Image
Please note: Bath Record Office will be closed from 23 June until 7 July. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Close
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.
| Date | Abstract | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| News: Bath Improvement Bill - to be considered at meeting of gentlemen, mfrs & principal inhabitants of Bradford & neighbouring towns. At Swan Inn, Bradfod, 23 March 7pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:3 d |
|
| Finance: persons indebted to late Mr Robert Hulbert, decd of Pickwick - to pay Mr J Gallimore Hulbert of Pickwick or Mr John Hibberd, brandy merchant of Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:1,c |
|
| Deaths: Richard Wilkinson, esq. of Newcastle died in Bath last Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: for sale - substantial dwelling house nr Upper Market Pl, Frome in occupn Mr Hopkins, tailor & draper, with roomy shop, parlour, wash house & offices. Enq Mr Croom at Blue Boar Inn, or Messrs Crocker, land surveyors, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:3 e |
|
| Crime: Wilts qtr sessions, Devizes Fri, sentences - Isaac Watts for stealing hay & Martin Martin for stealing fowl, transportation for 7 yrs; Abraham Martin, Eliz. Cove, Eliz. Tucker & Sarah Chick to be whipped Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 d |
|
| Travel: Warminster to Frome turnpike - meeting of trustees at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington - J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:2 d |
|
| Finance: for sale - ground rents well secured, about £130 p.a. Apply T Bird, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 d |
|
| Deaths: Mrs Clarke (wife of Mr Clarke, baker in Westgate St. Bath) on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 c |
|
| Property: to let - country house at East Hayes ½ mile from Bath. 2 front parlours 14' X 7', 4 bedrooms, hothouse 12' X 6', underground cellar & pantries, spring water reservoir. Enq John Perry, wine merchant, 6 Northgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 d |
|
| Art: picture gallery, 24 Kingsmead St. open 10-4, admission 1s 6d. 170 pictures & drawings incl. Carravagio, Van Dyke, Rembrandt & Gainsborough Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:1,c |
|
| Deaths: Mr Thos. Orpin, musician, aged 76 yrs, at his house in Barton Bldgs on Sat . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: to let from Lady Day - Claverton House 2 m Bath with some useful furniture, spacious apartments & servants' rooms, 3 acr land & 2 kitchen gardens. Good private road from Claverton Down. Enq Messrs Bayly, Harington Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 e |
|
| Crime: Wilts qtr sessions, Devizes Fri, sentences - Eliz Turner, impostor sentenced to be whipped + 3 mths imprisonment; Wm. Philips & John Sansbury sentenced to 1 mth confinement (for leaving their families on the Parish); 13 discharged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3 d |
|
| Leisure: leader "indebted to --- eminent performers of Bath Theatre", partcr praise for Miss Brunton age 16 yrs as "Euphrasia" - " a new theatrical constellation". Also names Messrs Henderson, Edwin, Redditch, Dodd, Mrs Crawford, Mrs Siddons & Mrs Bates Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Property: to let - elegant house in vicinity of Bath suitable for large family. Stables with rooms over. Apply T Bird, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3 d |
|
| Deaths: Mr W. Palmer, age 84 (formerly an eminent surgeon & apothecary) at Bradford on 12 March Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3 c |
|
| Goods: auction - household furniture, china, glass etc, postchaise & harness, property of a lady. At 10 Oxford Row, Bath on 19 & 20 March by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3 d |
|
| Fashion: C & E Sandys (from Samuel Sandys, fringe & lace makers, Bristol) for all fancy trimmings, Borough Walls opp. Cock Lane, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:1,d |
|
| Deaths: Mr Abbot, carpenter of Peter St. one of the night constables of Bath, on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: benefit of Mr Harley - "The Surrender of Calais" with musical entertainment "The Shipwreck" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 7 Mar. Tickets of Mr Harley, 35 Bathwick St, Bath; Mr Cruttwell; libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:1 b |
|
| Crime: Wilts qtr sessions, Devizes Fri, sentences - James Cave, John Cole & Thos. Oliver, militia men imprisoned 6 months for not attending annual exercise. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 510/ article:3,d |
|
| Finance: bankruptcy - John Benton, hatter & hosier of Bath. To appear before Commissioners at Bear Inn (from London Gazette 2 April) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 b |
|
| Property: to let - garden & summerhouse at Bathwick nr New Bridge, property of late Mr Naish, partner with Mr Evill, silversmith opposite Guildhall, Bath. With if required, collection of curious carnations, pimks, hyacinths & vegetables. Apply T Bird, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 d |
|
| Architecture: ## foundation stone of chapel on Lansdown Pl, Bath laid on Mon (Easter Monday). It will be an elegant Gothic erection, designed by John Palmer, architect of Bath & built under his direction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 d |
