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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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| Travel: for sale - 7 horses (mares & fillies of the saddle kind) property of a gentleman quitting Bath by J Hucklebridge, New Inn, Kingsmead Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Pectoral Lozenges of Blois" cure for coughs colds & diseases of the lungs. 1s 1½d box from T Horton's, druggist, Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: John Parry, esq in the Vineyards last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: funeral of Mrs Beckford (widow of Rt Hon William Beckford, Lord Mayor of London, mother of William Beckford, esq of Fonthill). Detailed account of procession to & funeral at Fonthill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens - public tea & promenade on 26 Jul & following Fridays. Admittance 1s, tea 6d. Subscriptions at the gate Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1639/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - mansion house at Hinton Charterhouse, with gardens & 20 acres pasture. Particulars Mr Wm Farr, Stall St, Bath [? = advrtsd 18 Aug]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - 21 Oct, tragedy "Venice Preserved" with musical entertainment "Patrick in Prussia". Boxes 4s, pit 2s 6d, gallery 1s 6d, upper gallery 1s. Commences 6.30 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: Bath Prison, man charged with debt of £12 In Nov 1787, all his utensils & stock was seized & sold to discharge a debt for duty. He is widower with 4 children & asks for charitable donations to discharge debt to Messrs Bull, Meyler & Marshall's libraries; & printer of Bath Chron. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: newly invented false hair by N Mackinnon, ladies hairdresser & perfumer, sold at 23 Milsom Street. Hair powder 9s/doz. Cassia powder 2s 6d - 10s 6d/lb. Toupees from 7s 6d - 1 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Penny Hancock, fishmonger of Bath by violent cold after getting wet & failing to change his clothes, at Bristol Hotwells on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: annual amusements at West Mead, Chippenham, Wilts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3,e |
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| Military: ## James Howells, tailor of Potterne & John Chivers, cabinet maker of Devizes have withdrawn from Devizes Loyal Volunteers on forfeit of 5 guin. As they have refused to pay, their names are published as deserters Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1640/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - 7 acres of pasture "Brookman's" & "Duckpools" at Beckington. Paul Methuen, esq owner. Occupied by farmer James Pick. At Three Woolpacks, Trowbridge on 21 Nov by S Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: vast amount of printed linens & cottons at Prynn & Collins, 26 opposite New Bridge. Funerals furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - 4 The Crescent (present owner has inhabited from new). Partcrs Mr Powney, grocer in Brock St, Bath. Also vegetable & other stock of garden at back of the Crescent with fruit, forest trees, shrubs, summer house & conservatory, to be built on next Lady Day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - farm of 320 acres at Chilcompton between Bath & Wells. Enq Mr Davis, steward to Marquis of Bath, Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: a gentleman had his pocket picked of 12 guineas last night at the theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:3,b |
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| Education: academy of dancing, Mlle Dorival, 2 Harington Place Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Lansdown Fair 12 Aug - those wanting booths or standings to apply Wm Vowles at the Star, Lansdown by 1 Aug. He takes no responsibility for lost saddles etc. NB - a good dinner will be dressed that day for gentlemen who choose to apply Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1641/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - inheritance in fee, house, at cnr of Brock St & partly in Crescent. Tenant Thomas Sandford, esq. At White Hart, Stall St on 2 Jan. View Mr Fielder, Rivers St. Mr Symons, attorney, Bristol has power to treat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: J Ewing continues brewing business in Parsonage Lane near Bear Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Robert St John Lucas of York House, Bath begs to inform gentlemen that he has opened a coffee room on the plan of the London coffee houses. Soups always ready at noon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Thomas Haynes, ladies & gentlemen's boot & shoe maker, 13 Margaret's Bldgs, Bath - selling his new invented waterproof shoes & boots. Also ladies sabots & royal clogs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: a pickpocket was detected on the race down & after having undergone the discipline of "cold burning" was driven off the course. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: lost - between Wick & Pucklechurch, a watch made by Lawrence & Wood of Bath. Reward offered. Deliver to Mrs Jefferys at Carpenter's Arms, Wick or turnpike keeper of Lansdown Hill gate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: ## thieves using ladder or long plank entered shop of J Mayo, linen-draper of Bond St, Bath by back window early this a.m. Using picklock keys stole Bath & Bank of England bills, gold & silver cash & 20-30 French half-crowns. Reward 20 guin on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1642/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - inheritance in fee, house on N side Brock St, Bath. Tenant Mrs Cox. At White Hart, Stall St on 2 Jan. View Mr Fielder, Rivers St. Mr Symons, attorney, Bristol has power to treat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:2,b |
