Image
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.
| Date | Abstract | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Property: auction - 2 leasehold messuages or dwelling houses in Avon St, Bath let at £25 p.a. At Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath 5 Dec by Messrs Brown & Russ.Enq Mr Howell, silversmith, of Burton St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2051/ article:2,d |
|
| News: Victory on the Nile celebrations - 2 sheep roasted at Corsham by order of Paul Methuen, esq & strong beer given to the populace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2051/ article:3,c |
|
| Deaths: John Langley, esq at Warminster, Sunday aged 94 yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2051/ article:3,c |
|
| Music: benefit concert for Miss Chanu - at New Assembly Rooms on 6 Jan morning. Tickets 5s, Pump Room or of Miss Chanu, 4 Fountain Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2052/ article:3 b |
|
| Property: to let - neat house in Walcot Pde, Bath with or without coach house & stable, newly fitted up for small family, paved yard, small garden, good cellaring, wine vaults & wash house. Enq 5 Axford's Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2052/ article:2,e |
|
| News: Victory on the Nile celebrations - bonfire & illuminations at Frome on Thursday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2052/ article:3,c |
|
| Deaths: Mrs Frowd, wife of Mr Frowd, surgeon, in Frome on 20 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2052/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: by desire, Mr Cartwright's public breakfast & performance on musical glasses, at Lower Rooms on 30 Dec. Tickets 3s 6d inc breakfast from Mr Cartwright, last house in Church St leading to Orange Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2053/ article:3 b |
|
| Property: to let - unfurnished apartment at Bathwick with large dining room, 2 large chambers, garret, kitchen with oven furnace & stoves, use of washhouse & drying ground for linen. Enq Mr Hazard at his library in Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2053/ article:2,e |
|
| News: Victory on the Nile celebrations - the Bradford Volunteers fired 2 volleys last Monday evening, in honour of Admiral Nelson's brilliant victory & the town was illuminated at night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2053/ article:3,c |
|
| News: ## residents of New Bridge much alarmed this morning by collapse of pier of central arch endangering 3 houses. Engineers say remainder of bridge rests on permanent foundations & is safe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2053/ article:3,c |
|
| Music: concert - New Assembly Rooms on 9 Jan, triple harp played by Mr Evans. Tickets 2s 6d at Mr Evans, 33 Walcot St, Bathj. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2054/ article:3 b |
|
| Goods: auction - all shop fixtures, canisters, large scale & weights, shop desk with some household furniture, removed from Bridge St, Bath. At auction rooms 22 Westgate St on 22 Nov by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2054/ article:2,e |
|
| News: the Marquis of Bath and family left Longleat last Thursday, & are gone to London for the winter, but his workmen and labourers are to be treated in honour of Nelson's victory & a good dinner given in the Great Hall at Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2054/ article:3,c |
|
| News: Rachel Bevin, formerly of Lidbury, Glos who was left penniless by her husband in Bath 15 yrs ago, during which time she carried a basket in market, was discovered by a relative last week, restored to her friends, she had come into fortune of £1000+ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2054/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - French readings. Last of subscriptions, comedy "Les Precieuses Ridicules" by Moliere on 29 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2055/ article:3 b |
|
| Notices: Philip Phillips, apprentice to Richard Oram, stocking-maker of Frome Selwood, Somrst absconded 1 yr ago. Reward 1 guin for info. He is 14 yrs old, small, fair complexion with slight speech impediment Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2055/ article:2,e |
|
| Military: Somerset Militia are to march from Falmouth to Exeter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2055/ article:3,d |
|
| Finance: the General Tontine established at Trowbridge & Warminster has given good satisfaction to its subscribers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2055/ article:3,c |
|
| Fashion: Wm. Smith & Co, Abbey Churchyard, Bath quitting Bath soon after Xmas. Entire mercery stock for sale. Striped stains 2s/yd, rich figured do 3s 6d- 5s 6d/, ¾ satin stripe ducapes 3s 9d/, coloured ducapes & armozines 3s 9d & 4s 9d, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2056/ article:3 b |
|
| Services: ## M Williams, student in astrology, returned to Bath. She calculates nativities & answers all lawful questions gratis, at any given hour, with great accuracy. To be spoke with from 8am to 10pm (not Sundays) at 4 St James's St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2056/ article:3,b |
|
| Military: Somerset Provisional Cavalry - Commissions - Chas Proctor Anderton, Thos Balne, gents to be lieutenants. John Crosse, Thos Jeffery, Thos Hooper, Wm. George Squire, Thos Bidwell, Wm. Orledge Stock, gents, to be cornets. Chas Proctor Anderton, gent, to be surgeon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2056/ article:3,d |
|
| Goods: Reading Fair on Sat - cheese bought short of usual quantity. New cheese 53s-58s, prime sorts 66s, old 60s-70s/cwt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2056/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: Mr Arden gives first lecture of second course of lectures, Natural & Experimental Philosophy at Mr Ginder's, Kingston Bldgs, Bath, on 2 Jan at noon. 3rd course lectures in Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2057/ article:3 b |
|
| Property: wanted to rent - ready furnished mansion within 50 mi Bath, dry, elevated position, not less than 25 acr pasture & meadow. If with a manor, the more desirable. Details to AB at Bull's library, Lower Walks, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2057/ article:3,b |
