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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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| Education: beneficed clergyman teaching Greek & Latin, will take 1 or 2 new pupils - enquiries to Mr Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 213/ article:1,b |
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| Crime: Courts Session at Wells - Mary Tout was convicted of obtaining goods under false pretences. Prosecuted by Bath Guardian Society Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 213/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: John Emery, maltster of Keynsham, now operating stage waggon for carriage of goods between Bell Inn, Thomas St., Bristol and his warehouse in Walcot St., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:3,a |
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| Fashion: false hair, lightweight at N. Mackinnon, 23 Milsom St. Prices 1s 6d to 16s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "New London Magazine" monthly 6d. No 8, history, art, literature, philosophy, trade etc. From all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:4,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 5/5, two dwellings & shops under 1 roof, 1 let to Mr Bedford, confectnr at £47p.a, other let to Mr Horton, toyman at £45, both pay all taxes. At Bear Inn, Bath on 13 Feb by Mr Axford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: William Read imprisoned for residual debt between £6 & £7. Donations gratefully recvd at Mr Cruttwell's, & Bull's, Marshall's & Meyler's libraries. Has recvd £6 18s through them to offset original debt of £13 19s 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: robbery from hen-house 21 Jan, 1 cock & 2 hens (Poland breed) stolen, also 1 game hen. Mr Anthony Kingston, owner, offers 2 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:1,d |
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| Property: for sale - 12 Bathwick St, Bath, ground rent, taxes remarkably low. Mr Woodforde, attorney, Bathwick St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:1,b |
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| Crime: Courts Session at Wells - Ann Riley was acquitted of stealing a greatcoat from a house in the Circus, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Wm. Tucker, maltster, brewer & coal merchant now removed from Avon St to cnr Kingsmead Sq. Continues trading in all beers etc. Fine old beer at 16d, mixed beer & ale at 1s., rich ale 10d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:3,a |
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| News: appointment as Sheriff - Somersetshire, Richard Cross, esq of Broomfield; Wlits, James Sutton, esq of Roundway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:3,a |
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| Politics: shop tax - petition against this was presented to Parliament by Bath, Thirsk, Exeter, Sheffield, etc (London, 3 Feb ). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:1,a |
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| Property: auction - good farmhouse, 4 miles from Bath. Inc barn, stables & c 50 acres of meadow & pasture, 8 acres coppice & 1 acre garden. At Bear Inn, Bath on 13 Feb by Mr Axford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - elegant collection of china & household goods at Great Room in Bond St Mon 26 Jan by Mr Hathwell. Inc new stove-grate by Skidmore. Catalogues from auctioneer 4 Kingston Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:3 d |
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| Law: ## In Chancery, St Michael's Parish Bath v. Corporation of Bath - repeat of appeal of 5 Jan for production of missing deeds, papers etc, for W W Pepys, esq one of the Masters -- in Chancery. From Tho Hall of Grosvenor Sq - solicitor for St Michael's Parish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:1,d |
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| Publications: Mr Bowdler's pamphlet "Reform or Ruin" - obtainable from all local booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:1,c |
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| Music: review - songs & choruses by Handel performed at subscribers' concert last Wednesday at the Upper Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: good malt & hops, & best coal - orders from Mr. Jones, watchmaker in the Churchyard & Mr. Tresisian, jeweller, nr. Queen St. & at Wm. Tucker' home Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:3,a |
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| Property: to let - Gay's Place, below Beacon Hill, Walcot, coachhouse, gardens, 5 acres pasture & commanding views. Particulars Messrs Trimnell's, upholders, Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: because of demand for ices, John Bedford, confectioner & pastry cook of 31 Broad St, has taken the Ice House, bottom of Bond St. Sells ices, fancy dishes, cakes, pickles, vinegars, ketchups etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:1,b |
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| Health: veterinary - "Infallible powder for horse disorders" offered by Dr Snipe, farrier to their Majesties Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: dance (by Mr Mills of Drury Lane), tumbling, rope dancing (by Mr Adams, Mstr Adams & Snra Riccardini) & horsemanship. At Ampitheatre & Riding School, Monmouth St, Bath on 21 & 23 Feb. Boxes 2s 6d, 1st gall 1s 6d, uppr gall 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:3 d |
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| Music: 8th/last Subscription Concert, New Assembly Rooms 25 Jan - vocal & instrmntl music inc. Playel & Handel. Principal voc. Mrs Second, Mr Hutley, Master Welsh, Mdme Sisley. Violoncello Mr Herschell, etc. Non-subscribers 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:1,e |
