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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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| Notices: ## irregular numbering of doors in Bath - complaints & confusion at present. Commissioners resolved all doors should be regularly numbered forthwith. They seek contracts for painting numbers on doors (c 2,000 houses & letters to be 3½" high). From J Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Mr Arden will sell very extensive & elegant Philosophical Apparatus at Mr Ginder's, Kingston Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## at a meeting of magistrates acting for Keynsham Hundred on Tue, Thomas Flay was convicted for negligence when driving a broad wheel wagon on the Bath road at Arnos Vale turnpike. Mr Murphy, a tradesman of Bath took great pains to track & prosecute the man. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: letter re contribution of Mr Badsworth to Dr White's celebrated lectures at the Octagon [Chapel] ( ca Nov 17830). Also criticism of Dr Gabriel's defence of White. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - lease of late James Webb's property in Fountain Bldgs on 3 Oct et seq by E English. Immediate possn in meantime of shop, house & stock in trade by applicn to Mr James Large, hosier, Broad St & Mr Joseph Willis, York Tap opp premises [of Fountain Bldgs]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Lady James, on Thu at Hartham Park, Wilts, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: West's millinery has removed from Northumberland Bldgs, Bath to 3 Bath St (late Mr Egan's) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Prynn & Collins, haberdashery & mercery warehouse, opp Bridge St, & Market Place announce arrival of calicos, muslins, linen etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:3,b |
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| Churches: Rev William Roots, curate to Dr Stonhouse, instituted to donative of Edington, Wilts on nomination of Joshua & Drummond Smith esqs, 11 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Casualty Hospital - admitted last week, John Morgan incised wound on leg; John French contused thigh by fall from a scaffold; & John Davis fractured skull from horse kick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Elizabeth Berwick, perfumer & snuff dealer on the North Parade, Bath announces the sale of her "vegetable or palm" soap made by Mr Woolhouse of Eton, maker of Real Windsor Soap. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "Audi Alteram Partem", a extenuation of conduct of the French nation on 14 July 1789, 10 Aug & 3 Sep 1792; impartial account of the [Revolution] and its effect on...Britain by an impartial observer [no price]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Mr Templeman at Great Elm at an advanced age on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: for sale - neat modern sociable in excellent condition having its 1st wheels. Enq Fuller & Coxhead, coachmakers of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Meredith, linen draper & undertaker in Wade's Pssge, announces arrival of India muslins. Also calicos & cottons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Way, attorney of Trowbridge to Miss Jennings of Alhampton, a young lady of genteel fortune at Ditcheat, Monday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3 c |
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| Property: dispute re. building lease in Weston parish granted to Dr Oliver for 99 years by Joseph Timbrell, baker. It is not true that "he had no power for such a grant". Apply for proof it is legal & good to Mr Forman (steward to late Dr Oliver). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3 b |
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| Music: 3rd Subscription concert at New Assembly Rooms on 25 Nov at 6.30 p, with Mr Harrison etc. Programme inc Handel, Haydn & Corelli Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Corke, Dowager Countess of Bute, Lord & Lady Doneraile, Lord Camelford, Lady Jane Stanley, Lady Louisa Stuart, Hon Charles Boyle, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3 b |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - commissioners meeting today elected Samuel Jolliffe, esq & Samuel Day, esq to fill the vacancies occasioned by deaths of Sir John Rigges Miller & Henry Walters, esq. Also, revoked the orders of May 1791 respecting the Bear Inn premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Mr G Stothert was elected a commissioner for lighting & paving streets of Bath in parish of St James, Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: M Mayo & Co, haberdashers & undertakers, Wade's Passage have brought wide range of fashionable goods from London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: at Chippenham, Mr William Stephens to Miss Martin of same place, on Friday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Lonsdale & Buttress, cnr of Gallaway's Bldgs, North Parade have satins, tissues, tobines & demisaisons of newest colours & patterns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: James Lintern, music library & instrument warehouse, 3 Abbey Churchyard, Bath. Sells (or hires out) patent pianofortes, pianoforte guitars, harpsichords, French pedal harps, guitars, flutes etc. Also 2nd hand harpischords & pianofortes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals contd - Hon & Rev Mr Roper & Lady, Hon Mr Frankland, Mr & Lady Hawkins, Sir John Blacquire & Lady, Sir John Smith & Lady (NOTP) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Bath Volunteer Cavalry - the troop to hold a grand field day tomorrow at Claverton Down. The Volunteer Corps of Infantry have offered to keep the ground. