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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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| Fashion: Samuel Slack from London offers cheap & extensive collection of Indian & British muslins direct from India sales in London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2498/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: Archdeacon of Wilts & Sarum will make visitation at Chippenham 9 Dec, Malmesbury 10 Dec & Warminster 19 Dec, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2498/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: auction - several good hunters, 2 gig horses & several hackneys, at his repository in James St, Bath 8 Dec by W Warner Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2499/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Kirkham, wife of Mr Kirkham, lodging house keeper of Bath, yesterday [Tue 3 Dec] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2499/ article:3,b |
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| Livestock: horse auctions - J Dash has opened repository at his riding school, Montpelier, Bath for auction each Saturday from 8 Dec. He will dispose of horses to best advantage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2500/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bishop in Abbey Green, [Bath] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2500/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - long established coffee house on North Pde, Bath, in possn of Mr Pritchard. Goods to be taken on fair appraisement. Enq on premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2501/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Master Cross, only son of Mr Cross, in Church St, [Bath] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2501/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: sermon for general thanksgiving day, by J Gardiner DD rector of Brailsford. Given at Octagon chapel, Bath on appointed day 29 Nov. Printed by R Cruttwell on Mon, from booksellers price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2502/ article:3 e |
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| Music: review - regretfully we note departure of Viganoni & Rovedino whose engagement with Mr Rauzzini terminated last Wed night [? 27 Nov]. He has now imported new performers, the incomparable Lindley & a Miss Jackson. We must not forget the exertions of young Taylor on the violin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2502/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: PI Knights shawl manufacturer 1 Union Psg, Bath has ladies' train dresses, shawls, turbans & habit shapes. Also gents' waistcoats, riding cravats etc. Shawls cleaned to look like new Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2503/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: William Sarjeant was committed to Shepton gaol on Monday by John Horton esq. Mayor to take his trial at next Assizes for robbing his master, Mr Orchard, upholsterer, of Bath of articles to a considerable amount Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2503/ article:3,b |
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| Music: 1st Choral Night at Great Room, New Assembly Rooms, Bath 12 Dec. Selection of works by Handel. Terms of subscription may be seen at Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2504/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Somerset Light Dragoons have subscribed 50 guin for relief of widows & orphans of soldiers who fell in Holland Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2504/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: poor unfortunate tradesman, Bath resident for 20 yrs with wife in state of insanity. He appeals to the humane to release him from prison to discharge debts & return to business. Enq Mr Bally at library in Milsom St, Bath, & other libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2505/ article:3 e |
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| Military: E Somerset Militia, commanded by Col Strode, to be disbanded Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2505/ article:3,b |
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| Births: a dtr to the lady of Geo Smith, esq of George St, Bath [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2506/ article:4 b |
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| Crime: theft - sheets of the bed, a valuable greatcoat & pr of shoes were stolen from upper apartments of Mr Withers in Kensington Pl, Bath, Tuesday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2506/ article:3,b |
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| Births: a dtr to the lady of Lt Col Scott of the Circus, Bath [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2507/ article:4 b |
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| News: ## a man who lives at White Lion, Chippenham found a strange horse in his master's field on Saturday. He went into town to borrow an axe & cut the poor animal to death Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2507/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - report of meeting at White Hart, Bath 5 Dec. Called for £5/share from subscribers, to be paid to treasurers by 8 Feb. Bowsher & Broderip, clerks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2508/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: at Wells Fair on Monday, a quick sale for fat cattle, but store sheep reduced in price & scarcely saleable. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2508/ article:3,c |
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| Military: deserter from E Somerset militia Wm Purnell of Chilcompton, abt 20 yrs 5' 6" dark complexion, short brown hair, blue coat with red collar - £1 reward over Parliamentary Allowance. Enq Col Strode, Marlborough Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2509/ article:1 c |
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| Services: T Gibbons, bookseller, stationer, binder & printseller, 7 Bridge St, Bath. Circulating library, terms for use of books, 10s 6d p.a, 6s 6d for ½ yr, 4s for ¼ yr or 2s/mth which are half the charges of any other library in Bath. New & entertaining publications in all languages. Best gilt writing paper 1s/quire Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2509/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Sun Fire Office - all insured whose premiums fall due at Christmas to renew policies. J Smith, Westgate Bldgs, Bath; & Robt Butt, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2510/ article:1 e |
