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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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| Education: Mr Arnot informs pupils that Holt School, Wilts 9 mi Bath will be opened on 22 Jul & asks pupils be sent 1st week to avoid delay in arranging different classes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat 29 Oct "The Suspicious Husband" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Aethereal Anodyne spirit" prepared by proprietor & inventor William Ticknell, Bath, for all diseases of the stomach, bottles 7s,3s 6d; 2 oz bottles 12s. "Specific Pills" for the dropsy, 2s 6 inc duty. At Mr Cruttwell's printing office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:3 c |
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| Art: Mr Sponberg, 6 London rd, miniature painter. Specimans to be seen at 4 Kingston's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: persons indebted to estate of Sarah Taylor (late of the Pack Horse, St Michael's parish) are requested to pay to Messrs Collett & Falkner, wine merchants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Casualty Hospital admissions - John Long, fractured leg by kick of a horse & John Parsons with lacerated wounds to head & face by wheels of a wagon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:3,c |
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| Publications:"Sermons of Thomas Wilson D D" new ed in 4 vol, pubd this day 1s or 4s bound. Also Bishop Wilson's "Life & Tracts" in 4 vol, £1 4s. Printed by R Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:2 e |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome towards Bath turnpike road - meeting of trustees to be held at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Commonon 23 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1568/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: Bath Society of Guardians - offer 2 guineas reward for information on John Sizeman, journeyman baker, who cheated & left his master Mr Mathew Evill, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - comedy "The Heiress" with entertainments on Sat 7 Oct at 6.30 pm. Boxes 6s, pit 2s 6d, gallery 1s 6d, upper gallery 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: "Prince of Waldeck's cheese", 1s, sold only at Cole's, poulterer, Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - messuage or tenement, malthouse & garden situated in Ladymead, St Michael's parish. Apply Messrs Forman & Scudamore, Walcot Street. At Pack Horse Inn on 23 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - newly erected mssge Walcot parish (nr road from Charlcombe Lane to Mr Jones's summer house on Beacon Hill). Almost finished, fit for tiling, tiles on premises. 24 ft in front, 4 storeys. Garden back & front 100ft, ground rent £3 p.a. At 4 John St on 7 Sept by Mr Farrell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3,c |
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| Military: commissions in the Warminster Volunteer Assn. JohnThring esq to be capt, Edward Middlecot, jnr, gent to be lieutenant, Cuthbert Armstrong gent to be ensign Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - f/hold meadow 13 acr called "Gutter League" in occupn Farmer Wm Miles; f/hold close 2 acr called "Rice Mead" in occupn Farmer Isaac Ashley; f/hold close 1¼ acr in possn Farmer Jas Buggs. At Three Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge on 22 Jul by John Morley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1569/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: 10, 000 different toys & perfumery for winter season - supplied at Universal Toy Shop, the Grove. Hair powder 7s 6d/doz, best 9s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: Messrs Morton & Co, coachmakers have trialed new postchaise, for safety, ease & lightness to horses, exceeds all others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - well-built house in Axford's Bldgs, Bath. Enq W Percival, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: display of horsemanship by performers from Astley's Riding Schools London. In Bathwick Fields daily exc Sat at 2pm weather permitting Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction for benefit of creditors - all household effects, valuable prints & books of the late Mr J Stone, decd. At his late dwelling house, 3 Bradley's Buildings n the Old Bridge on 10 & 11 Sept by H Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon Edward Massey [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Mr Atkins informs his friends that the Corsham Boarding school has extensive playground & school room for young gentlemen. 4 parlour boarders admitted. Mr Atkins will meet his pupils at Castle & Ball 23 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1570/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meeting by adjrnmnt on 8 Nov at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common. J Maskelyn, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees to meet at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 17 Oct. J Maskelyn clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Robins, drawing master & painter of natural history, has moved from Chandos Bldgs to Hetling Court, Bath, next door to Hot Bath Pump Rooms. His large collection of exotic plants & insects can be seen every day & will be of interest to the botanist as well as the aurelian. