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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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| Goods: auction - household furniture & collection of old paintings by Raphael, Breughel etc. At the Sale Room, Market Place, Bath (next door to Messrs Evill & Co's London & Sheffield Warehouse) on 21 Jan. et seq., by Daniel Dickes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: Thos. Coward - linen drapery & mercery warehouse, uppr cnr Bond St, Bath. Ready money only. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 118/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Robert Wheeler - meet at Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Market Place, Bath on 21 Jan. Creditors demands to Mr Gunning, attorney in the Vineyards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 148/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - [readvert] house of John Newton esq., SW divsn Circus, Bath. Freehold, 5 garrets, 3 attic rooms, front withdrawing room, large bedchamber etc, front ground floor parlour, elegant dining parlour (& octagonal dressing room) etc. On the premises by William Cross - now 5 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke of Beaufort, Earl of Donnegall, Lord Hervey, Lady F. Marsham, Lady Colvill, Lady Worcester, Sir G. & Lady Collier, Sir James Langham Jones, contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 127/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Charity: Children of Charity School - collection at 7 churches/chapels last Sunday, with additions ú104 10s 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 137/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Lady Erne; Sir Godfrey Webster; Sir Wm, Lady & Miss James; Sir James, Lady & Miss Pennyman; Sir James Tilney Long; Sir James Laroche; (contd) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 45/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: for sale - silks, satins (belonging to late Mr Prattenton) & "curious blacks on the Italian principle", at William Smith & Co, London silk mercery warehouse, cnr Kingston Bldgs, Abbey Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 21/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Mrs Cooper & Mrs Whittaker - will open school for young ladies at Chipping Sodbury on 20 Jan. ú14 p.a & 2 guin entrance. Mrs Cooper was for many assistant to Mrs Pulleine of Bath & Mrs Delasons, Corsham; Mrs Whittaker, a pupil & later assistant to Mrs Pulleine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 159/ article:1 b |
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| News: a very violent storm of thunder, lightning & rain fell on Tue evening on this side of the county of Gloucs nr Tetbury & Cirencester Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: Bath gaol prisoners - thank Rev Dr Wilson for daily help; the Mayor for seasonable donation of bread & butter; & G. Stacpoole for 2 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 136/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Wilts Gen Qtr Sessions at New Sarum on 14 Jan resolved Fisherton-Anger gaol insufficient for the safe & commodious reception of prisoners; & propose not fewer than 24 cells each 560 cu ft in brick or stone with vaulted ceilings, stone floor, & iron doors & grates, with plans for further 24 cells. The next Qtr sessions to receive proposals & estimates will be at New Sarum on 23 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 161/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let together - 2 farms in North Wraxall, Wilts, inc farmhouses, 350 acres arable, 50 acres pasture, Marshfield 2 m., Chippenham 8 miles, rent for both ú160, in occup & possn of Henry Robins & Edmund Bradfield, yeomen. Partcrs Mr Mereweather, Calne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 30/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture inc. Kirkman harpsichord, etc & 30 doz claret of decd lady, at Exhibition room, Bond St on 29 Jan et seq. by William Cross, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 162/ article:2 c |
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| Music: Mr Tenducci's benefit - an English opera "Amintas", with Handel's "Coronation Anthem", etc at New Assembly Rooms Bath on 15 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 19/ article:1 d |
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| Charity: ## for poor widow - ill 6 months, paralytic complaint in Decmbr. Donations to Miss C. Hayward, pawnbroker, Kingsmead Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 108/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath (contd) - Sir Gregory Page Turner; Hon Mr Fitzmaurice; Hon Mr Phipps; Hon Mr Frazer; Hon Mr Twistleton; Hon Mr Neville [NOTP]; Gen, Mrs & Miss Lockhart; Gen Parslow, Gen Pringle; Gen Garth; Rev Dr Falconer; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 128/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: escapee - Samuel Field, labourer, age ca 24 yrs, late of Norton St. Philip (charged with felony) escaped from the Norton St. Philip constable (Richard Clement) who offers reward 1 guin for capture. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 141/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - two road wagons (9" wheel) with hoops, wrappers, lines. Partcrs & viewing James Wall or John Hucklebridge, New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 149/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Gloucester to Bath road (Frocester Hill) - notice from R. Hall, land surveyor. The so called new road is reached from Standish & Stonehouse, & access is not wide enough for 2 carraiges to pass. He states the Frocester Hill road is closer by 2 miles with a short hill & good accommodation for travellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 163/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: postcoach from Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath on Mon Wed & Fri at 6am to Angel Inn, Oxford in 1 day. 5 inside passengers at ú1 1s., children outside ¢ price; 14lbs luggage, above 1d/ lb. 6 stage operators inc W. Davis (Saracen's Head), Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 28/ article:2 b |
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| Fashion: false hair - newly invented by N. Mackinnon, ladies hairdresser (from London) at Church St, Abbey Green, Bath. Fine crepes cushions 1s 6d to 3s 6d; pads 1s; transparent cushions 5s; feather tetes (weighing 1-2 oz) 7s 6d to 18s; braids 4s to 30s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 145/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: ## vandalism - several [street] lamps broken in Bath & liberties - 5 guin reward for discovery & conviction of offender/s. From J. Smith, clerk & surveyor to the Commissioners. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 119/ article:1 d |
