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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: Devizes Assembly at Devizes Town Hall on Mon 29 Oct at 6 o'c. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Minchin's, milliners & furriers in Circus solicit attention of the ladies to a valuable & elegant collection of fur muffs, tippets & trimmings for cloaks, & beautiful flowers & feathers etc. Orders will executed as London or Paris. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1653/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: Marshall's Library (late Pratt's) top of Milsom St, Bath. Mr Marshall has purchased Mr Pratt's share in the property & has now taken every method in his power to deserve their further protection & support. Punctuality & dispatch of orders depended on Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1654/ article:3 c |
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| Art: most striking likenesses in miniature profile on a peculiar plan, executed by M. Lightfoot. She engages every likeness to meet the approbation of her employers, specimens may be seen at her lodgings at Mr Stafford's, 3 Abbey Green 12 - 4 & 5 - 7pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1655/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - an elegant phaeton in perfect repair, lowest price 60 guin. apply White Hart Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1656/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - 1st Dress Ball on Mon 29th inst. Richard Tyson, M.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1657/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Cholmondeley; Countess of Bute; Lady Louisa Stewart; Sir Thomas & Lady Rumbold; Sir Charles Raymond; Hon Mrs Brabazon; Sir James & Lady Esdaile; Sir James Stonehouse; Sir John, Lady & Miss Wodehouse; Sir John Hort, Lady Carbery; Lady Sebright [NOTP], General Burgoyne Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1658/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Mr Charlton, surgeon dentist, at Miss Pitcairn's next to Mr Meyler's library in the Grove, continues to perform all useful operations on teeth & gums. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1659/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: ## Mr Edward Fricker of Corsham age 94 to Miss Smith of Chippenham age 19, at Chippenham on Sunday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1660/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Miss Grace Cuthbert (3rd daughter of Lewis Cuthbert, esq) in her 15th year, in Russell Street, Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1661/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Mr Bladen Ruspini, dentist to Prince of Wales intends to take up residence in Bath. He has studied under Monsieur Catalan, also he has returned from America full of professional merit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1662/ article:3 c |
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| Sport: 4 brace of fine young red deer caught in Badminton Park last week - a present from his Grace the Duke of Beaufort to His Majesty. Those presented afforded His Majesty most excellent sport, one in particular running a chase of 9 hours. The herd of red deer at Badminton are supposed to be finest in UK. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1663/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: congratulations to managers & lovers of the drama on the pleasing specimen of music & theatrical talent displayed by Mrs Warrell in her 1st appearance as "Rosetta" last Sat. Her 2nd character is to be "Narcissa" in the "Rival Candidates". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1664/ article:3 d |
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| News: post - the plan by Mr Palmer for accelerating conveyance of mail in United Kingdom although not established 3 years has increased Post Office by upwards of £20,000 p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1665/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: pilchard fishery in Cornwall has much declined for several years past, that it has paid but a very small part of the expense attending it. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1666/ article:3 d |
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| Law: on Monday, an inquest was held on the supposed body of an infant enclosed in an earthen jar found in a garden near Upper Bristol Road turnpike. After examination by 2 eminent surgeons, Mr Attwood & Mr Phillott, nothing could be seen to believe it was a human creature. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1667/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Monday morning, a foot race from Bath to Bristol (a distance of 12 miles) was run for 25 guin between Mr Salisbury, alias Bandy & a Welshman named Lewis. Race won by the latter in 1 hour & 21 minutes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: by order of Sir G. O. Paul, bart., J.P. - one Cook was put in stocks at Minchinhampton for 6 hours for drunkenness & robbery taking 1s 6d from Thomas Avery. He was so drunk he did not benefit from this mode of punishment. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, "Rule a Wife, Have a Wife" with "The Rival Candidates", after which performances will be 3 times per week during the season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:3 d |
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| Military: His Majesty issued by proclamation Fri 26 Oct, for continuance until 31 Dec 1787, the bounties for seamen & reducing the reward for discovery of seamen who secrete themselves to 20s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: ## the King has made a present to the Duke of Marlborough of a telescope by Herschell worth 1200 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Art: Mr Du Bournay teaches the use of transparent colours on paper or silk, may be acquired in 8 or 16 lessons. He has removed from Trim Street to 18 Green Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - next meeting of Trustees at the George Inn Frome on 15 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: horticulture - for sale - c.1000 young elms 8-14', c. 1200 Scotch firs 3'-6' high, young apple trees & large quantity of quicksets & hedge yews, by Anthony Bowen of Beckington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - a general meeting of co-partners to be held at Guildhall on Tue 13 Nov pursuant to articles of co-ownership. M Davis, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: persons with demands on estate of late Mr Luke Ladd, snr, decd to send A/Cs by 1 Jan & debtors to pay to Luke Ladd of Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting of Directors & Co-partners at Old Rooms, 13 Nov at 10 am, agreeable to articles of co-partnership. Breakfast on table at 10 am precisely. J Salmon, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: Mrs Elizabeth Steele, publisher of Mrs Baddeley's memoirs, is advertised by the Soc. of Guardians for Protection of Trade Against Swindlers on a charge of having forged an acceptance to a bill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: stolen last Saturday from the dwelling house of Mr Arthur Jones in the Churchyard, a good black silk cloak, trimmed with narrow lace. 2 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture, belonging to a gentleman, deceased, removed from the Paragon. Inc superb chimney glass in which is a highly finished "Madonna & Child" by Sassoferrato. At Exhibition Room, Bond Street, on Wed 7 Nov by Wm. Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: letter from Philip Thicknesse to Dr James Makittrick Adair published today (Thursday) price 6d, sold at Meyler's Library in the Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1682/ article:2 d |
