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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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| Goods: for sale - furniture etc (inc fine spinet, French horn & German oboe) belonging to a retired person at his dwelling house facing St Michael's Church, Walcot St. The house which is new is up for sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,a |
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| Deaths: Mrs Poole, in the Vineyards on Fri. Wife of Rev Mr Poole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Witney blankets for sale - by Thomas Collins of Witney, at his warehouse at 2 Bathwick [sic]. Also mattresses, cover lids & flocks for beds [No prices given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, good lodging-house in lwr part of Bath. Enq the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## Benjamin Butler, Stall St who runs an eating house for labouring men, was robbed of all his hard-earned money 30½ guins on 25 Dec. Thief caught but BB completely destitute with crippled wife & 3 children. Donations to Mr Cruttwell, printer & at Meyler's Library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Pauper Charity - Dr Ewart of Bladud Bldgs appointed physician. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,b |
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| Health: "Pectoral essence of Coltsfoot", 3s 6d / bottle inc duty. 15 suppliers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:4,d |
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| Notices: ## traffic noise in St Michael's parish - as there are other avenues, the church wardens with sanction of Mayor & Justices give notice that in future on Sundays, Green St will be obstructed by a chair placed at each end from 11 to 12.45, after the example of St James's Parish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction sale - furniture, linen etc of late Mrs Cope. At uppr end Milsom St on 12, 13 & 14 Feb. Catalogues at place of sale & at Mr Paulin's on the Parade, & at Hill & Birchall's upholstery warehouse, Queen's Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,a |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brooks, on Sunday night. Wife of Mr John Brookes, musician of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: horse for sale - bay gelding, 15 hands, 6 years old. Suitable for a lady. Apply Higgins Livery Stables Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to sell or let - commodious house crnr Gallaway's Bldgs. Enq Mr Plura, Milsom St, or Mr Brown, Beauford Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: goods - sale of coaches & equipment at Phillips & Thornthwaite, coachmakers, Monmouth St, St John's Court, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Shaw, retrd musician of the Ball & Pump Room, died at advanced age on Thur. For many years keeper of lodging house in Duke St, Bath & the father of Mr T Shaw, leader of Drury Lane orchestra. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: robbery - Mr Stephen Toghill of Beek's Farm, Marshfield, stopped by 3 men on horseback at Linch Hill Cross Road, Cold Ashton on 13 Jan, robbed of notes £43. Reward 50 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:1,b |
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| Notices: ## traffic noise in St Michael's, contd - obstruction of Green St . Those having occasion to pass between upper & lower town at above time should direct coachmen to drive through Barton St or Borough Walls instead of Broad St. Sam Faulkner & Joseph Barrett, churchwardens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr & Mrs Pyne - "The School for Lovers" by Poet Laureate at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 10 Feb. Tickets from inns in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: £40 of goods stolen from Mr Perry, tailor, Kingsmead St. Three suspects held in prison (John Raindon, James Sawn, & George Maggs). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Loss of the Halsewell" - proposal for publishing by sub, to be engraved by Edm Scott from picture by Mr Stothard, 8s, proof 12s. Subs to Edmund Scott, London; & John Giles, carver, gilder & printseller, cnr Quiet St leading to Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: household furniture, plate, pictures [good list] etc of 2 decd ladies at Great Room, John St, Bath on 22 Jan by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: letter re inadequate amounts subscribed to Bath Hospital by Bishops & Clergy. It was less than from 3 lay people inc 1 cowkeeper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr W. Taylor, livery stable keeper in Monmouth St. died Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: road repairs - JP's (John Berkeley Burand, Matthew Brickdale & others) order these be notified at Somrst Qtr Sessions - D Edwards, clerk of the peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: superb assortment of ladies shawls, long & square, now available at P T Knight's, 1 Union Passage, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: robbery - Nicholas Mannings, butcher of Cold Ashton, Gloucs - assaulted & robbed of £8 at Swainswick by 2 men on foot 3 Feb c. midnight. He accuses Chas Sparks, labourer of Walcot St, & James Kirton & Thos Pollard, labourers of Bath. Reward of [ILLEGBL] by Mayor & Corporation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,a |
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| Agriculture: a letter from "Country Farmer" advocates feeding potatoes to cattle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:4,b |
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| Education: A Stratton opened his boarding school, Union Pssge, Stall St on 23 Jan. Youth taught reading, English grammar, writing, arithmatic, book-keeping, merchant A/Cs. Board & education 12 guin p.a, entrance 1 guin. Also day school at most reasonable rates Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: taken in error on 1 Jan - greatcoat of superfine dark green cloth, faced with same down to bottom, has 4 capes. Does not belong to gentleman who took it. Porter, Lower Assembly Rooms seeks its return. He will be obliged to pay for it if not returned. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: letter re Mr Stafford Smith not praying for the King at the Chapel at Prior Park. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Rosoman, perfumer, Wade's Passage, Bath died Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - 12 Bathwick St, Apply R D Woodlands, attorney, Bathwick St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:1,c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - no subscription concert in Great Room next Wed owing to Madame Mara's benefit. 9th subscription concert will be on Jan 30. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Kilmurray, Sir Nicholas & Miss Bayly, Hon Mr & Mrs Somerville NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,d |
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| Music: "Echo & Narcissus", New Assembly Rooms, with Rauzinni, 5s. Words 6d from libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: left - glass cloth marked G.24 left at printers ofr the owner to apply for. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mr Weaver's boarding school in Chippenham will open on 21 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,c |
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| News: letter from "Poor Widow" about 3 recent drownings- could have been saved if rope longer. Suggests skaters & friends consider subscribing to longer rope to be kept at Turnpike House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Walsh of Bath, died Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - messuage or tmnt, George Inn nr Cross Bath, St James's prsh. Held under the Hospital of St John the Baptist. At house of Mr Richard Gellett, Greyhound Inn, S end of Old Bridge, Lyncombe & Widcombe. Partcrs Mr Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: a manservant now out of a place, with wife & small children, having lost use of his limbs humbly solicits assistance of the benevolent. Donations to Mr Hazard's library or printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,e |
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| Churches: appointment - dispensation for Rev. Mr Wm. Bailey M.A., late of Wadham Coll. Oxford, chaplain to Rt Rev Bishop of Bath & Wells to hold rectory of Street, & chapel of Walton & S. Cadbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - Biddestone farmstead & 466 acres. Estate of late George Albourne. Apply Mr Mereweather, Calne Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:1,c |
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| Music: a repeat of concert by Miss Pool at Lower Assembly Rooms on 31 Jan. Miss Pool gives utmost thanks for uncommon applause. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - by month or year, in a private family, 1 or 2 bedchambers on attic story, a garret & kitchen or use of kitchen. Enq to printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: education - New edition of "Complete Treatise on Practical Arithmetic and Bookkeeping" by Charles Hutton, FRS, LLD etc. Price 2s. 6d. Printed in London & sold by W Taylor & J Marshall in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:4,b |
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| Deaths: Rev. George Horns DD, Bishop of Norwich age 62, at his home in the city yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: Devizes Assembly [ Ball] , Town Hall on Monday 29 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: for sale - pair of brown bay coach-horses, gig with gig horse & clever bay gelding. By W Warner at James St West on 19 Jan. NB. forge at same yard for shoeing horses as practised at Veterinary College London with universal success. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Taylor, relict of Rev Mr Duel Taylor, late rector of Bath, after a long & painful illness aged 69, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 176/ article:3,d |
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| Law: attorney & solicitor 33 yrs old, seeks partner. Letter to T. W. to printer of newspaper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 176/ article:1,c |