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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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| Finance: ## Servant's Tax - (Cambridge 6 Jan) ruling from Magistrates that at Rose Inn Cambridge unpaid persons (receiving porterage allowance or beer) are not employed & not subject to tax. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Fashion: Indian muslins at Bengal Warehouse, Market place, Bath. Ell-wide plain calico muslin 10d/yard etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:3,d |
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| Education: ## circulating library, Cheap St, Bath - list of 28 + national & provincial newspapers taken, new books, also sells patent medicines & has copying machines for people who cannot read or write. S Hazard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - property of a gentleman quitting Bath on the premises at 20 Bennett Street on 10 Jan by E English of Broad St . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: persons holding unredeemed pledges with John McKenzie who lately carried on Elizabeth Holder's pawnbroking business. He has quit & made over pledges to Mr Paul Scudamore, 9 Holloway Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: Bath & Oxford light postcoach - from White Lion & Greyhound Inns, Bath (every Mon, Wed & Fri at 8.00 am) to Mitre Inn Oxford. Inside £1 4s outside 14s. List of inns & licencees visited. Performed by G Arnold & W Bell (Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:1,e |
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| Publications: " A View of the Heavens - a system of modern astronomy" Price 3s 6d from A Tennant, bookseller, Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:4, c |
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| Fashion: milliners opened - [Misses] M & A Standfast, facing Pump Room, Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: Wm Dunkerton, cheesemonger, upper end Cheap St. has sold his business to Mr Wm Baskett, late of London. Debts to Wm Dunkerton or his late father to be paid at shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: printed calico for ready money, entire stock of L Lee, draper, 20 Northgate St, quitting line of business Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - part of a house at 2 Westgate St, Bath. Dining room & 2 or 3 bedchambers (or more if required) [no contact details given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Thomas Haynes, Brock St, boot & shoe maker. Waterproof boots & shoes - oiled leather, grain or seal-skin. Ladies black or coloured morocco, seal or dog-skin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:3,d |
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| Health: "Dr Warren's Icteric Pills" for Bilious Disorders, 4s 6d from Mr Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: "Barclay's General Dictionary", bound 9s, new edtn pub this day. Also a pronouncing dictionary & origins of words by Rev James Barclay. [No suppliers given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 77/ article:1,e |
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| Publications: "The Book-Keepers Guide", 2s/6d, from A Tennant, bookseller, Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:4, c |
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| Fashion: John Mayo, linen draper, mercer & undertaker, removed from Market Pl & Wades Pssg to 14 Broad St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: Mr Wm Baskett, cheesemonger (successor to Wm Dunkerton) at uppr end Cheap St - sells cheese, Westmorland, Cumberland & Yorkshire hams, Welsh & salt butter, whole & split peas & hog lard. [no prices given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:2,c |
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| Military: Frome militia - commissions - Major Thomas Darch - Lt.Col - vice Earl of Cork w.e 11 June 1787; Lord Visct Dungarvon - Lt; Hon Chas Boyle - ensign. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:4,b |
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| Travel: sale of horses - also travelling chaise complete with plated furniture, best plate glass & spring curtains. C Demander (commission only) at livery stable, Pelican Inn, Walcot St, Bath, every Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Society 2 Jan 1791 - list of items found on a suspicious person now in custody. Inc. 3 silver watches, silverware & plate, a grate, a cast-iron tea kettle, 35 pocket handkerchiefs, odd shoes etc. Items in possession of Mayor's Officers & may be seen at Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:3,d |
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| Health: "Paregoric Lozenges" for throat & breath. 1s 1½ d/box in duty, 15 outlets in Bath inc. J Bull, M. Lamb, Hooper & Keenes, T Horton, H. Knight, H. Parry, J. Barratt, J. Marshall, W. Cuff, T Hunt & T Reynolds et all Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: review - Mrs Atkins (from the Bath Theatre) played the charming character of Rosina at Covent Garden, London on Sat. Many of her songs were deservedly encored & she was received with much applause. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 78/ article:2,b |
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| Fashion: Palmer & Co, silk manufacturers of Union Pssge, Bath. Still selling off winter stock at unbelievably low prices - 6s in £ less than cost. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: hatter, hosier, & glover. Smither (late partner with Tully) has taken shop of late Mr Elkins in Bond St, Bath. Superior livery hats. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees to meet at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 17 Jan 11 am. J Maskelyn, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: ## Dr Philip Walsh, physician & lecturer on midwifery, pricked finger, admitted -- poison of putridity, spread -- fatal. (4th death in this manner since Dr Pickwell). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:4,b |
