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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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| Charity: Thomas Bullock, watchmaker of Widcombe, recently robbed of all his stock and money, asks for subscriptions, at Messrs Leake's and Frederick's, booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Health: ## Mr Charlton, surgeon-dentist at Mrs Harper's, Abbey Green. Transplants teeth (purified for safety) Tue & Fri. Purchases teeth from healthy young people with artificial teeth to replace them. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3,c |
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| Music: concert of sacred music by Handel at New Assembly Rooms Mon 10 Apr 7.30 pm. Tickets 5s Mr Shaw 1 Duke St. Mr Brooks, 25 Kingsmead St or libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Mr Didier, Orchard Street, Bath thanks those who have honoured him with patronage at his exhibitions, & to render it more conspicuous will, for next course, give out ½ number of tickets to accommodate public. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: approval & support for equalising weights & measures throughout the kingdom. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: the barge Surprise conveys goods regularly from Bath to Bristol. Careful dispatch under sober and skilful Master. Apply the Full Moon, Old Bridge, or to Cross Keys on the Back at Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:2,b |
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| Churches: Mr Windsor who plays pianoforte at the Harmonic Society has been appointed organist of St. Margaret's chapel on death of Mr. Orpin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: the coopering business of late Wm & Sarah Maggs of Batheaston will be continued by Geo Maggs, brother, & the sieve trade by Wm Maggs, son, of late Wm Maggs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:2 c |
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| Pets: lost dogs - on 9 May in Bradford, 2 hound bitches named Blossom & Flippant (appearance described). 5s reward for info from Mr Anthony Hopkins of Bradford. Prosecution for any who detain them following this advert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Watts (relict of Rev George Watts) in New King St, Bath, yesterday se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: sheep slaughtered & removed belonging to Mr John Sone, butcher, Mudcombe in Walcot parish. 20 guin reward from John Sone on conviction of offender. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## stage cart for passengers & parcels between Bath, Gloucester & Cheltenham, every Tue & Frid, by Charles Hemmings, poulterer of Wade's Pssge, Bath & Jonathan Wildey, poulterer of Cheltenham. Pigeons & asparagus early season for Bath at reasonable price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3 b |
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| News: restoration of His Majesty's health - rejoicing at Corsham etc. At Sodbury, children of the Sunday Schools paraded & sing "God Save the Ling" and afterwards entertained with dinner of beef & poudding. Elegant Ball with splendid fireworks & illuminations in evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - of Thomas Bird, in St Michael's parish, Bath, upholsterer, auctioneer, dealer & chapman. Commissioners meet to make a dividend on 16 April at Greyhound & Shakespeare, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: exhibition in honour of Sir Isaac Newton - opened recently at 8 Abbey Green, Bath & has been well attended. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy against James Holloway, shopkeeper, dealer & chapman of Westbury - creditors to prove same & earnestly requested to attend gen meeting on very special affairs at Angel Inn, Warminster 26 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - in Orchard St, Bath. Fine gents house, dining room & bed chambers, 3 attic rooms, 3 parlours, brewhouse, kitchen & hall, vaulted cellars, pantries, closets & 2 kinds of water. Lease & goods for sale. Enquire at house (bill in window) or printers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Charles Crosse, esq, on St James's Parade, Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: wanted - male servant out of livery who can dress hair (male & female) & act as butler. 15 St James's Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: a method for destroying fly in turnip crops available on 1 June on payment of not less than 1 guin from Henry Vagg, Chilcompton. If by 29 Sept subscribers not happy with results, then money will be refunded. Subs to printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: a poor man died at lime kiln nr Blue Lodge on Sun se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - of John Powell of Bath, dealer & chapman. Commissioners meet to make a dividend on 17 April at Greyhound & Shakespeare, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:2 b |
