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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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| Fashion: J Sayers & Co, muslin manufacturers to Duke & Duchess of York, has both coloured & white muslins for dresses. Sale of Japanned muslins, cambric muslins 1 guin/full dress, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2511/ article:3,c |
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| Military: full account of Battle of the Nile Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2512/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - variety of useful household furniture, capital paintings in oil & crayon, firearms, ornamental china etc, at Mr Birchall's Great Room, W side of Queen Sq, Bath on 12 & 13 Dec by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2512/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 42-52s/qtr, Newbury 30-52s 6d/, Warminster 40-52s/, Reading 38-51s 6d/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2513/ article:2 c |
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| Music: 4th subscription concert, being 1st choral night. Grand selection of works of Handel with chorus at New Assembly Rooms 11 Dec. Terms to be seen at Rooms, libraries & coffee houses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2513/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - bay gig horse, rising 6yrs, 14 hands 3", free from vice. Also neat gig, hung curricle fashion. To prevent trouble, 50 guin is lowest price.View through ostler, Castle Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2514/ article:2 d |
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| Music: performance of "Messiah" with full chorus on 24 Dec for benefit of Mr Rauzzini. Tickets 5s from Mr Rauzzini, Queen Sq, Bath; Lintern's music shop; libraries & New Rooms [No venue given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2514/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & workshop late in occupn of Geo Withy, carpenter & wheelwright in Grove St, Bathwick. Stock of timber at fair valuation. Enq Mr Pickwick on the premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2515/ article:2 d |
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| Education: Melksham Boarding School - M Ball will be declining her school at ensuing vacation 18 Dec in favour of Miss Eyles & Miss Jones, her late assistants Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2515/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Elizabeth Tutt, widow aged 50, employed by respectable families as servant, is suffering ill health, breast cancer & unable to earn living. She solicits the charitable for donations Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2516/ article:2 d |
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| Education: Miss Eyles & Miss Jones intend to succeed M Ball in her late Melksham Boarding School which is removed to Lubborn House. Best attention will be given to the pupils. Terms as usual. School commences 20 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2516/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: honest tradesman owing rent due to 18-week illness & premature labour of wife falling down stairs needs 10 guin for rent. Family considered deserving by Mr Hazard. Received from Wm Wilberforce 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2517/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: J Andras of 1 The Grove, milliner, mantua & pelisse maker to Her Majesty & Royal Highnesses, the Princesses respectfully informs the nobility she has laid in a new fashionable assortment of goods for the present season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2517/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Elizabeth Seymour, widow of Wm Seymour, in distressed state with 9 children & nr time of her lying-in. She solicits favour of benevolent. Donations to Mr Barratt's & Mr Hazard's libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2518/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: R Arnold, cheap haberdashery, millinery, fur glove & hosiery warehouse at the Three Pigeons & Sceptre, 13 Bath St nr the Pump Room - muffs 4s 6d -28s, black laces 6d to 16s/yd, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2518/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Warminster Assembly at Weymouth Arms on 19 Dec. Admission - gents 5s, ladies 3s 6d incl tea, coffee & supper. Partners to change each 2 dances. Band of 46th regiment plays between sets. Stewards - N Barton esq, Lieut O'Brine 46th foot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2519/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs 5 Dec, "False & True" with "The Midnight Hour"; Sat [7 Dec] "The Stranger" with "Bluebeard"; Tue next [10 Dec] "The Castle Spectre" with "The Deserter"; Thurs 12 Dec "Pizarro" with "Two Strings to Your Bow" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2519/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Miss Mary Jesser, late of Frome-Selwood, decd - to send accounts to Rev Edmund Denham, administrator or Mr Gilbert Rotron, attorney, Frome-Selwood Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2520/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: Bath's new hat, hosiery & haberdashery warehouse - James Hooper has removed from Walcot to 24 Market Pl, Bath (late Stamp Office). He has assortment of fancy waistcoats, corduroys & other fancy goods, ladies' beaver hats & bonnets, umbrellas etc. Undertakers supplied with shrouds & funeral articles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2520/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction under Bill of Sale - household furniture of Mr Chas Wiltshire of Horse & Groom, Back St, Trowbridge. On the premises 19-20 Dec by John Morley. Casks & brewing utensils sold 19 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2521/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - drawing room with kitchen & other convenient apartments, by the yr, unfurnished. Enq James Hooper, 24 Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2521/ article:3,e |
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| Military: further details of Battle of the Nile Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2522/ article:3a |
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| Charity: ## School of Industry - has 65 boys & 35 girls being taught reading, working & principles of religion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2522/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: wine etc for sale - J Gould, printer, bookseller, stationer, 18 Pulteney Bridge, Bath has best cognac 18s/gall, fine Jamaica rum 14s/gall, Holland geneva 12s 6d/gall, British cordials 7s/gall, almanacs, pocket books, atlases etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2523/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: ## School of Industry - must reduce at Christmas due to drop in subscriptions resulting from death of several benefactors. School is in debt to £150 & appeals for benefactors. Wm H Winstone, Thos West, Wm Elkington, A Fothergill, G Barry, Wm Dawson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2523/ article:3,e |
