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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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| Marriages: Mr W. Dixon, watchmaker of Devizes to Miss Charlotte Maria Withers of Salisbury on Saturday at Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3,c |
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| Military: ## female soldier - Sarah Penelope Stanley was relieved last week by the Mayor of Bath as a discharged soldier from the Ayrshire fencible cavalry when, on receiving a kick from her horse, discovered her sex Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1860/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: list of certificates issued between 25 Mar & 1 Oct, 1785. Inc William Hooper, gamekeeper deputing for Matthew Worgan, esq, Manor of Charlcombe & Woolley; William Green, dep for Edward Lyne, Manor of Keynsham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Phillip Tully, hosier, hatter & glover on North Parade Bath to Miss Eliz. Miles of Camely, at Camely on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "A new & elegant plan of Bath" published this day by J Marshall, top of Milsom Street, 1s or coloured 1s 6d. Also new & correct map 1s 6d plain, 2s coloured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:1 c |
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| Pets: lost dog - white shag Highland fox terrier "Fury" lost in Walcot St on 19 Nov, collar names Capt John Grant. 3 guin reward, not more, if brought to 3 Bladud's Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - Mr James Webb's goods & stock in trade (for the benefit of his creditors) at 11 Fountain Buildings on Thu, Fri & Mon 22 Oct by E English . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Rev. Job David to Mrs Wilsonn, both of Frome, on Monday at Nunney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: convicted last week in the sum of 10s before Rev Mr Bowen - Robert Wordman for an assault on Rev Mr Burnthwaite of Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1861/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: horses for sale - 3 hunters, property of a gentleman. To view at Ryle's stables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: review - the comedy "Clandestine Marriage" at Theatre Royal Bath last night met with entire approbation of a very brilliant audience. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: The Miss Flemings' of John Street announce the winter ball for their scholars will be Saturday 20 Dec at Lower Rooms where tickets may be had. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: claims on estate of late John Hopley, decd of Westwood, Wilts - creditors to meet Excr at New Inn Freshford on 1 Jan 1790. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Bradford Assemblies - at New Bear Inn 30 Oct, 27 Nov & 1 Jan 1793. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: weather - uninterrupted fine weather has resulted in a good harvest. Barley considered extremely good. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: the play, Sheridan's "Pizzaro", has been got up in style & manner at this theatre [? Bath] in respect of scenery, costumes etc much to the credit of the manager Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1862/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Peregrine Courtenay, esq, decd, late of Bath to send demands to Wm Percival, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: man stopped on Sunday night on Stapleton Road near bridge by two footpads who stole 1 guin & 9d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Read at Mr Brewer's, Broad Street will be proud of the patronage for miniature paintings of nobility & gentry in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: ## for sale - superb chimney pieces in marble & wood with copper ornaments, at Eveleigh's, architect, office, Spring Gdns, Bath. Also patent water closets (WCs) for parlour, bed or dressing room without effluvium. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: ## the 4th November being a Sunday, the annual meeting for commemorating the revolution of 1688 will be held at the Bear Inn, Bath on Mon 5 Nov. Dinner 2.30 pm. Tickets 5s at Bear Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: inquest - on body of Charles Cookman, of Chatham Row (on Sat before Charles Phillott, Mayor & Coroner). Reported that deceased fell into cistern & drowned after suffering apoplectic fit. Jury's verdict - died by the Visitation of God in a natural way Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Joseph Gawen, linen draper of 12 Bath St, has imported large quantity of linens & recommends the public to an early purchase at his usual low terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1863/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors & legatees of Rev Thomas Wilson, decd, late of Bath, to prove debts & claims before Jan 31 1786 before John Hett, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: committed this day to Shepton Gaol by Wm. Anderdon, mayor - Nathaniel Dedman for stealing silver teaspoon property of Mr George Stothert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Guest at Mr Mulleney's, 1 North Parade, can paint likenesses from 2 to 20 guin. Striking profiles by Mrs Guest from 5s to 1 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: ## copper coverings etc - Eveleigh has good workmen from the Copper Co to cover houses, dormers & gutters. Has covered his 2 houses adj Mrs Macartney's, Laura Place, admits 2 tiers of garrets & terrace, with Chinese fence, & will fit his chimney pieces & 2 WCs in each house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Mrs Plunkett Edgcumbe is removed to her house, no 10 St James's Square, where she may be consulted as usual in cancerous cases. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: letter re. incorporation of poor in a proper house of industry - writer had attended several parish meetings on this, but resolutions have been allowed to languish. Hopes, proposed incorporation of our poor will speedily be retaken into consideration. Signed "Verax" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Samuel Nichols, cabinet maker, upholsterer & undertaker of 6 Bridge St, Bath - very reasonable terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1864/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Robert Coxhead, decd, of Bath, coachmaker, to make claims to surviving assignee Mr Charles Brett, New King St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: committed this day to Shepton Gaol by Wm. Anderdon, mayor - John White, suspected of stealing sack containing 1 cwt from farm slaughterhouse of Mr John Sone, butcher. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Agnes de Courci" a domestic tale by Mrs Bennett in 4 volumes sold by S Hazard, Bath. [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:1 d |
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| Health: testimonial to Dr Graham (of 11 Bridge St Terrace, Bath) on relief of rheumatic gout from Wm Mayo, Westgate House, Westgate Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Wm Reeves, marble mason carver etc, many years foreman to Mr King, has opened a yard in James Street, Kingsmead. Monuments, chimney pieces etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: assault - Thos. Hibbs of Kilmersdon, collier lately committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell by Thos. Horner, esq. for abusively, violently and indecently assaulting Mrs Pope of Mells on the highway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - strong bay horse used to draw a gig or chaise. Enq the ostler, White Lion Inn, Bath. Also 2nd hand postchaise Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1865/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: dividends Jan 20 Robert Boulter, innholder of Bath. At Castle & Ball Inn on 20 Jan. [London page] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, "School for Scandal" with "Deserter" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3 d |
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| Architecture: plans will speedily be published by Thomas Baldwin for improving lower part of Bath & sections of new town owned by Miss Pulteney commonly called Bathwick Fields. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Mr Steven's Academy for young gentlemen [paper cut - ? still 7 Barton Bldgs, Bath] open as usual on 4 Jan 1790. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - a genteel furnished house in the upper part of Bath for any term required. May be taken at summer prices all year. Apply 2 Marlborough St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale by private contract - elegant household furniture of a house in Pulteney St., every item almost new (attention lodging house keepers). Enq Printer. The house is at present let to a good tenant for some term. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: James Collier of Frome, aged 37, 5' 7" tall was lately apprehended & is now detained in Bath prison on suspicion of having stolen a half piece of scarlet cloth found in his possn. He will be re-examined 31 Aug at Town Hall, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1866/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: dividends Jan 19 Samuel Woodhouse, innholder, of Bath. At Castle & Rose Inn on 19 Jan. [London page] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Saturday, opera "Love in a Village" (not performed for 2 years) with entertainments. Mr Moss giving his last performance here. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate of Richard Egerton, late of St James parish who died intestate are desired to pay Wm. Burge, attorney of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:2 b |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo's benefit concert at New Assembly Rooms on 13 Jan 1790. Tickets 5s from Miss Cantelo, 33 New King St; & usual places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3 c |
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| Industry: John Marshall, 18 Stall St, business of calendering [smoothing], glazing & mangling [pressing] [paper]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - lease (8¾ years unexpired) of 10 Bladud Buildings to be disposed of. Inc coachhouse & stabling - lease. Late in occupation Wm. Barlow, decd. Not to be let for a lodging-house. Particulars Mr Lawton, Vineyards, Bath or Mr Plura 9 John St. Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3,d |