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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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| Publications: "Bristol & Bath Almanack" for 1783. 9d, printed for A. Brown etc, Bristol; & for booksellers of Bath, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:2 d |
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| Military: North Gloucester Militia passed yesterday and today, through Bath, for Cirencester, Tetbury etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Fischer's concert fixed for Wed 1 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lansdown, at an advanced age on Wednesday. She kept a lodging-house in Bath for many years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1516/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Phynn's perfume, snuff & haberdashery warehouse, North Parade, Bath - hair powder 8s/doz, superfine 9s/, genuine Marachalle powder 14s/; Ruspini & Hemet toothpaste & tincture; winter ribbons, handsome striped 4½d/yd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Saturday "The Way to Keep Him" with "Midas" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1442/ article:3 b |
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| Education: private - by a clergyman (educated at one of the Universities) residing in a quiet village in vicinity of Bath. Will undertake the education of 1 or 2 young gentlemen - letters to Rev T. Burnett may be left at the Post Office, Bath; or apply to Mr Rack, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre programme - Thursday "The Tragedy of Cleone" (not performed here for 20 years) with "The Flitch of Bacon"; Saturday "The Maid of the Mill", with the "Virgin Unmask'd". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: ## fear of riots from probable high price of corn & other necessaries before next harvest. Lord Shelburne has had conference with Russian merchants on sending grain from Ukraine through straits of Constantinople at 10d/bshl, with additional freight & re-shipping could get to London for 6s 6d/bhsl which is 2s 6d lower than it will bear in England (London, 29 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: ## Poorhouse contd. - recmmndtn 7 year term for Mr Baily (review annually at 3 months notice), with suggested allowance to include every expense parish is subject to whatever. Suggested maintenance etc for first 3½ years of 2s 3d/week/each pauper, & 2s/week for remainder of term, plus emoluments from employment of the poor. Extra £12 10s p.a for cost of medicines & attendance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu, "Othello" (inc Mr Barry, for 1st time on our stage) with "Selima & Azor"; Sat, "A Word to the Wise" with "The Gentle Shepherd" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Cork, Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells, Lord Bishop of St David's, Lord & Lady Colville, Lady Strachan, Sir Wm. Stanley & Lady, Sir Charles & Lady Bamfylde, Hon Mrs Lee [NOTP], Judge Potter & 2 Misses, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1513/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: "Cotillon figures" (24 new French cotillons, as danced at assemblies in Bath) published today, 1s, from Rooms & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1532/ article:1 c |
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| Military: Battle of Cape Spartel - summary of numerically superior Spanish & French fleet which engaged Lord Howe's fleet off Cape Spartel (London 12 Nov, from London Gazette Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1453/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: cargoes of ships arrived at Plymouth from Canada estimated to be worth at least £250,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: fire at Beckington, Somrst on Sunday 3 Nov around 6pm, about ten houses consumed in 3 hours. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1458/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: ## Poorhouse contd. - last November, St Peter & Paul vestry meeting found each pauper presently costs parish 3s 4d/week. Adopting Mr Baily's proposal of 2s 3d each will save £100 & upwards [? per year] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday "Love for Love" with "The Positive Man" Sunday "The School for Scandal" with musical entertainment "The Maid of the Oaks". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1461/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, Earl & Countess of Sussex, Baron Eyre & family, Sir George & 2 Miss Nares, Lady Gresley, Lady H. Warren, Lady Warborough, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1546/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Seyer, merchant , to Miss Twine, dtr of Capt. Twine of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1536/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Society - annual meeting contd., new premiums agreed mainly agricultural, also 5 guin premium to butcher who shall adopt the Italian method of killing horned cattle, sheep & hogs in 1783. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1586/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale in fee - land, 3 closes in Wellow 10 acres, late in possn Samuel Flower. Apply James Clement of Claverton, John Fielder, Rivers St; or John Jefferys, Crescent, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1557/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: John Spencer Rock, esq., (only son of Mr Thomas Rock, merchant of Bristol some years since, & grandson of late John Spencer, esq., of Jamaica). [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1472/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: London News - Mrs Siddons has cleared at least £1,000 from her benefit last Saturday evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: ## Poorhouse contd.- "heavy & increasing expense of the poor". Churchwardens & Overseers recommend Mr Baily of Tetbury a) to provide good proper & sufficient meat, drink, washing, mending & apparel for all poor persons sent to [poorhouse], b) procure skilled medical attention for sick, & c) decently bury paupers dying in Workhouse. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Bartholomew Smith, esq., at Timsbury [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: "New Bath Guide" (new edition) publd today by Wm. Taylor, bookseller in Bath, with new portrait of Richard Tyson, MC of the Old Rooms. Price 1s, sold by Wm. Taylor & all other booksellers in Bath & Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - yesterday [5 Dec], in the House of Peers, HM King announced prohibition of war upon the continent of America, & that a provisional treaty had been agreed on, to take effect when terms of peace finally settled with France (London, 6 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1558/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Musical Glasses - Mr Cartwright performs at Old Assembly Rooms (late Gyde's) on Lower Walks, fire in room, admission 2s, also private performances for not less than 12 persons at 2s 6d each. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:3 c |
