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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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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies - New [Upper] Assembly Rooms on 5 Jan . Tickets Mr Dawson, Rivers St; New Rooms; & at Bull's, Pratt's & Marshall's Libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 31/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Prince de Cardito, Marquis de Castrillo, Lord Falmouth, Sir Charles Bamfylde & Lady, Sir Thomas Rumbold [NOTP], Gen Burgoyne Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 32/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Hend, hairdresser (from London) in Bath for the season at Mr Elliott's Green St. Feathers, flowers & other ornaments for the hair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 33/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: imported perfumes from J Cameron, ladies hairdresser, 17 Milsom St, Bath. Also false hair, braids, toupees etc., Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 34/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted - by Cameron, hairdresser, 17 Milsom St, Bath. None need apply except those of reputable parents. Premium expected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 35/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Miss Knight, mantua-maker in the Grove, yesterday se'nnight [seven nights = one week] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 36/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Miss Haviland (dtr of the late Mr Haviland, apothecary of Bath) on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 37/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr [Perry] Day, painter & glazier, in Stall St, Bath on Thursday,. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 38/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Charles Owen, esq., in Axford's Bldgs, Bath on Mon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 39/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: mortal remains of Robert Radclyffe, of Foxdenton, Prestwich, Lancs, esq. were interred at Batheaston Church last Wed. A family of great antiquity etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 40/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: John Jones taken into custody at Freshford. Had broken out of Gloucester Castle - "notorious" "long a terror to the country" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 41/ article:3,b |
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| News: weather - several accidents this day [in Bath] from the slipperiness of the pavements. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 42/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: General Hospital - collections in 10 churches/chapels on 21 Dec. Collections - £223 13s with additions £260 16s 5d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 43/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: several donations noted for 120 or so prisoners in Ilchester gaol (keeper Mr Scadding). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 44/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: post of governess wanted - by French gentlewoman. Teaches French, dancing, violin. Enq. Mr Jadreuil, staymaker, opp Pump Room Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 45/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, "Earl of Essex", with rope dancing & tumbling, & for last time "The Inchanted Wood"; Sat, "A Bold Stroke for a Husband" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 46/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction, Latty bankruptcy - lot 1/5, dwelling house, St James's Parade, late residence Jonathan Gilpin, esq. Leasehold, ground rent 2 guin p.a. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Tavern, Market Place, Bath on 23 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 47/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction, Latty - lot 2/5, piece of land adjoining garden of St James's Pde house late occup Jonathan Gilpin, esq. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Tavern, Bath on 23 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 48/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction, lot 3/5 - house, Union Passage, held under Bath Corporation - chief rent 1 guin, lately let at 40 guin p.a. At Greyhound & Shakespeare, Bath on 23 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 49/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction, lot 4/5 - elegant new house 5 E side Catherine Place, l/hold, ground rent £7 10s, now let to Mrs Glynn. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Tavern, Bath on 23 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 50/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction, lot 5/5 - dwelling house & shops in Borough Walls, let on lease to Mr Clapp, ironmonger, rent £50 p.a - tenant pays taxes & repairs. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Tavern, Bath on 23 Jan by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 51/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: theft from John Shipton, tailor & salesman of Marshfield, various materials & £14. Two guin reward from John Shipton for info & conviction of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 52/ article:3,c |
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| Music: Mr Cartwright performs on musical glasses at New Assembly Rooms - 10 Jan. Tickets 2s 6d at Mr Cartwright's lodgings at Mr Dawson's in James St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 53/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: postcoaches from White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath daily exc Sunday [no time] to Exeter. 4 inside passengers 12s. Performed by Pickwick & Co, Bath (with 4 others/towns). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 54/ article:3,d |
