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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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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Bill - Corporation given leave to bring Bill in Parliament. To enlarge Pump Room, widen Cheap St, & uppr end Stall St, new street connecting Stall St & Milsom St, & to open way from King's Bath Pump Room to the Hot & Cross Bath Pump Rooms by new street thro' W side of Stall St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Bath Corporation & the Commissioners under Improvement Act propose to reduce interest on their bonds from 4½% to 4%. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: auction sale - cattle (property of Mrs Rossiter) at Writhlington Farm, nr Radstock. On the premises 19 Mar by T. James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tagg, relict of Mr John Tagg of Bath aged 96 on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - large house in Bathampton lately owned by R Boulton, esq. Suitable for large family, gardens, stables, coachhouse etc. Enquire Charles Gill, Wade's Passage, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 533/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [Wed 6 Apr] "The Follies of a Day" with "Poor Vulcan", Sat [9 Apr] "The Conscious Lovers" with "The Gentle Shepherd", Tue [12 Apr] "She Would & She Would Not" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Harington, relict of ---- Harington, esq at Corston nr Bath last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: family in real distress - donations recvd total £6 4s. Recvd at Mr Hazard's library, Cheap St; Mr Trotman, grocer, Markt Pl; Mr Cole, confectioner, Gay St; Mr Marshall's library, Milsom St & Mr Peploe's stationer, Broad St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Miss Murray, at her house in Rivers St, Bath last Wed. Said to have left £200 each to General Hospital, Casualty Hospital & Sunday Schools (i.e £600 total). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: food - grain in short supply, shortage is due to the prolongation of winter, good wheat on market at 6s/bushel, beans 14s/bag Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Sun Fire Office - annual premiums due at Lady Day can be paid to J. Smith, Westgate Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:1,c |
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| Science: ## we hear Dr Herschell the celebrated astronomer is about to make his residence in Bath for 8-10 mths per yr. His apparatus is already fixing at his intended abode on Sion Hill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - 3 good stall stables in back of Circus. Enquire Charles Gill, Wade's Passage, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 534/ article:3,a |
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| Health: "Treatise on Use of Cyprian Preventive". To prevent disease from "amorous imprudences". Medicines recommended. 10s 6d at Cruttwell's, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: Dr Pollard MD, for many years head of his profession in island of Barbados, at his house in Bath on Sunday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - f/hold house in Gallaway's Bldgs on 14 Apr, quit rent £11 p.a. Completely repaired & with a commodious water closet. Partcrs Mr Plura, upholsterer, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3 b |
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| Births: lady of Robert Rich, esq safely delivered of a son at Orchardly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3,b |
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| News: Mr Beal [Beale] directing the roofing of one of his houses in New Square yesterday se'nnight when one joist gave way. Mr Beale fell one storey, one of his men John Wheeler fell 3 stories. No broken bones. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: James Coward, glover, breeches-maker, undertaker of Frome hopes for continuance of trade from his late masters Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:1,d |
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| News: Richard Long, esq of Rood Ashton, Capt of Melksham Cavalry lately regaled this neighbourhood with a fine ox roasted whole & 2 hghd strong beer, bread, cheese etc enjoyed around huge bonfire Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - modern brick house nr London Rd 12 miles from Bath (details of substantial rooms & gardens & 3 acres) more land available. Enq Mr Richard Crink, coachmaker in Kingsmead St. Bath, or Mr Richard Smith, in Chippenham who will show premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 535/ article:3,a |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 20 Walcot Parade, Bath. Also furniture. Apply Mr Evatt, upholder & auctioneer, Westgate Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Clark, a widow lady, in Trowbridge last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Master Taylor's concert at New Assembly Rooms on 16 Apr. Tickets 5s from usual places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Thomas Osborne, K.G, Duke of Leeds, Marquis of Carmarthen, Earl of Danby etc, Hon PC, bart, LLD & FRS. At his house in St James's Sq age of 76 on Mon. Succeeded by only son, Francis Godolphin, Marquis of Carmarthen, Secretary of State for Foreign Department. