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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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| Leisure: a comedy "The Birthday" (by the author of "Lovers Vows") with comic opera "Rosina" (with Mr Belville & Mr D'Arcy from Theatre Royal, Haymarket) at Theatre Royal, Bath on 5 Oct at precisely 6.15pm. Tickets from box lobby from 10-3 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2107/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: the late Mrs Donne left £50 to the General Hospital & £50 to the Casualty Hospital. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2108/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Friday died in Abbey St, Bath on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2108/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Haberdashery & Lace Warehouse, 1 Bath St - large stock of bankrupt London warehouse carried on under name of M Smith has been bought & will be sold at 40% under normal prices. Includes ribbons, handkerchiefs, muslins & extensive stock of furs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2108/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Monday evening a little boy age 3 was left locked in an underground kitchen with an infant in a cradle by his mother whilst she went to get water. Child went too near the fire & was so badly burned he died next morning. The infant uninjured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2109/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: remains of late Earl of Cork & Orrery interred in family vault at Frome last Thurs, escorted by party of Somerset Provisional Cavalry to Norton St Philip where they were joined by the Frome Volunteer Infantry. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2109/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale or let - convenient house, 12 Devonshire Bldgs, 1 mi Bath on Warminster Rd, with 4 rooms on 1st floor, 2 attics & outhouse suitable to convert to stable. If whole is not disposed of, owner would be glad to accommodate a couple or 2 ladies with an apartment on moderate terms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2109/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: Mary Jones committed to Shepton Mallet gaol by A Moysey, esq Mayor of Bath, for robbing Mr Robert Bradfield of a purse containing 16 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2110/ article:3 b |
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| News: Volunteer Military of Frome - assembled & swore allegiance to the Sovereign & attended Divine Service last Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2110/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Derrett, clothier, of Wotton Under Edge to Miss Mary Pullin of Iron Acton [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2110/ article:4,b |
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| Crime: Joan Tattle of Monkton committed to Wilton jail for the wilful murder of her bastard child. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2111/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Thos Hobbs, collier found guilty at County Quarter Sessions of assault with intent to commit a rape on Mrs Pope of Mells & sentenced to 3 months at Ilchester gaol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2111/ article:3,c |
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| Art: J Sanders, drawing master, has moved from 9 Lansdown Crescent to 2 Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2111/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 29 Nov "King Richard III" with the "Lying Valet": Sat 1 Dec "Provok'd Husband" & "The Prisoner at Large" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2112/ article:3 b |
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| News: a farmer of Norton St Philip driving cattle down Radstock Hill to Buckland Fair, a bull took fright & leapt onto the roof of a house belonging to Mr Young & fell into a room where Mr Hill, a tailor was working. He leapt into the road unhurt, but pulleys needed to extricate bull through roof Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2112/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: Bath Guardian Soc subscriptions due to expire Michaelmas to be renewed in 14 days.Those wishing to join enter names immediately. Influx of visitors may mean depradations on them & inhabitants. Expense of prosecution may fall heavy on individuals. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2112/ article:1,b |
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| Music: 3rd subscription concert this (Wed) evening 7 pm. Principal singers, Mr Nield & Madame Dussek, Miss Taylor, age 11 yrs violonist, programme Handel, Haydn etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2113/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: BT [Theatre Royal Bath] - Sat 20 Oct "The Heir at Law" with "Two Strings to your Bow" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2113/ article:3,c |
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| Education: grammar & boarding schools at Vicarage House, Chew Magna, 10 mi Bath (under sanction of Rt Rev Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells). Young gentlemen boarded, instructed in classics, use of global geography & algebra, £21 p.a. Rev J Evans AM, curator of that parish Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2113/ article:1,c |
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| Livestock: unclaimed horse - unknown person who left an aged chestnut gelding 14 hands high with blaze on face, 2 broken knees, at White Lion Bath on 30 Oct to call for him within 10 days otherwise he will be sold to defray his keep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2114/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Commissioners for Land Tax - Samuel Windham Gooden, John Burge, Wm Barry Wade, John Hanning, Peter Sherston, esqs. Wm Phelps, Wm Batchelor, clerks. John Tyndale Warre, John Acland, CONTD All appointed by Kings Warrant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2114/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - roomy family house at Bradford, Wilts with 2 good gardens, coach house, 3-stall stable, in occupn of clothier, with workshops detached from house. Could convert to boarding school. Enq Mr Renison, Postmaster, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2114/ article:1,c |
