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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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| Music: Mr Rauzzini's benefit - sacred oratorio Messiah [Handel] on Christmas Eve [place not stated, presumably New Assembly Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: sale of horses - at repository, Pelican Inn every Saturday. All forms farming stock & utensils appraised at short notice. Charles Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "The Bible", the most elegant edition ever printed containing Old & New Testaments & Apocrypha & notes by Bishop Wilson & variations of all English translations collected by R Cruttwell. £4 14s 6d, sold at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - large selection of burnt-in burnished gold china for the coming seasons. At 4 Kingston Buildings by Mr Hathwell (auctioneer etc). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: Chippenham turnpike road - tolls now let at Box & Bathford turnpike toll gates for £668 will be let by auction on Monday 1 Oct at Chippenham Town Hall for a term of three years. Signed Walter Wastfield, treasurer of these roads. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3,c |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Infantry - Mr John Hill to be ensign, vice Sandby promoted. Mr John Hill, surgeon, vice Millington decd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr T Hemington, man's mercer & habit-maker on St James's Parade to Miss Spencer (dtr of Mr Spencer, builder of Bath) at Queen Square Chapel on Thursday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1525/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke of Northumberland, Duke of Leinster, Archbishop of Tuam & Lady, Lord Bishop Kildare & Lady, Lady Harrington, Lady Penn, Lady Forster, Sir G O Paul, Sir John Webb & Lady, Hon Mr & Mrs Brabazon [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - good cart, fit for farmer or to haul coals. Repository, Pelican, Walcot Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Rich Best, jnr. of Greenwich to Miss Woodward (only dtr of Mr D T Woodward of East Hayes, Bath) at Walcot Church by Rev Race Godfrey on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: "Sim's real Windsor soap" [no price] sold only at following perfumers in Bath - Mr Moore, Orange Grove; Mr Drayton, Bennett St; Mr Camerson, Milsom St; Mr Reynold's, Kingston's Bldgs; & Mr Tanner opp The Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:1 b |
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| Politics: propsective MP for Somrst - open letter from H Hippesley Coxe of Stoneaston to gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of Somerset thanking them for his nomination for MP and canvassing their votes at this poll at Ivelchester [Ilchester] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Commissions in Calne Volunteer Assn - Christopher Allsup - capt; Henry Maundrell, gentleman - lieut; Daniel Baily, gentleman - ensign Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr J Hooper of Walcot age 80 on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1526/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: Edward Bushell Collibee sworn in as Mayor of Bath his fourth mayoralty, last Friday. [Details of service in Abbey] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - stock of millinery & unexpired lease in Bond Street, proprietor quitting busines. E Worcester [proprietor] thanks her friends for past favours. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Cross of Turleigh, Wilts to Miss Eliz. Meliora Hay (dtr of late Dr Hay of the King's Band) at St Michael's Church Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: J L Newman announces the sale of new stock of silver-plated goods at his repository & Bath Pontipool warehouse, Walks, North Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:1 c |
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| Property: ## to let - field called Dolemead, Widcombe adjoining the river opp South Parade, to be entered at Michaelmas. 18 acres of rich pasture land. Enquire Mr John Farmer, Prior Park Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Barrington, Lord George Stuart, Col & Mrs Dutour etc NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Frances Martyn age 72 (widow of late Oliver Martyn, esq of Ireland) at her house in Catherine Place, Bath on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1527/ article:3 b |
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| Births: a son to the lady of Robert Williams, esq of Rivers St, Bath, last Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - dining room apartment & attic etc, in desirable situation. Parlour if wanted. Enq Mr Lucas, York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr William Sainsbury, Monmouth St, Bath on Wednesday. He bore a long illness with fortitude & resignation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: new postcoach to London - from White Hart Bath at 6am daily exc Sun to Angel Inn, St Clement's, Strand. 4 horses all the way. Inside £1 1s, out 10s 6d. Performed by Pickwick, Watson & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:1 c |
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| Health: licenses for medicines etc - all persons in East Somerset dealing in medicines, perfumery or gloves to renew licences which expire on 1 Sept by applying to Mr H E Howse in Bath, Mr George Gill at Axbridge or Mr John Evill at Wells. From stamp office, Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Charles Smith, bookseller & binder 19 Milsom St has books in all languages, & periodical publications of every sort suppleid regularly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Knight (mother in law of Mr Knight, druggist in Bond St, Bath) at Islington on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1528/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Birtha Trusler of Coldhorn, Wilts, in Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, 16 Alfred St, Bath nr the New Rooms, on 28 Sept by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wilsonn, wife of R Wilsonn, esq of Stiles Hill nr Frome on 3rd Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: letter to independent freeholders of E Divn Somerset - one of County MPs interefered (without success) in recent election of a Coroner - hope to carry a more important election [of MP] in future. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Sgnr Invetto - superb display of fireworks at Spring Gardens Vauxhall on 4 Sept. Details in bills of the day. Tickets 1s each from Sgnt Invetto at his lodgings in Frog Lane & at the gate. Makes & sells fireworks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - house & offices 4 Barton Bldgs, Bath. Enq at house or 31 Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Harman (wife of Mr Harman, jnr of St James's Parade, Bath) on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1529/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Charles Hay MD late of Ipswich, Suffolk died in lodgings in Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: detailed description of Botany Bay on E-side of New Holland, the intended settlement for receipt of male & female felons sentenced to transportation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Architecture: to be pubd speedily, plans to improve lower part of city, building on part of estate of Miss Pulteney, known as Bathwick Fields, also plans for Guildhall, markets, Cross Bath, private & Pump Room baths on E side Stall St & various other designs from Thomas Baldwin, architect Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meet by adjournment at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 3 Nov. J Maskelyn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "Farrago" essays on Shakespeare, truth, boxing, King, religion, politics etc, published for the benefit of the Society for the Discharge & Relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small Debts. 2 vols, 12s, sold by Bull & Marshall, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: Rev Charles Barker BD presented to the vacant stall by the Bishop of Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Caswell, attorney at law at Wells on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1530/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Holloway who kept the Bell, Tettymarsh, Wilts for many years, age 81 on Saturday. Mother of Mr Holloway, silk dyer of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Walpole's New British Traveller" pubd 7 Oct price 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:4 d |
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| Crime: large quantity of carnations & some auriculas stolen from the garden of Mr Rauzzini on Combe Down on Fri night. Reward 5 guin on conviction from Mr Rauzzini, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: Joseph Dobson announces his intention to continue the inn & tavern business at Three Tuns Inn, Stall Street, Bath. At the same time he has disposed of his coach, chaise & stabling business to Mr Henry Phillips. House to let at 9 Duke Street, Parades. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: George Bishop, late waiter at the White Hart Inn has taken over the refurbished Sadler's Arms at the top of Stall Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Smith, bookseller, to Miss Mary Godwin, dtr of Mr Godwin of Cheap St at St Michael's church, Bath on Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Maj. Gen. Bellew (Lt Gov. of Quebec & gentleman of the private chamber to the Queen) at his lodgings in Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1531/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Fisher in Bradford last week. Widow of Mr Fisher who some years since kept Rummer in Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1532/ article:3,d |