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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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| Property: for sale - fee-simple & inheritance of stone & timber 4-storey messuage & garden in possn of Mr Willis, E side Lansdown Rd, Walcot parish. Enq John Jefferys in Crescent, Bath; H Tugwell, 6 Bridge St, Bath; & Rev Mr Thomas at Walton nr Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2573/ article:2 c |
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| Music: review - excellent concert Wednesday last with Mr Lindley on violoncello & Mr Ashe on flute. Miss Jackson made her 1st appearance in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2573/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - rents of £23 p.a, tax free for c. 30 yrs, issuing from houses in Trim St, Bath. Enq John Jefferys in Crescent, Bath; H Tugwell 6 Bridge St, Bath; Rev Mr Thomas at Walton nr Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2574/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: Commissioners of Tax Office in London have interfered in examining statement of income of gentleman residing in district of Bath & division of Bathforum for which they have no power. Bath Commissioners will submit this business to Parliament Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2574/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - sundry ground rents from new stone & timber messuages in Northumberland Bldgs, Queen St, Harington Pl etc in Bath. Enq John Jefferys in Crescent Bath, H Tugwell 6 Bridge St, Bath, Rev Mr Thomas at Walton nr Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2575/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: review, Theatre Royal, Bath - a crowded house received "The Stranger" on Saturday night with great applause Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2575/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - 2 houses in Barton St, Bath occupd by Mr Steart & Mrs Sims. Enq John Jefferys in Crescent, Bath; H Tugwell, 6 Bridge St, Bath; Rev Mr Thomas at Walton nr Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2576/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: ## an eminent brewer in this city has for a considerable time made his men an additional weekly allowance as bread money & proposes to continue till the price of wheat be lowered to 7s/bushel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2576/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - house with large court in possn of Mrs Elton of Harington Pl, Bath. Enq John Jefferys in Crescent, Bath; H Tugwell, 6 Bridge St, Bath; Rev Mr Thomas at Walton nr Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2577/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: Wm Smoaker was committed, Friday, for robbing chest of drawers of Mr Stamp at the Sun in Grove St, Bath of nearly £50 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2577/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - household furniture of Mr Isaac Tucker. Removed from George Inn, Bathampton for convenience of sale to 5 Gallaways Bldgs, Bath, on 20 Dec by Mr Nonmus. The above house to be let & entered immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2578/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: yesterday morning a female child of 2 mths was accidentally suffocated in a turn-up bedstead at a house in Peter St, Bath. Every means were used by Mr White of Bath City Infirmary but no signs of life could be obtained Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2578/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: unfortunate tradesman, well known to Mr & Mrs Salmon solicits assistance. Donations to libraries, Mr Bennet, broker, Broad St, Bath; or Mr Salmon at Sun Fire Office, Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2579/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Dramatic French Readings at Lower Assembly Rooms, Bath on 14 Dec. Play will be "La Musicomanie" with singing & pianoforte. Tickets 5s at Rooms, Barratt's library. Subscriptions, 1 guin for 6 readings or 6 persons, ½ guin, 3 readings. Other readings Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2579/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: "Donna Maria's beautifier & restorer of relaxed bosoms" as mentioned in lately pubd "Manners & Customs of Italy" by N Brooke MD of Bath prepared to his recipe by Mrs Ann Fullick of Lond & sold by Mrs Catherine Marriott, perfumer of 2 Walks, North Pd, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2580/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome bay horse got by Trentham, rising 8 yrs. Enq Mr Dash, Riding House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2580/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: John Helps confined to bed with bad leg, wife & 7 children dependent on him requests donations to the printer, Messrs Hazard's, Marshall's, Barratt's libraries or Mr Grey, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2581/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: assistant for apothecary's shop wanted. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2581/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: creditors of Michael Ford, baker, decd late of Pickwick, Corsham to send a/cs to executors Thos Ford of Calne or Michael Ford of Kington St Mary. Debtors to pay same immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2582/ article:2 e |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert, New Assembly Rooms 18 Dec. Madam Mara will sing for 1st time this season. Mr Lindley will play concerto on violoncello. Terms same as last yr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2582/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: 8th Dress Ball to be held 26 Dec & Fancy Ball 27 Dec as usual at New Assembly Rooms - Richard Tyson MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2583/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: anniversary meeting of noblemen & gentlemen educated at Eton will be held at York House, Bath 30 Dec. Those intending to attend to leave their names at the Bar Office. Dinner to be on table at 4.30pm. Capt Hayward Winstone in chair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2583/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: next Fancy Ball 29 Dec at Lower Assembly Rooms - James King MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2584/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Ball at White Hart Inn, Chippenham on 17 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2584/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies at New Assembly Rooms on 7 Jan. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Saville Row, Bath or Bull's, Marshall's & Barratt's libraries or at the Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2585/ article:3 b |
