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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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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Plymouth, Countess of Charleville, Lord & Lady Ducie, Hon G W Fairfax, Sir James Esdaile & son, Lady Aston, Sir George Stanton & Lady, Sir William Burnaby, Sir John Danvers, [NOTP] Gen Burgoyne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: cosmetics - Dewdney's "Grecian Water", changes red or grey hair to natural grown or black; "Balsamic Soap" to soften the beard etc, from R Cruttwell & Mr Reynolds, perfumer, Kingston Buildings. Pots 4s 6d each. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 43s-54s; Devizes 58s-72s/; Warminster 52s-70s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house with shop, situation the most desirable in Bath. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Goldney of Chippenham, Wilts to Miss Oveatt of Lymington. At Lymington on Saturday by Rev. Ellis Jones, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton Mallet gaol on Monday by Geo Chapman, esq, mayor of Bath - Thomas Broadhurst, shopman to Mr Slack, linen draper in Bath St, for defrauding his master of sundry pieces of muslin to a considerable amount Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1859/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: names of those issued with certificate for killing of game in Somerset between March 25 & October 1 1785, [very long list, inc gentry & others]. John Steele, clerk of the peace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:1,a-d |
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| Churches: dispensation granted to Rev James Phillott, clerk, DD (Queen's College, Oxford), rector of Stanton Prior, to hold rectory of Bath & vicarage of Widcombe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - Greenough's "Lozenges of Tolu" for coughs & hoarsenesses, sold by R Cruttwell & T Horton, Bath. Price 1s 1½d each. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: average wheat price by county 14 -19 Dec - Gloucs & Somrst 7s 4d/bushel; Wilts, Oxford & Devon 7s 1d/; London 6s 3d/; Northumberland & Durham 5s 9d/; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - sundry household furniture incl. 4 poster bed, dining table, Pembroke table, pier & pressing glasses & kitchen furniture at auction rooms 22 Westgate Street on Tue 23 Oct by H Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr W. Dixon, watchmaker of Devizes to Miss Charlotte Maria Withers of Salisbury on Saturday at Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3,c |
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| Military: ## female soldier - Sarah Penelope Stanley was relieved last week by the Mayor of Bath as a discharged soldier from the Ayrshire fencible cavalry when, on receiving a kick from her horse, discovered her sex Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: list of certificates issued between 25 Mar & 1 Oct, 1785. Inc William Hooper, gamekeeper deputing for Matthew Worgan, esq, Manor of Charlcombe & Woolley; William Green, dep for Edward Lyne, Manor of Keynsham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Phillip Tully, hosier, hatter & glover on North Parade Bath to Miss Eliz. Miles of Camely, at Camely on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "A new & elegant plan of Bath" published this day by J Marshall, top of Milsom Street, 1s or coloured 1s 6d. Also new & correct map 1s 6d plain, 2s coloured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:1 c |
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| Pets: lost dog - white shag Highland fox terrier "Fury" lost in Walcot St on 19 Nov, collar names Capt John Grant. 3 guin reward, not more, if brought to 3 Bladud's Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - Mr James Webb's goods & stock in trade (for the benefit of his creditors) at 11 Fountain Buildings on Thu, Fri & Mon 22 Oct by E English . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Rev. Job David to Mrs Wilsonn, both of Frome, on Monday at Nunney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: convicted last week in the sum of 10s before Rev Mr Bowen - Robert Wordman for an assault on Rev Mr Burnthwaite of Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: horses for sale - 3 hunters, property of a gentleman. To view at Ryle's stables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: review - the comedy "Clandestine Marriage" at Theatre Royal Bath last night met with entire approbation of a very brilliant audience. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: The Miss Flemings' of John Street announce the winter ball for their scholars will be Saturday 20 Dec at Lower Rooms where tickets may be had. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: claims on estate of late John Hopley, decd of Westwood, Wilts - creditors to meet Excr at New Inn Freshford on 1 Jan 1790. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Bradford Assemblies - at New Bear Inn 30 Oct, 27 Nov & 1 Jan 1793. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: weather - uninterrupted fine weather has resulted in a good harvest. Barley considered extremely good. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: the play, Sheridan's "Pizzaro", has been got up in style & manner at this theatre [? Bath] in respect of scenery, costumes etc much to the credit of the manager Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Peregrine Courtenay, esq, decd, late of Bath to send demands to Wm Percival, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: man stopped on Sunday night on Stapleton Road near bridge by two footpads who stole 1 guin & 9d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Read at Mr Brewer's, Broad Street will be proud of the patronage for miniature paintings of nobility & gentry in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: ## for sale - superb chimney pieces in marble & wood with copper ornaments, at Eveleigh's, architect, office, Spring Gdns, Bath. Also patent water closets (WCs) for parlour, bed or dressing room without effluvium. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: ## the 4th November being a Sunday, the annual meeting for commemorating the revolution of 1688 will be held at the Bear Inn, Bath on Mon 5 Nov. Dinner 2.30 pm. Tickets 5s at Bear Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: inquest - on body of Charles Cookman, of Chatham Row (on Sat before Charles Phillott, Mayor & Coroner). Reported that deceased fell into cistern & drowned after suffering apoplectic fit. Jury's verdict - died by the Visitation of God in a natural way Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Joseph Gawen, linen draper of 12 Bath St, has imported large quantity of linens & recommends the public to an early purchase at his usual low terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors & legatees of Rev Thomas Wilson, decd, late of Bath, to prove debts & claims before Jan 31 1786 before John Hett, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: committed this day to Shepton Gaol by Wm. Anderdon, mayor - Nathaniel Dedman for stealing silver teaspoon property of Mr George Stothert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Guest at Mr Mulleney's, 1 North Parade, can paint likenesses from 2 to 20 guin. Striking profiles by Mrs Guest from 5s to 1 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: ## copper coverings etc - Eveleigh has good workmen from the Copper Co to cover houses, dormers & gutters. Has covered his 2 houses adj Mrs Macartney's, Laura Place, admits 2 tiers of garrets & terrace, with Chinese fence, & will fit his chimney pieces & 2 WCs in each house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Mrs Plunkett Edgcumbe is removed to her house, no 10 St James's Square, where she may be consulted as usual in cancerous cases. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: letter re. incorporation of poor in a proper house of industry - writer had attended several parish meetings on this, but resolutions have been allowed to languish. Hopes, proposed incorporation of our poor will speedily be retaken into consideration. Signed "Verax" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Samuel Nichols, cabinet maker, upholsterer & undertaker of 6 Bridge St, Bath - very reasonable terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Robert Coxhead, decd, of Bath, coachmaker, to make claims to surviving assignee Mr Charles Brett, New King St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: committed this day to Shepton Gaol by Wm. Anderdon, mayor - John White, suspected of stealing sack containing 1 cwt from farm slaughterhouse of Mr John Sone, butcher. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Agnes de Courci" a domestic tale by Mrs Bennett in 4 volumes sold by S Hazard, Bath. [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:1 d |
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| Health: testimonial to Dr Graham (of 11 Bridge St Terrace, Bath) on relief of rheumatic gout from Wm Mayo, Westgate House, Westgate Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Wm Reeves, marble mason carver etc, many years foreman to Mr King, has opened a yard in James Street, Kingsmead. Monuments, chimney pieces etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: assault - Thos. Hibbs of Kilmersdon, collier lately committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell by Thos. Horner, esq. for abusively, violently and indecently assaulting Mrs Pope of Mells on the highway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - strong bay horse used to draw a gig or chaise. Enq the ostler, White Lion Inn, Bath. Also 2nd hand postchaise Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: dividends Jan 20 Robert Boulter, innholder of Bath. At Castle & Ball Inn on 20 Jan. [London page] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, "School for Scandal" with "Deserter" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3 d |