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| Property: houses sold, hired or let by commission - through William Matthews, coal-merchant, Somerset Yard, opp Axford's Bldgs - has opened office there. Inc private sale of house in Paragon Bldgs with beautiful view to attractive country behind ; & of large house with adj. 2 mssgs at Walcot turnpike Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1481/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Old Rooms - ball for MC on Fri 3 Jan. Tickets from Mr Tyson in Pierrepont St, Bath; at the Rooms, & booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly - at White Hart inn on Wed 18 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1559/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: M. Carpenter, millinery & haberdashery at shop adj. Golden Sheaf,George St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs "Henry II" with "The Padlock"; next Sat, comedy " Word to the Wise", v. successful at 1st performance in Bath 10 years ago, with musical entertainment "The Agreeable Surprise"; next Thursday "The Maid of the Mill" with "Harlequin Touchstone" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1603/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - George Isles of Chipping Sodbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: 7th subscription concert - New Assembly Rooms 11 Dec. Miscell programme, Miss Cantelo for the night, also Miss Guest, pianoforte etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - 7 year lease, house in Catherine Place nr Crescent, Bath. Enq Mr Poole, Edgar's Bldgs, or of Mr Powney, shopkeeper in Margaret's Court, Brock St (who keeps the key). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Mr Bateman's Museum & "Eidophusikon" at Exhibition Room, opposite Westgate Bldgs, Bath. The Eidophusikon now on Wed & Frid at 7pm, & Thurs & Sat mornings at 12 noon. Front seats 3s, back seats 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1604/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Colburne, upholder, in Bennett St after a short illness on Wednesday, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Thos. Jones, esq., of Bristol, to Miss Frances Foxcroft, dtr of Ed. Foxcroft, esq., of Halstead, Yorkshire Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1537/ article:2 b |
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| Education: "Eidouranion" (large transparent orrery) - Mr Walker from London will read his astronomical lecture on this elaborate & splendid machine at Axford's Exhibition Rooms, Bond St, Bath on 24 Dec. Admission 2s 6d. Doors open 6pm, lecture begins 7pm precisely Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1611/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: ## Bath Agricultural &c Society - annual meeting contd., 8 premium claims allowed inc. Mr John Alexander £10 for 40 acres spring turnips; Stephen Pitman 3 guin for 42 years faithul servitude; Charles Scapin 3 guin for having brought up 10 children without parish assistance etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1585/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees to meet by adjournment at the Black Dog Inn on Standerwick Common on Tue 17 Dec at 11am. J. Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - a very full season expected from the "brilliancy" of the boxes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: American War - on Wed, Mr Fox still trying to get production of the provisional treaty [of peace] to the House of Commons, there are differing interpretations thereof. The motion for production was lost, Noes 219, Ayes 40 (London, 20 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1613/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: household - newly invented perpetual chimney ovens for pastry, bread & meat, made & fixed by Samuel Hallet, ironmonger, brazier, tinman etc, Cheap St. Sells wholesale & retail every item of ironmongery goods for carpenters, joiners & cabinet-makers. Brass & steel fenders, fire shovels, table knoves; brass, iron & japanned candlesticks; cast iron saucepans & stewpans; grates, Bath stoves, small jacks, & coffin furniture in metal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - enthusiastic review of last night's "School for Scandal" and the new pantomime "The Necromancer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1602/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: horse found - black colt, 14 hands high, ca. 3 yrs old strayed into barton at Timsbury of John Chivers on 14 Dec. Owner may have back on payment of charges. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1620/ article:2 c |
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| Music: last subscptn concert - New Assembly Rooms Wed 1 Jan. Miscell concert Vocalists.Sgnr Tenducci, Miss Storer, Sgnr Rauzinni & Miss Cantelo. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1614/ article:1 c |
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| Politics: American War - news from Boston 15 Sep, re clandestine trade with New York. Great quantities of British merchandise exposed for sale daily in Boston & environs -- America has persons with principles opposed to independence and a sordid desire for gain (London, 22 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1:00 AM |