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| News: discourse on the fashions of the day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - live & dead stock, implements of husbandry & dairy utensils of Mr Job Crook of Farleigh Castle nr Norton St Philip, on the premises on 14 Mar by Harry Russ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: State lottery - tickets, shares etc for sale at Basnett's, now in Stall St but moving shortly to house in Bond St, at bottom of Milsom St, Bath Draw begins 12 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Britton, wine-cooper, Bath, on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: ## certificate discharging purchaser from Parish offices, parish Lyncombe/Widcombe to be disposed of. Apply D Burges, attorney, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: horsemanship - performance by Signora Riccardini & other at Ryle's Ride at top of Monmouth Street this Wed & next Fri, doors open at 5.30 pm for 6.30 pm start. Tickets front seats 2s, back seats 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Edward Gifford, a chairman of Bath, taken ill at bar of postchaise & died Sunday se'nnight [week]. Mayor's inquest decided "Natural death". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - George Bottle, late of Bath, dealer & chapman. Commissioners meet to make a dividend on 17 April at Greyhound & Shakespeare, Market Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: last benefit for Mr Biggs - will include a farewell address at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 20 Mar. Tickets Mr Biggs, 5 Orchard St. & usual places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - livestock of Eastcourt Cresswell, esq of Pinkney House nr Sherston Magna, Wilts incl 23 prime dairy cows, one 3 yr old bull, & six 3-yr old heifers. On the premises on 19 Mar by Harry Russ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Dartmouth, Lady Pagett, Sir Henry Hunloke. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Ann Simms, Studley Green nr Bowood, Wilts, 113 years of age, on 23 March. Most noted poacher Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - 16 tons prime hay 2 years old. 7-8 miles from Bath. Enq Thomas Jones, Horse & Jockey, Kingsdown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Milton, Dwgr Lady & Hon Miss Elphinstone, Lady Berkeley, Hon Mrs Moore, Hon Miss Damer [NOTP], Maj Gen Harcourt, Adm & Mrs Digby. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: John Wood, sentenced to 7yrs transportation for stealing linen from Mr Howell in Princes St, [Bath]. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Dr Brodum, physician of London, who has performed many surprising cures (examples given], will give advice every Mon and Tue at Mr Dawson's, laceman [etc], 4 Northgate St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & fine paintings of lady quitting her house in W wing of Lansdown Cresc, Bath. Inc capital head by Titian, Madonna by Vandyke, sculpture by Rembrandt etc. At 9 John St, 15 Mar by Mr Viel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - live & deadstock, household furniture & implements of husbandry of Mr Wm Slade of Henley Farm nr Box. On the premises on 25 Mar by Harry Russ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Capt Henry Davis to Miss Elizabeth Rule, dtr of John Rule, esq of Bladud's Bldgs at St Michael's Church, Bath last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: ## Mr Billingsley ploughed 2 acres with a double furrow plough & 3 horses in 3 hrs 50 min last Thursday. By contrast, Mr Henry Vagg, Norton Down, ploughed same area & field with Norfolk plough & 2 horses in 5hrs 38 min. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meet by adjournmnt at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 11 Apr. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Gishford to Hon Miss Howe (dtr of Lord Viscount Howe) at Box on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur [2 Apr] "Tancred & Sigismunda" with "The Quaker"; Sat [4 Apr] "The West Indian" with "Marian" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: cosmetics - "Royal Prussian Paste" to prevent skin being chapped, pimpled, sunburnt, freckled [etc] 1s, 2s 6d and 5s/pot or 8s/lb from Mr Moore, perfumer, The Grove, and the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc. of decd. lady. At her late address 8 St. James's St, Bath (adj school of industry) on 21 Mar by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: place as lady's maid wanted - by steady middle-aged woman who can dress hair & get up fine linen. Enq A.Z at Mr Wright perfumer, corner of Wade's Psg Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:2 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Thos Sampson, surgeon apothecary to Miss Ann Robins of Bruton at Bruton Som. last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: ## ploughing match - Mr Thomas Robins & Mr Billingsley won by latter, 1½ acres in 3 hrs with 2 horses & double furrow plough. Mr B. showed this only needed a driver, & not a ploughman, to achieve good result. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3,d |