73 Avon St, Bath, inc 2 underground kitchens, shop, parlour, 2 bedchambers, 2 garrets, small outhouses & garden behind, now in occup of John Hawkins as tenant, under 99 year lease from St John's Hospital on 3 lives. At Greyhound & Shakespeare, Bath on 16 Dec. by S. Wilkins. Enq Mr Thomas Howe, druggist in Milsom St, Bath who will show premises; or S. Wilkins, auctioneer, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1534/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly at White Hart Inn on Wed 20 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1464/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke of Leeds, Earl of Shipbrooke, Admiral Lord Rodney, Sir James Wallace & Lady, Sir Peter Parker, Sir Gregory More, Lady & Miss Peshall, Lady Mostyn, Lady Danvers, Lady Mary Blair [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1454/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: a hired horse not returned - a mare ca 10 yrs old & ca 14 hands high was hired from R. Box, cooper of Chippenham on 5 Nov. Reward 1 guin for info leading to apprehension & return of horse. The hirer left a lame & blind mare at White Hart Chippenham which he has not collected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: for sale - strong bay coach-gelding [horse], rising 6 yrs, lowest price 30 guin. Apply to Mr Scrace at the Riding School. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1469/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wood, wife of Capt Wood, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: M. Carpenter, millinery & haberdashery at shop adj. Golden Sheaf,George St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: public coffee room - being opened next Monday [2 Dec] at Angel Inn, Westgate St. With London newspapers every day; fresh soups 4d/basin - James Cole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:3 c |
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| Military: siege of Gibralter, line of battle & casualties on 20 Oct [Battle of Cape Spartel] - extracts of letters to Mr Stephens, sec to Admiralty from Lord Visc. Howe, on board "The Victory" dated 21 & 24 Oct 1782. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1447/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr James Fisher, master of the Bell Inn in Thomas St Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:2 b |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals, contd - Lady F. Morgan, Lady Head, Lady R. Sanford, Lady Foster, Hon Mr Chicester, Sir G. Paul, Sir Abraham Elton, Sir Robet Harland & lady [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1547/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: ## fear of riots from probable high price of corn & other necessaries before next harvest. Lord Shelburne has had conference with Russian merchants on sending grain from Ukraine through straits of Constantinople at 10d/bshl, with additional freight & re-shipping could get to London for 6s 6d/bhsl which is 2s 6d lower than it will bear in England (London, 29 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Crime: a single highwayman stopped one of Bristol-Bath coaches between Newton & Twerton on Sunday. A gentleman passenger was robbed of 7 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1459/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Stroud, plumber & glazier of Bristol, to Miss Jane Dunkerton of Shepton Mallet [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1450/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Fashion: Eliz. Maningford, widow & executrix of late John Maningford to continue business of haberdasher & mans mercer at her shop below Pump Room Pssg. Debtors to late husband to pay her, or Robert Potts, tailor in Union Pssge, Bath (27 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1508/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy certificate re. Henry Phillips, of Bath, innholder for 14 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1512/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: ## fear of riots from probable high price of corn & other necessaries before next harvest. Lord Shelburne seeking info on stocks & prices in Holland, Flanders, Germany, Danzig, Spain & Portugal (London, 29 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Military: remains of 61st Regiment from Minorca passed through Bath last Friday & Saturday en route to Gloucester. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1517/ article:3 c |
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| Military: North Gloucester Militia passed yesterday and today, through Bath, for Cirencester, Tetbury etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: N. Mackinnon, ladies hairdresser (from London) at cnr of Church St, Abbey Green, Bath - newly invented false hair, will dress in any form, fits close, can be slept with, very light (1-2oz); tetes from 7s 6d-18s, braids 4-30s; fine crepe cushions from 1s 6d- 3s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: Evill, Naish & Stroud, goldsmiths, jewellers, watchmakers, toymen, cutlers, Market Place, Bath (London, Sheffield & Birmingham warehouses). Incs. repeating, horizental, second & plain watches in fancy enamels, optical, mathematical & philosophical instruments (from P & J. Dollond, London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3 d |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Fischer's concert fixed for Wed 1 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:1 c |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert - New Assembly Rooms 27 Nov (& weekly). Opera "Orpheus" with Tenducci, Miss Storer & Rauzzini; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - review of "Necromancer" an entertainment presented yesterday evening [26 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1514/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - George Isles of Chipping Sodbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3:00 AM |