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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: auction - large new house (lately built for an inn to have been called "The Pulteney Arms") in Grove St, Bath. At Greyhound & Shakespeare, Market Place on 11 Jan 1793 by J Stafford. Large open yard behind for stabling etc with right of passage to River Avon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2300/ article:2 e |
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| Health: preventive to smallpox - detailed description of Dr Jenner's experiments with innoculation at Berkeley, Glos Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2300/ article:4a |
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| Music: gentlemen of committee of Bath Pump Room have found receipts insufficient to maintain amusements & solicit public support. A book is provided in Pump Room, & when subscription reaches required amount the music will commence. John Horton, Mayor, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2300/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - Christmas day being on Tuesday the fancy ball will be held on Sat next. James King M C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2301/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: certificate in bankruptcy - John Noyes, the elder & John Noyes, yngr, ironmongers of Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2301/ article:4 c |
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| Leisure: 1st Dress Ball at Lower Assembly Rooms 8 Nov. James King, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2301/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Archbishop of York, Lord St Helens, Lord Cave, Lord Cahier, Lady Head, Lady Archer, Hon Miss Chetwynd, Sir Walter James, Sir R Hotham, Sir Henry Dashwood, Sir Frederick Eden & Lady [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2302/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: Poems & Essays of late Miss Bowdler for benefit of General Hospital (see 8 Nov 3c). Royal Qto 10th edition price 1 guin. Likeness of author engraved by Meadows Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2302/ article:1 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Harcourt, Duke & Duchess Fitzjames, Lord Shrewsbury, Lord Peterborough, Baron Wolff, Gov & Mrs Bruce, Hon J Preston, Sir John & Lady Jervis, Sir R Crawford, Sir M Somerville [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2302/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Robert Udney to Miss Ann Brooks (2nd dtr of Mr Brooks of North Parade) at Calcutta lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2303/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: tax - all persons of Bathforum Division desirous of purchasing or redeeming land tax to deliver schedules to Mr George, Guildhall, Bath between 12 & 22 Nov . Ph. George, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2303/ article:1 c |
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| Health: General Hospital of Bath - Dr Parry was elected a physician of Hospital on Wednesday, replacing Dr Harington, resigned Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2303/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Rudge, butcher in the Market Place to Miss Mary Masters on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2304/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: tax - parishes of St Peter & St Paul, & St James in Bath - land tax redemption & sale commissioners to meet Guildhall, Bath 12-22 Nov. Bring certificates to redeem tax. Ph. George, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2304/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Young of Camerton to Miss Harington of Batheaston at Queen Sq Chapel, Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2304/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Frances Raskilly (wife of Rev William Raskilly) at Nether Stowey after a long illness lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2305/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever - meeting in Upper Rooms 9 Nov, Sir George Colebrook in chair discussed incidence of infectious diseases & fever in Bath. Concluded, persons inhabiting Bath or visiting not exposed to any danger Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2305/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr T Hawkins to Miss C Hawkins, both of Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2305/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr William Wilton of Common House Farm aged 60 on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2306/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - resolved no fever or infectious disease in Gen Hospital. Proportion of fevers remains constant, they are not malignant or dangerous. Only 3 deaths in last 9 months. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2306/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Edward Berkeley Napier, esq of Pylle House, Somerset, at his lodgings in Bath, Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2306/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr W Armstrong, ironmonger in the High St, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2307/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - no fever among the sick of Walcot parish poor which is more than half of the poor of the city. Persons inhabiting Bath or visiting, not exposed to any danger Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2307/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Washbourn, wife of Mr Washbourn of the Darby & Joan, Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2307/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Bradfield, bacon seller on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - poor houses of parishes Abbey, St James, & St Michael have no fever. Fewer burials in last 3 mths than for several yrs despite expansion of town & increase in population Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wray, mother of Col. Wray of Pulteney St, Bath, at her home in Russel St, Bath, aged 78 on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2308/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: imports of wheat, barley & oats at Bristol so great recently, that prices are considerably reduced. Barley has fallen 10s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:3 b |
