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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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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Margrave & Margravine of Anspach, Marquis of Lansdown, Countess of Shrewsbury, Lady Tuite, Sir C Hotham, Sir F & Lady Ford, Hon C St Leger, Hon G Pitt [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2473/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall on Mon 9 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2473/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: W Morris's blanket & tick warehouse, lwr end Market Pl cnr Cheap St, Bath. 300 prs blankets 9s-63s/pr,1200 pieces Coleraine Irish 1-6s yd, dimities 1s 6d to 3s, counterpanes 8s ea, 4 qtr wide muslin 1s, 6 qtr wide Japan 2s 9d to 12s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2474/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: redemption & sale of Land Tax - Commissioners for sales to meet at Swan Inn Wells, 11 Dec; at White Hart Inn, Bath 12 & 13 Dec; Pope's Head & Pelican Inn Bristol Sat 14 Dec. T Symes, 14 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2474/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: new Italian Fantoccini. J Rebecqui performs next Mon at Mr Stafford's Exhibition Room, Union Psg, Bath - variety of new entertainments. Boxes 2s, gallery 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2475/ article:3 b |
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| Services: J Bickham has today opened a commodious London & Bristol Coffee Room at Castle Inn, Bath. Mock turtle, soups etc, London, Bath & Bristol papers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2475/ article:1,b |
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| Health: medical man from London, practised in surgery, midwifery & pharmacy seeks business of any gentleman in Bath or vicinity. Proposals to AB at Post Office, Hotwells, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2476/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: to buy - any gentleman having a useful riding horse c. 15 hands to dispose of may hear of a purchaser by applying at 4 Abbey Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2476/ article:1,c |
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| Military: General Thanksgiving Day for recent naval victories - report of appointed day (last Thu). Mayor & City Volunteers walked to Abbey Church for sermon by Archdeacon Phillott to full church. Shops closed as on Sabbath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2477/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Mary Woodney, has eloped from me, James Woodney, stonemason of Milk St, Bath, taking a sum of money, wearing apparel etc. People are cautioned not to trust her. This is the 2nd time she has been guilty of similar offence Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2477/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Letitia Cockburn, eldest dtr of Col John Cockburn of Royal Artillery, at her uncle's house in Lansdown Crescent, Bath, aged 16 [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2478/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of Mr Willton, 4 draught horses, 1 wagon, cart, plough &c. 20 tons hay & 5 hghds good cider, etc. At Packhorse Inn, Midford Hill nr Bath on 6 Dec by T James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2478/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Benazech, for many yrs an ingenious teacher of drawing in Bath, at Exeter, recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2479/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - modern household furniture of Mr Vowler, clothier, now leaving the country. In Bradford on 9 & 10 Dec by T Hart Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2479/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Capt Mark Magrath of Bath Foot Regiment, in Bath, after contracting illness in W Indies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2480/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: J Gould, 18 Pulteney Bdge - cognac bracdy 17s/gall, Jamaica rum 14s/, Holland geneva [gin] 14s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2480/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs S Stephens, a maiden lady at her house in Milsom St, Bath on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2481/ article:3 c |
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| Art: J Sanders, drawing master etc, removed from 9 Lansdown Cresc to 2 Westgate Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2481/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: John Norris, esq (2nd son of late Wm Norris, esq of Nonsuch House, Devizes Wilts) at his house in Carey St, London, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2482/ article:3 c |
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| News: Corporation etc of Windsor sell bread to the poor at 8d/quartern loaf. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2482/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wickham, at her sister's house (the Dowager Countess of Northampton) in Richmond on 21 Nov. Mrs W relict of Rev Thos Wickham decd, rector of Shepton & prebendary of Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2483/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: description of December fashions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2483/ article:2,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mainwaring at her house in the Circus, aged 89 on Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2484/ article:3 c |
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| News: recommended establishment of public kitchens for sale of soup at 1d/quart (as at Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2484/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mary Averne, sister to Maj Gen Averne, aged 61 on Thu [place not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2485/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: recipes for making soup in different quantities from 25 to 250 gallons (published by Cmttee at Birmingham) - 15lbs beef, 1lb beeef cheeks, 1 leg beef, (& various vegetables)/25 galls. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2485/ article:2,c |