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| News: Mr Dinwiddie continues to exhibit his air balloon at Old Rooms - to be launched on 6 Jan. Admission 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 55/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - 2 tenements in Bishop's Court, opp White Lion, High St, Bath. One late occupd Mr Daniel Dickes, upholder; the other by Mr Bowsher. With/without warehouses & 3-stall stable. Enq Mr C Waters on premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 56/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Rain, boot & shoemaker, lwr end of Union Psg leading to Cross Bath Pump Room. From the late Mr Bonner's, Maddox St, London. Also apprentice of respectable parents wanted, enq as above. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 57/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: sale - curious fossils of many new species - Mr C Waters, Bishop's Court opp White Hart, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 58/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Mr S Hazard's circulating library, Cheap St, Bath - 10s 6d p.a, 4s/qtr. New comfortable room 1st floor with fire, 7,000 volumes, 3 daily London newspapers + Bath & other cities. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 59/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: sale - finest over-proof Jamaican rum 9s-10s 6d/gall; port 23s/13 bottle doz from Richardson & Stevenson 173 Bishopsgate St London, at Jamaica rum warehouse, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 60/ article:4,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Restorative Electuary" cure for Venereal Disease at all stages 7s 3d/pot - sold by R Cruttwell, T Bryant, S. Hazard, H Thomas, all in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 61/ article:4,b |
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| Travel: original Bath & Exeter postcoach, from Castle Inn (nr St Michael's, Bath) & White Lion (Markt Pl Bath) am, daily exc Sun to Oxford Inn & Half Moon Inn, Exeter. 4 inside at 12s. Perf by J Hulbert (Bath) & H Whitmarsh (Taunton) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 62/ article:4,c |
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| Travel: new & elegant postcoach from Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bat on Mon, Wed Fri at 6am to Angel Inn Oxford. 5 inside at 1 guin, outsides ½-price. Perf by W. Davis. Saracen's Head Bath [& 5 others at stages]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 63/ article:4,c |
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| Publications: "Propagation & Botanical Arrangement of Plants", 2 vols, pub 1 Jan by John Abercrombie & printed for J Debrett, opp Burlington Arade, London [no price given] from booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 64/ article:4,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Mammillary Balsam" for chapped nipples 2s 6d, "Sugar Cakes" for worms 1s 4d, stone & Gravel 2s 4d & various other cures sold by Mr Pratt & Mr Hazard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 65/ article:4,c |
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| Travel: postcoaches from Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, 4 am daily exc Sun, to Swan with 2 Necks, London, inside £1 6s. Also to Bristol. Performers - W Bond, P Taylor, J Williams, J Dover (in Bath) + 5 others at stages to London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 66/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: postcoach from Lamb Inn, Stall St Bath at 4pm to Gerrard's Hall Inn, Basing Lane, London. Performers - W Bond, P Taylor, J Williams, J Dover (in Bath) + 5 others at stages to London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 67/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: postcoach - from Three Tuns, & Lamb Inns, Stall St daily at 4am to Exeter. Performed by W Bond, P Taylor, J Williams & J Dover in Bath. Performers - W Bond, P Taylor, J Williams, J Dover (in Bath) + 5 others at stages to London.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 68/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: postcoaches from White Hart, Stall St, Bath to London 4am daily except Sun [in 1 day/], & Mon Wed & Fri 8am for 2 day coach. Performers - W Bond, P Taylor, J Williams, J Dover (in Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 69/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: postcoach from White Hart, Stall St, Bath daily exc Sunday at 5am to Exeter & Plymouth; & to Oxford Wed & Sat 6am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: coach from White Hart, Stall St, Bath on Mon Wed & Fri at 10pm to Gosport & Portsmouth; Wed & Sat 8am to Salisbury; 10am & 4pm daily exc Sunday to Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: postcoaches - from Lamb Inn & Tavern, Stall St, 6 days/week at 9.30 am ,in 2 days to George Inn Drury Lane, London (& Bristol). 4 inside passengers £1 6s, 1 outside 15s. Dilly at 4am to Exeter; coach 9am to Bristol. Perfomed by John Dover & Co, Bath; & Nelson (London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: dilly from Lamb Inn & Tavern, Stall St at 4am to Exeter; & coach at 9am to Bristol. Perfomed by John Dover, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:4,d |
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| Health: "Cyprian Preventive" - infallible cure of a certain disease of the passions. 10s 6d /bottle or powder, sold by Mr Cruttwell in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:4,d |
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| News: ## weather - exceptionally cold winter, so that traffic crossing over frozen Thames etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1,a |
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| Marriages: Capt Wilson of Frome to Miss Rogers of Rodden [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Mark Lane, London, 29 Dec, wheat 32-48s, barley 24s-33s, oats 16s-21s. Fine flour 38s-39s/sack Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:1,b |
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| Education: Mrs Ford's Boarding School for young ladies, Frome. Re-opens 15 Jan. Tambour, embroidery, Dresden work, drawing inc. landscape, English grammar, French, music, accounts etc, Board £12 12s, entrance £1 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's Concert, New Assembly Rooms 14 Jan. Singers Miss Cantelo, Mr Rauzzini. Instrumentalists inc Mr A Herschell (violincello). Music Haydn, Handel (L' Allegro), Purcell etc. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo, Orchard St, Bath; at Rooms; Libraries; York house; Bear; & White Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:1,d |
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| Notices: lost parcel directed to Miss Tucker, Trowbridge. Contng 1 tablecloth, 14 yds Bromsgrove sheeting, 12 yds huckaback. ½ guin reward for bringing to Miss Tucker, Trowbridge or John Parsons, carrier, Corn St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:1,d |