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Brig Major Wm Gray of Queen's Regiment Foot to Miss Frances Taylor, dtr of John Taylor, esq of Duke St, Bath on 7 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: William Parsons en route savagely attacked nr Radstock, crawled to Red Lion, Odd Down (where treated with tenderness & humility). Unable to work. Subscriptions to J Warren & Phillip James Gibbs at bank of Messrs Cam & Co, Milsom St; Mr Bull's library; & printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr John Bowring, late haberdasher of Bath at his house on Redcliffe Hill, Bristol on Thursday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3 c |
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| Art: for sale - 13 prints coloured by an artist at Rome from paintings of Raffael d'Urbino in the gallery of the Vatican, at Mr Ricard's in Bond St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: treatise " True Nature & Uses of Bath Waters" by James Graham MD (late Edinburgh, now in Bath) pubd next Sat. 1 guin. Printed & sold by all booksellers & from Dr Graham's apartment 10 New Bridge St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:2 d |
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| News: Saturday was the 33rd anniversary of the King's Coronation, observed by ringing of bells & display of flags on churches. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Bradford Volunteers - attended church at Bradford last Sunday (Prince of Wales birthday) commanded by R Hobhouse. esq. MP. Capt of 1st Co. Excellent sermon by Rev. Mr Bartlett. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Robt Lax, distributor of stamps for E Somerset to Miss Kent of Wells, at Queen Sq Chapel, Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Hanbury Pettingal, jnr, mercer, North Parade has new silks to sell at London prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Henry Compton, esq of Bistern, Ringwood, a JP for Hampshire, at his lodgings in Bath on Saturday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - all h/hold furniture, linen, dairy implements, 21 milch cows, 3 fat-stage calves, 7 pigs, 8 ricks of hay, harness 5cwt cheese & grass, of late Edward Bailey, decd. On the premises at S Wraxall nr the King's Arms on 17 & 18 Nov by W. Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Equestrian Exercises, etc by Mr Franklin at Ampitheatre in New Bridge St on Wed 23 Nov & Frid [? 25 Nov]. Doors open 6pm, starts 6.45 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: on Mon, Abel Moysey, esq was elected Mayor; Walter Wiltshire & John Horton, esqs, Justices; John Symons, Chamberlain; Charles Gunning & William Edwards, esqs, Sheriffs; Edward Harington, esq & Mr George Crook, Chief Constables of the City for the ensuing year. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Bath Loyal Volunteers - c. 60 of them (commanded by W H Winstone, esq.) met for dinner at Sydney Gdns last Mon, to compliment Mr Gale for offering these Gdns for parades. Mr Rebequi surprised them with a performance of the British Flag, in the dress of a Bath Volunteer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Thos Eyre, esq of Bath, Lieut Col in Queen's Regiment, in Ireland recently, interred in Kilkenny Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3,b |
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| Services: Wyman, ladies hairdresser, at Mr Sharland's, 1 Harington Place, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: James Maltman of Holt was committed to Fisherton Gaol last Saturday for breaking into house of Mr John Godwin & stealing a pair of boots, a pair of spurs, a greatcoat, 6 shirts etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Bath & Exeter mail coach - sets out from Three Tuns & Lamb Inn, Bath every morning at 10 am & returns 4.30 p.m. Fare £1 4s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Elizabeth Carter & Sarah Carter, hardware women, late of Bath, now of Edgware Rd, Middx. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Fox, a publican of considerable property, of The Raven in Quiet Street, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: food prices - at Lansdown Fair last Fri, new cheese 40s - 44s/cwt. Two meal cheese averaged 35s. Cows & calves from 9 guin to 12 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Wm Bethell, esq (of Rise nr Beverly, Yorks) at his lodgings in North Pde, Bath on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3,c |
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| Music: 3rd of 8 subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 23 Nov. Selection of Handel's music. 4th concert 30 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1682/ article:3,c |