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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: bankruptcy - John Latty of Bath, ironmonger, dividend [no date] (London) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1589/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - dairy farm consisting of farmhouse & 110 acres meadow in occupation Mr Thomas Gerish, situated in Cumberwell 6 miles from Bath. Particulars from Rev Dr Taunton, Cumberwell House or Mr Edwards, attorney at law, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1589/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: average commodity prices in England on 1 Sep - grain wheat 5s 4½d/, rye 3s 11d, barley 3s 3d, oats 4s 4½d. Others - beans 4s, peas 4s 2½d. [weights not given]. Sugar (w-e 5 Sep) 54s11d/cwt excl duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1589/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre now closed till winter season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1589/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - complete, elegant phaeton lined with light coloured cloth, little used. Enq Mr George Arnold, White Lion Inn, Markt Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1589/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 34-40s/qtr, Warminster 42- 54s/qtr, Devizes 42-54s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:1,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Hooper's female pills". Genuine pills have John, Joseph & Benjamin Hooper engraved on box. 1s 2d/box inc duty. Sold in Bath by R Cruttwell, H Knight, H Parry, L Bull, M Lambe, J Marshall, Hooper & Keenes, T Horton, W Taylor, N Jones, S Hazard & J Barrett. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: Spilsbury, Lower Walks, Bath from Sivrac's Dover Street, London has engaged a French woman who has just arrived from Paris with the latest fashions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture pictures & books property of a gentleman, decd from East Indies. At Auction Room, Parsonage Lane on 10 Nov by William Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: average sugar price w-e 5 Sept 54s 11d/cwt excl customs duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Sydney gardens Vauxhall - full performance Mr Rebecqui's Fantoccini Mon, Tue & Thu evening. Public tea & evening promenade every Sat, both 1s admission. J Gale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture at 26 Marlborough Bldgs, Bath on 25 Jul by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1590/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies Gyde's Lwr Rooms - James King elected unanimously on 5 Nov. Geo Burges, chairman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Boulter of Bath, innholder, dividend at the Castle Inn on 31 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: Mr Boynton, organist, teaches pianoforte & harpsichord, & can be heard at Lintern's music shop, Abbey Church Yard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2 f/hold dwelling house in Portland Place & Burlington Street in possession Miss Rogers, rent £10 p.a. At Greyhound & Shakespeare in Market Place on Fri 13 Nov by Thomas Bird . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Jas Vaughan, miller of Priston Mill, dividend on 13 Oct (from Tuesday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house Upper East Hayes, Bath with 4 airy lodging rooms, c. 10 min walk to Pump Room. Enq present tenant or Mr Chatterton, plumber of Belvedere Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:3 d |
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| Education: long established boarding school at Chancellor Pl, Chew Magna (late Mr Bush's) is now under direction of Rev Edward Parsons BA. 18 guin p.a. Music gratis at leisure hours to young gentlemen who have talent & taste for such. Enq Mr Bally, ironmonger, St Thomas St, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1591/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: ball for benefit of Mrs Brereton - to be held Tue next Gyde's Rooms. All expenses free. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Samuel Woodhouse of Bath, innholder, dividend at the Castle Inn on 1 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: White & Crowden, ladies hairdresser, 4 St Andrew's Terrace near New Rooms can also neatly clean & dye feathers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2 freehold dwelling house in Morford St, parish of Walcot in possession Mr Morgan. Ground rent £2 10s p.a. At Greyhound & Shakespeare in Market Place on 13 Nov by Thomas Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Rothes, Lord Falmouth, Lord Maynard, Hon Mr Leslie, Hon Mr and Mrs L Damer, Sir Boyle Roche and Lady, Sir John Chichester, Sir Thomas & Lady Cullum and family, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: West Harptree turnpike - trustees meeting at Ring of Bells, Compton Martin on 22 Aug when tolls will be let by auction. Harptree Gate £98, Wicks Green 5 guin, Blagdon £31 10s. FB Wright, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens - public tea & promenade attended with horns & clarinets etc on 19 Jul. Admittance 1s, tea 