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| Property: to let - a dwelling house at Westwood with 50 acres of land. Apply Mr Skurray, attorney at Law, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:1,c |
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| News: this City contains the most astonishing of Great Men - that singular effort of nature, Mr O'Brien, the Irish Giant Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: ## throwing at cocks on Shrove Tuesday - barbarous. Previous prohibitions not effective. Now carries such punishment as the law warrants. By Mayor (Thomas Atwood), & Justices (Chas. Biggs & John Horton). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: auction - all the household goods at The Shakespeare, Westgate St., on 15 Feb by William Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike roads - trustees to meet by adjrnmnt at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 14 Feb at 11a.m. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:1,b |
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| Crime: horse theft - from Mr Isaac Beak's stables at Bradfield Farm, Hullavington, Wilts on 20 Jan. He offers 2 guin reward for info & 10 guin reward on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:2,c |
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| News: [madness of King George IIIrd] - long & detailed extracts from report of committee examining His Majesty' Physicians. Evidence from Dr Frances Willis, Dr Richard Warren & Dr H R Reynolds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - no Dress Ball on 30 Jan - as anniversary of martyrdom [King Charles I] - Richard Tyson MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - cottage with 4 acres & stream at Burnett. Apply Mr Skurray, attorney at Law, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [26 Jan] "Lionel & Clarissa" Tue [29 Jan] * "The Suspicious Husband" [* not in "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:3 c |
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| Education: 20 lectures on Natrl & Exptl Philosophy by Mr J. Arden from 6 or 7 Mar if 20+ subscribe. Cost 1 guin. ea. either by subscription to Messrs Leake, Frederick, Taylor & Bally at Mackley & Morgan;s coffee houses, Ladies Coffee Room or Mr. Arden's lodgings at Mrs. Smith's in St. James's St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Keasberry - "A New Way to pay Old Debts" [cast list] at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 15 Feb [no ticket info] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: J Powell, cheap hat, glove & hosiery warehouse nr Pump Room, Bath. Fur muffs & trimmings 10% under usual prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - l/hold dwelling in Stall St., Bath, in possn of Mr Wm Palmer, tallow chandler. Brewhouse, workshop, out-buildings & adj. tenement. Rent £25 p.a. Unexp term of lease of 78yrs from Bath Corprtn at 5s p.a. At Garraway's Coffee House, 1 'Change Alley, London 1 Feb by Mr Skinner & Co, of London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: "Reflections on the works of God" pubd today, price 9s sewn, 12s neatly bound, from R Cruttwell & all booksellers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:4 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Maxwell, Lord & Lady Belvidiere, Sir Hugh Massey & Lady,Sir Harry & Lady Calder, Sir Walter James, Hon Mrs Lysaght, etc ?OTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - 10 Grosvenor Place, Bath - rent £30 . Also new house Lamb & Acre Place. Apply Mr George Norton, mason nr. Walcot Church, Mr Thomas King, statuary, Walcot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: duty on armorial bearings - 2 guin for coach or carriage, £1 1s for housekeeper who wears armorial designs. Penalty on neglect of payment £20 (½ paid to informer). Officers issuing certificates for using hairpowder. Are also open to issue Armorial Certificates Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Mr Arden's lecture course - covers Mechanics, Astronomy, Geography, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, Optics. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:3,a |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural &c Society - report of General Meeting of 8 Feb. Summary of letters recvd. Premium listed in book at booksellers 6d to non subscribers. Benjamin Colburne, chairman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: Richard Pearce has rented river Avon between Dolemeads & Folly Manor of Bathwick, frequently robbed of fish. Gives notice that in future, persons taking fish without permission or trespassing on this part of river will be prosecuted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: newly invented false hair - by N Mackinnon, ladies hairdresser & perfumer, 23 Milsom St, Bath. Transparent soufrize from 10s 6d -1 guin, braids from 4s-2 guin, curls or ringlets 2s-4s/pair, whole toupees with long hair 2-3 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:2,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Leake's Patent Pills", cure for venereal, scorbutic and cutaneous afflictions sold by Mr Cruttwell of Bath price 2s 9d per box Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:4 c |
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| Art: ## "Jones's New Invented Reflecting Mirror" for taking perfect likenesses, 1 guin; also optical reflecting tube for copying drawings etc 2 guin. At Mr Parson's 17 Northgate St 11- 4pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let or sale - dwelling house in Duke St, Bath. Enquiries Boord & Ridpath, Vineyards or 7 South Parade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:1,d |
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| Employment: servant wanted who can dress hair to attend on an officer of rank in the navy. Apply to the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:3 c |