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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: "Observations on effects of Oxygen on Animal & Vegetable Systems" by Clement Archer esq MRIA printed by R Cruttwell price 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1810/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: Joseph Large, esq to Mrs Bathe, widow of James Bathe, esq of Purton House, Wilts [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1810/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Miss Pool (with parents) has arrived from Oxford & is available for singing parties, comic & serious. To be heard of at Miss Boery's, French milliner, Kingston Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: iron axle & coupling irons from cart stolen from timber yard of Mr Bailey near Newbridge. Mr Bailey & Bath Guardian Society each offer a liberal reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, china etc of gentleman retired from Bath, at Exhibition Room, Bond St, Bath 10 Dec by Wm Cross. Catalogues from Wm Cross, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:2,b |
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| Music: Concert at Lower Rooms, Bath on Mon 21 Dec. Collin's "Morning Brush" programme of original songs. Tickets 2s 6d from Meyler's & Marshall's libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: stolen or strayed horse - Wed 3 Oct from field of Wm Cook, gunsmith at in Anclift, Westwood parish, nr Bradford on Avon, bay chestnut/ stallion 12½ hands. Information to Wm Cook or Mr James Cook, gunsmith, Kingsmead St. Reward offered. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: large card giving timetable of post leaving & arriving Bath, price 3d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Rev James Maxwell, brother of Rev Dr Maxwell, in Henrietta St, Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3,b |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert. Miss Cantelo & Signor Rauzzini & others. New Assembly Rooms 14 Dec 6.30 pm. [No price given]. 6th concert 28 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3,d |
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| Art: Mr Percy, modeller in miniature stained wax will be in Bath 20 Nov to receive orders for likenesses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - plated goods, watches & wearing apparel at his house, Queen St, Bath nr Queen Sq, 4 & 5 Dec by Thos Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:2,b |
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| Fashion: to be sold by subscription - real oriental amethyst at Jennings & Co, jewellers, York Bldgs, Bath. Also plated articles, trinkets, brown tea urns, cutlery etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - valuable wardrobe of deceased gentleman, plain clothes, fine linen, silk stockings etc. At auction rooms in Monmouth St (late Mr Spackman's) on 15 Oct by Wm Potter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3 d |
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| Services: thanks from Abraham Nonmus, auctioneer & appraiser of 45 Walcot St for support from public & friends - he is desirous to continue to give satisfaction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:2 d |
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| Military: Somerset Militia, commanded by Earl Poulett, have marched from Poole for Weymouth where they are to be encamped during the stay of the Royal Family Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Mr Fischer's concert - at New Assembly Rooms on Wed Jan 4. Particulars later. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - tomorrow (thurs) "King Henry IV" with "The Whim"; Sat [18 Nov], "The Miser" with musical entertainment "Patrick in Prussia" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, china, glass removed to Albion Pl, Bath opp Crescent for convenience of sale, 8 Dec by Thos Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:2,b |
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| Notices: Bath & Wells Club - meeting at Bear Inn, Bath on 28 Dec. Dinner on table at 4 o'c precisely. Thomas S. Jolliffe, president Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3 c |
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| Property: ## auction - modern house in Devizes in occup Mr Richard Richardson, land surveyor (moving to Bath). Inc China closet, brewhouse with 2 lead pumps for spring & rain water, latter supplied from 53hghds cistern. At Castle Inn, Devizes on 12 Nov by Richard Knight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3 d |
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| Military: baggage & forage allowances - for militia officers on taking the field in Gt Britain. Col £36 5s, Lt Col £30, Maj £25, Lt £12 10s (same for ensign, adjutant, Q/M, surgeon & Surgeons mate. Paymasters allowance to equal Capt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3 b |
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| Military: volunteers from Oxford Militia, now on duty in Ireland, arrived in Bath on Monday from Bristol. They were immediately forwarded to London in carriages previously provided for them Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC New Assembly Rooms. 2 Jan - tickets from Mr Tyson, Duke St; Marshall & Bull's library; New Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3,d |
