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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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| Property: to let - dwelling house in High St, Chippenham late in occupn of Mrs Russell, decd. Enq Mr Gaby, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 670/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: private sale - all the binding stock & tools of Mr Henry Leake, bookseller, stationer & printseller on Upper Walk, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Elliott in Green St, suddenly this morning,. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Ramsden's confession, contd - broke open Mr Taylor's shop nr Walcot turnpike & stole 12 joints of meat etc; stole 14 fowl from Mr Hulbert's barn in Bathwick; took lams from field of Mr Sone, the butcher; stole from Mr Creaser's house in Lyncombe Lane; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:4 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Leake's Pilula Salutaria" for curing venereal disease. 1 small pill is a dose, nothing better. Sold by R Cruttwell at 2s 9d per box. All sold with a seal Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:4 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brocas (widow of the late & mother of the present Dean Brocas) at Batheaston on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house, furnished or unfurnished, nr The Circus with 4 garrets, 2 large attic rooms, dressing closet, 2 large drawing rooms, 2 parlours, stone stairs, cellars. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: certificates for wearing hair powder - expire 5 Apr. Mr H. E. Howse of Market Pl. Bath, appointed by HM Commissioners of Stamp Duties to receive money & grant such certs. From Stamp Office, Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:3,d |
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| Inns: to let - old established public house (Red Lion) at Churcheaton 4 mi Chippenham on Bristol road. 1,000 gall good old beer to be taken of Mr Bell, present occupier Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 671/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: sale - of all furniture & over 8 years unexpired lease of house above Henry Leake's, bookseller & shop. Enq at house or Messrs Hawes & Co, Paternoster Row, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed [27 Apr] "The Follies of a Day" with "The Agreeable Surprise"; Sat [30 Apr] "Robin Hood" with "Who's the Dupe?" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Ramsden's confession, contd - stole silver from Mr Lewis's parlour in Milsom St & from Mr Fletcher's house in Circus; stole from Mr Sillitpe' house in John St; stole box of soap from cart of Mr Castle, carrier; robbed John Barrett of 2s 6d in Weston Lane; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:4 b |
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| Health: remedies - Dr Hammond's Medicines inc "Mild Specific Pill", cure for leprosy, scurvy, eruptions of face, ulcerated legs, cancer, fistula, piles & inflammation of the eyes & all chronic disorders arising from foul blood, 2s 9d/box of 60, "Strong Pill" for VD, 5s/box of 60, & "Antimonial Essence" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:4 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bridget Finney (widow of Rev Thos Finney & dtr of late Hon Geo Hamilton) at Alston nr Kingsbridge lately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - large lodging & boarding house on S side of Gallaway's Bldgs. Enq Mr Smith, brewer, Horse St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: ## certificates for wearing hair powder - public are requested to observe that on a/c of scarcity of cash & small notes, no change must be expected by person taking out 1 or 2 certificates only. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:3,d |
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| Property: private sale - lease of large & elegant house no. 37 on E-side Milsom St, Bath lately occupd by Philip Cade, esq, decd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 672/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: sale of silks in Wade's Passage continuing; 4s to 6s in £ under prime cost (sale exceeding expectations) until closure on 23 Jun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:3 b |
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| Music: 2nd subscription concert at New Assembly rooms on 27 April Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: John Fraser's confession, age 26, to be executed Ilchester 19 Apr - robbed house of Dr Smith in Bath, but set it on fire by accident (by running over a cat tarred all over & letting candle fall which set fire to the door). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:4 b |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - benefactions & collections etc total £309 8s 8d since last publication 31 Dec 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Miss Cantelo's benefit this evening. Delight expected as performers inc Gautherot & Harrison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: servant who can dress hair & understands horses wanted by single gentleman. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Wm. Hewlett, jnr. late carpenter & builder, unable to meet creditors & confined to Bath City Gaol for several months, where he died. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - l/hold messuage, vaults & offices S side Orange Grove, Bath in occupn -- Rice. At the Greyhound, Market Pl, Bath on 30 Mar by Mr Plura. Premises held under Mayor, aldermen & citizens of Bath for 21 yrs commncg 1795. Enq Wm Morle, attorney, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 673/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marchioness of Rockingham; Sir Roger Burgoyne [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Lionel Lee, Market Place. New stock, printed linens, calicoes, muslin, cotton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "New Novelist's Magazine" 6d Mon 1 May. Pleasing & attractive monthly library. At all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:4 c |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - Sunday collections on 20 Apr were £285 9s 10d. List of benefactors incl £40 from Primate of Ireland, 15 guin from Rev Dr Gabriel as part of alms remaining after Christmas distribution at Octagon chapel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:1 c |
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| News: a duel was prevented by intelligent Magistracy & a City Officer. Most duels arise from quarrels at the gaming table. How control play at private gaming houses? Vice of gambling destructive & pervades every class in Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:3 b |
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| Health: ## Mr & Mrs Sedmon, surgeon dentists (from Norwich) - cleaning teeth 5s; gold stuffing 5s; artificial teeth 10s 6d; natural teeth 2 guins; screw tooth 1 guin; whole set 20 guins. Speak to at Mr Fossel's 30 King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: Martha Hewlett, widow of late Wm. Hewlett jnr, grateful to Mr George Griffin, keeper of Bath Prison for attention during late husband's confinement. Donations to Mr Gye, bookseller, Market Pl, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture, harpsichord by Kirkman (1758), Stradivarius violin, Ganer forte-piano, folding table for 12, large conservatory etc. Property of gentleman left 27 Circus, Bath. On the premises 2 to 6 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 674/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: hospitality to honour King's birthday - dinner for clergy given last week by Rt Hon Lord Berkeley of Brewton Abbey, for 200 poor people of Brewton, supper & 1 pint beer given. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - messuage occupd by Mr Thomas Dagger, Milk Street (facing Kingsmead), rent £12 p.a, ground rent £2 5s p.a. Partcrs Mr William Smith, Kingsmead St, or William Cross, undertaker, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Miss Sperin, eldest dtr late Mr Sperin, clothier at Twerton [nr Bath] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: James Crease, painter, colour & varnish maker of 10 Bridge St,Bath has opened a manufactory for work & pier tables, flower stands etc - ready money only Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:1 c |
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| Health: Mr Ruspini [?surgeon-dentist] now in Bath & will stay to Sat next. Has medicine external & internal to stop safely the most violent bleeding. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:3 c |
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| Health: camomile drops for disorders of the stomach. Prop H Steers, 1s 1½d, from printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - North Hill House situated nr. Frome. Particulars from Mr Wickham, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:3,e |
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| Property: dwelling house in & fronting Abbey Green, Bath in occupn -- Kydd, baker, subject to fee farm rent, at Raven Tavern, Abbey Green, Bath on 3 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 675/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Wright of Norfolk at her Bath lodgings on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - messuage & garden held by Sir Peter Rivers Gay in Walcot parish, £10 10s p.a. Partcrs Mr William Smith, Kingsmead St, or William Cross, undertaker, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Cole's Tea Warehouse, Northgate St nr St Michael's Church Bath - best Bohea 2s, Congou tea 2s 4d, plain do 3s, good do 4s, v good Souchong 5s, v fine do 6s, superfine do 7s, superfine best imported do 8s; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Ann Warburton, widow of Johnathan Warburton, tiler & plasterer of Batcombe will carry on business in partnership with her brother-in-law Richard White Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - this evening [15 Apr] "I'll tell you What" with "Animal Magnetism"*; Thurs [16 Apr] "The Country Girl" with "Bristowe"; Sat [18 Apr] "The Wonder" with entertainments. [* not in "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Hodgkinson's benefit at Theatre Royal Bath on 3 April. He thanks Catch Club for their support. [not in Orchard St Calendar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:2 e |
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| Goods: auction - stock in trade of cutler & brazier removed from the country. At auction rooms, Parsonage Lane. 3 April by H. Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Office - half-yearly general meeting at York House, Bath on 4 Apr. Robert Clarke, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 676/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Mr Adam Taylor, gardener to George Willy, esq, nr Devizes, author of a Treatise on the Pineapple recently published, a few days since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 677/ article:3 d |