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1592/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: ## Lower Assembly Rooms. Cam Gyde resigns his rooms to his nephews Thomas & James Heaven (6 Nov). They seek support from nobility & gentry Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Charles Clinch of Bath, milliner & haberdasher, dividend at the Guildhall London on 8 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu 30 Oct, tragedy "The Mourning Bride" with farce "Who's the Dupe?" [cast list] at 6 p.m; Sat, comedy "Rule a Wife, & Have a Wife" with entertainments. Box 4s. Pit 2s 6d. Gallery 1s 6d. Upper gallery 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Royal Highness Duke of Gloucester, Prince William Frederick & Princess Sophia of Gloucester, Earl & Countess of Roden, Marquise de Pindimonte, Marquise de Roncherolls, Viscomtesse de Roncherolls, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: Parliamentary election for Somrst - Mr Coxe will be chosen without opposition on 14 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let or sell - 33 St James's Sq, Bath, now in possn Alexander Willock, esq, the elegant furniture may also be purchased. Enq Mr Fielder, St James's Sq, or Mr English, Broad St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: annual diversions on Chippenham Mead 12 & 13 Sept next. Ordinaries as usual Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1593/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies, Lower Assembly Rooms - James King expresses gratitude for his election. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:1,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Bishop of Winchester & Lady, Sir Archer Croft, Lady & Miss Gray, Lady Edwards, Lady Malpas. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: 1st dress ball of the season, Mon 3 Nov at New Assembly Rooms. R Tyson, MC reminds ladies not to appear in hats of any kind. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Comtesse de Canillac, Lady Louise Stuart, Lady Elizabeth & Miss Drummond, Hon Miss Browne, Hon Lady Charlotte & Lady Caroline Jocelyn, Lady Peyton [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Joseph Cox, late of the Bell in Ballance Street, at Corsham on Monday se'nnight [week] [i.e 3 Sept]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - Twerton, adjoining; 2 new-built messuages (tenants, John Beak & T. Violette, both £20 p.a); Mile Stone Ho (tntd John Morgan at 12 guin p.a clear). At Lamb Inn, Stall, St, Bath on 18 Aug. Apply Mr Bayly, attorney, Bristol; or Mr Robert Clarke, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - ready furnished house for 6, 9 or 12 mths in Sydney Pl, Bath with every convenience, stabling for 4 horses. Enq Mr English, upholsterer, Broad St, Bath; or printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1594/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies Lower Rooms - Simeon Moreau, Belvedere explains his losing election - short notice so his Cheltenham supporters couldn't attend & competitors secured his Bath supporters etc. (4 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: Corporation elected Dr Harington, as physician to Bellott's Hospital last Monday in vacancy lately voided by Dr Charlton.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: royalty - HRH the Duchess of Cumberland is expected in her house in Royal Crescent this evening [date of byline, 29 Oct], part of the domestics arrived yesterday [28 Oct]. His Royal Highness to follow in a few days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: first Dress Ball at Lower Assembly Rooms on Fri 13 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Rob Price, Register [Registrar] to the General Hospital, Bath after a long illness this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction, Twerton contd - large garden now tntd Mr Viollette at £3 p.a & mostly under-let. At Lamb Inn, Stall, St, Bath on 18 Aug. Apply Mr Bayly, attorney, Bristol; or Mr Robert Clarke, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: Harptree turnpike road - trustees to meet at Ring of Bells, Compton Martin on 30 Jul, when tolls will be let by auction. Current lets, West Harptree £108; Weeks Green £10; Blagdon £39 10s. It is proposed to erect a side gate at Blagdon nr house of Thos Candly Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1595/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - Fromefield House, ¼ mile from Frome. House, outhouses, garden hothouse & greenhouse, 5 acres pasture. Apply Capt Wilsonn [sic] at Stiles Hill, nr Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1596/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: Bellott's Hospital - founded by Thomas Bellott, esq secretary to Lord Burleigh in Q. Elizabeth's reign. For 12 poor persons for bathing & drinking the water, from Lady Day to Michaelmas Day (6 months) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1596/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Ailesbury, Earl of Elgin, Lord & Lady Pery, Lord Bishop of Bristol, Hon General Vaughan, Hon Mrs Gawler, Sir Wm. Howe & Lady, Sir John Sebright, Sir Brook Gore [NOTP], Gen St John. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1596/ article:3 b |