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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: Mr Arden now teaches young gentlemen & ladies, geography, elements of astonomy etc. Use of globes & maps. Up to 1hr/day for 10 days sufficient Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Ball at Bath Assembly for Master of Ceremonies on 21 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:3,c |
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| Services: gentlemen's paintings cleaned & valued. Enquire Mr Hamlyn, 9 Bond St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:1,c |
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| Property: for sale - house in Kingsmead Sq, late occup Mr Lee. Partcrs Messrs Harford & son, attorneys, 15 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:2 d |
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| Health: remedies - "British Pills" for bilious complaints sold by Mr Cruttwell, Bath price 2s 6d per box Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:4 d |
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| Art: painting for ladies - 3 lessons in painting on silk, satin etc, 2 guin/lady. 2 lessons in painting on glass, 1 guin/scholar. Mr Parsons, 17 Northgate St 11 to 4pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: persons having claims on estate of W. M. Cole, late of Gay St, Bath, confectioner - to send a/c to Mr George Hulbert,. 14 Monmouth St. or Mr Charles Viner, 10 Morford St (jnt excrs of will) or to Mr M. Miller, attorney, 2 Morford St. Debtors to pay latter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assembly - Mr Marshall's Ball on 4 Feb. Tickets 5s from library, top of Milsom St. Mr Mercie has no concern, nor does he intend taking any ball Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: short poem attacking 'Junius' [previous correspondent] for his malice [unsigned] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Sarah Williams, widow of the late William Williams, not leaving 12 Bond St, Bath (China, Glass, Staffordshire & Tea Warehouse). Also Dining-room apartment let by year. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for private sale - 2 annuities or fee farm rents. £10 payable from land in Bath & £8 10s 2d, payable from Chamber of Bath. Partcrs Mr Gunning, attorney, Walcot; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: sale - no reserve only for 2 weeks, remaining stock late belonging Peter Grigg, bankrupt. Inc 2nd & Yorkshire cloths, Bath coatings, also linen drapery inc Marselles quilting. At shop in Stall St next to Three Tuns Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:2 d |
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| Services: pawnbroker - Miss Chambers, pawnbroker, 7 Peter St [aka Queen St], Bath, going to decline business. Persons whose property is with her to redeem within 1 month Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:1,c |
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| News: Mr George Calcott (friendly patron of the unfortunate Chatterton) has been appointed under-librarian to Bristol Library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - 4 closes of pasture land at Weston. At Saracens Head Inn, Bath on 10 Feb. Enq Boord & Ridpath, Vineyards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:1,d |
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| Publications: "A Walk through Wales" by Rev. Richard Warner of Bath. To be published early February. Printed by R. Cruttwell price 6s in boards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Admiral Collins & Lady, Sir Stafford Norket & Lady, Lady Ann Simpson NOTP. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Gyde & Mr Tyson have settled their differences, so the advertised Meeting is cancelled. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - large dwelling house, Limpley Stoke. 8 bedchambers, 8 bedrooms for servants, 3 stables for 12 horses, garden, orchard 4 acres, late occup George Dike, esq. Enq Mr Robert Langley on premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: stolen from premises of Mr Evatt in Westgate St - sundry personal clothing etc, 1 pair single channel pumps & 1 pr sheers made by Boyce & marked Evatt. Also box greatcoat from stables of Mr John Dash. Reward 5 guin for discovery & conviction from W Meyler, treasurer, Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Employment:## wanted as an articled clerk to an attorney in Somrst - a young gentleman of liberal education. Premium of £200 expected. Apply to the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Russell, late schoolmaster & parish clerk of Newton St Loe. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:2c |
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| Property: for sale - long established wheelwrights & carpenter business belonging to Mr John Wereatt of Road-Hill, due to declining health. Particulars R. Cadby, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:1,e |
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| Goods: stock in trade of upholsterers to be disposed of. Enquire Mr Robbins, printer, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:3 d |
