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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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Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,d |
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Publications: various cyclopaedias, ladies pocket book, classics, rambling magazine, publ. Harrison & Co. London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:4,c |
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Goods: for sale - London, Sheffield & Birmingham repository in the Old Room on The Walks nr North Parade, contd. 12 table knives & forks 7s 6d, 12 silver-handled knives & forks 24s, penknives 2s 6d/doz, 2 blade ditto 4s/6d/doz, etc etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,b |
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Marriages: Mr Thomas Keene, printer of Bath, to Miss Ann Buck, sister of Mrs Pillinger, [? also few days since] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,c |
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Fashion: ## fabrics - for sale cheaply at Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, 26 Market Place. Dimities 13d/yd, printed shawls 20d each, yard wide muslin 16d/yd, pocket handkerchief's at 1d each, [other items & prices]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,b |
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Leisure: at Ampitheatre, Monmouth St Bath 4 & 6 Jan. Equestrian & variety performances. Boxes 2s 6d, Gallery 1s. From Mr Pownall, Riding Master. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,c |
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Education: Holt School, Wilts, principal Mr Arnot, teaches Latin, French, Arithmetick, book-keeping etc. Age under 10 - 16 guin; 10 yrs & over 18 guin, entrance 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,d |
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Education: Burden's (late Davis's) boarding school, Keynsham - will open after Xmas recess on 22 Jan where young gentlemen will be genteelly boarded. Terms 16 guin p.a. French & dancing by approved masters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,b |
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Deaths: William Phipps, esq., in his 71st year, at home in Leigh nr Westbury, on 3 Jan. JP for Wiltshire & Somerset for 30 years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,d |
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Health: remedies - "Velnos" vegetable syrup 4d; restorative medinine for the itch 10s 6d; sold by Cruttwell & his newsmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:4,d |
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Employment: John Meredith, Irish linen & muslin warehouse, Wade's Passage seeks apprentice. None apply without creditable parents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,c |
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Marriages: Mr George Bottle, master-builder, to Miss Abigail Pillinger of Bath, at St James's Church on Monday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,c |
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Music: 7th subscription concert, ancient & modern music inc Handel choruses. At Great Room, New Assembly Rooms on 31 Dec 1788 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,c |
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Music: 7th Subscription Concert at New Assembly Rooms 11 Jan. Mr Giornovicchi to play violin concerto. Non-subscribers 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,d |
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Livestock: found - dark brown horse found in field belonging to Farmer Willis at Cross Keys Farm, Lyncombe & Widcombe. May be reclaimed on payment of reasonable expenses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,e |
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Crime: ## begging - magistrates caution public against person calling herself wife of Count Seidlitz alias Hudson (an alien lately sent out of Kingdom). She presents petitions & imposes on benevolent with false stories. She will be removed as the law re. such acts of vagrancy directs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,b |
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Deaths: Mr Killingback, an officer of the Excise, in the street in Bath last Thursday 4 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,d |
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Education: Sundays Schools - meeting to settle committee, Thursday 13 Jan at York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1, c |
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Fashion: Branscomb's patent satin (black for waistcoats & breeches) sold by Mr R Williams, woollen draper in the Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,c |
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Deaths: Mrs Humphreys, a widow lady of Freshford, died after a long illness, last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,c |
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Goods: sale of cheap linen drapery - Thos. Coward, upper cnr Bond St, Bath. Funerals completely furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,c |
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Charity: Pauper Charity - annual dinner of subscribers at Bear Inn on 13 Jan. Business 11 am, dinner 3.30 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,d |
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Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade of Mr Wm. Collins, linen draper, bankrupt. Inc 8,000 yds plain & fancy ribbons & galloons. At 21 Northgate St, Bath on 11 Jan et seq by H Thurston. Also lease of house for sale on 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,e |
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Education: Sandy Hill House, Beckington. Mrs Chislett's school opens again on 21 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,d |
