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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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| Music: review - splendid concert at New Rooms Wed night with the 2 Misses Cantelo receiving much applause for their performances on the harp Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2398/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Caution to Heads of Families concerning poison of lead & copper in culinary utensils" by A Fothergill of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2398/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thu 22 Nov "The Castle Spectre" with "The Padlock"; Sat 24 Nov "Beaux Stratagem" with "Raymond"; Tue 27 Nov, "The Fair Penitent" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2399/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: a selection of catches & glees sung at Bath Harmonic Soc. Price 2s 6d from booksellers & stationers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2399/ article:2,d |
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| Music: Mr Zaniboni, teacher of Spanish guitar has just arrived from London & may be heard at 9 Abbey Church Yard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2400/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Geo Sykes, staymaker of 10 Abingdon Bldgs, Northampton St, Bath has the newest fashions executed to satisfaction. Good home-made stays for servants & working women 1 guin/pr. Sykes also carries on an umbrella manufactory Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2400/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture inc. violincello, violin & German flute. Also new phaeton & harness. On the premises 20 Circus, Bath on 26 & 27 Nov by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2401/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: capital collection of fossils to be disposed of, good prices given for all sorts of curiosities. Geo Sykes, 10 Abingdon Bldgs, Northampton St, the only person in Bath dealing in curiosities of this kind Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2401/ article:2,e |
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| Art: auction - large & valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish & Dutch paintings inc. works by Rubens, Van Dyke, John Steyn, Barker. At Great Rooms 9 John St, Bath 30 Nov by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2402/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - house genteely furnished, suitable for gentleman's family, pleasantly situated c. 2 mi Bath with 3-stalled stable, coach-house & 1 acr garden. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2402/ article:2,e |
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| Art: Mr Hutchissen, Westgate St, Bath has 200 portraits painted by him here & in Lond. Those of Elliston & Blisset in characters of Osmond & Lord Duberly are soon ready for plate. Theatrical people requested to view Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2403/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - loose prints (by Moreland, Reynolds, Kauffman etc), with books, late property of a gentleman decd. Also Tunbridge-ware & quantity of black Spanish leather shoes, stock of gentleman quitting business. At his room 23 Westgate Bldgs, Bath on 21 & 22 Nov by Hathwell, jnr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2403/ article:2,e |
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| Fashion: Lovelock & Hooper, 2 Kingston Bldgs, Bath have opened warehouse with new range of millinery & haberdashery from London fashion houses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2404/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - 1st Fancy Ball on 3 Dec. James King MC. James Heaven informs subscribers that after the Ball a room will be opened for sandwiches etc as usual Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2404/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: ## Geo Sykes, staymaker has removed from St James's St, Bath to 34 St James's Sq. He makes stays for servants & working people for 1 guin/pair, ready money only Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2405/ article:3 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Lord Malmesbury, Lord & Lady Dunstanville. Lady Eden, Lady Martyn, Lady Dalton, Sir Walter James, Sir James Bond & family, Hon Miss Jones [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2405/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: Geo Sykes, staymaker of St James's Sq, Bath has umbrellas of all kinds. NB a person may be taught the umbrella branch complete for 5 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2406/ article:3 e |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 2nd subscription concert on 27 Nov at 7pm. Terms as for last yr. Libraries & coffee houses at New Rooms & gallery fitted up for those ladies & gentlemen wishing to sit there Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2406/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let unfurnished - 16 Queen Sq, Bath, suitable for large family, boarding school or wine merchant as it has extensive vaults. This will be advertised but once Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2407/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: auction - Bradford turnpike tolls for term of 1 yr at Turnpike House, Woolley St on 30 Dec by T Hart. Rents, Widbrook Gate £204, Bradford Gate £64, Staverton Gate £83. Wm Bush, clerk to trustees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2407/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - ground rents in Bath at 28 yrs purchase. All or any of ground rents payable to J Bragge, esq except those sold to Messrs Fisher, Jelly & Ford in 1765. Enq Mr J Sainsbury, brewer, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2408/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr John Baker to Miss Webb at Bradford yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2408/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Henry Stone, esq (removing) on the premises at 20 Gay St, Bath 22 & 23 Nov