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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 Wm. Jarvis to Miss Mary Eades. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Webb age 66, relict of late Nathaniel Webb of Roundhill in Somrst, after a long illness on Thursday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Trimlestown, Lady Whaley [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:3b |
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| Finance: Sun Fire Office, London - agents, J Smith, Westgate Bldgs, Bath; Robert Butt (Warminster), etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms - for the 1st time, Collin's "Morning Brush", theatrical sketches on 19 Dec, doors open 11 am commence 12 noon. Tickets 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Bever to Miss Dorothy Russell of Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the account of the death of Capt Edm Halliday is void of foundation (copied into our paper of 25th ult. from another paper) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:3 b |
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| News: civic appointments etc - selected as magistrates last Monday at the Guildhall - George Chapman, esq, mayor, Charles Phillott, Walter Wiltshire, Wm Anderdon, John Horton, H Harington MD, John Symons, Harry Atwood, Henry Parry & Joseph Phillott, all esqs, all to be justices Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:3b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 72-76s, Newbury 62-76s, Warminster 68-80s, Reading 56-75s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1969/ article:2,b |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 5th subscription concert in Great Room, New Assembly Rooms at 6.30 pm. Subscription ½ guin for the remaining 4 concerts . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: donations of 3½ guin (accounted for in last) & 1 guin collected recently, have been transmitted to Mr Scadding, the humane keeper of our county goal for him to distribute to the numerous debtors under his control. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: coal prices increased by ½d/bushel by proprietors supplying Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:3 b |
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| News: civic appointments etc at Guildhall contd - Henry Edward House, esq chamberlain; sherriffs Henry Walters, Wm Perry MD; constables Edmund Anderdon & Wm Fraser MD. Afterwards, the mayor elect gave an elegant dinner at the White Hart to the body corporate, the clergy & several of his friends Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:3b |
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| Property: for sale - leasehold estate of 137 acr & orchard capable of making 150 hghds of cider. Enq printer [no address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1970/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let or for sale - house & shop in Wade's Pssge, Bath, late in possession of Mr Clement. Enq Mr George Chapman, Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: the Sheriffs of Bath acknowledge receipt of 1 guin for prisoners in Bath gaol from Mrs Hall, by the Rev Sibley & ½ guin from Mr & Mrs W. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## fire broke out Mon evening about 5 pm in roof of Exhibition Room, 2 Westgate Bldgs. Prompt attention by fire engines prevented much damage except to Mr Sheldon's model of Bath which was considerably damaged & not insured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:3 b |
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| News: anniversary of their majesty's coronation - last Sat, marked by local bell ringing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:3b |
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| Goods: auction - neat household furniture with pianoforte by Holland, property of family leaving Bath. On the premises 6 St James's Pde, Bath 24 Sep by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1971/ article:2,c |
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| Property: for sale - corner house & shop in Wade's Passage occupied Miss Robins, milliner. Enq Mr George Chapman, Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Frid [26 Dec], the tragedy of "George Barnwell" with "Brystowe"; Sat [27 Dec], "Know Your Own Mind" with "Brystowe" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the body of a colliers wife was taken out of a well on Thurs morning. She had thrown herself in on Tues evening after her child had died & her unfeeling husband, ill-treated her. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:3 b |
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| News: Mrs Siddons has gone to Hotwells to attend her daughter in last stages of a decline Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:3b |
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| Goods: auction - neat furniture with elegant set of silk damask drawing room chairs & sofa in salmon-coloured satin, property of lady leaving Bath. On the premises, 7 Brock St, Bath 26 Sep by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1972/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Kirkup, diamond broker (from Messrs Gray's of Bond St, London) arrived in Bath at Mr Powell's nr the Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: prisoners in Bath goal return thanks to a lady for 6 quarters of coal & 1 guin worth of meat by Mr Gye, & for several lots of meat potatoes bread & coal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: James Newth, notorious young offender sent to Devizes prison for stealing a guinea off counter of Mr Large in Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: Rev Dr Phillott (newly appointed archdeacon) - held his primary visitation this morning @ Abbey church, Bath. Attended by respectable body of clergy. A discourse by Rev Mr Hawkins, rector of Kelston followed by an address by the archdeacon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:3b |
