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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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| Deaths: Mrs Griffin, lady of Dr Parker, rector of St James's, London, at her lodgings in Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2411/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Riviere, 32 Milsom St, Bath from New Bond St, London has elegant selection of jewellery, watches, small silver articles etc at reasonable prices. Pearls strung to any fashion, miniature settings in variety Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2412/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Joseph Broadribb at Hallatrow on Monday. He was pulled over his horse's head, fell into a stream & was suffocated Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2412/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - lot 1/2 a 11½ acr meadow nr New Bridge by R Avon, unexpired lease 12 yrs; lot 2/2 an 17¼ acr pasture lying on N side of Weston. Enq Mr Taylor, attorney, New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2413/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lathom, wife of Mr Lathom, newspaper distributor of Bristol, on Tuesday. She conducted the same business in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2413/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - well built dwelling house (let to Robt Smith at £47 p.a), brewhouse, stables etc called George Inn at Wellow with ¾ acr orchard of young apple trees (Tanners), at Angel Inn, Old Bridge, Bath 21 Dec by Wm Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2414/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Master Hooper, son of Mr Hooper, surgeon of Bradford, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2414/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of Chas Spackman, bankrupt to submit demands to Mr Elderton, solicitor, Bristol, preparatory to assignees declaring dividend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2415/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - review of "Pizarro" (by Sheridan) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2415/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Lovelock & Hooper have opened warehouse at 2 Kingston Bldgs, Bath with new assortment of millinery, haberdashery etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2416/ article:1 e |
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| News: Dr Brodum, philanthropist is expected in this city Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2416/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 42-54s/qtr; Newbury 44-52s/; Warminster 40-52s/; Reading 38-52s/ [all per qtr] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2417/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: window-pane of shop of Mr Wright, toyman of Wade's Psg, Bath was broken on Mon at 7pm & fellow stole quantity of gold rings. He was pursued by Mr Wright's shopboy who boldly forced him to surrender goods. The villain, however, escaped Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2417/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Enq Mr Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2418/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: floor cloth (almost new) was stolen from passage of house in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath on Monday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2418/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: single young man who can comb gentleman's hair & keep ales wants place as butler. Well recommended. Write to YZ at printer or Mr Warren, perfumer George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2419/ article:2 d |
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| Science: on 24 Nov moon will rise at 02:23 hrs. It will eclipse the planet Venus at 04:04:30 hrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2419/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: wanted immediately - assistant to apothecary who can accurately dispense physician's prescriptions & writes a good hand. Apply printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2420/ article:2 e |
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| Education: High German taught to enable learner to understand the best authors in a short time. For terms & further info apply Mr Barratt at his library in Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2420/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: young man who dress ladies' & gentlemen's hair wants place as servant to single gentleman or family. Write to FY at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2421/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 21 Nov, "Pizarro" by R. B. Sheridan, taken from German drama "Kotzebue" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2421/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: game in manors of Maiden Bradley & Yarnfield belonging to His Grace Duke of Somerset is destroyed by poachers. Notice given that trespassers will be rigorously prosecuted Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2422/ article:2 e |
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| Education: Mr Lates, Batchelor in Music, teaches pianoforte in the style of Mr Dussek [sic] & other masters of equal celebrity. Terms may be known at 14 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2422/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: auction - tolls arising at Atford Gate on Melksham turnpike road. At house of Thos Nalder at Kings Arms, Melksham on 29 Dec. T Bruges, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2423/ article:2 e |
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| Publications: "Remarks on Mode of Educating Females" by Hannah More, pubd today by C Smith, Milsom St, Bath price 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2423/ article:3,e |
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| Military: Wilts Provisional Cavalry - at gen meeting of lieutncy 15 Jan last at Devizes, gen musters of men & horses Chippenham 12 Dec; Devizes 21 Dec; Melksham 22 Dec; Trowbridge (at Bradford) 20 Dec; & Warminster 19 Dec - Thos Winch, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2424/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: haberdashery, lace & fur warehouse, 1 Bath St, Bath. M Smith has just returned from London with entire new stock of bear muffs, tippetts, bosom friends from 6d to 2s 6d. Fur trimmings etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2424/ article:3,e |
