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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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| Goods: ## Bath market prices - for some weeks past, butter at 1s, 14d & 15d/lb. House lamb "at enormous price" of 2s 6d/lb or 15s/qtr. Veal at 8d & 9d/ lb. Prices "exorbitant" & paper solicits more tradesmen to visit in hope of lowering prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 198/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Wells Quarter Sessions for Somerset - list of felons, their crimes & punishments from whipping to transportation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 199/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: robbery - Job Salter (riding from Bath to Farleigh Castle) attacked on Entry Hill by 4 men armed with bludgeons & robbed of 7s on Monday at about 8 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 200/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Saturday, "Rule a Wife & Have a Wife" with entertainment. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 201/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: ## alehouses - as renewal of beer licence due, letter comments on ill-effects of company meeting in some alehouses & warns visitors to check reputation of those they enter. From Philanthropos, Bath, 13 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 202/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: another repeat of Collins's Morning Brush" at Gt Room, New Assembly Rooms on 17 Jan at 6.30 pm [programme inc Act 2, all Handel]. Doors open 11am, begins 12, admission 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 203/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - travelling postchaise & lanterns, cushions etc at 20 guin. Enquire Hamlin & Lee's, coachmakers, Upper Bristol Rd, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 204/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - modern-built house & court, coach-house, kitchen, gardens etc, next to Lansdown Rd, Walcot, late in occuptn Harford Lloyd, esq. Previous tenant Mrs Vandewall. Partcrs John Jefferys, Crescent, Bath. [No lease details/price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 205/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Master Bryson, the "musical child" - "As You Like It" with music & "The Irish Widow." at Theatre Royal Bath on 18 Jan. Tickets Mr Bryson at Mr Floor's, 4 Orchard St; J Salmon, Stall St; & Mr Phillips at the theatre.[No prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 206/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - Dr Solander's Universal English Tea for "obstructions of the viscera", general blood tonic etc for use of men midwives, physicians & their patients. In parcels 2s 9d. Sold by R Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 207/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Poem for the Chronicle on publication of Miss Bowdler's "Poems & Essays". Eulogy on "Janetta" by Rev Mr G. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 208/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: ## ruinous practice of private card parties - open letter of complaint from "World". Suggestion is these are designed to fleece visitors. Writer wishes for resurrected spirit of Beau Nash to remedy situation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 209/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: "Children's Friend" translated from French of M Berquin. 4 vols, pub today, at 8s incl. engravings etc. From Mr Bull, bookseller, Bath. Also 4 other new publications listed incl. well known children's title "Sandford & Merton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 210/ article:4,b |
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| Goods: "Liquid Blacking Cakes" for shoes & boots, 6d/cake prepared by Wm Bayley, London & sold retail by R Cruttwell, W Moore & R Tanner Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 211/ article:4,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Moore's Old Established Worm Powder" - against all worms incl. tape worm with personal testimonies incl poetic tribute from Alexander Pope. 5s 5d, 2s 9d & 1s 2d/packet wholesale & retail from R Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 212/ article:4,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Smiths corn-salve & smelling medicine" - cures the itch & also acts as preventative against infection. 1s 9d/box incl duty, wholesale & retail from R Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 213/ article:4,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Wilson's ointment for the itch" - one box cures adult & ½ box cures a child of 9-10 years. Price 1s 2d tin box, wholesale & retail from R Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:4,d |
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| Health: various remedies - all the late Sir John Hill's & Dr Ward's medicines inc. the tasteless "ague & fever drops" & "Cornish refined liquorice" [no prices] Wholesale & retail from R Cruttwell, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:4,d |
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| Fashion: dress of Royal family etc for anniversary of Queen's birthday - she entered her 43rd yr. London, 19 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Notices: Hornsby & Co - have had extraordinary sale for last 3 weeks, proof of excellent service. Terms for present & future [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:1 b |
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| Inns: Red Lion Corsham - John Prichard advises his Inn is commodiously fitted up for gentleman travellers. Choice assortment of old wines. Corn & seeds at low prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: gardener's or gamekeeeper's post sought by steady middle-aged man. Write, post-paid to A.B at Printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - meeting of Trustees at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on Tue 30 Jan at 11 a.m. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of gentleman leaving Bath. On the premises, 25 Royal Cresc, on 25 Jan by Edmund English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:1 d |