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| Employment: curacy wanted in neighbourhood of Bath for short time. Willing to assist at any church or chapel in Bath. Salary no particular object Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2524/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: I. Isaac Huntley of Bath, will not pay any debts incurred by my wife Ann Huntley who left me last Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2524/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: for sale - brown mare [horse] got by Munster, good goer but gentle enough for lady. Price with bridle & saddle 30 guin. Enq Mr Baylis, 6 St James's Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2525/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - stock of Mr Glover, silversmith & jeweller, declining business, incl 100 gold & silver watches, barrel organs, pianofortes, telescopes, opera glasses, portable desks etc, on premises, 40 Milsom St, Bath 10 Dec by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2525/ article:3,e |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert at Theatre Royal, Bath on 19 Dec when Madame Mara will perform for 1st time Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2526/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Western Militia Soc - receipts now issuing at 15s ea at office of treasurer, R Snare & T Lander & Co. Subscriptions received by Mr Robins, printer of Green St, Bath, Mr Coombs of Chippenham & Mr Seale of Malmesbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2526/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - substantial house in Rivers St, Bath, now let at 70 guin p.a. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2527/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Gwinnett, attorney of Chippenham to Miss Watmore of Bewdley [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2527/ article:4,b |
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| Property: for sale - desirable freehold messuage in Vineyards, Bath with garden & outlet behind. Enq Mr Taylor, attorney, New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2528/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Richard Prynn, haberdasher, Bath dividend 21 Dec; J Anstie, clothier, Devizes dividend on 30 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2528/ article:4,c |
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| Sport: for sale - "Fury" a bay mare [horse] rising 5 yrs by "Fortunio". She won Maiden Plate Cardiff 1796. Also bay colt rising 3, at Mr Dash's Riding House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2529/ article:3 c |
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| Military: military on duty entitled to very good bread at 8½d/quartern & butcher's meat at 4½d/lb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2529/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies at New Assembly Rooms on 7 Jan. Tickets from Mr Tyson in Saville Row, Bull's, Marshall's & Barratt's libraries & at Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2530/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Mrs Le Fanu's (dtr to late Thos Sheridan, A.M) school for young ladies now open at 3 Edgar Bldgs, Bath. French & geography taught by Abbe Denais. Dancing, & writing. Terms from Mrs Le Fanu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2530/ article:1,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - the Lady of Admiral Nelson & Rev Mr Nelson, Earl of Strafford, Earl Peterborough, Countess of Harcourt, Lord & lady Sifton, Lord Banden, Lady & Miss Lindsay, Baron Pfellietzer, Count Morson - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2531/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: wanted - master for United Poor & Workhouse for parishes of St Peter & Paul & St James in Bath. Anyone willing to undertake maintenance & employment of poor may inspect plan laid down at church wardens of respective parishes. Estimates may be delivered, sealed by 1 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2531/ article:1,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals cont'd - Archbishop of Bordeaux, Sir G O Paul, Hon Col North [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2532/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - useful household furniture, mahogany chests of drawers, dining, card & Pembroke tables, Wilton & Scotch carpets. On premises, 11 Russel St, Bath on 12 & 13 Dec by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2532/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of E Soc for encouragement of agriculture, arts, manufacturing - anniversary dinner held yesterday at their Rooms. Well attended. Large no. dined at White Hart, Bath as is customary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2533/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - variety of household furniture, 4-post & half-tester beds etc. At his Great Auction Rooms, Parsonage Lane, Bath on 19 Dec by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2533/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: ## 1st public market for exhibition & sale of select & valuable sheep held in Beauford Sq, Bath this morning. 1 prime fat ox fetched £30, Cotswold sheep sold for 5 guin each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2534/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Brown's Treatise on Flower Painting" pubd today by G Riley, Old Bailey, sold by Mr Maynard & Mr Smith of Bath, royal Qto, 3rd edtn, price 7s 6d. It would make elegant presents for young ladies who have a taste for drawing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2534/ article:1,b |
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| Churches: Archdeacons of Sarum & Wilts have appointed the Visitations to be held at Chippenham 14 Dec, Warminster 20 Dec, Lavington 20 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2535/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, elegant dwelling house in Horse St, Chipping Sodbury with good walled garden, now let to respectable tenant at 18 guin p.a. At Swan Inn, Chipping Sodbury 19 Dec. Enq Mr Wallis of Chipping Sodbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2535/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: John Silcock of Walcot to Miss Titcomb, dtr of Mr Titcomb of Castle Cary, at Castle Cary on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2536/ article:3 d |