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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: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting to be held at Guildhall 11 Apr at 10 am. M Davis secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: letter to printer signed "A Christian" re attendance of his domestic servants at church services held in working day time & requesting afternoon service at St James's Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: deformities - 3 wild human prodigies just arrived from London, all with monstrous craws [probably goitres]. At Mr Stafford's auction rooms, Cheap St 10am -9pm. Ladies & gentlemen 1s each, others 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:2,d |
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| Law: Benjamin Milward, gent. of Keynsham, has been appoointed a master extraordinary in the high court of chancery [no caps] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:3,a |
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| Marriages: Mr James Lambert of Shepton Mallet to Miss Cornish of Tiverton. [date not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:4,b |
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| Leisure: Mrs Edwin's benefit - "The Will" (with Mrs Edwin as Albina Mandeville). Also new musical piece "The Sicilian Romance" written by Mr Siddons, jnr at Theatre Royal, Bath on 12 Mar. Tickets Mrs Edwin, 3 Orchard St, Bath; W Gye, stationer, Market Pl; & at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: cosmetics - "Naples Dew" from Italy, by the aid of chemistry, takes away spots on the skin, clears foggy complexions, preserves the skin from wrinkles; from Alex. Jolly, perfumer, Churchyard, corner of Queen St Bath [price not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Giles, eminent broadweaver, at Freshford, on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - first public breakfast 3 Apr & continues every Mon & Thurs. attended by French horns & clarinets etc, ticket 1s 6d. Mrs Purdie thanks for support. Subs for walking in gardens 3s/season. Pump Room to garden 472 yards. Chair hire 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: ## letter to printer signed "Agricola" dated 27 Mar re wanton depredation on hedges & fences being sold for firewood. Cost of fences for 25 acr estate is £15. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - house, offices etc & 49 acres pasture nr road leading to Kelston c 2m Bath. Partcrs Mr Baldwin, Harington Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Milltown, Sir Bourchier Wrey [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Henry Coombs of Stapleford to Miss Butt of Warminster. [date not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:4,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duchess of Newcastle & family, Earl of Strafford, Lord & Lady Lifford, Lord & Lady Wentworth, Lord Gwydir, Lady Willoughby, Lady Warren, Hon & Mrs de Latouche, Sir M Somerville, Admiral Sir R Bickerton & Lady, Admiral Sir G Bowyer & Lady [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:3 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Capron's aromatic tooth water" cleanses teeth, preserves gums, eradicates scurvy, makes loose teeth firm, cures disagreeable smells; from Alex Jolly, Churchyard, corner of Queen St, Bath [price not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Benstead, grocer, in Broad St, Bath, on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:3 d |
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| Music: benefit Messrs Shaw & Brooks - recital of sacred music by Handel at New Assembly Rooms on 10 Apr at 7.30. Tickets 5s from Mr Shaw, 1 Duke St, or Mr Brooks 25 Kingsmead St; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: for sale - large assortment of Scotch & spruce firs & laurels & 10,000+ gooseberry & currant trees at nursery opp back of the Crescent, Bath leading to Winifred's Dale. Enq John Holmes at cottage next door Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture & other effects at the lodging house (late the Lions) nr the Wells, Holt on 29 & 30 Mar by Mr Pitman (auctioneer & undertaker). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Rd. Cavana Clifford to Miss Anna Maria Robins (dtr of Mr Robins, drawing master in Hetling Court) by Rev. D. Phillpott on Sat [10 Mar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household goods, stock in trade of James Holloway, bankrupt. Men's & women's new & 2nd hand apparel. In Westbury, 19 Mar & seq. by John Morley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: Rev Thos Coker, rector of Doynton for more than 50 yrs, aged 92 on Tue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## for sale - postchaise & harness, 30 guin. at New Bear Inn, Bradford on 14 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 529/ article:3,a |
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| Deaths: Mr Fisher (for many years box book-keeper at Theatre Royal Bath) on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms, first dress ball 6 Apr. Cotillon Balls for spring season will commence when 100 subscribers have paid. 6 balls will be held. James King MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Stephen Swayne, coach & coach-harness maker, Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:2 d |