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| Property: wanted immediately - ready furnished house from 3-20 mi Bath, should be dry & warm. Enq Mr Woodhouse at White Hart Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2585/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies at Lower Assembly Rooms on 11 Jan. Tickets from Mr King, Harington Pl, Bath or the Rooms or libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2586/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - capital freehold house in Princes Bldgs, Bath opp York House. Enq Mr Emery, wine merchant or Mr Robt Clarke, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2586/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: ## Assembly Rooms rules - request from Richard Tyson & Jas King, MCs for the Company to pay attention to rules. Main deviation is late hour of starting because of private card parties held beforehand. Dress & Fancy Balls should start soon after 7. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2587/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr James Marshall, bookseller of Bath to receive dividend on or after 16 Dec. Enq Mr Thomas Cruttwell, attorney, Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2587/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Assembly Rooms - request from Richard Tyson & Jas King, MCs. Concern expressed that ladies no longer dance minuets. Want of attention to Fancy Balls is considerable drawback. Several ladies of fashion are well disposed to meet early at ensuing Balls Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2588/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Gerrish & Simon, stay & habit makers, 2 Pulteney Bridge, Bath - the most fashionable habit from the metropolis & in the 1st circles of fashion is made by them only in this city Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2588/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Inchiquin, Lord Bruce, Lord Craven, Lady & Miss Flood, Lady Sanford, Lady Meredyth, Bishop of Bangor, Sir John Aubrey & Lady, Sir John Hasker, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2589/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: J & R Ings, tallow chandlers (from late Mr Moody from Whebles), have opened shop at 2 Argyle St, Bath. Fine old mould & store candles as any house in the Kingdom. Sells wax & spermaceti candles Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2589/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals cont'd - Sir Henry Lippincott, Sir Wm Billingham, Sir W Woolsley, Hon Berkeley Craven, Hon Mrs Rochefort, Hon R Maude [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2590/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - 26 Milsom St, Bath, 3rd house from Edgar Bldgs, 22' frontage, with garden, GR £4 8s p.a. Enq Mr Plura, 9 John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2590/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Warren & Rosser, perfumers of Cheapside, London have shop above Golden Fleece, 8 George St, Bath with assortment of their own perfumes incl much admired "Milk of Roses" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2591/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - black mare, 14 hands, rising 7 yrs. Enq the groom at York House, Bath. Price only 14 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2591/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: T Coward, linen draper to Royal Family, has new exhibition of fashionable, cheap India & British muslins at his linen & furniture warehouse, uppr cnr 17 Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2592/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: wanted - situation for middle aged woman as Lady's woman - mistress of mantua making & could attend management of family for the season at Bath or could superintend gentleman's house. Contact C.T at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2592/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: News - Prince of Wales & Prince Ernest are to visit Bath for the benefit of the waters. The health of the former is much impaired Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2593/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - freehold messuage with garden, Upper Crescent, Bath (no. blank) in possn of Mr Sanders. May be entered immediately. Enq Mr Jefferys, Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2593/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Thos Boulton, shoemaker to Miss Elizabeth Clarke at Ashton Keynes on Tue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2594/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: young man wants place as own man to single gentleman or butler in small family. Willing to travel or go abroad. Can shave, dress hair & recommended by gentleman he has served in Bath. Letters to W.W at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2594/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr East, butcher of New Westgate Bldgs, Bath to Mrs Lloyd, of Gascoigne Pl, Bath, widow of late W Lloyd painter, on Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2595/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: ## situation wanted by middle aged widow as housekeeper to small family or attend an elderly lady. Can overlook cookery & speaks French. She can write & keep accounts. Letters to Mrs Evans 39 King St, Bristol; or Mr Sennet, St Andrew's Tce nr New Rooms, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2595/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Hon Thos Ralph, son of Lord Viscount Hawarden to Hon Frances Ann Agar, dtr of the Archbishop, by special licence at house of Viscount Hawarden, Somerset Pl, Bath by Archbishop of Cashell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2596/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Wm Bally has taken Mr Birchall's premises on W side Queen Sq, Bath for use as auction room & repository for furniture. NB the upholstery & cabinet trades as usual at upper cnr Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2596/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Terry, hosier of Abbey Green, Bath to Miss Mary Storey at St James's Church on Sun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2597/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - variety of household furniture, capital paintings, prints, firearms etc at Great Room, Queen Sq, Bath 16 Dec by Mr Bally (previously scheduled for 12 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2597/ article:3,e |