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| Charity: poor in Walcot parish - address to parishioners of parish, from committee appointed to consider situation of poor. Subjoined to draft of bill to lay before parliament. It is hoped other parishes resume meetings on subject Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2486/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 28 Nov, 92-116s, Newbury 28 Nov, 70-108s, Warminster 30 Nov, 86-114s, Reading 30 Nov, 70-116s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2486/ article:2,c |
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| Music: Harmonic Soc - meeting on Fri presided over by "Father of Harmony" in Bath. Catches & glees performed. After supper, the chairman gave toast to Lord Nelson. At least 20 new members were elected Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2487/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: grain etc prices - av price thro' England & wales 23 Nov, wheat 91s 4d/qtr, beans 64s 7d/, peas 53s 10d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2487/ article:2,c |
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| Music: review of subscription concert in Great Room last Wed - Mr Rauzzini's programme relished by brilliant circle he entertained. Mrs Miles's pianoforte concerto was excellently executed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2488/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: bread prices Bath - 6d standard wheaten loaf to weigh 1lb 13oz 4dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2488/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: review - new play "Lover's Vows" played before brilliant audience at Theatre Royal, Bath - summary of play given Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2489/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 2 Dec, to sink the offal, /stone 8lbs - beef 3-4s/lb, mutton 3s-3s 10d/, veal 2s 6d - 4s 8d, pork 3s-4s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2489/ article:2,c |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Infantry - Thos Buckley, gent to be ensign, vice Mockler recommended for lieutenancy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2490/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: elegant & fashionable dresses worked in cambric & colourful muslins & assortment of fashionable millinery at Ham's ready-made dress warehouse, 9 George St, Bath. Ladies' morning gowns 14s, cloaks from 25s to 20 guin, new bonnets, hats etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2490/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thu 6 Dec "Lover's Vows" with "The Poor Soldier"; Sat 8 Dec "Everyone has his Fault" & new musical drama "The Mouth of the Nile" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2491/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - assortment of household furniture, prints, pr double-barrelled pistols, show glasses, writing desks, 12 reams various paper, 3 Morocco travelling portfolios, ebony ink stand etc. Removed for convenience to his auction room in Westgate St, on 6 Dec by W Booth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2491/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: young man bred in the profession wants position. Address to GR at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2492/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Mr Percivall (veterinary surgeon) of Veterinary College, London has prepared variety of horse medicines sold by his appointment by Mr T Hunt, druggist, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2492/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: just received from Spain a small qty of citron in 7lb boxes at 3s/lb - it is same quality as that now selling in Bath from 7-8s/lb. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2493/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: debtors & creditors of Thomas Wilson, tailor & shopkeeper, by deed dated 26 Nov, assigned all his stock & effects to Messrs Matthews & Parker of Bristol. Debtors requested to pay same by order of trustees. H.H, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2493/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: a steady single man wanted as porter in apothecary's shop. Also a smart active boy wanted, who can read & write. Enq Mr Meyler, Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2494/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Monthly report - high price of wheat, inland growth yielding little more than 2qtrs/acre. Contnued wet weather unfavourable for sowing. Mutton expected to be scarce & dear. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2494/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Churches: organist vacancy at St James's Church - Henry Dixon Tylee solicits votes of inhabitants of parish of St James to succeed to the office of church organist now vacant by resignation of Mrs Oakes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2495/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady R Fitzgerald, Lord Kinnaird, Lady Ann Hood, Lady Chapman, Lady Saumerez, Lady Talbot, Lady Wells, Hon Mrs Grenfell, Hon Mrs Wyndham, Sir W & Lady Dunkin, Sir Gervais Clifton, Sir John & Misses Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2495/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Select Fables" from Mr Gay translated into Latin verse by Christopher Anstey, esq. New edition pubd today, available from S Hazard, Bath price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2496/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: ## Mayor requests meeting of nobility, gentry & inhabitants at Town Hall 10 Dec to consider proposal of raising subscription for the relief of the poor during the present high price of provisions, a proposal which he mentioned today at a convention Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2496/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Handel's "Messiah" with full band & chorus at New Assembly Rooms 24 Dec for benefit of Mr Rauzzini. Principal vocal performers Mr Nield, Mrs Mountain (late Covent Garden), Miss Comer, Miss Andrews & Madame Mara Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2497/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let furnished or not - part of house in Henrietta St, Bath where there is a small genteel family & no children. Enq Mr R Carpenter, carver & gilder, 3 Bridge St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2497/ article:3,b |