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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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| Charity: Mayor requested to set up fund for relief of widows, wives & children of killed & wounded British soldiers in Holland. Gentlemen of the Corporation voted £50 to this patriotic subscription. List of names of other subscribers - another ca. £21 given Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2704/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: list of subscribers for the relief of poor at Town Hall, New Rooms, libraries - amount given approx 100 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2705/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Marshall's Ball (as conductor of the City Assemblies) is fixed for 30 Dec. Tickets at Marshall's library in Milsom St, Bath; & Meyler's library in the Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2706/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - on lease 19 yrs certain, 1 of best finished houses on L-hand side Gt Pulteney St, Bath in complete repair, elegantly furnished. Enq Mr L Evill, attorney, Kensington Pl or at his office in Green St nr St Michael's church in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2707/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: master printer wants to employ journeyman printer, a good workman. Please write to A.C.F at 23 Corn St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2708/ article:3,d |
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| Property: elderly lady may be accommodated with lodging or board in genteel family where there are no other lodgers. Letters to Z.M at Post Office, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2709/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Grammaticae Quaestones" (adapted to Eton Grammar by Rev Nathaniel Morgan, Prebendary of Wells & Master of Bath Grammar School), 5th ed just pubd, for use by schools. Printed & sold by S Hazard of Bath (no price given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2710/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - leasehold messuage 20 Henrietta St (E side), Bathwick, built & constant residence of Rear Adm Robinson, lately decd, fitted with patent water closet, forcing pump etc, ground rent of £6 1s p.a. On the premises on 15 Jan by Mr Plura. Household furniture, china, glass, greenhouse plants to be sold same & following day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2711/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Sans Souci - a new entertainment "Tom Wilkins" by Mr Dibdin in 3 parts at Lower Rooms 28 Dec. Admittance 3s. Tickets from Mr Ashley, Messrs Lintern, Mr Holland & Mr Tylee. On Monday Mr Dibdin will perform "The Sphinx", his last appearance in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2712/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: Mr Sigmund, surgeon dentist, has now recovered from his late disposition & gives attendance as usual at his house from 10 to 4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2713/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - spacious & elegant house in St James's Sq, Bath (W cnr, upper side) with 4 bedchambers, 5 garrets, stabling for 4 horses, property of gent quitting Bath. Enq Mr Plura, John St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2714/ article:3,e |
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| Law: for sale - 300 vols of works & science of the Law property of decd barrister. Enq Mr Benjamin Wingrove, Vineyards, Bath. Also to be sold a cheap freehold messuage with good garden adjoining in Devonshire Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2715/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs 26 Dec, new tragic play "Pizarro" with "The Doctor & Apothecary"; Fri 27 Dec "The Grecian Daughters" with "Children in the Wood"; Sat 28 Dec, "Stranger" with "Bluebeard"; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2716/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Tue [30 Dec], comedy "Sighs" with "Bluebeard"; Thurs [1 Jan] , "Pizarro" with "Rosina". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2717/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - f/hold estate in Wilts, mansion house called Notton Lodge midway between Lacock & Chippenham with 2 front parlours 15'x16' & 15'x18', garden & pleasure ground, 4½ acr all in occupn Mr Gage. Enq Land Agency Office; or Mr Richardson, Sydney Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2718/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - 2 messuages, garden & 2 closes of pasture "Pigeon House" let to Mr Mitchell. Also Stowell Farm c ½ mi from Notton Lodge with farmhouse, barns, 145 acr arable meadow & pasture let to Mr John Mitchell. Enq Land Agency Office or Mr Richardson, Sydney Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2719/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Thomas Daniel, esq of Bath to Miss A Drosier of Rudham Grange, Norfolk [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2720/ article:4,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Pope, mother of Mr J Pope at the Academy, Chewstoke, suddenly [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2721/ article:4,b |
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| Publications: "The General Apiarian" by J Isaac, recently pubd, sold by R Cruttwell of Bath price 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2722/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: redemption of Land Tax - Somerset commissioners will meet at Swan Inn, Wells 11 Dec & White Hart Inn, Bath on 12 & 13 Dec. T Symes, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2723/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: The Bath Chronicle, Thursday 1 Jan. Price 3d. Printed by R. Cruttwell in St James St. 4 pages, 4 cols each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Publications: separate insert "New Year Address of the men who carry the Bath Chronicle to their worthy Masters & Mistresses" Request a copy of the full article | ||
| Travel: ## Air Balloon Diligence - York to London, will be towed by 1 horse at twice the height of St. Paul's- to carry 4 passengers of 13 stone. (From "York Chronicle" last Friday) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1,b |
