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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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| Finance: wanted Jan 1800 - sum of £2,000 on mortgage of freehold state for 3/5/7 yrs at 5% interest. Letters addressed to A.O at PO Westbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:3,c |
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| Health: Foy, dentist (late Lower Grosvenor St, London) at his house 3 Wood St opposite Northumberland Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:3,d |
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| Music: New Musical Society - 2nd meeting at White Lion on 24th Nov. Capt. Baker in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:1 c |
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| Health: "Pectoral Essence of Coltsfoot" from the herb coltsfoot, or tussilago, is excellent for coughs. 3s 6d/bottle from R Cruttwell, H Knight, J Marshall, H Parry, J Barratt, W Taylor, T Horton, L Bull, M Lambe, W Drayton & S Hazard, of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: Bath Commons - pub today "The Award, Order & Judgement of Nicholas Hyde, esq respecting the Freemen's Right & Title in the Town Commons". Copies from the Committee, Mr Burge (solicitor), Mr Gye (printer) or at Mr Meyler's in the Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:1 b |
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| Charity: benefit of the Sunday Schools, Schools of Industry, & Blue School in Bath - "Address to the children of the Sunday Schools" by William Brookes, esq. Pub today at 1s, printed & sold by R Cruttwell & Bath booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr J Salmon of Widcombe to Mrs Millis of the Packhorse Inn, a few days since Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: huntsman wanted immediately - sober man who rides 10 stone & can manage a pack of harriers. Enq Mr Say, Swan Inn, Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house in Green St. Enquire Foy, dentist at 3 Wood St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: those indebted to estate of the late Mr Henry Smith, tailor, late of Bath, decd to pay Mrs Ann Smith, Pierrepont St (admnstrx); or to Mr George in Miles Court. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Telling, linen-draper of Bath, certificate on 23 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:3,a |
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| Fashion: Mr Forster, linen glazier announces the opening of a shop at Mr Maxfield's opposite White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath for the sale of chintz, muslins, calicoes, cottons, bed furniture & ladies gowns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Soc offer 20 guin reward for detecting etc of persons guilty of sundry misdemeanours. 10 guin extra for conviction of person/s who last night broke brass door handle of Mr G Hulbert in Monmouth St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Wm Davis, esq of Combe Grove, nr Bath, at an advanced age, Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let by yr on moderate terms - suite of apartments in central Bath, 3 parlours (one 27' long), 3 bedrooms, 2 garrets, kitchen, laundry, large garden. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: at Octagon Chapel last Sunday - Mr Incledon performed the anthem, Mr Orpin gave concertos, both played the organ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: those indebted to estate of the late Mr Daniel Dickes, upholder, to pay immediately to Mr William Smith, Kingsmead St, Bath, or to Mr Robert Smith in the Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:1 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Lockhart, Gen Lockhart, Lord & Lady Galloway, Lord James Manvers, Hon Mr St Leger, Hon, Lady & Miss Chetwynd, Lady Jane & Miss Edwards, Lady Mary Noel, Sir John Danvers, Sir John Aubrey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:3,a |
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| Publications: "The New Bath Guide" new edition for 1790 pubd today at 1s. Printed by R Cruttwell for William Taylor, Church St, Kingston Bldgs, sold also by booksellers in Bath & Bristol, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: theft - basket containing shirts, breeches etc (listed) stolen from a cart in Milsom St on Sat last. All marked "H Cross". Reward of 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Miss Mary Loder of our theatre, on Sunday. Dtr of late Mr John Loder, musician of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of Hood & Tuttle, bankrupts, to apply to counting House of Mr Daniel Thornthwaite, coachmaker, Monmouth St, Bath on Fri & Sat next to collect dividend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Williams, snr. age 90, after long illness at Freshford last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:3,d |
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| Industry: manufacturers of superfine cloth & other articles made with Spanish wool to meet at Bear Inn on 28 Nov on particular business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: Frome Fair had the largest show of cattle ever, though sale rather dull. A company of divers [pickpockets] attended, 1 stole 23 guin from a Maiden Bradley farmer, however apprehended & committed to prison by T Horner, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: 6th Subscription Concert will be at New Assembly Rooms on 30 Dec, because of Cotillon Ball at these Rooms on Wed 23 Dec. Mr Rauzzini. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:1 c |
