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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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| Deaths: Mr Dan, fishmonger, of Stall St, Bath this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - stock in trade of Mr Glover, goldsmith & jeweller, incl musical instruments, looking glasses, carpets etc, at 40 Milsom St, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: The Misses Fleming's winter ball for their scholars will be on Sat 12 Jan 1793 at the Lower Assembly Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Mrs Gilbert (late Miss Copell) of Bath Theatre is engaged at Drury Lane Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let or sell - house, half money may remain on mortgage. Apply Mr Glover, 40 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3,d |
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| Health: general hospital - servants of subscribers will be treated for diseases dangerous to the family with whom they live, on their master/mistress paying 10s 6d in advance & for subsequent weeks stay. 6 beds set for accommodation of such patients. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: BT [or Theatre Royal Bath] - Thur 8 Nov, " A Cure for the Heartache" with "The Farmer"; Sat 10 Nov, "The Castle of Andalucia" with "The Waterman" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3 b |
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| Pets: lost yesterday morning - curled black spaniel with tanned legs & muzzle, answers to name of "Prince", collar engraved "Mrs Yorke, 12 Downing St, Warminster. Reward of 10s 6d for return to 9 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: innkeepers & victuallers of Bath & neighbourhood to at Bear Inn on 20 Dec to consider association for preventing seditious meetings & language at their houses (following example of Coventry). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Nelson's & Warren's victories in Egypt - bells were rung in Marshfield on 5 Nov to celebrate glorious news. Ox roasted preceded by music & strong beer given to populace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: auction - several lots of coach & saddle horses at Ryle's livery stables, Monmouth St, Bath 2 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: Bradford Assocn - the town, parish & neighbourhood met at Swan Inn Bradford on 17 Dec & resolved to from Assocn to protect liberty & property of individuals against Republicanism & Levellers. Committee of 21 [named] people. George Bethell, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Bath Volunteer Assn commissions - Charles Logie, gent to be lieut & qtrmaster; Chas Perry gent to be lieut; Rev Jas Phillott DD to be chaplain; James Nooth to be surgeon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's annual concert will be held at New Assembly Rooms 6 Nov. Tickets 5s ea from Assembly Rooms, Pump Room & Miss Cantelo at 29 Belvedere, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3,e |
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| Property: private sale - property of late Mr John Dodd. L/hold, a) dwelling house N-side of Garrard St, now in possn of -- Rouse as tenant at rent £20 p.a, b) messuage & premises in Corn St, now in possn of Mr William Harris, tallow chandler as tenant rent £23 p.a. Partcrs Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: Poems & Essays by late Miss Bowdler, pubd this day, printed by R Cruttwell & sold by all booksellers in Bath & Bristol at price 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Mr Elouis intends to teach the harp in Bath during the season at 2, South Pde Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3,e |
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| Property: private sale - property late Mr John Dodd, contd - l/hold, 3 adj messuages E-side of Stall St all held under Bath Corprtn a) in possn William Hollingsworth b) in possn Thomas Cardinbrook, bucklemaker, c) in possn --Arnold, each rent £14 p.a. Partcrs Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: letters from Lausanne pubd this day in 2 vols, translated from French printed by R Cruttwell price 5s (author not given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: large quantity of half oak board in good condition plus quantity of heart & sap laths. Enq Mr Clements, timber merchant, Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: James Dagger of Clutton has lately lost 4 horses which supported his family (wife & 3 young children) by bringing coals to Bath. Seeks contributions, has recvd £3 6s to date. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: Batheaston Soc of Guardians for protecting persons & property from felons - general meeting at Lamb Inn, Batheaston on 21 Nov. Residents of neighbouring parishes enq Mr Howell, Lamb Inn. Matt Miller, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - 2 Nov, a comedy "The Will" with new farce "The Jew & the Doctor.". Tickets from Mr Bartley at box lobby Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3,e |
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| Politics: Assoctn of Friends to the King & Constitution - committee meeting at Town Hall Devizes every Friday. Statement on preventing sedition & caution to innholders & victuallers. F R Humphreys, chairman; E Joye, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:4 c |
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| Fashion: W. Booth at his Commission Warehouse has quantity of muslins, linens, etc. Open for view & private sale 5 Nov [sic]. Remainder for auction 12 Nov & following days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Wm Scudamore, painter & glazier gives notice that his wife, Mary, has left & he will not pay any debts she may incur after this notice - Bath, 30 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: C Viner, perfumer & toyman, 9 Bond Street, Bath for a new & large assortment of useful & fancy toys for youth of different ages. Also perfumes jewellery & fans. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2283/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture prints, paintings, Staffordshire ware pr sideboard thernes, pair double cut lustres, 6 singing canaries in cages, property of gent. Removed from Cumberwell House, Bradford to Great Room 9 John St, Bath on 8 & 9 Nov by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2283/ article:3 c |