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| Health: ## Taunton hospital - the gentlemen of this county have agreed to raise £3,500 to build hospital at Taunton to the plan of Mr Wood of Bath; Mr Hopkins has given £500 and the ground to build it on Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Dress Ball at Lower Rooms on Thursdays; Cotillon at New Assembly Rooms on Saturdays Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - small dairy farm at Midford Bridge nr Limpley Stoke. Partcrs apply Robert Langley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall, Devizes on 28 Jan, to begin at 6o'c. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - extensive stock of linen drapery, by Percival & Cundit at Linen drapery & Muslin warehouse, Milsom St, Bath. All goods selling at reduced prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - cottage 12 miles from Bath, 3 bedrooms, garrets, stables, garden; 3 packs of hounds in the neighbourhood. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:2c |
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| Publications: ## letter re gambling - magistrates crack down on illegal gambling of ladies of high rank & shameful practice of Sunday card parties - shameful effects on their domestics. Includes 32-line poem. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:2,c |
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| Industry: to let - freestone quarry, excellent stone, about 2 miles from Bath, lately rented by Mr John Legge. Enq. Farmer Charmbury, Monkton Combe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr. Charles Rotton, attorney, in Bath last Wed night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Chandos, Lady Ilchester, Lady Jane & Mr Carey NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - messuage, stable, garden, orchard, bakehouse & malthouse. Particulars Stephen Dark,,jnr. at house in Broughton; or Stephen Vezey, attorney, Melksham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Second - "12 Country Dances & 2 Minuets", pub shortly price 2s 6d on delivery. Orders, subs to 1 Westgate Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Devizes Annual cucumber feast - at house of Wm Coles "The White Bear" on 25 Mar, dinner on table 2pm. Ist prize - plate of 1½ guin (& has to subscribe 5s for next year) etc. Cucumbers must not be raised in hothouses & of their own growing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: a poor plasterer from Wales lost use of right hand and cannot support wife & 4 children. Donations to printer, or Mr Drayton or Mrs Jones in Bennett St. 6 donors named. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:2c |
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| Agriculture: prices of wheat, barley, oats etc. at Devizes, Warminster, Newbury, Reading - see Market Chronicle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - corner shop & dwelling house facing High St, Wells lately occupied by Mr Evill, stationer. Particulars from Mr Layng Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs. Highly (relict of Rev. Mr. Highly) at her home in Princes St, Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr William Stroud, (in partnership with Messrs Evill & Nash, goldsmiths & jewellers) to Miss Derham, dtr of Master of New Assembly Rooms. Thursday, at Walcot Church, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3,c |
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| Property: ## auction - malt & molasses brewery at Stokescroft, Bristol, lately built by Mr Joshua James & only 2 yrs use, also adj house [exceptional details of eqpt]. At Exchange Coffee house on 14 Feb by J Stephens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: dancing, private tuition by Mr Second, 3 guin/12 lessons. His academy opens 29 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: perfumery - new & elegant assortment to be sold by Messrs Warren & Co at their house in Alfred St, Bath. Skin lotion 2s, 4s & 11s 6d/ bottle. Ladies lily wash balls 1s & 2s each etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:1,c |
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| Livestock: horses sale - at the repository & livery stables, Pelican Inn, Walcot St next Sat [28 Jan] at 12 noon by C Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:2e |
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| Goods: bread prices - in Bath 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 2lb 15 oz 4 dr, standard loaf 3lbs 5oz 13 dr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - coffee House on N Parade, billiard room, spacious rooms & bedchambers. Enq Mr Wm Flower of Beanacre; or Mr John Jelly, attorney, 15 Park St, St. James's Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Mary Manning (wife of John Manning, labourer) charwoman to Mrs Lydia Vernon, accused by Mrs Vernon of stealing clothes & money found when her home was searched. Trial at Taunton Assizes & committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: William Halhed of Gt George St. Westminster, to Mrs Maskelyn of Bath. At Walcot Church, Bath on Monday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3,c |