Image
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.
| Date | Abstract | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Publications: "The case of St John's Hospital, Bath with regard to the delay of the Kingsmead renewal". Addressed to the owner & occupier of the said estate, by Walter Chapman DD, Master of St John's Hospital. [? printed by Hazard]. In press & to be published price 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 869/ article:3 d |
|
| Health: remedies - "Dr Steer's celebrated Opodeldoc" for bruises strains & rheumatism with testimonials. Sold by H. Steer, Charing Cross London; & Mr Cruttwell in Bath. Bottles 2s 6d & 1s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 870/ article:4 b |
|
| Health: remedies - "Beaume de Vie" fortifies stomach & bowels, purifies the blood & eases gout & rheumatism. Good for female disorders incident to the Spring & Fall. 3s/ bottle from Cruttwell, Taylor & Bull in Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 871/ article:4 c |
|
| Publications: "Landlord's Pocket Lawyer" complete landlord & tenant by Walter B. Robinson, barrister. Printed for S. Bladon, Paternoster Row London, & sold at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 872/ article:4 c |
|
| Publications: "Complete Bird Fancier" by George Wright. Information on all sorts of song birds, account of all distempers & surest method of distinguishing cock from hen. Printed by J. Cooke at Shakespeare's Head 27 Paternoster Row & sold at 1s. by Dyde & Bence, Wotton under Edge & all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 873/ article:4 d |
|
| Fashion: Chas. Abbott, linen draper & laceman (from late Mr Roberts in North Pde.) is carrying on business in newly opened shop in George St, Bath (top of Milsom St) adjoining Pratt & Clinch's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 874/ article:1 b |
|
| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike road - trustees to meet at Black Dog, Standerwick Common on 23 May 11am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 875/ article:1 b |
|
| Property: to let - house & shop dealing in china, glass & earthenware for past 14 yrs. Stock in trade to be sold. Enq Mr Layton, opposite St Michael's church, Bath. Mr Layton is leaving Bath - please settle debts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 876/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of late Bishop of Sodor & Man" printing by subscription in 2 vols price 2 guin. Subscriptions to Mr C. Cruttwell, surgeon of Queen Sq, Bath; printer; booksellers of Bath. List of subscribers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 877/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of Bishop of Sodor & Man" subscribers - Empress of Russia; Bath residents - Mr Anderdon, apothecary; Rev Armstrong; Mr Beach, portrait painter; Miss Beach; Thos. Bowdler, esq; Thos Bury, esq; Benj. Colborne, esq; Mr Derham, wine merchant; Mr Wm. Evill, jeweller. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 878/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of Bishop of Sodor & Man, etc", Bath subscribers cont'd - Mr Gyde; Dr Harrington [sic = ? Harington]; Mr Hazard, bookseller; Mr Hooper, printer; Mr Jones, wine merchant; Mr King, carver; Mr Knight, chemist; Mr Mainwaring, jeweller; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 879/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of Bishop of Sodor & Man", Bath subscribers cont'd - Wm. Master, esq; Mr Matthews, coal merchant; Mr Mawbrye, portrait painter; Wm. Middleton, esq; J. H. O'Hara, esq; Mr Palmer, architect; Mr Percival, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 880/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of Bishop of Sodor & Man" Bath subscribers cont'd - Pratt & Clinch, bookseller; Mr Henry Phillot, Bear [Inn]; Mr Prattenton, mercer; Mr Rack, secretary to Bath [Agric] Soc; Rev Mr Rogers; Mr Jas. Russell; Mrs Shelly; Rev Mr Sibley (rector of Walcot) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 881/ article:1 b |
|
| Publications: "Works of Bishop of Sodor & Man", Bath subscribers cont'd - Mrs Smith; Mr Spackman, coach-manufacturer; Wm. Street, esq; Mr Taylor, bookseller; Miss Twysden; Mrs Warren; Mr West, apothecary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 882/ article:1 b |
|
| Politics: Henry Dawkins, esq of Standlynch to be candidate as MP for Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 883/ article:2a |
|
| Politics: Enclosure Act for dividing & allotting openfields, common fields, open downs, common meadows, pastures & waste ground in parishes of Warminster & Corsley received Royal Assent on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 884/ article:2a |
|
| Travel: postcoach from Castle Inn nr St Michael's Church, Bath to London in 2-days, on Mon, Thu at 7.30am, stop Reading overnight & next day to dinner. Same coach goes on Tue, Fri, Sat 4pm, arrives London for breakfast [no price]. Flying coaches still leave for London at 4am & 5pm. Hulbert & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 885/ article:2a |
|
| Property: to let for 19 yrs - "New Inn" public house at Ridgeway nr Nunney, 3 mi Frome, 9 mi Bruton & Shepton Mallet. Tenant to take beer, spirits & furniture at fair appraisal Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 886/ article:2 b |
|
| Property: to let - dwelling house & shop suitable for clothier in Lullington, between Frome & Beckington. Enq Mr Thos. Napper, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 887/ article:2 c |
|
| Property: to let - new-built house with orchard & walled yard, 100 yds turnpike gate, Melksham. Enq Mr John Gray, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 888/ article:2 c |
|
| Property: auction - Cross Keys public house in High St, Bath with adj tnmnt, currently let for 3 yrs for £96 p.a. On the premises on 29 May. Enq Mr Henry Fisher, or Arthur Trimnell, upholsterer & auctioneer, Westgate St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 889/ article:2 d |
|
| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Count & Countess Nissel Rod (Russian ambassador to Portugal), Lord Mulgrave, Lord Jersey, Sir John Duntze & Lady, Sir Thomas Ackland [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 890/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Churches: dispensation granted to Rev Henry Gould, chaplain to Duke of Cumberland, to hold vicarage of Butleigh & East Chinnock Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 891/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Deaths: Miss Ann Axford, dtr of Benjamin Axford of Bath, in Sheffield a few days since Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 892/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Deaths: ## Dr William Harington, esq of Newton St. Loe on Wed. He obtained a £10,000 prize in the 1778 lottery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 893/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Walton, mantua maker, after a short illness on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 894/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Deaths: Mr Pye in New King St, Bath suddenly on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 895/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Charity: Children of the Charity School - collection on 7 May amounted to £110 4s 0¾d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 896/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Education: Mr Arden's 6th Public Course on Experimental Philosophy - 1st lecture 19 May at 1am in elegant lecture room at his house in St James's St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 897/ article:3:00 AM |
|
| Education: Mr Katterfelto's philosophy lectures to continue till Fri at Queen's Head, Cheap St, Bath. He thanks the Duke of Chandos, Rt Hon Lord Huntingdon, Lord Donnegal, Lord Petrie & Sir -- York for their encouragement, & wishes more followed their example Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 898/ article:3 b |
|
| Music: benefit concert for Mr Brookes - at Spring Gdns on 18 May, breakfast at 10 with horns & clarinets; concert at 11.30. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr Brookes at 2 Rivers St; at Spring Gdns; Miss Purdie's, perfumer on the Walks; Bull's circulating Library; & Pump Room Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 899/ article:3 b |
|
| Leisure: the date of Wellow Fair is changed from 22 to 23 May to avoid clash of dates with Bradford Fair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 900/ article:3 c |
|
| Property: auction - 6 tenements, gardens & dyehouse, 1 acr pasture at Welch Mill, ppty of Thomas Jesser, bankrupt. At Blue Boar, Frome Selwood on 31 May 4-6pm. Enq Mr John Whitchurch, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 901/ article:3 c |
|
| Goods: foreign china to be sold to pay off Respondentia Bonds at Axford's Exhibition Room, Bond St, Bath 17-21 May. Also India cane mats for floors, some 20' long Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 902/ article:3 c |
|
| Services: Old Bath Fire Office - moving from house of Ann Kingston, stationer of Trim St, Bath to the house of Mr Mark Davis, Union Psg, Stall St. Engines kept ready for use in Trim St office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 903/ article:3 c |
|
| Fashion: Geo. Chapman, linen draper, mercer & undertaker, successor to Bennett & Goldney at their late shop in Wade's Psg in the Churchyard, Bath. Has laid in new stock [detailed]. Also fine teas, coffee & chocolate. Crepes & black silks for mourning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 904/ article:3 c |
|
| Leisure: benefit of Mr Blissett - "King Richard III" with a farce "The Miller of Mansfield" at Theatre Royal, Bath on Sat 20 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 905/ article:3 c |
|
| Leisure: benefit of Mr Browne - a play [Theatre Calendar says "The Orphan" with "Florizel & Perdita"] at Theatre Royal, Bath on Tue 23 May. Tickets from Mr Browne at Mr Roubel's, Gerrard St; & Mr Fisher at box lobby of theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 906/ article:3 c |
|
| Publications: "Complete Body of Heraldry" by Joseph Edmondson, printed by J. Dodsley of Pall Mall, sold by R. Cruttwell & booksellers of Bath price £3 5s sewn, £3 7s board, £4 4s in calf. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 907/ article:3 c |
|
| Publications: General Meetings of County of Wilts - Proceedings sold by R. Baldwin, 47 Paternoster Row, London; Collins & Johnson of Salisbury; & R. Cruttwell of Bath price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 908/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: for sale or let - 12 Paragon Bldgs, Bath. Enq Mr Power of Cornwell Bldgs, Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 909/ article:3 d |
|
| Goods: Richard Crook, linen draper, mercer, haberdasher & undertaker of Chippenham has returned from London with new goods. He has purchased a hearse which can travel to all parts of England Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 910/ article:3 d |
|
| Publications: "Universal Family Bible" in 100 parts, commentary by Rev Henry Southwold, printed by J. Cooke of Paternoster Row, London & sold by all booksellers in England price 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 911/ article:4 b |
|
| Publications: "Every Landlord or Tenant His Own Lawyer" by John Paul, barrister printed by W. Strahan & M. Woodall for Richardson & Urquhart under Royal Exchange, & all other booksellers price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 912/ article:4 d |
|
| Publications: " The Parish Officer's Complete Guide to Duty of Churchwarden, Overseer & Surveyor of Highways" by John Paul, price 2s, "Digest of Law Relating to the Game of the Kingdom" by John Paul, price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 913/ article:4 d |
|
| Publications: "Debtor's Pocket Guide in Case of Arrest" with cautions against impositions of Sergeant-at-arms, bailiff, gaoler - by John Paul, price 2s,. From all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:4 d |
|
| Publications: "Laws Relating to Bankruptcy" & "English Excise Laws" both by John Paul, price 2s 6d each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:4 d |
|
| Education: Mr Gossetti (a native of Rome) teaching Italian, also elements of maths, history, chronology & geography ancient & modern. At his lodgings 6 Catherine Pl, also contact at Messrs Pratt & Clinch's Library in Milsom St, or at Mr Bull's Library on the Walks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:1 c |
|
| Employment: man aged 36 wants employment as waiter, butler or to travel with a gentleman. Enq John Parker, New Rooms, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:1 d |
|
| Property: to let - house in Swan Court, Westgate St, Bath. Enq Mr Phillott in Wood St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:1 d |