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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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| Fashion: Percival & Cunditt (from Coward's), linen & muslin warehouse, Milsom St, Bath, have entire new assortment of linen drapery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas James, at the Chair in Bridewell Lane, to Miss Catherine Arney of Bath on Sunday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house with brewhouse & garden now in occup Mrs Ann Saunders in Market Pl, Devizes, extensive views (prospects). Enq Mr Benoni White, Devizes Green. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3 c |
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| Health: "Duchess of York's tooth powder & tincture", expels inflammatory defluxions, purtefactions and scorbutic humours [etc], gives sweet breath, white teeth [etc]. 1s each from Mr Moore, perfumer, The Grove, and the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:2,b |
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| Agriculture: auction - farm stock at Claverton Farm. 22 Mar by Thos. James, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: no 1 of "The London Medical Review Magazine" containing monthly a/c of new publications, to be pubd last day Mar, price 1s 6d. Communications for this work to be directed to Mr Koenig, secretary of Soc of Physicians & Surgeons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:2 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Edward Bayly, attorney, to Miss Fanny Gainsford, at Devizes yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: ## watering streets in summer season - residents of Market Place, Northgate St, etc will again make subscription for this [amounts not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms first dress ball on 6 Apr. James King MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Ann Jones, the Bradford carrier, a widow of 60, stopped by footpads nr top of Claverton Down, yesterday se'nnight at 9 pm. They stole 5d in ½d, all the money she had. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3 c |
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| Music: two subscription concerts by Mr Rauzzini at New Assembly Rooms in Passion week. Miscell & Modern music 7 Apr & selection from Handel oratorios on 11 Apr. Subscriptions 10s 6d for 3 tickets (two tickets for 7 Apr & 1 for 11 Apr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Pl, Sawclose, Bath premiums paid here on policies expiring Lady day. M Davis, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: ## 'History of Somerset' by Rev. John Collinson, vicar of Long Ashton 4½ guin. Maps & engraving of Roman relics. In 3 vols. Survey by late Edmund Rack Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - remaining farming stock & household furniture of Mr Heal of Hinton Charterhouse who is about to quit his farm incl feather & mill puff beds & two 30-hour clocks. On the premises on 14 & 15 Mar by T James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:2 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Sharp of Bristol to Mrs Mattocks, widow of the late Mr Mattocks, grocer, at Devizes yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [Wed 13 Apr] "The Duenna" with "The Son-in-Law"; Sat [16 Apr], "The Rivals" with entertainments; Tue [19 Apr] "The Castle of Andulusia" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms, next cotillon ball Sat 8 Apr. Then Thursdays as usual. Richard Tyson MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Mr Samuel Perkins, Freshford Mill stopped by 3 footpads returning from Bath Markt below Brassknocker, Stoke. He was knocked off his horse & beaten, but approaching wagon frightened them off. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: Poems & essays of late Miss Bowdler, pubd for benefit of General Hospital in Bath. Sold at booksellers in Bath, price 7s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Old Bath Fire Office - if fire occurs apply instantly to Geo. Ford, engine maker, Bridewell Lane (where engines kept). Keys of engine house in The Grove kept at the office, Town Hall, night constables & with churchwardens of Abbey. ½ guin reward to those with first ladder capable of taking person from attic Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:2 c |
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| Military: Voluntary Contributions - Bath, Babington, Camerton, St Michaels Bath, Sts Peter & Paul Bath, St James's Walcot, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Cold Ashton, Combe Hay, Monkton Farleigh, Englishcombe, Swainwick, Foxcote, Newton St Loe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:4 c |
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| News: Mr Newman of Fenchurch St, London who has bequeathed upwards of £100,000 to each of 2 daughters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3a |
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| Deaths: Dr Robert Robinson of Kingdom of Ireland, in Bath last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale - house in Queen Square, in possn of Miss Erskine. Apply Mr Gunning, attorney or Mr Ford, mason, Vineyards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms, ball for Mr Tyson Mon 24 Apr. Tickets at Mr Tyson's, Duke Street & Bull's & Marshall's libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Letters on Agriculture Planting etc" pub this day by Bath Agricultural Soc. 3 vols 8vo, printed by R Cruttwell, Bath, & sold at 17s 6d by C Dilly, poulterer, & other booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:4 c |
