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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: a new copper coinage is determined on, a stop will soon be put on the circulation of counterfeit ½d pieces (London, 17 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1953/ article:2:00 AM |
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| News: further critique of Mr Thicknesse's long response to Dr. A. "Mr Thicknesse has forfeited all pretence to the character or treatment of a gentleman" (proofs of which will soon appear before a Court of Justice). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1954/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Leisure: a defence of Miss Prideaux's performance of "Lappet" last Thursday, & a rebuttal of malicious stories about her. Signed G.M Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1955/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric Soc, AGM at Lower Rooms on 11 Dec, Dr Anthony Fothergill, VP in chair - awards inc a piece of plate to Mr Sole for collections of grasses; a bounty of 3 guin to Mr John Ashman for his model of a comb pot for burning common pit-coal instead of charcoal in wool combing; [CONTD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1956/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric Soc, AGM on 11 Dec - awards, a piece of plate to Mr Henry Vagg of Chilcompton for 12 acr of cabbage; a piece of plate to Mr Josiah Hazard of Wellow for an essay on making butter & cheese; a premium of £3 3s to Richard Tylee, labourer for bringing up 12 children without parochial aid. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1957/ article:2 c |
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| Services: complaints re. pitching & paving of many Bath streets & lanes. If orders to repair not complied with, Commssnrs will seize upon the premises for payment. J Smith, clerk to Commissioners, Westgate Buildings, Bath (17 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:2 d |
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| Services: any person having cause to complain either of the lamplighters, scavengers or watchmen requested to send it in writing to J. Smith, clerk to Commissioners, Westgate Buildings, Bath (17 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: for sale - town-made roomy coach, property of a gentleman, pair of harness, lamps, spring blinds & every requisite. Enq Mr Higgins, livery stables, Kingsmead Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: ## Coles, tea dealer, grocer & wax chandler, 7 Northgate Street near St Michael's Church has also new French olives, plums & prunelloes, exceedingly fine muscatel & bloom raisins. New fruit of all sorts & fine old raisin wine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Berwick, perfumer & snuff dealer, North Parade has been selling the very best articles for 25 years has now genuine Drogheda usquebaugh [whiskey] whose excellent virtue is removing the gout from the stomach. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Thomas Howe, chemist, Milsom Street has many trusses for the rupture; also Thieves Vinegar to prevent smallpox; & Goddard's genuine liquid blue for beautifying all sorts of cotton & linens, sold with proper directions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 6th subscription concert advertised for Wed 19 Dec, 8th will now be on Wed 26 Dec. NB words of the Oratorio of Redemption are the property of Mr Bell, bookseller in the Strand. Mr Rauzzini has not permission to print & deliver, but a number will be available at 6d/copy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale in fee - corner house nr Bear Inn with offices, occupied by Mrs Beynon, grocer as tenant year by year. £600 ready to be placed on an eligible security. Apply Mr Davis, Chapel Court, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - ready furnished house in the Crescent, with coach-house & stables, linen if required. Let no less than 1 month nor exceeding 4. Mr Boulter, Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: for sale - a handsome bay mare 15 hands high, has carried a lady for 3 years. To be seen at Partridge's livery stables, back of Circus. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - genteel post-chaise with plate glass & silk spring curtains fit for immediate use, property of a lady & a 2nd-hand coach with whiskey & harness property of gentleman, at Philips & Thornthwaite's, coach makers, Monmouth St, St John's Court, Bath, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: J. Gale, hosier & hatter, 3 Wade's Passage has a very fashionable collection of bands, gold & silver hat trimmings etc. Black, white & fancy feathers in great variety. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's concert is fixed for New Assembly Rooms on Wed 9 Jan 1788. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo at Mr Birchall's, Queen Square; Pump Room; Libraries & New Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:3 c |
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| Music: White Lion New Musical Society - meeting on Fri evening 21st inst., catches & glees at 7pm. Capt Leo in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - 2nd French readings on Fri 21st inst.at 12.30 pm, with favourite comedy "La Bonne Mere" by Mons Chevalier de Florian. Subscription tickets 1 guin for 4 readings or 4 persons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - ball for M.C on Mon 31 Dec. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Place; Bull's & Marshall's libraries; & the Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duchess Dowager of Chandos, Archbishop of York, Earl Camden, Lord & Lady Compton, Lord & Lady Aldborough, Count & Countess Strecheny, Sir Frederick Eden, Sir John Boyd, Sir John Sinclair, Lady Elizabeth Pratt, [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Lady Anne Butler, Lady Maxwell, Lady Bennett, Madame du Bellois, Dean of Worcester, Chevalier d'Holstein, Hon Mrs Beverley, Hon Mrs Annesley, Hon Mr Steuart [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Dobson, ladies hairdresser (from Bury Street, St James's London) late apprentice to Messrs Parr & Gattie, is in Bath for the season. To be heard of at Mr Dawson's, 4 Northgate Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Vere, engraver of seals is at his home opposite the Pump Room & his collection of heraldry may be inspected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Sizeland & Bull, ladies hairdressers (from Holles Street, Cavendish Square, London) are now at Mrs Elliott's, Green Street, Bath for the season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1978/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: for the support of the General Hospital Bath - there will be a collection at several places of divine worship in this city Sunday next. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1979/ article:3 c |