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| Finance: Westminster Life Insurance & Annuity Office - agents, John Bally, bookseller, middle of Milsom St, Bath; Richard Knight, Devizes. Robt Skilton, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1973/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Ball for MC on 1 Jan 1787. Tickets at Mr Tyson's, Brunswick Pl; at Bull's & Marshall's libraries; & at New Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Guildhall Bath 20 Dec 1788. Magistrates of this city think it proper to cautions citizens to be careful of fire & candle, as during this dry season, want of water will certainly attend most dreadful consequences. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: John Dallamore, Samuel French & William Gidding committed to Shepton Bridewell by A Moysey, mayor of Bath for stealing timber from Messrs Broome & Hill, builders. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: a wheelwright repairing the cotton mills at Keynsham caught in one of the wheel cogs & died immediately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: footman wanted in small family where only 1 manservant is kept for housework. Also, young man of light weight as coachman. Apply X.Y at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1974/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - Ball for MC on 5 Jan. Tickets at Mr King, 4 Queen Sq, Bath; libraries; & Lower Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: Bath gaol - charitable persons, who wish afford relief at this season of the year, to send donations to Mr George Chapman or Mr Charles Phillott, sheriffs, who will see the same properly applied. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: notorious female imposter has been obtaining charitable donations from inhabitants of Bath for some time for a non-existent ill daughter. She is of short stature between 40 & 50 years old. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Government contract price for cheeses this year is 47s/cwt, 8s less than last year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - genuine household furniture, drawings, prints, elegant pier glasses, capital smokejack, 3 satinwood card & Pembroke tables, wardrobe, secretary & bookcase, large family dinner bell etc. On the premises, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath on 24 & 25 Sep by W Booth Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1975/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: ## unknown person(s) cut a ladies gown at New Assembly Rooms as she was retiring to her chair. For discovery & conviction 20 guin reward. Henry Dereham, William Stroud (13 Dec).. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: London Sun Fire Office - insured who reside in Bath with premiums due at Christmas are requested to pay as soon as possible. J Smith agent, wine, rum & brandy merchant, 6 Westgate buildings, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 8 Nov "King Lear"; Sat 10 Nov, "Wild Oats" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:3 c |
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| Science: Herschel considers sun is similar to other planets, with mountains & atmosphere of different elastic fluids making it appear like mass of light or fire, and to be inhabited like other planets Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - 30 prs new sashes, never glazed, most 8'x4', rest smaller; 1 pr circular lead sashes for staircase, c. 9'x5'; several sash doors; pr coach house doors; several hundred ft old elm & beech joists etc. In outbuilding opp 2-mi stone at Batheaston on 24 Sep by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1976/ article:2,d |
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| Notices: ## servants attending New Assembly Rooms on Ball nights who are impertinent or disrespectful will be handed over to peace officers who are in constant attendance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: ## water carriages to & from Bristol - Samuel Ward, proprietor of barges requests fresh orders c/o Mr Edward Doughty, wharfinger, on the Quay, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:3 c |
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| Art: Mr Hamlyn, miniature painter & drawing master has removed to 2 Quiet St. Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Pl, Bath - advise premiums now due on policies expiring at Michaelmas. J L Davis, secretary. Agents - Mr Groom, Melksham & Mr Heath, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1977/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: Wallis's "New Plan of City of Paris" 1792, price 1s, includes Palace of Tuileries, National Assembly etc, sold by Messrs Bull & Hensley,Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1667/ article:1 e |
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| Publications: "Selections from Mons. Pauw", with additions by Daniel Webb, esq. Published today, marble paper, wove 8vo, at 4s. Printed R Cruttwell, sold by Bull & Co. Bath, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1667/ article:2,d |