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| Health: ## dentist - Mrs De St Raymond (from her house in 21 Curzon St, Mayfair) arrived at Mr Cross's, brewer, 4 Murfet [Morford] St - plaque removal, draws & transplants teeth, removes stumps. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 52/ article:3 b |
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| Art: "Transfiguration" by Raphael, as copied by Lawrence [long account] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr E. Skamel of Warminster, to Miss Mereweather of Easterton [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: Sayce, wine, rum & brandy warehouse - nr St Michael's church. overproof old Jamaica rum 13s/gal (full proof 11s/); overproof cognac brandy 14s/gall (full proof 12s/); ports etc 8s/gall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 158/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: ## Mosenau (perfumer in Oxford St) at Mr Widlake's, George St, Bath, small shop front, large warehouse - perfumes & cosmetics. Pomatums, rose, jessamin [jasmine], orange flower etc 5s/¢lb pot. High scented English pomatums 1s/pot, scented white powder 1s 2d in Bath, but 1s in London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 63/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's Benefit Concert - vocal & instrumental, at New Assembly Rooms on 22 Jan. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo in Orchard St; coffee houses; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 139/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - houses of Charles Coles, bankrupt, in 4 lots. Particulars from assignees (Mr Thomas Chilton, Mr John Fielder, Mr William Phillips); or Mr E. V. Goodall, attorney at law, St James's Parade, Bath; or Mr Wm. Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 180/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Ball for Her Majesty's Birthday - Lower Assembly Rooms 15 Jan, 10s 6d for 3 tickets, entitles bearer to tea, negus, jellies, cakes, etc. Rd. Tyson, Master of Ceremonies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 126/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: Bath Musical Society - meet every Friday at Raven, Abbey Green - supper at 8pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 61/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Skurry an eminent attorney at law, at Beckington, on Monday[20 Jan]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 166/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Ilchester, Lady Mary Fitzmaurice, Sir Francis & Lady Basset, Adm & Lady Graves, [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 164/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Arnold, who carried on the business of a merchant tailor in Bristol for 50 yrs, in his 83rd year [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 195/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Health: "Maredant's Drops" - for severe infections, inflammations & discharges. 6s/bottle sold by printer of Bath Chron & by Mr Attwood, Market Place, Bath; Mr Forty (Chippenham); Mr Swayne (Devizes); etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre [Royal Bath] - Sat "The Jealous Wife" with "Poor Vulcan", Tuesday " Which is the Man" with "The Agreeable Surprize" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction, Chas. Cole, bankrupt, contd - lot 4/4, 5 leasehold houses in Guinea Lane ca. 113 years unexpired, let at ú14, ú12, ú10, ú7 & ú6 each. Some ground let to Mr Mathews for 13 guin. Total ground rent ú19 15s. At White Lion, Market Pl, Bath on 19 Feb by Wm. Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 184/ article:3 c |
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| Property: private sale - lease of shop & house in Bennet St Bath, late possd by Thomas Colburne, decd - with a small stock of upholstery goods. Debts to be paid to & creditors to send A/Cs to executrix at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: meeting of tbe Vestry of Box parish at the usual place on 25 Nov, to resolve on means for better maintenance, clothing, regulating & employing the poor of the parish. From Stephen Bridges, William Brown (Churchwardens) & John Beak & William Gibbons (Overseers of the Poor of Box parish) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1463/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: preliminary articles of Peace between Gt Britain & France, Gt Britain & Spain & Gt Britain & America [detailed] laid before House of Peers by Lord Grantham, & before House of Commons by Mr Secretary Townshend. Articles with America describe borders of America & their fishing rights on the banks of Newfoundland & St Laurence, but with curing rights in Nova Scotia Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 202/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: for sale - plain & fancy silks, Van Sommer & Paul, Silk Weavers warehouse, cnr Gallaway's Bldgs, N Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted - smart active young man from 15-20 yrs old to serve in a grocer's shop. Must be steady at his pen, etc. Apply to Wm. Evans, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 197/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction, Charles Coles, bankrupt - lot 1/4, freehold house in Church St near The Crescent, with garden behind, now let at ú50 p.a with 5 guin ground rent. At White Lion, Market Pl, Bath on 19 Feb by Wm. Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 181/ article:3 c |
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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: Mr Metralcourt's Ball for his scholars, New Assembly Rooms, 5 Feb, begins 6pm. Tickets 5s each of Mr Metralcourt at Mrs Maubach's, Pump Room Passage; New Rooms; Mr Bull's & Mr Pratt's libraries; Parade coffee house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: Beckington Fire (3 Nov 1782, when 10 houses burnt down), with latest additions, benefactions now total ú253 7s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 200/ article:2 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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| Crime: theft - Joseph Wood was committed to Bath prison yesterday [19 Mar], had been apprehended at his Horse St lodgings, where articles found belonging to the landlord of the "Beef-stake" house in the Market. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur 21 Mar new tragedy "The Count of Narbonne" with farce "The Scheming Lieutenant"; Sat 23 Mar "The Times" with pantomime " Robinson Crusoe" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3 b |