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| News: mortality among convicts - within last 3 yrs, between 60 & 70 convicts sent from this country to the Thames [prison hulks]. Only 20 remain alive, & they are now embarked for Botany Bay. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr William Lucas, hooper of Bristol to Miss Adams of Chelwood [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike - next trustees meeting [no place stated] on Thu 1 Feb at 11 am [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - plate, gold seals, lace, clothes etc at Thomas Bird's Upholstery Warehouse, Queen St on Thu 1 & Fri 2 Feb 6pm, by T. Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - "useful & ornamental" china from the India Warehouse, by order of Patrick Lawson, late Cmmndr of "Locko" East Indiaman. Also preserved ginger, soy, mangoes, Indian wallhangings. At Exhibition Room, Bond St 29 Jan et seq at 11am - 3pm, & 6-9pm by Wm Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:2 c |
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| Property: sale or let - large house in Circus Bath with 4 bedchambers in attic, 5 garrets etc. From Michaelmas, current tenant Lord Conyngham. Apply Andrew Sproule, Hotwells, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, month clock, shop counters, drawers, show-glasses etc of grocery goods belonging to Mr Rogers. At his house in New Westgate Bldgs, leading to Saw Close on 25 Jan by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: ## "Coloured crayons" - newly invented with Royal patent, cedar casing. For use on vellum, paper, silk & satin. Set of 42 at £1 9s, or 9d singly. From printer [Mr Cruttwell]; Mr Ricards, Bond St; Mr Moore, Grove, all Bath; UK printsellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: Riley's Superfine India cake [water]colours for painting - 6s/doz or 9d singly. 1 side imprinted "Riley's Patent Colour shop". From printer; Mr Ricard's, Bond St; Mr Moore, Grove, all Bath; & G. Riley's, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: "Riley's superfine sliding patent pencils" marked with "quality & quantity of lead", contain 6" figured ruler. From printer [R Cruttwell]; Mr Moore, Grove St; & Mr Ricard's, Bond St - all Bath; & G Riley, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:2 d |
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| News: Treasury solicitors sent Mr Roberts to apprize Lord George Gordon that King Himself had consented to a new prosecution in King's Bench Court against Lord Gordon on articles of impeachment Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Samuel Jesser of Frome-Selwood, money scrivener - certificate will be allowed 13 Feb, dividend 14 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: ## complaint of dirty streets in Bath, partic St James's Parade & Westgate Bldg - letter from "Perambulator" Bath, 24 Jan. Slovenly servants empty dirty water on the pavements & coal ashes before the scavenger's bell has rung. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: sale of silks, demisaison & summer silks, also plain sattins, black silk, & winter goods etc. From Wm Smith & Co (leaving Bath). At Abbey Churchyard, Bath until end of Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: auction - 3 mows of prime hay in & nr Marshfield, Gloucs. at the sign of The Crown on 30 Jan by Stephen Fricker. To view apply Farmer Gage or Mr Wm Bush at Marshfield. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture, musical instruments, some Handel M.S operas. Also curiosities, kitchen items etc. At his Auction room, Queen Sq on 31 Jan by P Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: another repeat of Collins's "Morning Brush" at Lwr Rooms on 25 Jan. Door open 11, begins 12 precisely. Admission 2s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Mr Greenough's Volatile Salt of Vinegar" for use in sick room. crowded assemblies; prevents plague, putrid fevers etc & cures fainting fits & headaches. Sold by Thomas Horton, druggist, Market P, Bath 5s/large bottle, 2s 9d/small bottle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 239/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Frome subscription assembly on Tue 6 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 240/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Musical Society, White Lion - next meeting on 26 Jan, Capt Asgill in the chair. Catches & glees begin 7.15 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 241/ article:3 c |
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| Music: new instrumental music arrived at Marshall's Library, upper cnr of Milsom St, inc pieces by Arne, Bach, Haydn etc. Also Italian & English vocal music. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 242/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, 26 Market Pl, Bath - table cloths 18d/each, muslins 18s/yard/Lace, edgings, modes, Persians & haberdashery in general. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 243/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Cottillon Ball - at Lower Rooms on Wed 31 Jan, James King MC. Tue is the anniversary of King Charles martydom. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 244/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl Nugent, Lord Francis Seymour, Lord Bishop of St David's, Sir J Bull & Lady, Lady Hill [NOTP], Gen Skene Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr John Jones of Ashley to Miss Jefferys, dtr of Wm Jefferys, esq of Box, Wilts on Mon se'nnight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Jane Luther, sister to late John Luther, esq of Myles, Essex, after 20 yrs sickness, in Bath on 20 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3 c |