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| Inns: J Parker (late waiter at the New Rooms) has opened a new inn, known as "Bladud's Inn & Tavern" in Ladymead, London Rd (nr Walcot St) Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2115/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Commissioners for Land Tax contd - Jeffrys Allen, Edwd Berkeley Napier, Wm Miles, Henry Gould, esqs. Mayor of Bath, Senior Alderman Recorder & Charles Phillott, esq. All appointed by Kings Warrant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2115/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Tax Acts" arranged by Stewart Kyd, esq, barrister, pubd today price 6s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2115/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: J L Newman, repository, Walks Bath - has increased his stocks particularly in silver, Tunbridge fancy boxes, Sheffield plated goods, Japan goods etc. Also agent for Polygraphic Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2116/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: real Norwich shawls - P J Knight, (shawl manufacturer to Her Majesty & HRH Duchess of York), has opened a shop at 1 Union Pssge, Bath. Shawls from 6s to £4 4s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2116/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Land tax redemption & sale - commissioners intend to meet at Swan Inn, Wellson 21 Oct, & White Hart, Bath on 22 & 23 Oct. T Symes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2116/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: wanted immediately young woman who understands management of haberdashery shop, who can read & write & keep accounts. Character from former place required. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2117/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & a few good paintings, the property of a gentleman. At 7 Pulteney St, Bath on 24 & 25 Oct by Mr Evill. Also 3 London postchaises with harness & pair of horses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2117/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: auction - Pucklechurch turnpike tolls to be let at Fleur de Luce Inn, Pucklechurch on 21 Oct. Tolls last year were £384 for Meadbrook gate & Coalpit gate Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2117/ article:1,e |
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| Charity: petition for an old woman age 94 years 5 months almost blind very deaf unable to walk, lodging at Mr Kent's, St Andrews Terrace. Donations received at Mr Plumpton in Bond St; Mr Cole, confectioner Gay Street; Mr Frappel at Grove coffee house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2118/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - house in 26 [?] Royal Crescent, Bath, together with furniture. Apply Mr Milford at 24 Circus. Immediate possession may be had. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2118/ article:3,e |
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| Military: colours of Chew & Chewton volunteers consecrated in Chewton church by Rev John Stevens, vicar. Presented by Countess of Waldegrave after consecration to James Tooker, esq, major commandant. Colours elegantly embroidered with Waldegrave arms. Rain prevented military evolutions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2118/ article:2,b |
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| Art: Braham, painting plate engraver to Her Majesty & Princesses, 4 St James's St, Bath, presents painting by stencil plates on silks, satins, muslins etc. Likewise painting & varnishing tables boxes etc. Has many patterns & will teach any lady in 10 min Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2119/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - genteel cottage in quiet village 2½ miles from Bath. Partly furnished, coachhouse & garden etc with 5 acres land. Suit small family. Queries to Mr Barratt's library. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2119/ article:3,e |
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| Agriculture: as result of bad harvest, shortage of cattle etc, Bath & W of England Soc requests speculators do not purchase such items at commodity market, for good of all Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2119/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: auction - all the almost new household furniture of the Pulteney Arms, Grove St, New Town on Tue 4 Dec at 11 o'clock by H Thurston. Catalogue from auctioneer in Burton St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2120/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Robert Pinker, son of late Mr John Pinker, wine & set cooper. Long established shop, Burton Court, Northgate St, Bath. Baskets & bowls etc sold as usual. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2120/ article:3,e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 90-104s/qtr, Newbury 70-95s, Warminster 88-100s, Reading 60-99s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2120/ article:2,c |
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| Music: benefit concert for Mr Nield - on Wed 12 Dec. Tickets 5s at the Rooms, Lintern's music shop, Pump Room or Mr Nield, 5 Westgate Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2121/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: debtors to Arthur Jones, decd, late of Bath, woollen draper, to pay same immediately to his son Mr Thomas Jones of Bath, or to Messrs John Jones & Robert Hall, excrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2121/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: hat dealers in Eastern part of county whose licence expires 1 Oct must renew immediately. Enq H E Howse, Bath, Mr John Evill, Wells. Pawnbrokers, dealers in patent medicines & perfumery face severe penalties imposed by Parliament if licences not renewed. Robert Lax, Collector Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2121/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: a new invented bread, Dalmer's "Sans Pareil", from W Dalmer, Argyle Bldgs, Bath. It will keep moist much longer & is peculiarly adapted for the weak stomach. [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2122/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - various household furniture. On the premises at 9 Vineyards on Oct 23 by Mr Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2122/ article:3,e |
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| Agriculture: for sale - few young apple trees & some seedlings from the stire, cockagee & Jerseys. Wanted - field of 3-4 acr within 3 mi Bath adapted to plant orchard. Suitable rent will be given. Enq printer or Mr Whitaker of Walcot Tce, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2122/ article:2,d |
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| Property: wanted to rent in upper part of town, stabling for 5 horses & a double coach house. Apply Mr Bull, Lower Walks, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2123/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - substantial dwelling house in Box village, now in occupation of John Baker, tenant at will. With malthouse & garden adjoining. At Queens Head Inn, Box on 29 Oct. Apply Mr Bowden, attorney at law, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2123/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Receiver General for E Somerset will attend to receive income tax under the Commercial Commissioners at The Mitre, Wells on 21 Oct;at Kings Arms, Pensford on 22 Oct; The George, Frome on 29 Oct; & White Lion, Bath on 31 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2123/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: horse auction - 2 Irish hunters & a bay pony 5 & 6 years old at Mr Dash's Thur 29 Nov. C Demander, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2124/ article:3 d |