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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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| Goods: B Montague opp Pump Room - perfumery, hair powders, combs & patent sticks & whips etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: B Montague, Snuff & Tobacco warehouse [details]. Also stationary, cutlery, buckles, new chamber lamps, gloves etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house & shop nr Market Pl, Bradford Wilts, now in occup pf Mr Pugh. Well suited for linen draper or grocer's shop. Enq Mr Timbrell, attorney at Trimbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 83/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - messuage & shop on E-side Stall St Bath, many years painters & glaziers business, lately by Mr Perry Day as owner & occupier - enq widow on premises. Tenant must take stock at fair appraisement - enq Excrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: persons indebted to late Mr Perry Day, decd, painter & glazier, to pay same to Excrs (Richard Shermer, brazier in Kingsmead St, Mr Mark Spencer, carpenter, Morford St), also to send demands to them Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 85/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankrupt - Samuel Harrison, dealer in wines & spiritous liqours in Bath. To surrender to Commissioners Jan 13, 14 & 17 at the Rummer Tavern, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 86/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duchess of Devonshire, Earl of Cork, Earl Cholmondeley, Earl Powys, Lord Clive, Lord Fitzmaurice, Hon Mr Pratt [NOTP], Mr Justice Buller, Gen Carleton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 87/ article:3,b |
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| Health: Mr Foy, dentist removed from Vineyard to cnr house Queen St, Queen Sq, Bath. Attendance 10 to 4. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 88/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: ## John Jefferies Pratt re-elected MP for Bath (after his appointment as a Lord of the Admiralty). He gave elegant entertainment to the Corporation at the Bear Inn, & gave money for bread for the poor of the several parishes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 89/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brookes, last week, at the Bunch of Grapes, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 90/ article:3,b |
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| News: [playing] cards invented for King of France, Ideot [sic] in 1391 & are unchanged in appearance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 91/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: children of Charity School - collections will be made in Churches & Chapels next Sunday 11 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 92/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: review of new pantomine "Fancy's Bower" at Theatre Royal Bath last night [? Tue 6 Jan] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 93/ article:3,b |
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| News: fire at Swineford - destroyed the house & 2 houses adjoining Brass Mills. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 94/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Warminster market, Sat, wheat 44-56s, barley 25s-41s, oats 18s-22s, beans 46-40s [sic] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 95/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: for debtors in prison - George Stackpole, esq., gives 3 guin, & anonymous lady gives bread & meat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 96/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [? Wed 7 Jan] tragedy "The Gamester" with new pantomime "Fancy's Bower"; Sat, "The Clandestine Marriage" with entertainments Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 97/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - annual meeting of subscribers at Bear Inn Bath on 14 Jan. Business at 1o'c, dinner on table at 3o'c precisely Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 98/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: ## Mr Dinwiddie's Air Balloon - launch from Mr Scrace's Riding School, Bath Sat 10th Jan 2pm, Montgolfier type stage beneath when an animal will be sent up. Admission 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 99/ article:3,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Sea Laver", the richest vegetable & best antiscorbutic, prepared & sold by Thomas Howe, chemist & druggist, Milsom St, Bath.[no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 100/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Little Devil, Mr Meunie & Mr Dupois - "Tragedy of Mahomet" with entertainments at Theatre Royal Bath on 13 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 101/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: T Gibbons, bookseller at his Circulating Library informs public they may continue use of books for 10s 6d pa, 6s 6d for ½yr, 4s/qtr, 2s/mth. Subscribers will also be entitled to use of Bath newspapers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2273/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: to let on a job - a neat modern chariot with plated harness, almost new. Also a pair of nag tail bay horses with the above. Enq 10 Marlborough Street, St James's Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Dan, fishmonger, of Stall St, Bath this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - stock in trade of Mr Glover, goldsmith & jeweller, incl musical instruments, looking glasses, carpets etc, at 40 Milsom St, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: The Misses Fleming's winter ball for their scholars will be on Sat 12 Jan 1793 at the Lower Assembly Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Mrs Gilbert (late Miss Copell) of Bath Theatre is engaged at Drury Lane Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let or sell - house, half money may remain on mortgage. Apply Mr Glover, 40 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:3,d |
