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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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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Hart, an eminent clothier of Bradford to Mrs Withy, dtr of -- Withy, esq of Axminster, last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1722/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: the play "Timanthes" met with a warm reception from a brilliant audience [at Theatre Royal Bath] on Tue se'nnight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1723/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Rt Hon Countess of Donnegal, after a lingering illness, in her 41st year on Saturday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1724/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Richard Gollidge at his house in Garrard St, Bath, yesterday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1725/ article:3,b |
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| News: fire at the Packhorse in Southstoke parish on 7 Nov., which consumed the dwelling house, barn, stable, harness & 18 sacks of wheat to total value of £140 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1726/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: 2 ladies of Bath & a gentleman of Wells in a postchaise on Hounslow Heath, Wednesday last, were robbed of their money by 2 highwaymen, masked & mounted on black horses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1727/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, comedy "The Times" with new entertainment "Tony Lumpkin in Town"; Tue, never performed here, "Elfrida" written by Mr Mason, music by Dr Arne, with new scenery, dresses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1728/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: 1st Cotillon Ball at Old Assembly Rooms on 21 Nov. R. Tyson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1729/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: B. Forett, French staymaker from Paris, Union Pssge, Bath - determined to continue in Bath despite some malicious reports to contrary. Full dress stays £1 17s, waistcoat £1 8s, Marseilles quilt £1 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1730/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: wanted as housekeeper- sober, staid person who will superintend kitchen in gentleman's family in the country. Enq printer. None need apply but of good character Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1731/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - mill in complete repair at Twerton with constant stream of water. Enq at Three Tuns Inn, Bath, the George at Twerton; or of Peter Morris, carpenter, Brunswick Sq, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - immediate entry, "Westgate House", presently in occup Robert Parkin. Partcrs James Margerum, Abbey Green Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale, horticulture - some thousands of spruce firs from 2'6" to 3'+. Very straight, well feathered plants. Any gentlemen taking a quantity will have them on reasonable terms as the ground is wanted to be cleared of them. Enq J. Petrie, seed shop, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale by hand - quantity of superfine cloth cashmeres, orleans, Bath beavers, some few pieces Irish cloth & sheeting with assortment of hosiery, haberdashery, on premises in St James's Barton, Bath by S. Wilkins. Quantity of household goods will be sold by auction on premises. Notice in next paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - a water grist mill called "Staverton Mills", having 1 water wheel, 3 pair French stones, 2 bolting mills, having a dwelling house, garden & orchard with 4 acr meadow. Also fulling mill, 3 wheels, 5 stock. Whole in good repair. Enq Mr Thomas Parsons at said mill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3,b |
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| Education: Mr Orpin's Musical Academy at his house in Abbey Green, Bath opens 30 Nov for improvement chiefly, of young ladies under his instruction. A good band of instrumental performers is engaged. Terms for each subscriber, lady ½ guin, gentleman 1 guin. for 8 concerts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: debtors of estate of Mr Charles Harford, decd, to pay same to Mr Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St, Bath before 20 Nov or be sued Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3,c |
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| Health: Ribright & Smith, optical, philosophical & mathematical instrument makers, 10 Bond St, Bath, opp Exhibition Room, pass electric matter through body, locally or generally. Electricity of use in cure of rheumatic, paralytic, hypochondriac & many other conditions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1739/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Taylor, 3 Milsom St, Bath opp Octagon Chapel respectfully acquaints ladies that he has on sale at his shop a large & pleasing assortment of petticoats Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1740/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Bally, ladies & gentlemen's hairdresser, peruke maker, 3 Milsom St, Bath (opp TheOctagon) makes best wigs for so low as 1 guin ea. Makes curls, cushions from 2-4s, additional hair so low as 5s. Dresses hair & wigs by wk, mth, qtr or yr on very reasonable terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1741/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Elkins (successor to Mr Davies, 8 Bond St, London) has just returned from London with a capital assortment of ladies riding hats Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1742/ article:3,c |