|
| Goods: auction - household furmiture etc of Mr Ames (leaving Bath). At his house in Margaret's Place on Walcot Parade on 23 March (not 17th) by T Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: sale or lease - large house in Johnson St adjoining Laura Place, delightful prospect of serpentine Avon, 3 rooms/floor, 2 patent water closets; also 3 or 4 houses in Cheapside. Apply Eveleigh, architect, Cheapside, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:1,d |
|
| Deaths: Miss Mary Johnston, aged 27 yrs at her mothers house in the Circus, Bath on Sunday. Dtr of late Gen. Johnston of Weston House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: for benefit of Miss Allingham -"Cymbeline", with farce "The Irish Widow" at Theatre Royal, Bath on Sat 9 Mar. Tickets from Miss Allingham, 5 Orchard St, Bath & usual places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:1 b |
|
| Deaths: Mr Bond, clothier of Bath, on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 511/ article:3,d |
|
| Finance: bankruptcy - John Streeton, haberdasher, Bath & Southampton. Dividends to be paid at Guildhall [where?]. (From London Gazette 5 April). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 b |
|
| Goods: auction - stock in trade & effects [detailed] of late Mr Daniel Dickes, upholder, for the benefit of his creditors. Behind the Parade Coffee House on 28 & 29 Mar. [Auctioneer not named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 d |
|
| Charity: Catherine Connor of 11 St James's St, Bath, a poor woman in decline of life, had misfortune to fracture her kneepan, is confined to bed & unable to gain any subsistence Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: to let - small house at Batheaston, with good garden & stable together with malthouse (if required). Partcrs Mr James Stone on the premises nr the Church, or T Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: sale or to let - modern house in capital repair, fit for small genteel family, desirable neighbourhood in or around Bath, no hill between it & the post office, available from Lady Day. Apply Mr William Cross, auctioneer, Milsom St [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:1,d |
|
| Deaths: Mr Edwards of Holloway died suddenly on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3,c |
|
| Art: exhibition of, & sale by private contract - paintings incl works by Carravagio, Sir J Reynolds & many others. At 9 Bridge St, Bath. Admission 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:1 b |
|
| Marriages: Mr Grant, musician of Bath to Miss Hannah Nichols on Monday [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 512/ article:3,d |
|
| Notices: ## complaint re. rowdy behaviour - JPs enjoin & command revels to cease. Victuallers failing to display this notice to lose licences - J Walters, J Warren, Philip James Gibbs, West Wiltshire JPs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3 b |
|
| Property: to let - house in South Stoke, 3 bedrooms, convenient offices. Enq Mr Wm Smith, wholesale haberdasher, Kingsmead St, Bath; or Mr Robert Smith, shoemaker, Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3 d |
|
| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [Wed 26 Mar] "Suspicious Husband" with "The Midnight Hour"; Thurs [27 Mar]. "Romeo & Juliet" (Romeo played by Mr Middleton who played Othello - this is his 3rd appearance on this stage) with "Thomas & Sally." Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: auction - tnmnt in Stall St, Bath, in occuptn Mrs Shurgell, cook, tenant at will, now let £20 p.a. At Lamb Inn, Stall St on 24 March. Partcrs Mr Atwood, St James's St; or Mr West, Borough Walls Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3 d |
|
| Art: Mr Groombridge, portrait & landscape painter in oil & miniature has moved to Bath. He invites nobility, gentry and friends to view his performances at his house at 9 Gt Pulteney St [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:1,e |
|
| Military: voluntary contributions [for national defence] - Melksham troop of Volunteer Yeomanry subscribed 100 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3,c |
|
| Finance: new personal legacy duty - Mr Cruttwell of Bath & Mr Evill of Wells will attend daily to receive same. Robert Lax, collector Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:1 b |
|
| Health: General Hospital - subscriptions taken at Bath churches (listed) last Sunday totalled £189 19s 5½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 513/ article:3,d |
|
| Goods: Mrs George & Miss Witts, milliners, N Parade dissolve their partnership. Miss Witts retiring from trade, Mrs George continues business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:3 c |
|
| Employment: wanted Governor for the Workhouse, parish of Nunney, Somerset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:1 c |
|
| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [29 Mar], "Know Your Own Mind" with "Selima & Azor". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: high prices in Bristol - 4 lots totalling 101ft long & 25/26 ft deep beginning from Coward & Wright's to cnr of Broad St sold for total £224 4s 10½d at White Lion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:4 b |
|
| Leisure: ball for scholars of Mr Second of Montpelier at New Assembly Rooms on 28 Mar [time not stated], tickets from Mr Second or at the rooms [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:1,e |