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| Health: general hospital - servants of subscribers will be treated for diseases dangerous to the family with whom they live, on their master/mistress paying 10s 6d in advance & for subsequent weeks stay. 6 beds set for accommodation of such patients. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: BT [or Theatre Royal Bath] - Thur 8 Nov, " A Cure for the Heartache" with "The Farmer"; Sat 10 Nov, "The Castle of Andalucia" with "The Waterman" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3 b |
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| Pets: lost yesterday morning - curled black spaniel with tanned legs & muzzle, answers to name of "Prince", collar engraved "Mrs Yorke, 12 Downing St, Warminster. Reward of 10s 6d for return to 9 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: innkeepers & victuallers of Bath & neighbourhood to at Bear Inn on 20 Dec to consider association for preventing seditious meetings & language at their houses (following example of Coventry). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Nelson's & Warren's victories in Egypt - bells were rung in Marshfield on 5 Nov to celebrate glorious news. Ox roasted preceded by music & strong beer given to populace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: auction - several lots of coach & saddle horses at Ryle's livery stables, Monmouth St, Bath 2 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: Bradford Assocn - the town, parish & neighbourhood met at Swan Inn Bradford on 17 Dec & resolved to from Assocn to protect liberty & property of individuals against Republicanism & Levellers. Committee of 21 [named] people. George Bethell, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Bath Volunteer Assn commissions - Charles Logie, gent to be lieut & qtrmaster; Chas Perry gent to be lieut; Rev Jas Phillott DD to be chaplain; James Nooth to be surgeon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's annual concert will be held at New Assembly Rooms 6 Nov. Tickets 5s ea from Assembly Rooms, Pump Room & Miss Cantelo at 29 Belvedere, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:3,e |
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| Property: private sale - property of late Mr John Dodd. L/hold, a) dwelling house N-side of Garrard St, now in possn of -- Rouse as tenant at rent £20 p.a, b) messuage & premises in Corn St, now in possn of Mr William Harris, tallow chandler as tenant rent £23 p.a. Partcrs Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: Poems & Essays by late Miss Bowdler, pubd this day, printed by R Cruttwell & sold by all booksellers in Bath & Bristol at price 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Mr Elouis intends to teach the harp in Bath during the season at 2, South Pde Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:3,e |
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| Property: private sale - property late Mr John Dodd, contd - l/hold, 3 adj messuages E-side of Stall St all held under Bath Corprtn a) in possn William Hollingsworth b) in possn Thomas Cardinbrook, bucklemaker, c) in possn --Arnold, each rent £14 p.a. Partcrs Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: letters from Lausanne pubd this day in 2 vols, translated from French printed by R Cruttwell price 5s (author not given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: large quantity of half oak board in good condition plus quantity of heart & sap laths. Enq Mr Clements, timber merchant, Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: James Dagger of Clutton has lately lost 4 horses which supported his family (wife & 3 young children) by bringing coals to Bath. Seeks contributions, has recvd £3 6s to date. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: Batheaston Soc of Guardians for protecting persons & property from felons - general meeting at Lamb Inn, Batheaston on 21 Nov. Residents of neighbouring parishes enq Mr Howell, Lamb Inn. Matt Miller, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - 2 Nov, a comedy "The Will" with new farce "The Jew & the Doctor.". Tickets from Mr Bartley at box lobby Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:3,e |
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| Politics: Assoctn of Friends to the King & Constitution - committee meeting at Town Hall Devizes every Friday. Statement on preventing sedition & caution to innholders & victuallers. F R Humphreys, chairman; E Joye, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:4 c |
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| Fashion: W. Booth at his Commission Warehouse has quantity of muslins, linens, etc. Open for view & private sale 5 Nov [sic]. Remainder for auction 12 Nov & following days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Wm Scudamore, painter & glazier gives notice that his wife, Mary, has left & he will not pay any debts she may incur after this notice - Bath, 30 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: C Viner, perfumer & toyman, 9 Bond Street, Bath for a new & large assortment of useful & fancy toys for youth of different ages. Also perfumes jewellery & fans. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2283/ article:1 b |