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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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| Services: papering & varnishing taught by J Crease, painter & colourman of 10 Bridge St, Bath. Varnishes made & sold, seamless floor cloths repainted, oiled cloth for umbrellas etc. Original paintings for sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for the Master of Ceremonies - will be held at New Assembly Rooms on Monday 9 Apl. Tickets at Rooms & from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Employment: notice of market for hiring servants at Tetbury, Gloucs on Wed. 4 Apr. Will be held each year on Wed. before 5 Apr. By order of the Feoffees - Robert Warn, bailiff Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Joe Tucker, farrier to Mrs Edwards (relict of late Mr Edwards of Widcombe) on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Edmund Burrow, steward to the Earl of Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath and Bristol Chronicle 583/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge (Bath) Turnpike - £400 loan wanted on security of tolls collected. Information from James Ludlow, Clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Martha Swallow, widow of late Mr Charles Swallow of Bath, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: very best Norfolk transplanted turnip seed. Apply to M Matthews, secy, Bath Agric Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: J Beachim opening grocer's shop at 7 George St, Bath selling teas, coffee, chocolate, cocoa etc [no prices].Plate, china, glass etc for hire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Harborough, Hon Mr Rawdon, Lady Cave, Lady & Miss Jennings, Lady Bickerton {NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr J. Dummer, leaving Bath. On the premises near marble yard, Walcot Parade, 23 Mar by H. Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Abraham Ludlow, esq late of the Royal Greys & son of Dr Ludlow of Bristol to Miss Gibbs, sole heiress of Gaisford Gibbs, esq, late of Heywood House, Wilts on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: for sale - chestnut mare, [height illegible], 6 years old, 25 guin, White Hart, Stall St Request a copy of the full article | Bath and Bristol Chronicle 584/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 20 Walcot Parade, Bath. Also, auction sale of furniture. Apply Mr Evatt, upholder & auctioneer, Westgate Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Veil, widow of late Mr John Veil, wine merchant of Bath, at her house in Abbey St, Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall now open for season, with breakfast & afternoon tea as usual. 1st public breakfast with French horns & clarinets on Mon 14 Apr & then every Mon & Thurs in season. Tickets 1s 6d at gate of Garden. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: "Stuart's Star" - William Darling, late distributor has abused his trust & neglected the paper. Place of sale removed from Peter St to Walcot St next door to Pelican Inn where T Davis (agent for Mr Latham in Bristol) will deliver. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Cooper, carpenter of Bath, to Miss Mary Baker of Lacock, on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Life Annuity & Assurance office - meeting at White Hart Inn, Bath on 5 Apr. Rob Clarke, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Webb, attorney of Bromsgrove to Miss Mary Ann Mortimer of Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: for sale - chestnut horse, 4 years old, 14 hands, fit for a lady, quiet in temper. Mr Poitier's Riding [illegbl] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: for sale - lace & linen, by Charles Abbot, Milsom Street, who is relocating. House & shop to let. Apply at shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Nicholas Cross, snr, tanner of Turleigh nr Bradford, aged 82 a few days since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome second hand phaeton in perfect repair, moderate height & modern build. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: Signor Invetto, makes & sells all sorts of fireworks. Removed from Seven Stars, Borough Walls, Bath to Grove Tavern nr Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Lt Col Eyre of the Royal Artillery to Miss Olivier at Lacock yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Mrs Atkins' night- ' The Fugitive ' preceded by The Ladies Catch Club at Theatre Royal on Thur 22 Mar. Tickets Mrs Atkins, 7 Abbey Green, Libraries & Box Office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Young (relict of Mr Young of Camerton, farmer) on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house in Gallaway's Bldgs now owned by Mr Layus, hairdresser. Details at house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:1,c |
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| Health: Thomas Mountjoy, surgeon, from White's Hill, nr Frenchay 10m Bath, cures rickets. At Castle & Ball [Inn], Bath on 1st Sat of May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: ## Mr Jonathan Reynolds, carpenter & master builder of Trowbridge at age 95. Supposed to have left £20,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3 d |
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| Music: benefit for Mr Cantelo - concert of vocal & instrumental music at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 30 Apr. Several new catches, glees etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, 26 market Pl, Bath resume sale of cheap goods. Corded dimities 13d/yd, stuffs 7d/yd, yard-wide book muslin 18d/, spotted muslins 2s 4d/, fine book handkerchiefs 3s ea, common hankies 21d ea, chintz etc etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3 d |
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| News: inheritance of immense fortune of £100,000 by --- Heathcote, esq (nephew of Josiah Eyles, esq, formerly Governor of Fort St David in the East Indies, who died lately in Bond St [? Bath] in his 81st year). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Mr Charlton's benefit - at Theatre Royal Bath ["The Life of the Day" etc] on Sat 24 Mar. Tickets Mr Charlton, 5 Orchard St., libraries & Box Office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: John Kirwen, esq merchant of London, at his lodgings in Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, dining room apartment nr St Michael's Church. Details Mr Layus, hairdresser, Gallaway's Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:1,c |
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| Education: Rev Mr Spencer, Rector of Winkfield, 8 miles from Bath. Tuition for up to 12 young men. Boarding 25 guin p.a. Entrance 2 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bird, age 103 relict of Farmer Bird of Westbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: coach from Christopher & Shakespeare Inns, Market Pl, Bath every afternoon at 4pm in 14 hours to London, 4 inside, fare £1 5s. Performed by William Potter & W Hodges in Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:2 c |
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| Art: ## exhibition - collection of cabinet miniature paintings in needlework (landscapes etc). At Mrs Horton's toyshop, next door to icehouse in Bond St, Bath. Last 10 days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Gay, baker of Monmouth Street on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: auction - remaining farming stock of Mr Holbrook, decd. On the premises at Corston 27 Mar by Thos. James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Maggs, cooper [no date given] [cf 14 Mar 2c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let immediately - old accustomed bake house at Freshford, the only one in the parish. Enquire Mr William Tugwell at Bradford. Viewing by arrangement with Mrs Lard at house, who has some trade utensils to sell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:1,c |
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| Politics: ## London News puts case for Parliamentary reform, In Bath, 2 MPs chosen by 17 electors, overall 55 MPs sent to Parliament by 346 voters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: Taunton Assizes - 19 capital convictions, 9 left for execution inc John Gooding & William Cozens left for execution for robbing & beating William Parsons on Odd Down, Bath (reported 24 Nov last) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: coach from Christopher & Shakespeare inns, Market Pl, Bath 8 am Mon, Wed & Frid at 8am in 1½ days to London, fare £1 5s. Performed by William Potter & W Hodges in Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - for 1yr, neatly fitted up house in Claverton St. Enq Mr Dover, Lamb Inn, Stall St or Mr Cruttwell, printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Jasper Davis, painter of Charles St, Bath on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:3 b |