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| Music: an anthem composed by Dr Hayes (for the benefit of General Hospital on Sunday) will be performed at Octagon Chapel, Bath [presumably on Sunday 23 Dec 1787]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1980/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Eliz. Townsend, wife of Mr John Townsend, silversmith of Bath, after a short illness on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1981/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs James, wife of Mr James at the Chair in Bridewell Lane Bath, after a lingering illness on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1982/ article:3 c |
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| News: The Marquis of Worcester comes of age on 22nd Dec., but this falling on a Saturday, the public day will be at Badminton on Thu 27 Dec 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1983/ article:3 c |
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| Sport: penalties for killing a hare, partridge or pheasant on a Sunday or Christmas Day - the Game Act allows fines of £10-£20 for a first offence, £20-£30 for a 2nd offence, & £50 for a 3rd offence Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1984/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: - Ponting, butcher, who suffered from rheumatic gout died last Saturday. His widow is left with 4 young children & pregnant with 5th without hope of subsistence. A few pounds would enable her to pursue her husband's late business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1985/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu, "She Wou'd & She Wou'd Not" with "The Gentle Shepherd"; Sat, "The New Peerage" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1986/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, Bath are proud to be named "the cheap shop" & are at 26 Market Lane facing Bridge Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1987/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: a distressed widow of a baker in Bath has 4 small children, her husband being a native of Cork went home & after 6 months died there leaving her without a 6d to support her little children. Small gratuities to Mr Hazard's library. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1988/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Post-horse Duty district no. 7 including Wilts, Glos. & Worcs - persons who let out horses for hire must have licence from Stamp Office under act of Parliament. From R. Bowsher, attorney Bath; Mr John Maton, Salisbury; or appointed collectors. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1989/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: New Bristol Fire Office - facing the Exchange, established 1769 for payment of losses by fire. Mr Samuel Whitchurch, ironmonger, Bath appointed agent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1990/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Smith's corn salve & smelling medicine" in boxes 1s 9d each including duty. It is perfectly innocent & may be laid on corns near as to bleed & the smelling medicine cures the itch & prevents all who make use of it from catching the disorder from those who have it. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1991/ article:4 d |
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| Travel: a recent case in the Court of Justice formally determined that all vessels upon rivers should incline to the left in passing (as in the manner of carriages). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1992/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Notices: public apology - Thomas Kington (son of Matthew Kington), shopkeeper of Corsham apologises for his unjustified defamation of character of Anne Hyatt, spinster of Chippenham in Whitsun weekend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1993/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: by permission of the Mayor, "the Norfolk Fairy" Miss P. Burte has apartments at Mr Jones's, watchmaker opposite the Pump Room will be happy for visits 11 - 5 pm, 1s each. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1994/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms - Collins's "Morning Brush or rubbing off the rust of care & smoothing the wrinkled brow of melancholy" by the author, on Thu 27 Dec. Admittance 2s. Tickets from Mr Meyler's library in the Grove; & Mr Marshall's in Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1995/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: the shop of Edward Hopkins, watchmaker of Bradford on Avon was broke open on Mon night 17 Dec. Stolen a Pinchbeck watch made by T. Burroughs, Devizes, & engraved "J.S") & silver seal & chain & 3 silver watches (makers Jordan Bristol, Lamb & Webb of London). Please stop if offered for pawn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1996/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - removed to 13 Stall St, Bath, opposite Mrs Lambe's tea warehouse. Constant attention is given for receiving premiums which is for ensuing year, policies expiring Christmas. Markes Davis, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1997/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - French readings on Fri mornings at 12 noon of "L'Indigent" a drama written by Mercier. On Sat 20 Dec, a reading of comedy "La Partie de Chasse d'Henry IV". Subs. 1 guin/4 persons or 4 readings. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1998/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Berwick, perfume & snuff, North Parade, Bath. Also has distilled lavender water. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1999/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: to the curious in flowers, Wm. Woodward (gardener to the Marquis of Buckingham & Stowe) has a new species of perennial Dutch stock. Apply gardener's lodge; or at Mr Hazard's circulating library, Cheap Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2000/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall Devizes on 31 Dec, to begin at 6o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2001/ article:3 b |
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| Education: a French teacher is wanted at a boarding school for young ladies 5 miles from Bath, must also instruct the ladies in fancy work. Any person this may suit apply the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2002/ article:3 b |