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| Health: fever meeting 9 Nov - 8 of 140 scholars in Mr Morgan's school had mild infectious fever. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: the season has now arrived for commencement of Bath Amusements & it is hoped the music at the Pump Room will not be forgotten. This entertainment needs support of voluntary contributions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2309/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Clark, incumbent of Hungerford lately. Being infirm his clutches slipped, he fell & was killed on the spot. He was married to the daughter of Col Chapman of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:3 b |
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| Health: attendees fever meeting 9 Nov - Granado Piggot, esq, Drs. Falconer, Parry, Fothergill, Fraser, Browne, Davis, Holman, Gibbs, Mapleton, Gillam, Fellowes, Birkitt, Haygarth, Townsend, Lowder, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:1 d |
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| Churches: Archbishop of Canterbury attended Divine Service in Christ's Church last Sun, & administered the Holy Sacrament assisted by Rev Charles Daubeney & Rev M S Smith. His Grace must feel satisfaction in completion of an edifice admitting from 1000 people every Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2310/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton gaol by Abel Moysey, esq mayor of Bath - James Edward George for stealing a quantity of butter from John Williams, grocer in Bridewell Lane. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:3 b |
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| Health: attendees fever meeting 9 Nov cont'd - Dr Emmerson, Mr Attwood, Nooth, Grant, Norman, Day, Gilpin, Highnam, Tickell, Kitson etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:1 d |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Infantry - cornet John Pring to be lieut; vice Webster decd; J P Morpheus, gent, & quartermaster Jenkins to be cornets Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2311/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: Tom Paine has been hung in effigy & his seditious works burnt at Kilmersdon, Chilcompton, Midsomer Norton & most neighbouring villages amid shouts of God save the King from the great multitudes gathered. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: 1 or 2 apprentices wanted - for mantua & fancy dress business. Apply Mrs Geary, 4 Fountain Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: for sale - gig horse, steady in harness & good goer, only 15 guin. Also 8 wine pipes in good condition. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2312/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: effigy of Tom Paine & his seditious works burnt at Devizes Markt on Thurs. Mock execution, procession, vast concourse of people, band played loyal tunes, fireworks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:3 b |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms - 12 concerts inc. 3 choral nights £2 12s 6. Admission to 12 concerts & 2 tickets transferable only to ladies for each concert £2 2s. 1st concert 21 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:1 e |
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| Property: wanted immediately - furnished house for 3 yrs certain with 20-30 acr lawn, within 20 mi Bath. Direct to A.B at Barrett's library, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2313/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: ## Bath Commissioners for Paving, Cleaning & Lighting, Watching -- Streets -- etc request inhabitants not to tip nightwatchmen, lamplighters & scavengers this Christmas & New Year. The Committee will discharge everyone who solicits a gratuity as they are fully paid for their duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:3 b |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms contd - admission to 12 concerts & 1 ticket transferable to lady £1 11s 6, to 12 concerts & ticket not transferable. 1st concert 21 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:1 e |
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| Health: Bath General Hospital - letter from C H Parry to President & Governors of Hospital expressing gratitude for conferring on him office of Physician to the hospital vacated by Dr Harington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2314/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed 26 Dec "Hamlet" & "The Romp". Fri 28 Dec "The Surrender of Calais" with entertainments. Sat 29 Dec "Much Ado About Nothing" & "The Farmer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:3 b |
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| News: Nelson's & Warren's victories in Egypt - Mr S Dainton, clothier provided dinner of best mutton & strong beer at Beckington 5 Nov for employees in his manufactory Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - against James Marshall, bookseller, of Bath. Commissioners to meet at house of George Arnold, the White Lion in Market Pl, Bath on 28 Nov to make a dividend. Thomas M. Cruttwell, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2315/ article:3,c |
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| Property: wanted - board & lodging for a lady & her maidservant in a private genteel family in Bath or environs. A clergyman's family of the established church preferred. Letters post paid for A B to be left at Mr Atkin's, baker Green Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2316/ article:3 c |
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| News: Nelson's & Warren's victories - fine fat ox roasted roasted & given to populace with several hghds beer at Beckington 9 Nov. General illuminations & fireworks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2316/ article:2 c |