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| Publications:"Observations & Experiments on the Broad-leaved Willow Bark" by W White, member of Corporation of Surgeons & Apothecaries to Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary. Printed by S Hazard 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2425/ article:3 b |
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| Law: Wilts sheriffs nominated for 1800 - Geo Y Fort of Alderbury, Chas C Grey of Baycliff House & Thos Bush of Bradford, esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2425/ article:4,b |
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| Fashion: A Crowden, fancy dress maker, 9 Miles's Bldgs, Bath has newest & most fashionable dresses direct from London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2426/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Riviere of 63 New Bond St, London has engaged apartments at 32 Milsom St, Bath & has elegant selection of jewellery, trinkets, watches etc of superior workmanship & fashionable designs. Open every day from 10 to 4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2426/ article:1,b |
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| Services: Crowden, ladies' hairdresser 9 Miles's Bldgs, Bath makes fashionable & ornamental hair & complete head-dresses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2427/ article:3 b |
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| Inns: J Gould has fitted up Angel Inn & Tavern for the reception of company. Dinners at shortest notice, soup every day at 12. Foreign & British spirits at reduced prices for ready money Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2427/ article:1,e |
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| Charity: clergyman in distress with dependent sister solicits donations to be left with printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2428/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: auction - several lots of coach & saddle horses at Ryle's livery stables, Monmouth St, Bath on 30 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2428/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: 1st Fancy Ball this week at New Assembly Rooms, Bath 1 Dec. Richard Tyson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2429/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 90-110s, Newbury 74-110s, Warminster 86-114s, Reading 74-115s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2429/ article:2,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Harcourt, Earl of Roden, Lord & Lady Maxwell, Lord Lavinton, Archbishop of Cashell, Lady Lisle, Lady Lloyd, Lady Fust, Viscountess Doneraile, Comtesse du Beckers contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2430/ article:3 b |
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| Property: wanted to rent - comfortable house in or nr small town or village within 20 mi Bath, dry situation with good roads & well supplied with soft water, walled garden & coach-house. Letters to A.B. at 11 Kensington Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2430/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals cont'd - His Excellency the Danish Ambassador, Sir John, Lady & Miss Rogers, Sir R & Lady Steele, Sir Chas & Lady de Veaux, Sir Harry Inglefield, Hon H St Leger, Hon Miss V Lawless, Hon Miss Yorke [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2431/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Frome School meeting 5 Dec. It is hoped parents of pupils & Mr Pocock's other friends will attend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2431/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: Chas Smith, bookseller 19 Milsom St, Bath has books in all languages at London prices & periodicals. Bookbinding executed with dispatch. Folios of caricatures lent for the evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2432/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - neat, unfurnished, convenient house 11 Russel St, Bath. Apply 1 Brunswick Pl or 17 Pulteney St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2432/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: wanted immediately- journey man binder to work in leather & vellum binding. Apply Charles Smith, 19 Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2433/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: Bathwick parish - applications requested for furnishing & lighting of lamps for 1 yr commencing 21 Dec should be sent to Mr James Mulleney, 1 Johnstone St, Bath to lay before committee at Argyle House, Argyle St, Bath on 5 Dec. James Mulleney, clerk to committee Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2433/ article:2,d |
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| Music: 3rd subscription concert in Great Room, New Assembly Rooms, Bath 5 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2434/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Dr Brodum (of 9 Albion St, Blackfriars) is just arrived in Bath & will give free advice to poor & afflicted at his lodgings at Mr Benwell's, the Bengal Warehouse, Market Pl each day 10-1 for those who reside in this city, & 2-4 for those who reside in the country Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2434/ article:2,e |
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| Churches: general thanksgiving - tomorrow being the appointed day, the corps of Bath Volunteers will attend Divine Service at Abbey Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2435/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - near new household furniture, property of gentleman quitting Bath, on the premises at 3 E wing of Lansdown Crescent, Bath on 26 Sep by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Grace Archbishop of York & family, Earl of Milltown, Hon Dean of Wells, Count Haslang, Count Salis, Count Polon, Sir James & Lady Catherine Tylney Long, Sir Edward Smythe, Sir John Durbin [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1978/ article:3 d |