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| Travel: ## Air Balloon Diligence contd - "recomended that -- provisions taken be of the flatulant kind, -- in case of necessity, proper use may be made of the gas produced -- directions will be given - -" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: farmer Thos. Cox at Weston [NFD - probably nr Bath] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Mark Lane [London] 22 Dec, wheat 32s-48s[/qtr]; Warminster, wheat 44- 56s, barley 26s-40s, oats 18s-42s, beans 46-40s [sic] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane 22 Dec - small quantity of wheat available, yet sales not brisk. Rye cheaper again. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: toiletries - Warren's "Milk of Roses" 3s 6d & 10s 6d/bottle from Richard Warren, perfumer shop in Marylebone St London; & his house in Alfred St Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - neat completely furnished house at cnr Cumberland Row, New King St, Bath. Partcrs Mr Potter, Cheap St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Mr Wilkins, Trim St, (organist of St James's Church) teaches harpsichord & pianoforte Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Master Crotch, a self-taught musical child, continues to perform on pianoforte & violin daily 12 - 2pm, 2 Saville Row, admission 2s (10 Nov 1783). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1,c |
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| Fashion: John Thomas, man's mercer & haberdasher, 2nd door form the Bear Inn, Westagte St, Bath. For Manchester goods, silk florentines, Bath coatings & flannels, buttons, sewing silks, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: "Housekeepers Accompt Book" for 1784, pubd today, 1s 6d. Printed for R Cruttwell & W Taylor, & sold all booksellers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: London, Sheffield & Birmingham Repository, Old [Lwr] Assembly Rooms on the Walks nr N Parade. Silver & plated goods, jewellery & hardware, musical instruments. 20% under usual prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 14/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Miss Guest's benefit Concert - Haydn's "Stabat Mater" inc. Miss Cantelo at New Assembly Rooms 7 Jan. Tickets Miss Guest, Princes Bldgs;at Libraries or York House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 15/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: Handy & Powell, hosiers, haberdashers, glovers etc, at shop of late Mrs Wall nr Pump Room Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 16/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: fresh sea-fish - every Mon, Wed & Frid by Daniel Ashton at Stall 13, central Fish Market. Enq to his house 2 Bridge St. Pyfleet, Colchester & Tenby oysters every evening till 10pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 17/ article:1,d |
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| Inns: Three Tuns Inn & Tavern - being completely fitted up & new furnished, opened by J Williams (last 10 yrs kept Bathampton House, Wilts). Postcoaches, postchaises etc available at short notice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 18/ article:1,d |
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| Inns: James Ewing has taken Angel Inn & Tavern, Westgate St. London, Bath & Bristol coaches as usual. London porter [beer] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 19/ article:1,d |
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| Inns: James Norris takes over Old Down Inn, previously at White Hart, Glastonbury. Postchaises, horses & drivers available (23 Dec 1783). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 20/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall on 5 Jan beginning at 6 o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 21/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - Hulbert's Drug Warehouse nr the Bridge, Frome. Fresh drugs on London terms. Physicians prescriptions dispensed. Cattle medicines. Spanish arnotta. Pickles & perfumes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 22/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: for sale - genteel coach in good repair, property of a gentleman. Also 2nd hand postchaise & a neat gig. Enq W Phillips, coachmaker in St John's Court, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 23/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture [well listed] of gentleman at 4 Duke St, Bath, inc set of dining tables, claw & tea tables, spring clock & single key double pedal harpsichord. On the premises on 1 & 2 Jan by William Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 24/ article:2,c |
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| Property: auction - freehold house of gentleman at 4 Duke St, with marble fireplace, rich tapestry, patent water closet fitted etc). On the premises on 1 & 2 Jan by William Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 25/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: Joseph Ford, Newbridge, Exeter - prolific raspberry plants 2 guin per 100, ash trees (Fraxinus Integrifolia) 20-25' tall £10/100. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 26/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: selling - brazery, ironmongery [styles & types given], tin, pewter, fire engines & garden engines etc. Benjamin & Charles Axford, Warehouse, Bond St, Bath. ( B Axford retiring from business). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 27/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - modern villa, London Rd, Bath (free of turnpike toll). Double bow fronted, 4 bedrooms, octagon dining room, garden, 2 acres walled pasture, coach house, stable. Enq Evill & Co, goldsmiths, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 28/ article:2,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Glass's Magnesia" as given to Prince of Wales & sisters, sold from 3s to 1 guin/box, at Mr Bull's Library & toy shop; & Pratt & Marshall's Library, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 29/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies - Lower Assembly Rooms on 2 Jan. Tickets Mr Tyson, Pierrepont St, Rooms, & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 30/ article:3,b |