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| Music: 3rd subscription concert, New Assembly Rooms 15 Nov. Vocalists, Sgnr Tenducci, Miss Pollon, Sgnr Rauzzini. 1st violin Mr Puppo; flute Mr De Camp. Concert for Miss Guest on 6 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1743/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or let - uppermost house, unfurnished, in Barton Court, nr Queen Sq, Bath, lately rented by Lady Munnock. Enq Mrs Grundy, 4 King St, Queen Sq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1744/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - estate at Englishbatch nr Bath, held under Prince of Wales for 3 good lives, 23 acr meadow, 48 acr arable, 1¼ acr coppice, 3 dwelling houses, stables etc, all in good repair, at White Lion, Market Pl, Bath on 22 Nov by Daniel Dickes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1745/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Soc meeting on 14 Nov, Thos. Curtis, VP in chair - resolved to try shep spring feed on 1 acr of Scoc land; to sow Switzerland wheat both in drills & broadcast on 1 acr of Soc.'s land next March; Mr Alexander's crops of turnips & rye viewed & reported on; CONTD. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1746/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Soc meeting on 14 Nov, CONTD - Rev Dr Ireland of Brislington was proposed & elected as an honorary & corresponding member of Soc.; a general meeting of members on 5 Dec, & AGM at Mr Gyde's Rooms on Tue 12 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1747/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: Hague 12 Nov - report of Sir Joseph Yorke to States General on Mr Lauren's papers & clandestine correspondance for a treaty with American rebels as early as Aug 1770 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1748/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Military: American War - correspondance between Sir Henry Clinton & Mr Washington re. Major Andre; & an account of the latter's execution by his servant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1749/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: R. Carpenter, perfumer at the Golden Sheaf in George Street continues selling Mr Richard Warren's perfumery as usual. [Mrs] M. Carpenter informs that she has just laid in a fresh assortment of haberdashery goods for the present season for sale at lowest prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1750/ article:1 b |
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| Fashion: Benjamin Shaw at his warehouse Churchyard & Cheap St, Bath - linen drapery, laces, gauzes, offers famous collection of muslins etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1751/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: for sale - 12 couple of small beagles [dogs] about 16 ins high. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1752/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - Manor Farm of Charlton, Wilts for a term of 7, 14 or 21 years, situate 8 miles form Devizes on a good turnpike road. Enq Mr Goldney, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1753/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: toiletries - Crescive compound for the hair is now sold by appointment by Mr Hazard, bookseller in Bath at 5s & 2s 6d a bottle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1754/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted to live in country, a sober steady woman, not very young, as housekeeper & ladies maid. Must know how to dress hair. Also wanted a footman & butler who can dress wigs; a gardener who can act as gamekeeper; a housemaid & cook. All must bring the best recommendation. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1755/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: Philip Tully, hosier & hatter moved from Orange Grove to hat warehouse on North Parade, Bath. Umbrellas of all sorts made & great variety of fashionable winter waistcoats. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1756/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Sussex, Lord Audley, Lady Teynham, Sir William Barker, Sir Robert Pygott, Sir Edward Deering. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1757/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: review - Mr Mason's dramatic poem "Elfrida" was performed for the first time to a very elegant audience at Theatre Royal Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1758/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Coward, linen draper of Bath to Miss Eliz. Hayden of West Houghton, on Sunday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1759/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Rev. Alexander Houston, MD, of Frome, an eminent Scotch Presbyterian minister, after a short illness aged 63 yrs on Fri 3 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1760/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Walter Warriner (son of Gifford Warriner, esq of Connock, Wilts) at Bradford on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1761/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Great exhibition (from Great Room, Panton St, Haymarket London) will arrive in a few days at Great Room, Queens Head Tavern, Cheap St, Bath. Particulars of exhibition will be given in handbills. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1762/ article:3 b |
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| Property: Coombs Farm advertised in the preceding pages is let. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1763/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, tragedy "Timanthes" with new entertainment of "Tony Lumkin in Town"; Sat [25 Nov] "The Careless Husband" with "The Capricious Lover"; Tue [28 Nov] "The Chapter of Accidents" with "Selima & Azor" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1764/ article:3 b |
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| Property: drawing room & parlour apartments just empty at Mr Cruttwell's, surgeon, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1765/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: selling by hand, by S. Wilkins, St James's Barton quantity of superfine cloth etc. Also Irish cloth & sheeting etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1766/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house furnished or unfurnished on W-side of Gay Street. Enq at 3rd house from Bennett St in Circus on right hand. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1767/ article:3 b |
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| Music: "Jubal's Lyre" production of 2 compositions at Mr Gyde's rooms on 30 Nov & 2 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1768/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Frome & Warminster to Bath turnpike - Bath trustees meeting, insufficient number of trustees at last meeting, another meeting will be held at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on Tuesday 5 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1769/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: person wants a place to wait on single gentleman, who can speak French, Italian & English, & dress hair & would have no objection to travel. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1770/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Bull, hairdresser (from Vere St, Cavendish Sq, London) now at Mr Molland's, pastrycook, Northgate St, Bath for the season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1771/ article:3 c |