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms 3-7 Apr - Mr. Rauzzini presents 4 sacred performances. Mrs Billington has been engaged for the occasion. Subn 1 guin/4 performances. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Lectures on astronomy & Natural Philosophy for use of children" [author/s not stated]. Printed by R. Cruttwell, 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: ## Theatre [Royal Bath] - experienced loss of Mrs Siddons, but have enjoyed the transient exertion of her talents. Receipts of Mr Dimond's benefit (her last performance) were £163 3s. Mr Elliston's benefit made £144 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: appeal for help by Thos Bullock, watchmaker of Widcombe following burglary & theft at his premises on 15 Apr. Ruin of self & family inevitable unless subscriptions taken to Messrs Leak's or [illegible] booksellers in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 536/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: Charles Abbot, laceman, linendraper, Milsom St, Bath, relocating to smaller premises (new address later). Stock for sale. House & shop to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: executed at Fisherton gaol yesterday [28 Mar] before a crowd of many thousands, Wm. Hiscox, age 17 of Devizes for housebreaking; Mprdecai Bollen for highway robbery nr Bradford; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: ## middle-aged single man wanted as porter - by gentleman's family in Bath, to attend the gates, feed poultry etc, also, house & kitchen maid. Must be used to country & well recommended. Letters (post paid) to WD at Mrs Lambe, grocer in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mary Bacon (wife of Mr John Bacon who for many years has kept a lodging house in Milsom St) after a short severe illness on Mon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mrs. Knight 20 Mar - comedy "Rule a Wife and have a Wife" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: Poems & essays by late Miss Bowdler of Bath - price 5s, printed by R. Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: stolen horse - stable of Mr George Kelson of Farmborough broken into Wed night & valuable mare stolen. Dairy of Mr James Bush of Farmborough broken into & quantity of cheese stolen Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3 c |
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| Music: The Messiah will be performed at the Octagon Chapel under the direction of Mr Linley & Mr Herschel, on 10 May at 6.30. Tickets 5s at the Rooms, Pump Room, booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Sunday Schools committee - Sir John Prestwich, bart., Rev Archdeacon Chapman, Rev Mr Sibley, Rev Dr. Griffith. Five of Committee to visit School every week, & four such to continue for a month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [30 Apr], opera "Robin Hood" with "The Whim"; Sat [2 Jun], "The Follies of a Day" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Jadoul, French staymaker informs ladies he has removed from Borough Walls to 4 Green St, Bath where he makes all sorts of stays, corsets & riding stays in neatest manner. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: retraction - previous announcement of a wedding [Bath Chronicle, 19 Mar 3, c] between a Mr Wray & a Miss Searl is false, " they are total strangers" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: fish - real Newcastle pickled salmon sold Wm. Smith, 2 Kingston Bldgs., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted - person well acquainted with upholstery business seeks situation in the county in that line. Letters to WX, Chapter Coffee House, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:1,e |
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| Crime: Wm Smart committed to Shepton bridewell by G Chapman, esq (Mayor) on Friday, for stealing a 5 guin Gloucester Bank note, & a £2 note from letter he was entrusted to take to PO for lady on North Pde, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: ## Lady Mount Florence has discharged Lawrence Maugher for continued drunkenness since taken on trial 18 Apr & after insulting Her Ladyship & Miss Hamilton. She wishes to replace him for 16 guin p.a, without livery if good references. Request a copy of the full article | Bath & Bristol Chronicle 538/ article:3,b |
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| Education: Sunday Schools committee - Doddington Egerton, esq, George Ramsey, esq, William Dawson, esq, Frances Bennett, esq, Henry Southby, esq, treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:1 c |
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| Property: board & lodging with genteel family, rent 50 guin p.a. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted by Jadoul, French staymaker 4 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: ## the King's recovery - ox & 4 sheep roasted whole in Bradford last Thurs. Elegant dinner at Swan Inn, conducted by Mr Bedford, confectioner of Bath. Lighting noted part Vicarage House. Estimated 150,000 people in Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: R. Prior, woollen & linen draper of 13 Argyle Bldgs to move to his other business at Sutton Benger nr. Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3,c |