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| Industry: Messrs Humphrys, Gregory & Rawlings, cardmakers, Frome have established a machine for manufacturing engine cards for the wool & cotton industry on principles lately adopted in Yorkshire & other northern counties. Orders to J Humphrys & Co, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:1 c |
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| Law: change of name - infant son of Jewer Henry Cobb, esq of Newgate St, London & his issue, by His Majesty's permission are to use the name Jewer only pursuant to the will of Thos Jewer, esq, late of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - neat household furniture, prints, Fry's Family Bible bound in Morocco (effects of gentleman quitting his residence). At the Great Room, Bond St, Bath on 29 & 30 Aug by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Richard Tyson, esq, (nephew of the MC) at his house in Duke St on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Wm. Daniel, grocer & wine merchant opposite St Michael's Church sells wine as well as low priced teas, groceries, foreign wines. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:1 d |
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| Births: lady of John Godfrey, esq was safely delivered of a dtr at his house at Lambridge, yesterday morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, f/hold dwelling house, walled pleasure garden, 11th house in Devonshire Bldgs, Bath. At the White Lion Inn, Bath on Wed 30 Dec by John Stafford. Enq James Giles, 4 Gerrard Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:2 b |
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| Law: Freemen of Bath v. Bath Corporation, in Chancery. The bill & answer to this cause now printed for the use of Freemen. Apply Mr Gye, printer, Market Place, Bath. By order of the committee. Wm Burge, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Richard Hutchinson, age 60+, aka "Foolish Dick", supplied with food by servants of lodging houses before returning to lodgings in Widcombe. Weakness of intellect drew compassion from such as late David Garrick who gave him 1s/wk for many yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - house in Bathford, 2 mi Bath with every convenience. Stages pass house twice a day to Bath. Enq Mr Lucas, York House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1822/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr George Evill, woollen draper of Bath, of a paralytic stroke on Saturday evening. An upright tradesman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Warminster to Frome & Bath turnpike - trustees meet at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 28 Nov. J Maskelyn, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Pindar, late of Bath theatre, to Miss Sally Morris, the Pomona, of Wades Psg, Bath this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2, f/hold dwelling house, pleasure gardens, 12th house in Devonshire Bldgs, Bath. At the White Lion Inn, Bath on Wed 30 Dec by John Stafford. Enq James Giles, 4 Gerrard Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: ## a superb plan of the City of Bath inc all new buildings now erecting, from survey by C Harcourt Masters (architect & surveyor), engraved by S J Neele, London, price ½ gn, shortly to be published. Mr Harcourt, architect, has supplied detail of his intended additions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:1 d |
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| Military: Mayor of Bath engaged 22 wagons, 3 post-chaises, a single horse whisky, & several saddle horses to transport troops, luggage & artillery 2m along Warminster Rd en route from Salisbury to Bristol, then to embark for Ireland Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: new postcoach from Talbot Inn, Bristol 6am, White Lion & Greyhound Inns, Bath Mon, Wed, Fri 8am to Portsmouth & return next day. Fares - Bath-Salisbury inside 10s, out 6s; Bath-Portsmouth inside £1 11s, out 12s. Performed by W. Bell, Bath & T Dowding, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1823/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: debtors in Bath prison thank a lady for 2 pieces of beef 9 (by Mr Hayward) & also thank Mr Matthews, butcher for some beef. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: W Dewdney "Breeches Powder" none better to preserve colour & condition leather. Prepared at 55 Fleet Street, [no price given] sold by Mr Cruttwell, Bath, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Agnes Tucker, late of Brock St, Bath, at Lyme, after a severe illness on Friday se'nnight. An exemplary pious benefactor - £50 to Bath Hospital Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: James Smith, tailor of Freshford thanks (itemised) benefactors for a total of £9 4s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:2 b |
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| Inns: Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn (late Mrs Williams) taken over by J Stockwell from the London Tavern. In process of refurbishment. Coaches to London & Bristol as usual. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:1 d |
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| Military: another detachment of troops passed through Marshfield to Bristol this am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - Grand Gala, musical concert & fireworks on 27 Aug. Tickets 1s at gate, principal inns & libraries & Lintern's music shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1824/ article:3,d |