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| Employment: smart active lad wanted by T Gibbons, bookseller & circulating library, 7 Bridge St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2510/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - close of freehold land called Sweet-Mire c. 6 acr, in possn of Mr John Heale at £12 p.a. At Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 22 Dec. Enq Mr Bunn, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2511/ article:1 e |
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| Fashion: J Sayers & Co, muslin manufacturers to Duke & Duchess of York, has both coloured & white muslins for dresses. Sale of Japanned muslins, cambric muslins 1 guin/full dress, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2511/ article:3,c |
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| Military: full account of Battle of the Nile Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2512/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - variety of useful household furniture, capital paintings in oil & crayon, firearms, ornamental china etc, at Mr Birchall's Great Room, W side of Queen Sq, Bath on 12 & 13 Dec by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2512/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 42-52s/qtr, Newbury 30-52s 6d/, Warminster 40-52s/, Reading 38-51s 6d/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2513/ article:2 c |
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| Music: 4th subscription concert, being 1st choral night. Grand selection of works of Handel with chorus at New Assembly Rooms 11 Dec. Terms to be seen at Rooms, libraries & coffee houses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2513/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - bay gig horse, rising 6yrs, 14 hands 3", free from vice. Also neat gig, hung curricle fashion. To prevent trouble, 50 guin is lowest price.View through ostler, Castle Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2514/ article:2 d |
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| Music: performance of "Messiah" with full chorus on 24 Dec for benefit of Mr Rauzzini. Tickets 5s from Mr Rauzzini, Queen Sq, Bath; Lintern's music shop; libraries & New Rooms [No venue given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2514/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & workshop late in occupn of Geo Withy, carpenter & wheelwright in Grove St, Bathwick. Stock of timber at fair valuation. Enq Mr Pickwick on the premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2515/ article:2 d |
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| Education: Melksham Boarding School - M Ball will be declining her school at ensuing vacation 18 Dec in favour of Miss Eyles & Miss Jones, her late assistants Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2515/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Elizabeth Tutt, widow aged 50, employed by respectable families as servant, is suffering ill health, breast cancer & unable to earn living. She solicits the charitable for donations Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2516/ article:2 d |
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| Education: Miss Eyles & Miss Jones intend to succeed M Ball in her late Melksham Boarding School which is removed to Lubborn House. Best attention will be given to the pupils. Terms as usual. School commences 20 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2516/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: honest tradesman owing rent due to 18-week illness & premature labour of wife falling down stairs needs 10 guin for rent. Family considered deserving by Mr Hazard. Received from Wm Wilberforce 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2517/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: J Andras of 1 The Grove, milliner, mantua & pelisse maker to Her Majesty & Royal Highnesses, the Princesses respectfully informs the nobility she has laid in a new fashionable assortment of goods for the present season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2517/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Elizabeth Seymour, widow of Wm Seymour, in distressed state with 9 children & nr time of her lying-in. She solicits favour of benevolent. Donations to Mr Barratt's & Mr Hazard's libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2518/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: R Arnold, cheap haberdashery, millinery, fur glove & hosiery warehouse at the Three Pigeons & Sceptre, 13 Bath St nr the Pump Room - muffs 4s 6d -28s, black laces 6d to 16s/yd, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2518/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Warminster Assembly at Weymouth Arms on 19 Dec. Admission - gents 5s, ladies 3s 6d incl tea, coffee & supper. Partners to change each 2 dances. Band of 46th regiment plays between sets. Stewards - N Barton esq, Lieut O'Brine 46th foot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2519/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs 5 Dec, "False & True" with "The Midnight Hour"; Sat [7 Dec] "The Stranger" with "Bluebeard"; Tue next [10 Dec] "The Castle Spectre" with "The Deserter"; Thurs 12 Dec "Pizarro" with "Two Strings to Your Bow" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2519/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Miss Mary Jesser, late of Frome-Selwood, decd - to send accounts to Rev Edmund Denham, administrator or Mr Gilbert Rotron, attorney, Frome-Selwood Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2520/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: Bath's new hat, hosiery & haberdashery warehouse - James Hooper has removed from Walcot to 24 Market Pl, Bath (late Stamp Office). He has assortment of fancy waistcoats, corduroys & other fancy goods, ladies' beaver hats & bonnets, umbrellas etc. Undertakers supplied with shrouds & funeral articles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2520/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction under Bill of Sale - household furniture of Mr Chas Wiltshire of Horse & Groom, Back St, Trowbridge. On the premises 19-20 Dec by John Morley. Casks & brewing utensils sold 19 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2521/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - drawing room with kitchen & other convenient apartments, by the yr, unfurnished. Enq James Hooper, 24 Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2521/ article:3,e |
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| Military: further details of Battle of the Nile Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2522/ article:3a |
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| Charity: ## School of Industry - has 65 boys & 35 girls being taught reading, working & principles of religion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2522/ article:3,e |