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| Science: Mr Arden gives 1st lecture on Natural & Experimental Philosophy on 21st Nov at 12 noon at Mr Ginder's, Kingston Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "The New Robinson Crusoe" translated from the French, 4 vols, 12 mo, price 6s. Printed for L Bull, Bath, etc. Sold by all booksellers & newscarriers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Mr Self, carver & gilder announces his removal from his late shop in Quiet St, Bath to the Cheap Looking Glass warehouse in 14 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: ## young lady who on account of the extravagances of a parent would be glad to engage herself as a lady's companion. Speaks fluent French. Enq Barratt's Library, Bond St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath -Sir Wm Addington, Sir John Throgmorton, Hon & Rev Mr Cholmondeley [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: executions - Wm Parfitt, 52 from Farmborough, Abraham Isles & Abraham Scull, both born in Bitton were executed at Ilchester Wed se'nnight, having been convicted at last Assizes of various robberies at Paulton, Chelwood & neighbouring places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC Lower Assembly Rooms. 6 Jan - tickets Mr King at Miss Friskine's, [sic. ? =Erskine] Queen Sq; Rooms; Pump Room; libraries; coffee houses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural etc Society - report of GM on 14 Nov. Hon G W Fairfax, VP, in chair. Drawing of a comb pot constructed by John Ashman of Abbey Milton [Milton Abbas] Dorset for burning pitcoal instead of charcoal - some differences from Mr Birckbeck's design. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3 d |
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| Property: private sale in fee - [11 + 9 named] closes of meadow in Keynsham, now in several tenures of Sober Hicks & -- Allen. Lot 1/2, 33 ac 2R 28P, rent £100 p.a; lot 2/2, 31 ac 2R 13P, leased, rent 13s 6d & £5 for an heriot. View thro' Richard Harris, Keynsham; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: stolen from the larder of the Bear Inn last Saturday or Monday afternoon a large fat fowl. 2 guin reward for discovery from Mr Henry Philpott & 2 guin on conviction of offender from Bath Soc of Guardians. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: to be disposed of by the year to milk dealers & cream shops - the milk of 2 or 3 cows from farmhouse nr the Bear, Holloway. Also 10 tons of best hay. Enq Mr Giles, The Bear, Holloway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3 e |
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| Churches: Rev Dr Phillott, archdeacon, purposes [sic, ? proposes] to hold his primary visitation in Bath on 26 Sep & at Bedminster on 27 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Richard Clark was crushed to death at Mr Fussell's mill, Mells by falling into main wheel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess Ancaster, Lady Galway, Hon Mr & Mrs Hornby, Lady Milner, Sir William & Lady Wheler, Sir John Durbin, Sir James Peachy, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house, garden & orchard at Limpley Stoke, occupd by late George Dike, esq, decd. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: postcoach "The Mercury" to London in 14 hours with 4 horses all the way. From Christopher, Shakespeare & Greyhound Inns, Bath to White Boar, Piccadilly, London. Fare £1 5s, by Potter Hodges & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: stolen from the shop of Mr John Portus, haberdasher in Trim St, Bath several yards of material. 3 guin reward for discovery from John Portus & 3 guin on conviction of offender from Bath Soc of Guardians. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - coffee 23 punch, onions (Portugal) 249 baskets, pimento 50 bags, plums (Portugal) 25 boxes, rum 170 punch, sugar 123 hhds. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:4 b e |
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| Military: Bath Armed Infantry Assn met Queen Sq, Mon & went to Town Hall to receive their arms, Volunteer Cavalry on horseback. Oath of allegiance administered to both corps. Mayor praised their loyalty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: body of a negro man was taken up drowned at the Quay, Bristol, Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals contd - Mr & Lady Anne Talbot, Govnr & Mrs Hastings. [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:3,d |
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| Music: next concert for Pauper Charity at New Rooms 23 Dec at 7 pm. Tickets 5s at Rooms, Coffee houses, & libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - house, W side Avon St, Bath occupd by Mr Turner, butcher. 3 garrets, dining room & bedchamber, 2 parlours, 2 kitchens, stable & garden adj leading to Milk St. Enq Mr Dunkerton, 41 New King St, Bath or Messrs Bretton, jewellers, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: Bath Commons - Committee fo Freemen have read Corporation A/Cs, £2 16s now paying by John Horton (Chamberlain) as a proper dividend of £714 9s 0¼d being balance in Corprtn hands. Wm. Burge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: theft - between 1 & 2 Oct, 1 statuary marble slab taken from Mr King's yard at Walcot, found next day at Tyney Lane 40 yards from said yard. 10 guin reward on conviction of offenders. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:4 c |
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| Marriages: Wm Wightman, esq to Miss Punter of Bathwick, Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:3 c |