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| Architecture: ## Bath Improvement Bill - report of meeting of Bath inhabitants at Town Hall on 26 Mar. Unanimous support for Bill, though some reservations. Will be re-examined at Town Hall on 6 April, when copy of Bill is ready. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - freehold messuages in Weston - lot1 6 guin p.a; lot 2 now in possn Mr Lock at 7guin p.a; lot 3 now in possn Mrs Vincent @ 9 guin p.a; lot 4 now in possn Mr Russel at £9 p.a. Enq Mr Tho. Kirby, Lwr Charles St, brandy merchant. At house of Mr Charmbury, Crown Inn, Weston on 26 Mar by J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: auction - several ricks of hay. On the premises at Bromham, nr. Devizes on 26 Mar by Harry Russ. Also 20 acres pasture land to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:1,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Edward Pellew, Sir William Forbes, Sir C Hotham [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Dr E. R. Nicholas, many years an eminent physician, after a long and severe illness, at Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath and Bristol Chronicle 580/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Charles Ford, brazier & tin-plate maker, cnr Barton St, Queen Square, Bath. Sells complete assortment of articles Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Charles Fitzgerald, Countess of Castlehaven, Lady Louisa Harvey, Lady Wrey, Lady Mary Blair, Lady Beaumont, Dean of St Asaph, Sir Edward & Lady Lloyd, Sir J. Whalley Gardiner [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: for benefit of institution in Bath - "Letters written in Holland" 1 vol. 8vo, written Sep/Oct 1787 by Thomas Bowdler FRS, & papers & letters relating to journey of Prince of Orange on 26 Jun 1787 with map of country nr Amsterdam. Sold by R Cruttwell & other booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: lost or stolen dog - white pointer on 22 Mar. If strayed return to R Price, Abbey Grn for reward. If stolen, info & conviction of thieves entitles to £15 reward & not less than £10 under Act of 12 Geo III, with further 1 guin from R Price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, furnishings and paintings. At 8 Oxford Row on 27 March by E English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let house - 4 miles Tetbury. Turnpike road from Bath to Gloucester runs within qtr. mile of house. 2 small closes land. Details from Mr Wm. Morse, Kingscote nr. Tetbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:1,b |
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| Notices: Mr Charles Wootten appointed clerk to Commissioner for paving & lighting on Thurs, to replace Mr Brooks who has resigned Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: ## Mrs Coulthurst, in her 41st yr (wife of Henry Coulthurst, esq of Melksham & eldest sister of John Wood, esq of Bath) in Boulogne, France last Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - "The Imperial Oil", cure for bruises sprains, rheumatism. Mr Cruttwell, Bath. 2s 8d a bottle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Oliver to Miss Harriett Arnold, dtr of late Rev Dr Arnold of Wells at Chippenham last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike - trustees invite tenders for building a bridge at Black Bridge, Frome. To be sent to Mr Wickham of Frome before 10 May. Mr Joseph Singer, surveyor of roads will show intended site for bridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: auction - one-horse chaise with plated harness, at Three Tuns Inn, Stall St next Sat. Also Hackney mare with saddle & bridle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Miss Brett - at [Theatre Royal Bath] on Sat 24 Mar 'A Bold Stroke for a Husband', interval song 'Sweet Echo' accompanied by Mr Huttley, oboe; then 'The Flitch of Bacon'. Tickets from Miss Brett at Mr Smith's, St James's St, & Mr Bartley at the box-lobby Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:2,e |
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| Military: Voluntary Contributions [for National Defence] - Calne Council resolved to collect, Thos. Greenwood, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Reidford to Mrs Ballinger of the Three Tuns, recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - sorrel mare 13 hands 6 yrs old, lowest price 20 guin at Mr Edward's, The Castle & Ball nr St Michael's Church, Bath. If not sold to be taken into the country. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge (Bath) turnpike - trustees meeting at Beaufort Arms, Petty France, innholder William Turner on 22 April. James Ludlow - clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Rev John Markham, for 46 years rector of Backwell, at his house in Cleve last Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house, malthouse & close of rich pasture at Hinton Charterhouse 5 miles from Bath, in possn of late Mr Richard Herbert, decd. At the Crown, Hinton Charterhouse on 24 Apr by Hyde & Saunders, auctioneers, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:1 b |