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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: persons with claims on estate of Mr Wm Pope decd, innkeeper, late of Chippenham to send A/Cs to Mr Pope at White Hart Inn, Chippenham. Debtors to pay Mr Pope or Mr Goldney, attorney at Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 607/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: slander - "advertisement under my name in the Bath paper reflecting on the character of Mr Wm Wilkinson, farrier of Frome, is utterly false. David Molloy, under guise of friendship, drew me into signing it; I can only write my name". Signed Will Hampton [with 3 witnesses] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 607/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Miss (unknown) Grace, one of the dtrs of Mrs Grace of Ireland, on Beaconhill after a lingering illness on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 607/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction contd, lot 4/9 - dwelling house & outbuildings in Winsley in late occupn of Mrs Sarah Wiltshire. At the Seven Stars, Winsley on 8 Apr by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 607/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: sober well recommended lad from country wants apprenticeship to either barber, joiner or carpenter. Enquire printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:3,a |
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| Law: Robert Forman, attorney at law, Walcot St, Bath - agent for sale of property, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Holloway & Bath City. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge turnpike - trustees meeting at house of William Turner, innkeeper, Beaufort Arms, Peetty France on 17 Apr. To consider removal of officers, also £400 wanted on security of tolls. James Ludlow, clerk, Sodbury, 28 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu [17 Apr] (by desire) "Love Makes a Man" with the "First Floor"; Sat [19 Apr], "The West Indian" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr Coe, decd. At his house 21 Belvedere, Bath on 15 & 16 Apr by C Trimnell, upholder & undertaker Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:2 c |
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| Health: modern practice of Physicians - long, critical letter on this from "Carbo", "need not possess talents or much knowledge" "sufficient if they have skill to captivate of a few fashionable - -women", prescribe "in quantity to satisfy the avarice of apothecaries" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Tho. Goodman, chairmaker, at Batheaston last week. Leaves 3 small children who lost their mother 3 months ago Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction, estate late Mrs Sarah Wiltshire contd - lot 5/9, dwelling house & garden in Winsley in possn of Josiah Farr; lot 6/9 - dwelling house & garden in Winsley in possn Charles Dagger. At the Seven Stars, Winsley 8 Apr by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: young man wants a place in a lady or gentleman's family, objects to wearing a livery, apply Mr Tennent, bookseller, Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: lost - pocket book, between Broad Street & Lansdown, Bath. Bring to The Crier, Town Hall for 2 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:2,d |
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| Services: ## letter from John Palmer noting that misrepresentation by General Post Office having been exposed. When he takes up appointment, prompt & early delivery of letters will soon commence (London 11 Apr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: Rotten & Jones, millinery partnership, Church Yard, Bath quitting business. Mr Rotten intends to carry on, & has new stock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:3 c |
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| Pets: lost - terrier puppy. Half guinea reward if brought to 32 Brock St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: lottery prizes Wednesday 14 Mar no.13572 £500; nos.29474, 49028 £100; nos. 19382, 28952 £50. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:4 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Clarke in New King St, Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction, estate late Mrs Sarah Wiltshire, contd - lot 7/9, dwelling house & garden in Winsley in occupn Ann Taylor; lot 8/9 - dwelling house & garden in Winsley in occupn Chas Reynolds. At the Seven Stars, Winsley 8 Apr by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: several girls & boys of parish of St James's, Bath available for apprenticeship. Apply to Mr Charles Davis, painter or Mr Joseph Albin, cabinet maker who oversee the parish poor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:3,a |
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| Property: to let - messuage in Bell Lane. Enq Mr Harford, Green St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:2,d |
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| Music: Mr Cantelo to perform catches & glees at New Assembly Rooms, on Wed 26 Apr. Particulars in a few days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:3 b |