|
| Property: wanted in or near Bath - board & lodging in a respectable private family for an elderly gentleman. 2 comfortable rooms will be required. Letters to CD at the printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2057/ article:3,d |
|
| Deaths: the footman of J. P. Paul, esq of Highgrove nr Tetbury hanged himself on Thu morning. It was not high enough to strangle him but he lacerated his arm & died through loss of blood. Verdict - lunacy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2057/ article:3,c |
|
| Music: 6th subscription concert at New Assembly Rooms on 3 Jan 1787. Subn ½ guin for remaining 3 concerts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2058/ article:3 c |
|
| Agriculture: auction (under distress for rent) - all live & dead farm stock, 4 milch cows, 6 draught horses & harnesses, mare & colt, saddle horse, 2 waggons, 2 carts, 3 ricks wheat, 4 barley, 1 of peas, 1 of oats, 3 of hay, at Hay in Tything of Winsley 28 Nov by S Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2058/ article:3,b |
|
| Goods: auction - household furniture, shop counters etc of person leaving Bath. By W Booth at his auction room, Westgate St on 11 Oct. (Muslins advertised for auction in our last issue, not all being cleared are now on sale by private contract). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2058/ article:3,d |
|
| Deaths: Joseph Sheppard, servant to Mr Wells of Farleigh Castle, was killed by his cart upsetting on 18 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2058/ article:3,c |
|
| Leisure: benefit for Mr Cramer, jnr - atNew Assembly Rooms on 10 Jan 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2059/ article:3 c |
|
| Music: 2nd subscription concert at New Assembly Rooms this Wed evening 7pm. Subscriptions for gentlemen 1½ guin, ladies 1 guin, non-subscribers 5s admittance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2059/ article:3,c |
|
| Finance: Thos Dent of Bath - creditors must sign the Deed by 26 Oct, or be excluded from dividend to be made that day at the house of Mr Thos Fry at the Saracens Head, Bath. Deed at the office of Mr R A Sheppard, St James Parade, Bath. Debtors to estate are requested to pay same to Mr Sheppard. From Trustees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2059/ article:3,d |
|
| Crime: lady accused of pilfering lace has failed in her application to bail & has been remanded to Ilchester gaol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2059/ article:3,c |
|
| Notices: meeting for Eton gentlemen at York House fixed for 13 Jan. Etonians in vicinity are requested to leave names at York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2060/ article:3 c |
|
| Health: Mr Talma, dentist, after 6 yrs in Paris, will attend the Bath season annually from 24 Nov [no address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2060/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: for sale - 26 Royal Crescent, Bath together with the elegant furniture. Viewing apply to Mr Milford, 24 Circus. Immediate possession. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2060/ article:3,e |
|
| News: immense flights of swallows assembled in various parts of this city on Monday, prior to departure for warmer climes. A NW wind will prove favourable for their flight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2060/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: for sale - ground rents in Ballance Street, Walcot £50 & upwards. Partics Mr Martin Moger, Horse St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2061/ article:3 c |
|
| Employment: wanted - 2 marble masons & a polisher. Enq J Ricketts, statuary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2061/ article:3,c |
|
| Health: J Stevens, surgeon & apothecary of Pewsey, Wilts now restored to health and able to attend to his professional duties. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2061/ article:3,e |
|
| Crime: Mr Crook's carriage stopped on the Box Rd yesterday by single footpad demanding money. By the spirit of the coachman they escaped being robbed, though footpad was dragged 100 yds. He is 5' 8", c. 35 yrs [description given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2061/ article:3,c |
|
| Agriculture: corn has been sold at Norton St Philip on last 2 market days (Fridays). Norton on road to coalpits & so could be useful alternative market to Warminster. No tolls for 4 yrs to encourage market. Ordinary at Flower de Luce every Fri at 1o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2062/ article:3 c |
|
| Fashion: J Gale of Wade's Psg, Bath has completed, for the winter season, an assortment of fashionable muffs & tippets, gentlemen's & ladies' hats, hosiery & gloves, fashionable ready-made cloaks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2062/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: to let - unfurnished house in desirable & central part of Bath. Well adapted for a private family or lodging house. Enquire Mr Samuel Howse, Trim St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2062/ article:3,e |
|
| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Sat 28 Oct, "King Richard III" with the farce "The Sultan". Boxes 4s, pit 2s 6d, gallery 1s 6d, upper gallery 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2062/ article:3 d |
|
| Property: auction - lot 1/3, f/hold, 13 South Parade, Bath in occupation Mrs Davis, fee farm rent £9 9s p.a. At White Lion Inn on 12 Jan by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2063/ article:3 c |
|
| Art: J L Newman has opened his polygraphic exhibition at the Repository, on the Walks, Bath. Original pictures with copies. Admittance 1s for gentleman with a lady, purchasers gratis Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2063/ article:3,c |
|
| Property: lodgings wanted - for lady with her daughter & a maid servant. Needs a sitting room, 2 chambers & a kitchen, furnished in respectable house. Apartments wanted for 6 months certain, so terms will be expected to be reasonable. YZ at Mr Cruttwell, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2063/ article:3,e |