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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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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Legard's concert on Sat 6 Jan 1781. Tickets 5s at New Rooms; Pump Room, York House; etc; & of Mr Legard at Mrs Leary's, 5 Northumberland Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1922/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Huquier, portrait painter, has brought to perfection the use of crayons for portraits. Long lasting, no harmful odours. Apply to Mr Huquier's apartments at Mr Ginder's, confectioner, Kingston Bldgs, opp Post Office, except Sundays. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1923/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Academy, Harington Pl, Queen Sq, Bath - Mr Furlow will open on 8 Jan 1781, having engaged a clergyman as partner. English, French, Latin & Greek, writing, arithmetic, merchant's A/Cs, book-keeping, mensuration, geography Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1924/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: humorous letter - probably re. dispute between Mr Dodd & Dr Howard, from "Toby Tickle" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1925/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Leisure: letter on seeing one of the best performances on stage at Theatre Royal Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1926/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Travel: letter doubting feasibility of junction of R. Severn with R. Isis by means of Stroudwater navigation. Suggests it would be better to use the river Avon & cut a canal from Cricklade to Malmesbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1927/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Military: Royal Manifesto on States General of the United Provinces & Amsterdam - re. failure to abide by defence treaty of 1678, the treaty with the American rebels, etc (Court of St. James, 20 Dec, 1780). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1928/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: creditors of Rev. Dr. Frampton of Bremhill, Wilts to send a/c of their debts to Mr Goldney, attorney at law, Chippenham, on or before 30 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1929/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: man & woman wanted, with no children, to manage workhouse in Nunney parish. Must understand woollen manufacture. They will receive a share of profits of labour in house & find them in meat, drink & washing, for which sufficient weekly pay allowed, as well as salary p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1930/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: ## workhouse in Nunney parish - present Master & Mistress have served 5 years, & are moving to a bigger house. Have reduced number of children from around 40 (4yrs ago) to less than 20 at present. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1931/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted to apothecary in Bath. Gentleman of genteel education & some classical knowledge. Apply printer of paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1932/ article:1 d |
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| News: the Dutch War has animated the merchants of Bristol in fitting out privateers, with hands flooding in from all over the country "to share in the plunder of those secret foes - - the Amsterdamers". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1933/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: canals - letter from T.L., Gloucestershire, referring to last issue which doubted wisdom of link between Severn & Isis. This present writer suggests that the idea is feasible & that money has been raised for it. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1934/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & stock of spirituous liqours, casks & bottles belonging to late Mrs Salter, decd at her late house "The Black Boy" in Kingsmead St, Bath. On Wed 3 Jan et seq by Mr Evatt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1935/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: anyone with demands on estate of late Mrs Salter, decd of "The Black Boy" in Kingsmead St, to send A/Cs to Mr Richard Salter & Mrs Amelia Coles at the late dwelling house of Mrs Salter. Debtors to pay same. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1936/ article:2 b |
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| Inns: Thomas Lockyer (from the Crown Inn at Keynsham) has taken & entered Angel Inn nr Old Bridge Bath (lately kept by Mrs Windsor). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1937/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: coaches go from Angel Inn nr Old Bridge, Bath on Tue & Fri to Salisbury (return Wed & Sat at 6am); diligence on Tue, Thurs & Sat to Southampton (return Mon, Wed & Fri); coach daily to & from Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1938/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & some china of Mr John Lunt, cnr house of Chapel Row in Monmouth St, Bath. On the premises on 3 & 4 Jan 1781 by William Birchall (cabinet & upholstery warehouse, Queen Sq). House to be let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1939/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: under-tenants of late Mr Jones to meet John Hooper, esq & Mr Harford (one of trustees under late Mr Jones's will) at Globe Inn, Kingsmead Sq next Thursday [? 5 Jan] to fix upon 2 lives to be nominated in new lease in place of deceased. Trustees having agreed renewal with Master & Brethren of Hospital (25 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1940/ article:2 d |
