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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: Mrs Washbourn, wife of Mr Washbourn of the Darby & Joan, Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2307/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Bradfield, bacon seller on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - poor houses of parishes Abbey, St James, & St Michael have no fever. Fewer burials in last 3 mths than for several yrs despite expansion of town & increase in population Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wray, mother of Col. Wray of Pulteney St, Bath, at her home in Russel St, Bath, aged 78 on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: imports of wheat, barley & oats at Bristol so great recently, that prices are considerably reduced. Barley has fallen 10s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - 8 of 140 scholars in Mr Morgan's school had mild infectious fever. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: the season has now arrived for commencement of Bath Amusements & it is hoped the music at the Pump Room will not be forgotten. This entertainment needs support of voluntary contributions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Clark, incumbent of Hungerford lately. Being infirm his clutches slipped, he fell & was killed on the spot. He was married to the daughter of Col Chapman of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:3 b |
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| Health: attendees fever meeting 9 Nov - Granado Piggot, esq, Drs. Falconer, Parry, Fothergill, Fraser, Browne, Davis, Holman, Gibbs, Mapleton, Gillam, Fellowes, Birkitt, Haygarth, Townsend, Lowder, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:1 d |
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| Churches: Archbishop of Canterbury attended Divine Service in Christ's Church last Sun, & administered the Holy Sacrament assisted by Rev Charles Daubeney & Rev M S Smith. His Grace must feel satisfaction in completion of an edifice admitting from 1000 people every Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton gaol by Abel Moysey, esq mayor of Bath - James Edward George for stealing a quantity of butter from John Williams, grocer in Bridewell Lane. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:3 b |
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| Health: attendees fever meeting 9 Nov cont'd - Dr Emmerson, Mr Attwood, Nooth, Grant, Norman, Day, Gilpin, Highnam, Tickell, Kitson etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:1 d |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Infantry - cornet John Pring to be lieut; vice Webster decd; J P Morpheus, gent, & quartermaster Jenkins to be cornets Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: Tom Paine has been hung in effigy & his seditious works burnt at Kilmersdon, Chilcompton, Midsomer Norton & most neighbouring villages amid shouts of God save the King from the great multitudes gathered. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: 1 or 2 apprentices wanted - for mantua & fancy dress business. Apply Mrs Geary, 4 Fountain Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: for sale - gig horse, steady in harness & good goer, only 15 guin. Also 8 wine pipes in good condition. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: effigy of Tom Paine & his seditious works burnt at Devizes Markt on Thurs. Mock execution, procession, vast concourse of people, band played loyal tunes, fireworks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:3 b |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms - 12 concerts inc. 3 choral nights £2 12s 6. Admission to 12 concerts & 2 tickets transferable only to ladies for each concert £2 2s. 1st concert 21 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:1 e |
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| Property: wanted immediately - furnished house for 3 yrs certain with 20-30 acr lawn, within 20 mi Bath. Direct to A.B at Barrett's library, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: ## Bath Commissioners for Paving, Cleaning & Lighting, Watching -- Streets -- etc request inhabitants not to tip nightwatchmen, lamplighters & scavengers this Christmas & New Year. The Committee will discharge everyone who solicits a gratuity as they are fully paid for their duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:3 b |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms contd - admission to 12 concerts & 1 ticket transferable to lady £1 11s 6, to 12 concerts & ticket not transferable. 1st concert 21 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:1 e |
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| Health: Bath General Hospital - letter from C H Parry to President & Governors of Hospital expressing gratitude for conferring on him office of Physician to the hospital vacated by Dr Harington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed 26 Dec "Hamlet" & "The Romp". Fri 28 Dec "The Surrender of Calais" with entertainments. Sat 29 Dec "Much Ado About Nothing" & "The Farmer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:3 b |
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| News: Nelson's & Warren's victories in Egypt - Mr S Dainton, clothier provided dinner of best mutton & strong beer at Beckington 5 Nov for employees in his manufactory Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - against James Marshall, bookseller, of Bath. Commissioners to meet at house of George Arnold, the White Lion in Market Pl, Bath on 28 Nov to make a dividend. Thomas M. Cruttwell, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:3,c |
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| Property: wanted - board & lodging for a lady & her maidservant in a private genteel family in Bath or environs. A clergyman's family of the established church preferred. Letters post paid for A B to be left at Mr Atkin's, baker Green Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2316/ article:3 c |
