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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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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Lismore, Lord Agherla, Lady & Miss Wrey, Hon Mrs Wyndham, Hon W Leslie [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1908/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - Jordan almonds 2 barrels, beef 78 barrels, butter 50 casks, cotton 135 bags, kelp 99 tons, lignum vitae 100 pieces, rice 300 barrels, lemons & oranges 101 chests, Spanish wine 9 buts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1908/ article:4 b |
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| Military: Chew & Chewton volunteers - Tooker, esq to be maj commandant; Jas Stephens, John Billingsley, Joseph Hill, esqs to be capt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1908/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - all neat household furniture, on premises of 13 New King St, Bath on 11 Sep by Mr English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1908/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: benevolent subscribers to the Sunday Schools in Bath have in the winter months sent pint-messes of soup for the poorer children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1909/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: poor of the General Hospital - collection for their support at all plcaes of religious worship on Sun 21 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1909/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: Peace Officers etc - appointed for 1 year list (dated 25 Oct 1792) with names & addresses. Chief constables - Edward Harington, esq of Harington Pl & Mr George Simon Crook of Chapel Row, Bath. Chief Signed Jefferys, Town Clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1909/ article:1 b |
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| Military: Chew & Chewton volunteers - Sambourne Palmer, Wm Miles, Richard Langford, gents, to be lieut; Alex Thos Morse, Francis Bowcher Wright, gents, to be ensigns Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1909/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - public tea & promenade with horns & clarinets on 6 Sep. Tickets 1s, tea 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1909/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday [30 Nov] "She Stoops to Conquer" with a new entertainment "The Humourist" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1910/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Geo Ramsay, esq to Mrs Warren, widow of late Peter Warren esq, at Queen Sq Chapel, Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1910/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners at Guildhall on 13 Nov 11am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1910/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: short poem to memory of Miss Susan Chaffy [Chaffey] of Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1910/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house at 20 Paragon Bldgs, Bath. Enq Mr Trimnell, 15 Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1910/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [2 Dec] "The Heiress" with "The Widow's Vow" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1911/ article:3 d |
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| Births: Lady of Wm Gore-Langton, esq was safely delivered of a son at his seat at Newton on 8 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1911/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: theft - bundle of riding whips mounted in silver & gilt stolen last Thu from shop of C Viner, perfumer & toyman of Bond St, Bath. 1 guin reward from Mr Viner & 3 guin from Bath Guardian Soc on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1911/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - the Card Room will open 1 Oct for reading of newspapers, cards & walking as resolved at gen meeting 23 May last. Terms 1 guin p.a. Book for subscriptions at Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1911/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished lodgings (with or without large attic) with neat drawing room, servant's room & use of kitchen, 10 min walk to Market & Pump Room. Also furnished parlour & bedroom to let by mth or yr. Enq 17 Bathwick St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1911/ article:3,e |
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| Politics: commercial treaty with France - further details. Duty on French vinegar reduced from £67 5s 3d/ton to £32 18s 10d; French brandy duty reduced from 9s 6d to 7s/gall (of 4 quarts English measure); beer duty 30% reciprocal, saddlery imports 15% duty ad valorem; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1912/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Stonhouse, wife of Rev Dr Stonhouse, rector of Great & Little Cheverell, died of a fever 10 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1912/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: bundle containing 3 doz wannees with bent heads stolen Wednesday from Mr Atkinson's in Market Pl, Bath. 3 guin reward from Bath Guardian Soc on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1912/ article:1 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Cork, Earl of Miltown, Earl of Landaff, Lord Ducie, Lord & Lady Kilkenny, Lady A' Court & family, Lady Ross & family, Hon Mr Winn, Sir Richard Hoare, Sir James Fitzgerald & Lady NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1912/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - several very convenient houses at reasonable rents in a pleasant street in Bath [no address given]. Also, 16 acr aftergrass in healthy situation within ½ mile of city. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1912/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction - sale of land between Crescent & Rock House advertised for 11 Dec, postponed on account of treaties by private contract. T Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1913/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Dr Mann, Bishop of Cork in Queen Sq, Bath. He was promoted to the See in 1772. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1913/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: ## money orders - introduced to prevent losses of money in letters sent by post. Orders not exceeding 5 guin issued, remitter & recipient paying 3d in pound for clerks of the roads to guarantee safe passage. From Money Letter Office, GPO Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1913/ article:1 d |