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| News: Mr John Wesley received permission to make a single visit to Lord George Gordon in the Tower last Tuesday (London 26 Dec). The Court of King's Bench will meet on 23 Jan 1781 & it is expected that Lord Gordon's trial will come on immediately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1941/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: forged £20 & £40 bank notes in circulation. Notes have watermarks, but show defects in engraving from the genuine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1942/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Graham, Lord Herbert, Lord Dartrey, Lord Tracey & Lady, Count Romanzoff, Lady Susan O'Brien, Sir James Wray, Sir Thomas Jones, Sir Michael Pearson, Sir G. O. Paul, Sir John Webb, Sir William Guise, Sir William Codrington [NOTP], Dean Morley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1943/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Michael Champneys, upholder of Bath to Miss Davis, dtr of the late Mr Davis, maltster of Walcot, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1944/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Rowland Blackman, esq at his house in the Circus, Bath on Fri 22 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1945/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Rt Hon Lady Widdrington, at her house in the Circus, aged 83 last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1946/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Pitstow, linen draper & Quaker, in the Market Place on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1947/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: Cmssnrs for Paving, Cleansing etc & regulating streets & lanes of Bath request inhabitants not to encourage nightwatchmen, lamplighters & scavengers to continue soliciting gratuities under pretence of Xmas Box money or New Year's gifts. Cmssnrs determined to discharge persons soliciting; etc, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1948/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Samuel Holloway, journeyman carpenter dropped down dead whilst buying a pig's cheek at house in Holloway on Sunday. He leaves a wife & three children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1949/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: General Hospital - collections for this in places of worship on Sun 17 Dec totalled £231 17s 9½d. Inc Octagon Chapel £49 6s 6d; Margaret Chapel £31 1s 7d; Chapel in the Square £24 2s 7d; Abbey Church £24 2s 3½d; Walcot Church £12 11s 5d. Pump Rooms Box £22 12s; Hospital Box £11 7s 10½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1950/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: Children at Charity Schools - collection in churches etc on 31 Dec to support this cause. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1951/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: debtors in Bath prison thank Rev Dr Wilson for supply of beef, bread, cheese & beer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1952/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Salter, widow of late Roger Salter, esq, dealer in spirituous liquors in Kingsmead Sq, Bath on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1953/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, "The Chapter of Accidents" with "Shepherd's Lottery"; Tue, "The West Indian" with "the Two Misers"; Wed, "All in The Wrong" with "Bladud" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1954/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Walcot Porter Brewery, 26 Dec - proprietor has discovered unfair practices including presenting beer at houses not his. Mr Warren will prosecute anyone imposing on the public in such a way Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1955/ article:3 c |
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| Education: reading & speaking with propriety - taught by Mr Lee to anyone over 14yrs. Terms & methods explained by Messrs Pratt & Clinch at their library in Milsom St, Bath, or by himself with a day's notice. Afternoon appointments only. Competition at Upper & Lower Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1956/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: sale by hand of Mr Bull's stock of jewellery, plate & toys in one room at his Library 10am-4pm (Mr Bull is giving up business & there is too much for auction). Newspapers, books & pamphlets services continue. New catalogue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1957/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Somerton's, London, Bath & Bristol wagons in 52 hrs continue as usual. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, horses & hay of Mr R. Harford, decd., at his house in Charterhouse Hinton on 4 & 5 Jan 1781 by Daniel Dickes, upholder Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - house, malthouse, garden & paddock [of late Mr Harford at Charterhouse Hinton]. Apply at house; Mr Stephens at Keyford nr Frome; or Mr Salmon, baker, Stall St Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - "Raven & Talbot" [Inn], Abbey Green, Bath. Enq. of Mr Orchard next door Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "The Bath Chronicle" vol 36, no 1733, printed by R. Cruttwell in St James's Sq, 4d, 4 pages each 5 cols. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| News: importation of French brandies in American bottoms has already reduced these spirits 3s/agll (London, 26 Dec 1794) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Military: Mr Shedden, druggist of Bristol, has just received a letter from his brother, a prisoner of war at Quimper. From near 3,000 prisoners confined there, within three months about half died of jail fever. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Music: Bath Catch Club - 4th gentleman's night held at White Hart Inn on Fri 2 Jan. J. Brooks, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1 b |
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| Law: Somrst Gen Qtr Sessions - in Wells on 14 Jan. Jurors, constables, bailiffs of Hundreds etc to attend at 8am. Edwards, deputy clerk of the peace, Chard, 23 Dec 1794. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1 b |
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| Charity: Mary Rogers, 23 Westgate St, Bath appeals for help to pay her debts. She ran a small day school before becoming disabled with rheumatism. She & Mr Cruttwell, printer will receive donations. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, harpsichord, plate, table linen, china, glass, pictures, prints, clothes etc. The property of late Mrs Valtravers, decd. On the premises at 12 Belvedere, on Fri 2 Jan by Mr Evill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1 b |
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| Music: Miss Parke of Laura Pl, Bath thanks all those who supported her concerts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1 c |
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| Education: Mrs Lawrence, 8 Bridge Street, Bath informs the public that her school re commences Mon 12 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1 c |
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| Inns: John Gye from Bath has taken over the Beckhampton Inn and will run it as did the late Mr Rider. Soups during winter season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1 c |