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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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| Deaths: Nehemiah Donnellan, snr, esq of Artane in Ireland, at his house in Walcot on 18 May. Greatly lamented Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: apprentice sought (premium to be paid) by R Maybury, bookbinder, Green Street nr St Michael's Church. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: marble chimney pieces, fitted for sale etc at Thomas King's, statuary nr Walcot turnpike. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: equestrian entertainments etc, inc Sgnra Riccardini, slack-rope vaulting by Master Smith, Mr Handy leaps thro' fire. At Ryle's Ride, top of Monmouth St, last night, doors open 5.30 starts 6.30pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Plan of City of Bath" by C Harcourt Masters, architect & surveyor, with elevations of every principal building, to be published. shortly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3a |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Paul, treasurer, & Mr Bartley, box book-keeper - comedy 'I'll Tell You What'; also musical entertainment 'Selima & Azor' at [Theatre Royal] on Thurs 29 Mar. Tickets at Paul's Tea Warehouse, corner of Broad St; Mr Bartley at his umbrella warehouse Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:2,d |
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| Military: voluntary contributions - more from Frome - total £26 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: fashions for March - morning dress & full dress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:4 c |
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| Notices: Masonic Lodge at Devizes - constituted last Tuesday at house of Brother Wm Archer, the White Swan Inn, Devizes. Too be known as "The Lodge of True Friendship", & other details of meeting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - house effects of Mrs Mathew (quitting Bath), inc furniture, prints, brewing utensils & casks. At her house in Catherine Place, Bath on Tue 26 Apr, by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - house at Larkhall, pleasure & kitchen garden, 1 acre pasture. Turnpike-free to Bath. Enq John Morley, Three Cups, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: at Bristol Qtr Sessions on 7 April, Messrs Perrin & Bennee (master curriers) indited 5 journeymen curriers for conspiracy in enticing 20 jouneymen away from P & B. Four men convicted, 1 yr prison, £50 fine & sureties for 2yrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for Master of Ceremonies at Lower Assembly Rooms on 17 Apr. Tickets from Mr Wood, King St, Bath; & Bull's & Marshall's libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - grey horse 15 hands, 7 year old hunter. Apply Mr Dash, [no address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: creditors of late Thos. Goodman, chairmaker, meet at his late house in Batheaston 26 Mar to settle affairs - Thomas & John Goodman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankrupt - John Battens, cornfactor of Bitton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: Rebecca Hillman, spinster of Bath, aged about 30 drowned herself in river near Twiverton [Twerton] on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - estates of Mr Roger Salter, decd. 9 substantial new dwelling houses E-side of Avon St. Held under St John's Hospital. At New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 5 May by Mr Plura (enq to Mr Plura, Milsom St, Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:3,b |
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| Music: concert of sacred music by Handel - at New Assembly Rooms, 15 Apr at 7.30 pm. Tickets 5s from libraries. Pump Room, York House, New Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: letter to Rt Hon Wm Pitt on proposed abolition of slavery by Rev F Randolph MA, pubd today, price 1s sold by R Cruttwell, & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for Master of Ceremonies at New Assembly Rooms on 20 Apr. Tickets from Mr Tyson in Brunswick St, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: "Haynes's Powder" for blacking shoes, makes Spanish leather appear like new, wholesale & retail from Messrs Howe & Co, Milsom St. Also from Mr Cruttwell, printer, Messrs Campbell, booksellers & Mr Hayes, shoemaker in Brock St (all Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:2,e |
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| Music: Mr Zaninboni, teacher of Spanish guitar may be heard at Mr Griglietts, 9 Church Yard, opp. Pump Room, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: imports - 2,361,715 cwt sugar imported to GB from Jan 1798 to Jan 1799, attracting duty of £2,070,377. Rum imports - 4,196,193 gall with duty of £95,996 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:1a |
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| Deaths: Miss Mary Fear, dtr of Mr John Fear, clothier at Lullington, nr Beckington, suddenly in her bedroom Wednesday a week ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - substantial dwelling house, extensive stables of Mr Roger Salter, decd. At New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 5 May by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms, first Cotillon Ball 18 Apr. There will be at least 6 balls. James King MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Bath Soc of Guardians - AGM at Bear Inn on 17 Apr. Appointments for coming year- Wm Anderdon, treasurer; Mr Meyler of the Grove, secretary; [18 committee named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:1 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Wm Ashurst, Mr Justice Buller, Sir Richard Sutton, Sir Charles Grandison, Hon Col. & Mrs North, Hon Mr & Mrs Legge, Count D'Avaraz [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms, 27 March - no Balls will be held next week during Passion Week. Richard Tyson MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house at Corston, 3.5 miles from Bath. Apply printer, or to Mr Holbrook at the adjoining premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Pl, Bath - premiums now due on policies expiring Lady Day, J H Davis, secretary. Agents Mr Groom, Melksham, Mr Heath, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Guest, a horse dealer, fought battle with another at Devizes Thursday last, the former was killed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house, W 20', D 34½' on S-side of Kingsmead St, Bath. Occupied by Mr Sheldon, fee farm rent £4 p.a. At New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 5 May by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Ball for master of ceremonies - New Assembly Rooms, 24 Apr. Tickets at Mr Tyson's Duke Street; Bull & Marshall's libraries; New Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Bath Soc of Guardians - AGM 17 Apr contd. A/Cs - total income £154 15s 3d (306 subscribers £76 10s, 7 out of liberties 7s 6d, balance £100 4s 3d). Expenses - printing £14 6s 8d, gratuities for apprehending Selby & Bryson, trial expenses, gratuities for Mr Burge & Mr John Smith for prosecutions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Lady Thorold in Gay St, Bath, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for MC - will be held on Mon 9 Apr at New Rooms. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Place Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: ## London-made postcoach, little used, with crane neck & on its first wheels. Cost £200. Enquire 17 James St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or let - genteel house in Rivers St, Bath. Enq Mr Mullins, architect, Catherine Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:1 b |
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| Sport: fight arranged between James Slack & Parfitt Maggs on Lansdown near Bath next Monday, they will mount stage at 2 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Lower Charles St. Furnished or unfurnished. Apply Mr Plura, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Excellency le Compte d'Adhemar (French Ambassador), Earl & Countess of Courtown, Earl Nugent, Lord Bishop of Cork, Lady Ann Lumley, Lady J Hope, Sir George Nares, Hon Mr & Mrs Wenman [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: new succinct & candid examination of Mr David Levi's objections to Jesus Christ & gospel history in his letters to Dr Priestley by Philip David Krauter DD pubd today printed & sold by R Cruttwell price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Torrent in Axford's Bldgs, Bath on Fri Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for MC at Lower Rooms - will be held on Friday 13 April. Tickets from Mr King, 4, Wood Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3 b |
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| Services: William Dore, hatter, haberdasher has opened new warehouse at 7 Northgate St, adjoining The Three Cups. Funerals completely furnished Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Easter Holidays" printed by & for S Hazard pubd today price 4s 6d in boards or 3s 6d on inferior paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: "The New Bath Guide or Useful Pocket Companion" price 6d. Includes life of Richard Nash & Capt. Wade's Rules of Bath. Printed for & sold by W. Taylor bookseller, Church St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3,a |
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| Fashion: India muslins - Thomas Coward, upper cnr Bond St. Credit or ready money. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:1,b |