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| Pets: lost - last Sunday, a black Newfoundland dog, Hector with collar engraved John Copner, Bath. Bring to Mr Prynn's, Sawclose for ½ guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Mr Boyton, organist, teaches on pianoforte & harpsichord in Bath. Enq at Lintern's music shop, Abbey Churchyard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: all persons having claims on Rev Mr Poole, decd are requested to send them to 3 Lower Church St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:2 d |
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| Sport: Bath horse races results - £50 Maiden Plate won by Lord Courtenay's horse "Adeline" etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: persons with legal demands on the affairs of William Smith. Send A/Cs to Mr L Lambe, grocer & teadealer, Stall St, Bath, or Mr Gye, printer, Market Place, Bath or Mrs [Mary] Smith, [widow] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction - freehold, modern-built house at Upper Combe in Castle Combe parish, on high road from Chippenham to Badminton & Sodbury, 29 Jul by S Bennett. New-built stable for 4 horses & c. 2 acr land may be had with house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1643/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - inheritance in fee, house on S side of Brock St, Bath. Delightful views. Tenant Mrs Western. At White Hart, Stall St on 2 Jan. View Mr Fielder, Rivers St. Mr Symons, attorney, Bristol has power to treat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:2,b |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, dwelling house, 6 stall stable, double coach-house, 1st house in Milk St at N-W-side of Royal Crescent. At Greyhound & Shakespeare on 27 Oct by Mr Plura. Apply Mr Forman, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: J Isaacs, furrier in Swan Court, nr Boar Inn makes & sell muffs, tippets & trimmings. Goods may also be had at Mr Reynolds, The Civet Cat, 3 Kingston Bldgs nr Post Office. All articles sold much cheaper than at any other Bath shops. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - new freehold dwelling in Devonshire Bldgs, Bath. Particulars Mr William Taylor, attorney at law, New King Street Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: Assize of Bread - [no date given] wheat 7s 9d/bushel, allowance for baking & carriage included. Wheaten loaf 2lb 15oz 4dr, price 6d, standard 3lb 5oz 13 dr, h/hold 3lbs 14oz 12dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: sale - muslins etc -[Mrs] Mary Smith, 1 Bath St leaving muslin trade, reduces stock of muslin & haberdashery [good list of prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:3,e |
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| Inns: to let - "Jolly Butcher" in upper part of Frome, good shop front & yard, 60 hghds beer. Enq Mr Jas Pobjoy & Thos Morgan, maltsters of Frome & assignees of Mr Edward Hatson, late tenant. Deed with Mr Thomas Bunn, attorney, Frome. Creditors asked to call Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1644/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - inheritance in fee, house on S side of Brock St, Bath. Tenant Mrs Brown. At White Hart, Stall St on 2 Jan BY. View Mr Fielder, Rivers St. Mr Symons, attorney, Bristol has power to treat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:2,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, messuage in possession of Mr Green, apothecary. At White Lion, on 1 Nov. Enq Mr Ewing, Westgate St, Bath. [no auctioneer or address] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: an aged widow humble craves the protection of the public, smallest donations welcome to Miss Gardner, Brock St; Mr Hazard's library Cheap St; & printer. Grateful thanks to lady who left ½ guin at R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let on building leases - 3¼ acres of ground, late the kitchen garden & pleasure ground of Hon Charles Hamilton situated on N-side of Cottle's Lane. View plans at Mr Baldwin, architect in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed 19 Sep "Wild Oats" with "Who's the Dunce"; Thu 20 Shakespeare's "Cymbeline"; Fri 21 Sep"The Road to Ruin"; Sat 22 Sep "Love in a Village" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of a lady removed from London Road. Mr Viel, at Union Place, 15 & 16 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3,e |
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| Property: Somerset Coal Canal - general meeting of commissioners at Castle & Ball Inn, Bath 10 Aug to value houses & buildings, tenements & waters intended to be taken & used in execution of canal. James Phillott, Charles Phillott & J Bowen Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1645/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or to let - tnmnt on E side of Walcot St. Delightful views. 170 ft long garden to river. Lease 99 years from Corporation. Apply Mr Forman, attorney, next door, or John Hooper, esq Walcot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:2,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/3, messuage adj lot 1, in possession - Lynch, esq. At White Lion on 1 Nov. Enq Mr Ewing, Westgate St, Bath. [no auctioneer or address] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - tonight [6 Nov], tragedy "The Gamester" with a new entertainment in Bath "Animal Magnetism" written by Mrs Inchbald (as performed at Covent Garden with universal applause) at 6 p.m. Boxes 4s, pit 2s 6d, upper gallery 1s 6d, gallery 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3 d |