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| Crime: theft - 2 gentlemen's great coats taken from entrance hall at 18 Queen Sq. 5 guin reward from Bath Soc of Guardians for discovery of offender/s & conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:3,c |
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| Health: ## public earth & mud bathing - improves appetite. Begins 10 am on 5, 6 & 7th Jan, then publick dinner 2-3pm at Mr Stockwell's the London Tavern, bottom Abbey Green next to Post Office. Spectators 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Sandy Hill House - Mrs Chislett's School at Beckington reopens 22 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:2,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes, 42s to 52s/qtr; Newbury 44s to 56s 6d; Warminster 46s to 52s; Reading 42s to 58s 6d. (from Market Chronicle). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 79/ article:2,b |
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| Finance: scheme to prevent forestalling etc. - gentlemen subscribers to scheme to meet at Simpson's [Lwr] Room on Thurs 25 Jan at 11am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:1,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Norris's Drops" for coughs, hectic fevers & consumption 2s 5d/, 4s 11d/, & 10s 6d/bottle from Mr Cruttwell & Hazard, in Bath. Also, 1 guin family bottle only from Dr's house in Lwr Brook St, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:1,d |
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| Property: for sale - 9 lots, several f/hold estates in Stapleton (Gloucs) & at Keynsham, Lamyatt & E Pennard (Somrst), value ca £44 p.a. At his chambers in Symonds Inn [Law] on 19 Jan by Edw. Montague, a Master in Chancery, pursuant to order in Stone v. Bryant of 7 Jul 1785. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: "Letters on Agriculture, Planting etc", pub Bath Agric Soc 3 vol 8vo price 17s 6d in boards. Printed by R Cruttwell, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:4,b |
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| Leisure: Ryle's Riding School, horsemanship & entertainment inc. human pyramid, rope dancing etc, 31 Dec & Fri 2 Jan. Boxes 2s 6d, 1st gallery 1s 6d, upper gallery 1s. Ampitheatre warmed by patent stoves. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol inc bacon, beef, butter, fish, kelp, fruit, copper, wood, skins & wines. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:4,a |
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| Property: to let - house & grocers shop in full trade. Also stock to be taken at fair value. Enq 7 London St nr Walcot Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "Town & Country Almanac 1799" by Abraham Crocker MSA published this day price 18d. Printed R Cruttwell & sold all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 80/ article:2,c |
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| Livestock: for sale - in Keynsham, 13 brace of male & female deer, all under 2yrs old & fit for hunting or store. Enq Keynsham Park. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:1,d |
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| Inns: to let - "Joiner's Arms", Horse St. Apply to premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of a lady. At 8 Chapel Row on 12 & 13 Jan by Thomas Bird, upholder & sworn appraiser (catalogues from him at Queen St, Queen Sq). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:2,d |
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| Health: "Goldbold's Vegetable Balsam" - cure of consumption & asthma. Sold by Mr Cruttwell, 17s/pint bottle, & 13s in ¼'s, with accompanying medicines Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:4,c |
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| Goods: ## sale - linen drapery & mercery - warehouse (late Mr Lee's), 20 Northgate St, Bath begun 22 Dec & continuing. 30,000 yds of Irish linens; 20,000 yds of printed calicos & cottons, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: ## letter from "A Friend to Bath" - thinness of present season in Bath in part from apprehensions reported in London Papers of youthful indiscretions, activities of older people - ridiculous, -- scandals "waters of bitterness". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:4,b |
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| Fashion: Dovey's Diamonds, London - from Mr Epps, 4 Green St., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: apprentice left his master - Thomas Sheppard, artist of Bath has without cause left his master. Thomas is crippled in his right leg & walks with a stick. Prosecution of anyone employing him. From T Gwennap, Bridge St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 81/ article:2,c |
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| Fashion: Elizabeth Lancashire, stay & child's coat maker etc opp. Alfred's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:1,d |
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| Property: various properties wanted, to let or rent, inc good house in agreeable part of Bath for £60 p.a. Enq. W. Davis, 6 Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - neat house in Green St. Apply Thomas Bird, Queen St, Queen Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:2,d |
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| Health: " An Essay on the Jaundice" including use of Bath Waters, by William Corp, MD (member Ryl Med Soc Edinburgh, Physician to Pauper Charity of Bath), 2nd edition with additions price 1s 6d, mentions using Bath Waters. Printed by R Cruttwell, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 82/ article:4,b |