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| News: Nelson's & Warren's victories - fine fat ox roasted roasted & given to populace with several hghds beer at Beckington 9 Nov. General illuminations & fireworks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2316/ article:2 c |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini advises 1st subscription concert at New Assembly Rooms on 20 Nov. There will be 12 concerts incl 3 choral nights. 12 untransferable tickets for £2 12s 6d, £2 2s or £1 11s 6d, with 2, 1 or no tickets respectively transferable to ladies, except for choral concerts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2316/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr & Madame Dussek's benefit concert on Wed 9 Jan 1793. Tickets 5s from 52 New King St, LIntern's music shop,, Pump Room, New Rooms. Further particulars in due time. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2317/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: commissioners for setting Wilts land tax - Rt Hon Lord Wm Seymour, Andrew Bayntun, Henry Merewether, James Sutton, Frederick St John, Rd Long, Wm Harding; contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2317/ article:2 c |
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| Music: 1st of 12 subscription concerts at New Rooms 20 Nov. Vocal performers, Signor Viganoni, Mr Nield, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Ashe (late Miss Comer), Miss Andrews & Mme Mara. Ladies & gentlemen who wish to sit in the gallery are respectfully informed that it is fitted up for their reception Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2317/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Bath & Wells Club next meeting will be held at the Bear, Bath on Mon 7 Jan. Dinner at 4 p.m. John Strode, president. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2318/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: commissioners for Wilts land Tax, contd - Robert Wilson, Peter Harvey Lovell, Francis Dugdale Astley, John Thring, Wm Dyke, all esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2318/ article:2 c |
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| Music: Bath Harmonic Soc - members to meet at White Hart Inn on 15 Nov to consider measures for conducting the entertainment during coming season. R Goode, secretary. Books of glees may be had of secretary for 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2318/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Mr Delasson, straw manufacturer 7 St Andrew's Trce nr the New Rooms for an assortment of landscapes from Teniers. Also many examples of straw work. (Mr Delasson presented a dressing table & picture of the Royal Family in straw work to Their Majesties) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2319/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 43-55s/qtr, Newbury 38-52s, Warminster 38-54s, Reading 38-54s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2319/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Sat 9 Nov "The Castle Spectre" with "The Rival Soldiers" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2319/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Western Canal (Newbury to Bath) - £75,000 subscribed, meet 11 Jan 1793 at Castle Inn Marlborough to consider a call of 1% (or other sum) for expenses & to appoint a treasurer & solicitor (to determine future application to Parliament). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2320/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball at White Hart, Chippenham 21 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2320/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "The English Enchiridion" by John Feltham of Bath pubd today printed by R Cruttwell price 3s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2320/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: proposed canal linking Salisbury, central Wilts & Hants to Bath & Bristol - sub-committee met at White Hart Bath on 22 Dec to consider junction with Western Canal. Wm Hughes, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2321/ article:3 d |
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| Pets: lost bird - small green paroquet [parakeet] with long tail, c. a fortnight ago - calls "Betty" or "Pretty". Handsome reward for return to 32 St James's Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2321/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: The Town & Country Almanack for 1800 will be pubd 19 Nov, printed for the author by R Cruttwell, price 18d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2321/ article:3,d |
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| Music: 6th subscription concert Wed 26 Dec in the Great Room at 7 p.m., New Assembly Rooms. Non-subscribers 5s. Mr Yaniewicz on violin. Act I overture by Haydn. Act II selected works by Handel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2322/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: for sale - very neat landaulet & neat curricle at Phillips & Thornthwaite's, coachmakers Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2322/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: B Hale, 4 Milsom St, Bath thanks public for favours conferred on her & her late partner, Mr Harington, & hopes to continue the millinery business at above address Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2322/ article:3,e |
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| Services: Mr J Millington, gentleman's hairdresser removed from 3 Kingston Bldgs to 6 Gallaway Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2323/ article:3 e |
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| Employment: smith wanted - apply Phillips & Thornthwaite's, coachmakers Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2323/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: Abbott Dore has today opened a warehouse at 5 Abbey Church Yard adjoining Pump Room, Bath where he hopes to keep the most fashionable ladies' & gentlemen's hats etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2323/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - ashes 62 barrels, bacon 1 case, beef 233 tierces, butter 690 casks, cod 8 bund, copper ore 9 brls, hams 1 hhd, hides 100, Irish linen 37 packs, oak boards 2000 ft, oak & pine timber 140 tons, oats 2912 bushels, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2324/ article:4:00 AM |