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Crime: Mr Whalley & wife in a chaise, coming from Bradford, robbed by highwayman on Claverton Down Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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Education: boarding school for young ladies, Kelston, Mrs Palmer. Opening 23 Jan, at 12 guin p.a, & 1 guin entrance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1, c |
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Leisure: Thomas Handy, has taken over George Inn & Assembly Rooms at Frome. Good accomodation, larder & choicest liquers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1 d |
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Charity: donations for good causes received via printer - "Reduced lady" totalled £6 5s, Widow Pontings £3 4s 6d since last week, & others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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Education: Mrs Russell's school for young ladies in Publow House will open on 22 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,c |
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Education: Miss Ewing's Day & Boarding School for young ladies - recommences 16 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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Agriculture: auction stock of cattle, hay etc at Chatley, nr Norton St Philip, property of a decsd gentleman. On 15 Jan by Thomas James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1,e |
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Property: to let - house & shop, 2 London St nr Walcot Church. Also at Lady Day shop & premises in baking business. Good drawing room with other apartments unfurnished, commanding prospect of River Avon. [No contact info] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1,d |
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Deaths: Mr William Newman, shopkeeper of Bath, on Saturday 6 Jan, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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Employment: 2 strong healthy women servants desired. Mrs Lamb, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1, c |
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Health: General Hospital at Bath, conditions of admission - physician to describe pattient's case inc age & symptoms & sent to Registrar by letter; improper cases inc fever, abscesses, ulcerated ext ulcers; vacancy will be notified to patient by letter; this letter required for admission with £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1 d |
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Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - programme for coming week - Thu [3 Jan] "The Young Quaker" with "Robinson Crusoe", Sat [5 Jan] "Love in a Village" with entertainments, Tue [8 Jan] "Such Things Are" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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Crime: theft - of ring-necked pheasants. Info to Mr Phillott at the Bear [Inn] Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,c |
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Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Office, 33 St James's Parade, Bath. Property insurance & Life assurance. Open 10 to 2 & 4 to 7pm daily except Sun). Rob Clarke - secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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Leisure: display of the Memorable Victory of Admiral Duncan over the Dutch Fleet on 11 Oct 1797. At Mr Denner's, cnr Burton St, Bath. Admission 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:2,c |
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Law: General Quarter Sessions to be held at Wells on 16 Jan. All those having business desired to attend that day by 9 am. Edwards, D. [?=deputy] clerk of peace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1,e |
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News: ## poor woman found hanging from a tree in Mendip Forest, life saved. Married contrary to her parents wishes so no dowry, husband now a soldier Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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Goods: for sale, candles & honey. Thorley's, 40 New Bond St (& 29 Lombard St, London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1, c |
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Health: General Hospital, conditions of admission - on admission bring notification letter, parish certificate (or CO's letter for soldiers), and £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland). Caution money covers cost of returning patient or of burial. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1 d |
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Leisure: long review of new tragedy " Such Things Were" by Mr P. Hoare, a native of Bath, now at Lisbon. Performed at Theatre Royal Bath last night [Tue 1 Jan] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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Fashion: Percival & Cunditt, linen drapery & muslin warehouse, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,c |
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Goods: auction - deceased lady's fine prints & musical instruments. At Great Room, 10 Milsom St, on 10 Jan by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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Education: Day School by Miss Crapper at 11 Kingsmead Tce, Bath. Reopens 15 Jan after Christmas. English & needlework 15s/qtr, writing & arithmetic 10s 6d each, entrance 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:2,c |
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Goods: auction - household furniture & shop counters etc at 2 Lower Walks nr North Parade. On the premises on 10 Jan by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1,e |
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Publications: " A view of the Earth - a system of modern Geography" by Rev. Mr Turner, Rector of Comberton & Vicar of Elmley. Price 3s from A Tennant, booksellers, Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:4, c |
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Education: boarding & day school for young ladies, Mrs Carey, 9 Vineyards, Bath. Opens Mon 31 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:1,d |