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| Pets: lost from Camerton near Bath on Thu 4 Oct, a black & white spaniel answers to name "Bravo". Whoever brings to Mr Henry Fisher, Freshford, 1 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1683/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: punitive fines & rewards - the Chancellor's brother, the Bishop of Durham entitled to the fine of £15,000 levied on a Mr S. of Durham for stealing a sack of clover, 10 X the gentleman's property of £1,500 p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1684/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: found 25, Oct liver & white pointer dog. Any person describing his marking & paying expense of advert etc may have him again. Apply Post Office, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1685/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 8 concerts begin 7 Nov. Mr Rauzzini informs those who wish to sit in the gallery that it is commodiously fitted up for their reception. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1686/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: the effects, advertised in last week's Chronicle as for sale in Oldland next Tues by C Demander, are not to be disposed of. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1687/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: whereas many goods pledged with John Sharpe, broker at "The Three Golden Balls", corner of St James's Passage still remain unredeemed, it is desired that they be removed to some other house as his stay in Bath will not be above 5 weeks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1688/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Wm. Dicker of Widcombe lays out parks, gardens, roads etc. He was upwards of 10 years under the celebrated Mr Brown, late of Hampton Court. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1689/ article:3 b |
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| Services: horticulture - Wm. Dicker of Widcombe has for sale, trained fruit trees (peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums & cherries); 5-6yr old gooseberry plants at 1s/tree, 2-3yr old do 6d/tree; Lombardy poplars from 8-20', horse chestnuts from 6'-14', beeches 5'-10'; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1690/ article:3 b |
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| Science: grand miscellaneous exhibition of various optical instruments, inc. a mechanism representing a young gentleman able to write to any person with name or sentence in a legible hand. At Mr Stafford's Large Room (late Cartwright's), 9am to 4pm daily, admission 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1691/ article:3 b |
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| Education: by permission of the Right Worshipful Mayor there is now open a grand miscellaneous exhibition at Mr Stafford's large rooms (late Cartwright's) on the Walks, North Parade. A variety of optical instruments producing sublime & pleasing sensations to all lovers of science. Entry 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1692/ article:3 b |
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| Property: private sale - an elegant spacious dwelling on L-side of Milsom St, the property & late residence of Sir Robert Rich, bart., deceased. Purchaser may by accommodated with part of purchase money on security of premises. Apply Mr Bowsher, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1693/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - a) f/hold, large dwelling house & outhouses at Twerton b) also nearby f/hold fulling mill with 2 stocks & a gig-mill on the river Avon, together with dye-house, large workshops & rack close adj, lately in possession Mr Samuel Heaven, clothier. Apply Walter Tanner, Twerton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1694/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - c) another f/hold mill (adj. to the above fulling mill) on the river Avon at Twerton 1¼ miles from Bath, & lately used as an oil mill & occup. by Mr Howe. Apply Walter Tanner, Twerton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1695/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - dwelling belonging to Mr Jones who is leaving Norton, house occup for some years by apothecary, counters, drawers etc at fair valuation or sold with contents. At Mr Newman's Fleur de Lis Inn, Norton St Philip on 16 Nov by S Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1696/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - contents of house belonging to Mr Jones who is leaving Norton, inc furniture, c 500 oz plate, small & firearms, etc. At Mr Newman's Fleur de Lis Inn, Norton St Philip on 19 Nov by S Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1697/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Spilsbury on Lower Walks, Bath (from Neis & Sivrac, Dover Street, London) has just returned from Town with the newest & most elegant millinery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1698/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Mr Sharp, harpsichord & singing master respectfully informs the public he has removed to Kingsmead house, New King Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1699/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Minchins, milliners & furriers in the circus have an elegant collection of fur muffs, tippets & trimmings & a fashionable assortment of gauzes, crapes, tiffanys etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1700/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Mr Ruspini, jnr, surgeon dentist to the Prince of Wales may be consulted at 2 John St, opposite Queen Square Bath, or abroad upon all complaints incident to teeth & gums. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1701/ article:3 c |