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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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| Health: Bath Hospital - collections from 12 churches 21 Dec 1785 £271 12s 10¼d, with additions £304 3s ¼d; benefactions & collections since 6 Aug 1788 total £242 15s 10d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: ## household, carpet & upholstery warehouse, Queen Square, propr Mr Potter. Cut Wilton 3s 6d to 7s/yd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: coaches from White Lion & Greyhound Inns, Bath, thro' Chippenham etc to Mitre Inn, Oxford. Inside £1 4s., outside 14s - G Arnold & W Bell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/5, perptl. fee farm rent of £26 5s on burial ground of Walcot parish. At Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath on 29 Jan by Mr Evill. Partcrs Mr John Heath, Chippenham, Mr James Stallard, 27 Morford St, Bath; or the auctioneer, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - house opp. Cross Bath Chapel, with 14 wainscotted rooms. Enq Mr Wall, linen-draper, Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1, c |
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| Music: concert, Mrs Cantelo at New Assembly Rooms, 12 Jan. Tickets from her at 4 Saville Row, or libraries etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - A/Cs new subscribers since 1 Jan 1785 [listed] £44 2s; benefactors since 1 Jan 1785 £59 11s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: "New & Complete Dictionary of the English Language", by John Ash LLD. 2 large vols, 8vo, printed London, 12s bound Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: E Payne, milliner (late of Dover St, London). Only in Bath till 15 Jan, when returns to London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Lintern's Musick Warehouse, 3 Abbey Church Yard, propr Mr Seybold. For pedal harps, pianofortes, harpsichords & all musical instruments Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: Dorset & Somerset Canal - meeting at Town Hall, Wincanton to call for 10% on shares - R & U Messiter, clerk & treasurers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/4, ditto of £12 12s on ground "Cramilees" on which several substantial houses erected (part of Lansdown Place, Walcot). At Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath on 29 Jan by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - wine cellars of Queen's Head, Cheap St, Bath with adjng back house, late occupd by Mr Henry Birch, wine merchant. Enq Mr Wall, linen-draper in Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1, c |
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| Music: concert - Mademoiselle Denis on Pedal Harp at New Assembly Rooms on 8 Jan. Tickets 3s/each from Mme Denis, 5 John St, Queen Sq, & New Assembly rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - annual Ball for subscribers, at Bear Inn on 11 Jan. Dinner on table at 3.30pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Glass's Magnesia" given to Prince of Wales, 1guin to 3s/bottle from Mr Bull's library & toyshop, Pratt & Marshall's library, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: Fawcett, from Richmond ladies hairdresser, at Mr Jay's, 23 Orchard St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: to let by auction - turnpike tolls arising at the Blue-Vein Gate, Box, Wilts. At Pack Horse Inn, Corsham on 30 Jan. Will be put up at £342 2s 6d (the sum raised in year to 4 Dec 1791). G S Bayliffe, clerk to trustees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,b |
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| Education: Bathampton School for young gentlemen. Apply Mr Addison, Beckhampton nr Bath. 30 guin p.a, entrance 2 guin. inc books Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 3/5, f/hold pasture "Pebble" (or "Primble Slate") ca 3 acre, 3 poles, with good supply spring water nr Tyne Lane, Walcot, let to James Eades, milkman, t.a.w at £12 12. At Saracens Head, Broad St. on 29 Jan by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: Davis & Bartlett have opened a warehouse in Union Pssge for upholstery & cabinet, chair, carpet & paper hanging. On hire, also funerals furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,d |
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| Education: Mrs Cary will open a boarding school for young ladies in Vineyards, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: widow of George Hall, tailor, lately drowned in the Bath River [Avon], left destitute with 5 small children, youngest 4 months, eldest an idiot. Seeks support, donations received by booksellers in Bath & by the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,d |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's Concert, New Assembly Rooms 9 Jan. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo at Mr Birchall's, Queen's Sq; at Pump Room; Libraries etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,c |
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| News: ## weather - magistrates warning on need for care with fire & candle - dry season & shortage of water Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: ## Bath Turnpike roads - meeting of Trustees at Guildhall, 7 Jan, to consider appointment of a general surveyor of roads. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: for sale - 2 coach-horses & an elegant postchaise with plated furniture - Mr Arnold, White Lion Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 4/5, f/hold pasture "Muddock Bottom" in Walcot ca ¼ acre, well supplied with water, let to James Eades, milkman, t.a.w. £3 3s p.a. At Saracens Head, Broad St. on 29 Jan by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: John Basnett, stationers from London, next to Three Tuns Inn, Stall St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,d |
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| Education: Miss Des-Moulins to open young ladies boarding school at Kingsmead House, Bath on 10 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: share in Bath Navigation for sale. Enquire John Jefferys, Crescent, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: Minchin's, milliners & furriers, Circus, Bath. Valuable collection fur muffs, tippets & trimmings for cloaks; gauze, crepes & tiffanys. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Trowbridge assemblies will be held at George Inn on 15 Jan, 12 Feb & 15 March Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Winter Ball for scholars (at the Miss Flemings' School) & parents at Lower Assembly Rooms, Bath on 21 Jan. [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: auction - stock in trade of Wm Collins, linen-draper, 21 Northgate St, Bath on 10 Jan by H Thurston. Also auction of lease of house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 5/5, f/hold house nr Walcot Church & large garden at back, & also adj stable, coachhouse with rooms over. (capable of improvement by building houses, or a large business). At Saracens Head, Broad St, Bath on 29 Jan by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,b |
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| Employment: lad wanted as apprentice to John Basnett, stationer next to Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, Bath. Genteel education, can bear confinement Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: haberdashery & materials sold at Mayo's shop, Wades Passage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: Meredith, linen-draper & undertaker in Wade's Pssge, Bath. Sells India muslins of everey description, also printed calicoes & cottons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: T. Huggins, linen-draper & mercer, opened warehouse, cnr of Green St, nr St Michael's Church, Bath. Cheap Irish linen, muslin & print. Funerals completely furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: Tanner's Perfume & Snuff Warehouse opp Pump Room, Bath - announce new stock from Paris. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Bath Catch Club at White Lion, catches & glees, Thursday 7pm, chairman - Mr Pigott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: Sun Fire Office London - annual premiums due, proposals may be had of J Smith, Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,d |
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| Education: Bath Grammar School reunion - AGM of gentlemen educated at school. At White Hart Inn on 8 Jan. Samuel Lyson, esq & Arthur Anstey, stewards. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: James Mathews, butcher, has taken his late mother's business Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,d |
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| Health: remedies - chilblain ointment, vegetable ingredients, ointment 1s 6d/pot, lotion 1s 6d/bott. From Mr Cruttwell, Mr Pratt & Mr Hazard, all in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: greatcoat & cloak warehouse, green door, Market Place, Bath. Ann Evill (widow of late George Evill) will carry on business with son, George Evill, jnr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: ## William Daniel, grocer & wine merchant, opp St Michael's Church, superfine wax candles 2s 10/lb, spermaceti candles 2s 2d/lb, best red port fresh bottled, very fine white port & Mountain 18s/doz of 13 bottles Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: F Hallet opens shop at 1 Westgate St, Bath nr Bear Corner, for sale of cheese, Westminster & Yorkshire ham, neat tongues (dry & pickled), fine Welch butter etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,c |
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| Art: Mr Braham, painting plate engraver to the Princess Royal, 4 St James's St, offers to teach any lady in 10 min. Painting by stencil plates on silk, tables, firescreens etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,c |