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| Music: oratorio "The Messiah" at St Michael's Church, Bath, under direction of Mr Rauzzini, on Fri 25 Apr 7pm. Profits to defray expense of recent new organ. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr G Strawbridge & Mr T Hawell (churchwardens), Mr Faulkner & Mr Mayo (overseers) etc etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Henry's Calcined Magnesia" sold by W Taylor, bookseller Church St, Bath price 2s 8d/bottle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Trotter's Asiatic tooth powder", cleans and whitens teeth, eradicates scurvy, prevents decay [etc]. Beware counterfeits, which may cause injury. 2s 9d from Mr Cruttwell or Mr Moore Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:4,c |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of this diocese collates Rev. Thomas A Salmon MA (Wadham Coll) rector of Rodney Stoke to the prebendal stall of Combe left void by promotion of Rev. John Williams to that of Buckland Dinham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction, estate late Mrs Sarah Wiltshire contd, lot 9/9 - dwelling house & garden in Winsley in occupn Robert Tanner. At the Seven Stars, Winsley on 8 Apr by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:3 d |
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| Livestock: for sale - bay mare, 6 years old, over 14 hands, warranted sound, 20 guin, at Castle and Ball Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: for sale - low phaeton or postchaise. Enq Mr Hartford, Green St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Bath Society of Guardians - AGM at Guildhall, next Mon at 5 pm. William Meyler, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:3 b |
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| Music: "The Messiah" at St Michael's Church, Bath on Fri 25 Apr - books of performance 6d from Mr Gye, printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Plan of Bath & 5 miles around" 1s 6d coloured. From W Taylor, bookseller Church St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Smart's improved tincture of cascarilla bark" for weakness of stomach or bowels, especially for fevers and fluxes in warm climes [more details]. 2s 3d & 7s/bottle from Mr Cruttwell [& others] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:4,c |
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| Military: Provisional Cavalary for Bath subdivision mustered on Monday dressed in their uniforms (green turned up with red) & well mounted, made a very military appearance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale - 4 broadcloth looms in good condition. Enq Wm Wiltshire at Winsley; or Mr John Baker, Kingsmead Terrace, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 611/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Bank bill found - can be reclaimed by giving the number & sum to Wm Purdie, Orange Court, Bath. Also public breakfasts in Spring Gardens to be continued some time longer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:3,a |
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| Property: auction - two tenements, Gibbs Court, currently let £14 p.a, ground rent £3 4s p.a. At Bell Inn, Walcot St, 26 Apr by Mr William Howton, auctioneer (of Beauford Square, Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Batheaston, lately occupied Mr Brock, 3 bedchambers, 3 garrets, ½ acre garden. Enq Henry Walters, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:3 b |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert by Mr Matthews at Villa Gardens next Sat 11 am. Good fires in rooms. Subscriptions 9s for 3 concerts to Mr Matthews, 2 Trim St, Bath; Mr Marrett's, Milsom St; & at the Villa. Non subs tickets 3s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Howe's Pectoral Lozenges of horehound" for asthma, consumption, coughs etc. Sold at Howe's warehouse, 33 Milsom St, Bath for 7½d & 13½/box. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Betton's Only True British Oil" for bruises, lameness, burns, coughs, rheumatic and leprous disorders [& much else]. 13½d/bottle from R Cruttwell, M Lambe, J Gibbons, S Hazard, H Parry, E Russel & M Tagg (all Bath) [+ many other medicines & prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:4,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Hewlett, jnr., carpenter & builder in Bath, of a decline on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:3,c |
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| Science: Mrs Gee, Professor of Astrology may be consulted at 5 St James's Pl, Bath - lectures on the Celestial Globe gratis. Variety of muslins from India on sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 612/ article:3 e |
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| Property: ## to let - good apartments at 6s/room/ week at Mrs Shirley's in Abbey St, Bath. Or whole house, ready furnished at reasonable terms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: auction - two new Prosser's engines (one water, one garden). At Bell Inn, Walcot St, 26 Apr by Mr William Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: young man in medical line seeks position as assistant in Bath or within 40 miles. Letters to RP at Mr Cruttwells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: most curious & capital display of fireworks by ingenious Signor John Invetto - at Villa Gardens next Mon. Tickets 1s at Garden gates & at Mr Marrett's, wine merchant, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Society of Guardians - AGM for members at Guildhall on 9 April at 6pm. To examine A/Cs, & appoint a Treasurer, Committee & Trustees for the ensuing year. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: fire broke out in dyehouse of Messrs Meares in Frome last Wed, overheated stove, no material damage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 613/ article:1,b |