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| Services: ## Mr Shew, surgeon dentist, postpones his visit to Weymouth (due to increased business). May be consulted at his home 12 Belmont, Bath 10am to 3pm. Complete sets false teeth 16 to 30 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1913/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Robert Forman [attorney?] will receive dividend by applying to Mr John Salmon, 2 Oxford Row, Bath after 9 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1913/ article:3,e |
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| Law: Botany Bay - cartloads of convicts continue to be sent to ships at deptford. 7 ships taken up, 600 tons, to carry 250 [convicts] each with wives etc. Plus 3 men of war & 2 store ships. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1914/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Deaths: James Brown, esq at his house on St James's Pde, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1914/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners to be held Lower Rooms 13 Nov 9am. J Salmon, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1914/ article:1 e |
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| Services: W Thomas, bedstead maker, Parsonage Lane, Bath makes machines for glazing ladies dresses (his own invention). Price with instructions 5 guin. Sent to any part of the Kingdom at small expense Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1914/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - Perrymead House, furnished, convenient, in parish of Lyncombe & Widcombe, adjoining road leading to Prior Park, within ½ mi of the Old Bridge, with pleasure ground & garden. Enq Mrs Stokes, 3 Sydney Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1914/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: Edinburgh 28 Nov. Mr Palmer's plan for conveying mails took place yesterday. Great crowd to see coach with four fine horses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1915/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Fra. Skurray, esq an eminent attorney of Beckington, after a long illness on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1915/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "The Sporting Magazine" to be pubd monthly from 1 Nov price 1s. Issue no 1 inscribed to noblemen & gentlemen of the Jockey Club. Sold by booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1915/ article:1 e |
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| Finance: creditors of John & Jas Collins, linen drapers & haberdashers, late of Bath. To receive final dividend on their effects 12 Oct. Apply before 8 Oct to J Champney, Cheapside, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1915/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture & large collection of music books, property of late Thomas Linley, esq, decd, on premises 10 Fountain Bldgs, Bath nr York Hotel on 12 & 13 Sep by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1915/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Hugh Atkins, esq of Austin Friars to Miss Rigail, only daughter of Jacob Rigail of Bath. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1916/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: review of Miss Tittore's performance of Mrs Strickland in "The Suspicious Husband" [on Sat 13 Dec] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1916/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: Rt Hon John Earl Poulett appointed Lord Lieutenant of County of Somerset by His Majesty in Council Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1916/ article:2a |
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| Births: to the lady of B Hobhouse, esq, MP, a daughter Sat 15 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1916/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - elegant household furniture, superb pier glasses, patent pianoforte by Warrell, mahogany & satinwood furniture, Brussels, Turkey & Kidderminster carpets, property of gentleman of fashion, on premises 4 Marlborough Bldgs, Bath 17-19 Sep by H Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1916/ article:3,e |
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| News: fire broke out in house of James Norris, Mere, Wilts as he was dressing flax by candlelight. House was reduced to ashes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1917/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: house of Mr James, attorney, of Knowle Hill, Chew Magna was robbed of goods worth £150 8 Dec by 3 villains who entered bedroom of Mrs James, who was indisposed, demanded gold watch & purse, mounted horses and rode off. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1917/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 48-58s, Warminster 50-66s (Winchester bushel). Mark Lane, 3,187 qtrs wheat sold at av price 44s 10½d (6d lower then last) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1917/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: George, youngest son of Mr James Marshall of Bath, in Tobago, W. Indies aged 15, lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1917/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr G Dyer of Kingston Deverill to Mrs Coster of Monkton Deverell (widow of Mr Wm Coster of Salisbury who died on 27 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1917/ article:4,c |
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| Travel: letter to sec Bath Agric Soc re improved dsign for whell carriages for coaches, chaises, carts etc, etc made by Mr Edgell of Frome. Short centre pins or gudgeons for wheels fitted to brass boxes reduce friction by 1/3rd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1918/ article:2 b |