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| Services: B Gaites, hairdresser, 8 Orange Grove, Bath has invented a gentleman's Fancy Dress Crop Wig admired by all who have seen it, price 2 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2283/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Place, Sawclose - open for receiving insurance premiums on policies expiring at Christmas. M Davis, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2284/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & stock in trade of Mr R Gawton, grocer (incl quantity prime new honey) (for benefit of creditors). On the premises, 5 Quiet St, Bath [no date] by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2284/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: B Gaites, hairdresser, 8 Orange Grove, Bath wants smart lad as apprentice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2284/ article:1,b |
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| Politics: Preservation of Liberty etc - report of meeting at Bear Inn Bath on 20 Dec. Nearly 100 inn keepers sign a resolution of loyalty to King & Constitution & to suffer no meetings or clubs in which seditious subjects should be agitated. Signed W Stroud, chairman of Bath Innkeepers & Victuallers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2285/ article:1 c |
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| Health: J Cole, corncutter, extractor, 5 Abbey Green, Bath nr Post Office lists satisfied customers - W Mcpherson, Bath; James Hyatt, Chippenham; Mr Henry Edwards, 1 James St, Bath; Mr Ed Atkins 5 Orange Grove, Bath - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2285/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly will be held at Town Hall on 11 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2285/ article:1,c |
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| Politics: Association for Preserving Liberty etc - at meeting 22 Dec, committee thanked innkeepers & victuallers for their action. Abel Moysey, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2286/ article:1 c |
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| Health: J Cole, satisfied customers contd - Mr Wm Bond, Stable Mews, Bath; Mr David Clement, pumper at Hot Bath Pump Room; Mr Richard Farr, St James's St, Bath - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2286/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Metallic Tractors - View of Perkinean Electricity" to cure rheumatism, pains (all over!) by Charles Langworthy, surgeon of Bath. Just pubd, printed by R Cruttwell & sold by all Bath booksellers price 2s 6d. The tractors may be had of Mr Langworthy, only at 2 Wood St, Bath for 5 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2286/ article:1,c |
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| Health: H Hart, surgeon dentist removed from 6 King St, Queen Square to 2 Abbey Green, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2287/ article:1 d |
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| Health: J Cole, satisfied customers contd - Mr Clement Hayden, 11 Market Pl, Bath; Mr Geo Croft 11 St James's St, Bath; Mrs Ann Orchard 1 Peter St, Bath - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2287/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - elegant suite of furnished apartments in small genteel family nr Laura Pl, Bath. No other lodgers. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2287/ article:1,e |
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| Employment: wanted - a woman cook in a principal inn, experienced, between 30 & 40 years old. Good wages given. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2288/ article:1 d |
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| Health: J Cole, satisfied customers contd - Mrs H Healiffe [?Healisse] 23 Peter St, Bath; Mr Samuel Hobbs, grocer, Walcot St, Bath; Arthur Riordan 5 Marlborough St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2288/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 84-102s /qtr, Newbury 98-101s, Warminster 80-100s, Reading 78-100s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2288/ article:2,b |
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| Agriculture: for sale - standing 49 oak trees, 3 ash, 65 elm at Beanacre nr Melksham, Wilts. Particulars apply Mr Merewether of Calne. To view timber apply Samuel Kington of Beanacre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2289/ article:1 d |
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| Services: York House Hotel & Tavern coffee house - open for season for dinners, excellent accommodation for horses, roomy coachhouse, posthorses, chaises & coaches, jobs by month or year. R St John Lucas Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2289/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 1lb 12oz 14 dr; standard loaf to weigh 2lb 6oz 10dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2289/ article:2,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Hiscocks of Frome Selwood, wine & brandy merchant.(Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2290/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - 26 Royal Crescent, Bath. Enq Mr Milford, 24 Circus, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2290/ article:3 d |
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| Property: wanted in Bath - sitting room, 2 bedchambers & servants' hall, furnished. Letters to M.M at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2290/ article:2,c |