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| Music: 2 subscription concerts of sacred music at New Assembly Rooms begin at 7 o,c on 7 & 11 April announced by Mr Rauzzini. Tickets ½ guin for 3 tickets (2 for the Tue & 1 for the Sat) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3,b |
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| Churches: Rev Mr Evans presented with the living of Norton [St Philip?], vacant by the death of Mr Jones, by the Dean & Chapter of Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3,b |
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| Education: Mr Arnot, Holt School, Wilts can admit 3 or 4 new pupils. Moderate terms. Also, writing assistant req'd - house supplied Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Harriet Le Merchant (dtr of late Wm Le Merchant) at her house in the Circus on Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - house nr North Parade, Bath lately in possn of Mr Prince Hoare. Enquire Mr Edward Parker, wine merchant, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 530/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: Joseph Tanner, sergemaker, Chippenham. For possession of 5 bundles of buckskin leather stolen from common stage wagon of Wm Fisher, carrier of Batheaston. Committed to Shepton Mallett Bridewell by Henry Walters, esq Justice for County for Somrst. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess Chandos, Countess of Bristol, Countess of Berkley, Lord Bishop of Durham. [notp] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - cornmill at Oldfield, Bitton parish 7m from Bath, 2 pairs French stones, good stream of water, dwelling house, stables, outhouses. Enq John Stibbs, Barr's Court Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:2 d |
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| News: loyal address on recovery of His Majesty's health approved at meeting at Guildhall on 25 March, to be presented to H.M by Rt Hon Lord Bayham & A Moysey, esq, (MP's for Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3,b |
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| Industry: coal - new coal works [mine] opened lately at Timsbury, will supply extra 12 wagon loads daily. New steam engine in use for raising coal to mouth of pit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: journeyman cooper wanted - apply Wm. Grant, Black Dog Inn, Warminster, Wilts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tracey (relict of T Tracey, esq of Sandwell Park, Gloucs) at her lodgings in North Pde, Bath, aged 85 on Fri Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished house in Westgate Bldgs, Bath. Enquire Mrs Williams, mantua maker, Gay St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 531/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Miss Brunton performing "Grecian Daughter" has eye inflammation and will not perform for rest of season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Winter Ball by the Miss Flemings' scholars at Lower Rooms last Wednesday gave pleasure to all. As usual, extremely brilliant & crowded. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: entertainments - Sgnra Riccardini on 1/2 horses, slack rope vaults by Master Smith, Egyptian Pyramid with 9 men, exertion of strength by Mr Franklin, tightrope dancing, horsemanship by whole troop. At Ryle's Ride, Monmouth St this Thurs evening & every evening this week & next Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Chandos, Hon Mr Bingham, Sir Henry Gott & Lady [notp]. Admiral & Mrs Sawyer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: Bath turnpike roads - John Comber of Bridgwater, appointed general surveyor for roads by the Commissioners at a salary of £100 p.a. Have reduced interest from 4½% to 4% on their debt of £18,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted - Master of Heraldry Painting, who can lay good ground cover & striping, with no objection to work at carriage painting - Apply D. Sutton, coachmaker, Bridgwater. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Duval, widow of late Edward Duval, esq, at Pickwick, aged 73 on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - in St James's St, Bath, very cheaply. Large dining rooms with 3 sash windows & 2 or 3 bed chambers, garret & use of kitchen etc. Plenty of soft water. Enquire printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 532/ article:3,a |
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| Charity: the tailors in Bath prison, give thanks for money left at Mr Hazard's library (gentleman, Lady, Mr M, T.B, and Lady E.B gave 28s 6d in total. [cf 24 Mar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Green of Norwich to Miss Gardner of Brock Street at Walcot Church on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: lost last Sat - single case gold watch, maker's name Curtis, 9870. Reward 1 guin on return to Messrs William & James Evill, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3 b |