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: instruction in the art of horsemanship by Messrs Handy & Wilkinson. Also undertake to thoroughly break-in the most vicious horses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Bath Races on Lansdown 18-21 Sept, new course - Maiden plate of £50 Tue 18 Sept for any horse that never won £50 at any one time. Many more details of races & rules given. Signed John Palmer Chichester, esq ,steward & H B Scudamore, clerk of the course. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3,c |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - election of 2 Commissioners (to replace late Henry Walters, esq & Sir John Riggs Miller, bart, decd) on 15 Aug at Guildhall. J. S Lawton, Clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: horse for sale - bay gelding, 6 yrs, warranted sound, at White Lion, Bath, price 40 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1571/ article:2,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 32-42s/qtr,nWarminster 44-54s/, Devizes 42-54s/a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: auction - one share in New Assembly Rooms, by order executors of the late Jasper Morris, esq. At Saracen's Head Bath on 31 Oct by E English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - 25 Oct, a comedy "The Suspicious Husband", with "The Midnight Hour" at 6pm. Boxes 4s, pits 2s 6d, gallery 1s 6d, upper gallery 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: equestrian entertainment - on slack rope by Mr Wilkinson, etc. At Exhibition Rooms, Bond St every evening except Sat, good fires kept. Tickets Mr Gye, Westgate Bldg, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: estate of late Mr Robert Forman of Bath - creditors to pay debts to Mr John Salmon, administrator at Bladud Bank. Those who have demands on the estate to send accounts to Mr Salmon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3,d |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - commissioners to meet 15 Aug at Guildhall. To consider whether to revoke their 2 orders re Bear Inn (16 May, 1791 & 27 May 1791) J. S Lawton, Clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: wanted - good workman in the glazing business who can also assist in plumbing. Wages agreeable to ability. D Dibbens, plumber & glazier, Orchard St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1572/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of Mr Thomas Handy (leaving Bath) at his house in Church Yard near Pump Room on 14 Nov by William Birchall (of Queen Sq). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Wm. Cross informs public, auction of household goods at 1 Westgate Buildings on Oct 3 postponed to Oct 10. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - country house, pleasantly situated in village 2 miles from Bath, with walled garden & fruit trees, coachhouse & stable & some pasture land if required. Enq Mr Plura, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assembly will hold their first ball at the Town Hall on 9 Nov at 6pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:1 b |
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| Notices: lost at Bradford Leigh, Bradford, Wilts on 27 Aug - two Bath five guin bills (drawn by Messrs Gross & Co payable to bearer) & 15 guin bill (drawn by Messrs Attwood, Abraham, Collett & Co payable to bearer). If found return to Mr Brown, surgeon, Bradford or printer for 3 guin reward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: books in all languages at London prices from Charles Smith, bookseller & binder, 19 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: ## for sale - c. 100,000 pantiles, 300,000 bricks, 100,000 ft oak rafters, 50 ton iron, 400,000 ton building & paving stone, 1 large bell nr 5 cwt. Cinders & ashes for roads to be sold cheap. At Conham, 3 mi Bristol Quay, 7 mi Bath. Enq Conham House nr Hanham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1573/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of a lady quitting Bath. At her house on E-side Lower Charles St on Oct 27 by William Cross, upholder & undertaker of Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - 1 Westgate Buildings, 4 rooms to floor to be let & entered upon immediately. Apply Wm. Cross, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:3 d |
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| Property: ## Bath Common - a request to the printer to publish article addressed to the freemen of the city. Costings etc of building 399 or 600 houses on the commons on 99-yr leases. [long a/c]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: tragedy "Panthea, or The Captive Bride" by Rev Tho. Maurice A M published on 5 Nov by W Meyler, The Grove, Bath price 1s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 27 Marlborough Bldgs, with/without coachhouse & stables. Enq John Broomee, Belvedere, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:3,d |
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| Births: the lady of Cordennier Green, esq in Walcot St, a daughter (no date) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let on lease - 10 or 12 good stone quarries of about 25 acr, close to river. Enq Conham House nr Hanham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1574/ article:2,d |