by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2409/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr P Webb to Miss Spender at Bradford yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2409/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - large collection of books (library of a gentleman, decd) removed from his country residence to Great Room, lwr end of Bond St, Bath, on 4 Dec & following days by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2410/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: W Mitchell, esq of Christchurch, Hants, father-in-law to Mr Williams, late of Abbey Churchyard, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2410/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Rob Fisher Webb to Miss Maria Webb both of Chew Stoke [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2411/ article:4 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Griffin, lady of Dr Parker, rector of St James's, London, at her lodgings in Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2411/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Riviere, 32 Milsom St, Bath from New Bond St, London has elegant selection of jewellery, watches, small silver articles etc at reasonable prices. Pearls strung to any fashion, miniature settings in variety Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2412/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Joseph Broadribb at Hallatrow on Monday. He was pulled over his horse's head, fell into a stream & was suffocated Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2412/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - lot 1/2 a 11½ acr meadow nr New Bridge by R Avon, unexpired lease 12 yrs; lot 2/2 an 17¼ acr pasture lying on N side of Weston. Enq Mr Taylor, attorney, New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2413/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lathom, wife of Mr Lathom, newspaper distributor of Bristol, on Tuesday. She conducted the same business in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2413/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - well built dwelling house (let to Robt Smith at £47 p.a), brewhouse, stables etc called George Inn at Wellow with ¾ acr orchard of young apple trees (Tanners), at Angel Inn, Old Bridge, Bath 21 Dec by Wm Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2414/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Master Hooper, son of Mr Hooper, surgeon of Bradford, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2414/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of Chas Spackman, bankrupt to submit demands to Mr Elderton, solicitor, Bristol, preparatory to assignees declaring dividend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2415/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - review of "Pizarro" (by Sheridan) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2415/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Lovelock & Hooper have opened warehouse at 2 Kingston Bldgs, Bath with new assortment of millinery, haberdashery etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2416/ article:1 e |
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| News: Dr Brodum, philanthropist is expected in this city Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2416/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 42-54s/qtr; Newbury 44-52s/; Warminster 40-52s/; Reading 38-52s/ [all per qtr] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2417/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: window-pane of shop of Mr Wright, toyman of Wade's Psg, Bath was broken on Mon at 7pm & fellow stole quantity of gold rings. He was pursued by Mr Wright's shopboy who boldly forced him to surrender goods. The villain, however, escaped Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2417/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Enq Mr Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2418/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: floor cloth (almost new) was stolen from passage of house in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath on Monday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2418/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: single young man who can comb gentleman's hair & keep ales wants place as butler. Well recommended. Write to YZ at printer or Mr Warren, perfumer George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2419/ article:2 d |
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| Science: on 24 Nov moon will rise at 02:23 hrs. It will eclipse the planet Venus at 04:04:30 hrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2419/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: wanted immediately - assistant to apothecary who can accurately dispense physician's prescriptions & writes a good hand. Apply printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2420/ article:2 e |
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| Education: High German taught to enable learner to understand the best authors in a short time. For terms & further info apply Mr Barratt at his library in Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2420/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: young man who dress ladies' & gentlemen's hair wants place as servant to single gentleman or family. Write to FY at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2421/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 21 Nov, "Pizarro" by R. B. Sheridan, taken from German drama "Kotzebue" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2421/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: game in manors of Maiden Bradley & Yarnfield belonging to His Grace Duke of Somerset is destroyed by poachers. Notice given that trespassers will be rigorously prosecuted Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2422/ article:2 e |
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| Education: Mr Lates, Batchelor in Music, teaches pianoforte in the style of Mr Dussek [sic] & other masters of equal celebrity. Terms may be known at 14 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2422/ article:3,e |