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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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| Pets: strayed dog - a black & white King Charles spaniel followed a person from London to Bath. Enq at Blue Vein on Devizes Road. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Cotillon Ball for MC Richard Tyson at New Assembly Rooms on Thurs 28 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: public apology by Thomas Moore (livery servant to Charles Boone, esq) for riotous & scandalous behaviour in lobby of the New Assembly Rooms last Mon. Acknowledges his offence etc to prevent legal prosecution. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - corner house in Chapel Row, near Queen Sq, 2 rooms on a floor, very elegantly furnished. Enq 7 Alfred St [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Francis Kilvert, coachmaker, dealer & chapman. Commissioners meet 9 Mar at Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3,d |
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| News: ## weather - after weeks of snow, rapid thaw on Sat & heavy rain Sun produced worst flood since 1774. Mon night river 10' above normal. Kitchens & cellars in Horse St, Avon St & the Quay flooded nearly full to ceiling. Road to Bristol barely passable - water up to horses' bellies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: engraving with timetable of the Post arrival and departure from Bath, 6d. Sold by W. Taylor, bookseller, Church St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3,a |
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| Music: Mr. Cantelo's benefit at New Assembly Rooms on 1 April. Catches by principals of Bath Catch Club (Messrs Blanchard, Loder, Masters, Shell, Cook etc). Accompanied by Mr Rauzzini. Miss Cantelo sings between acts. Tickets 5s from Mr Cantelo at 6 Fountain Bldgs, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house at Lyncombe nr Bath, with coach-house, stable & 2 small gardens. Enq Mr Maltby, 6 Duke St, or Mr Forman, attorney in Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Sandys to Miss Mary Praed (dtr of -- Praed, esq of Cornwall) at Walcot Church on Fri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: new paper "The Evening Mail" a truly constitutional paper to frustrate recent conspiracy against the liberty of the Press. Printed in London on 2 March then every Wed, Fri & Mon evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: elegant chariot with new harness, imperial [luggage case adapted for roof] etc, see at Dash's Riding House, enq 7 Alfred St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:1,e |
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| Goods: auction - household goods, the property of a gentleman leaving Bath. Inc 8 day clock, large pier glasses. On the premises at 6 Edgar Bldgs 18 & 19 Feb by Mr Evill . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3,d |
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| News: ## two unfinished houses in Weymouth St, Bath (built by James Franklin, bankrupt) collapsed on Tue morning. Family of Thomas Fido, journeyman carpenter living in some rooms ran naked into street unhurt, but goods & furniture destroyed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: Essay towards 4 part description of Bath illustrated from copper plate of plans & elevations by John Wood, architect. Price 9s. In boards or 10/6d bound & lettered. Sold by W. Taylor, bookseller, Church St. Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, shop fixtures of Mr Woodward, milliner, haberdasher, (as quitting business). On premises cnr Bartlett St, nr New Assembly Rooms, 22 Mar by William Cross, (of Milsom St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - freehold mansion, W-end of the Crescent, in possn of Hon Mr Grenville, rent £200 p.a. Parlour 33' X 20', drawing room with rich stucco ceiling & cornices etc 34'X22', coach-house & stabling for 5 horses. At Great Room, Spring Gardens on 8 Mar by Mr Ansell (of London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr John Bryant, senr, former linen-draper, Bath at his house nr Walcot Church on Sun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Messrs Viel's, upholders & cabinet makers, 5 St James's St - thanks friends & public for favours conferred Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3d |
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| Charity: officer's widow with young and helpless family, a stranger here without any friend, name withheld out of delicacy, [23 subscribers and donations named], donations to Mr Bull's library and the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:1,e |
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| Property: house to let on field side of St. James's Sq, Bath. Enq Mr English, 6 Broad St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3,e |
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| Military: two companies of Devizes Assn volunteered to extend services to whole of Military District of which Wilts is part Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Collection of Treatises relating to the City & Waters of Bath" by Thos. Guidott. Price 5s. bound & lettered. Sold by W. Taylor, bookseller, Church St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3,a |
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| Employment: ## place with Nobleman or Gentleman desired - by young man who can dress hair & play harp. Enquire AZ at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: benefit Mrs Didier - "Much Ado about Nothing" with "The Son in Law" at Theatre Royal Bath on 2 Mar. Tickets Mrs Didier at Mr Denie's nr Abbey Green; or J Salmon's, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: Rev Mr John Wesley intends preaching at his chapel in New King St next Friday evening at 6.30pm, & next Sat & Sun evenings. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3,c |
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| Music: concert of vocal & instrumental music at New Assembly Rooms 11 Mar for benefit of Mr Brooks. Tickets 5s from Mr Brooks 33 New King St, Bath; at New Rooms, York House etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Bath tea warehouse, 2 Saville Row, nr New Rooms, Bath. Mr. James Dunn offers black teas from 2s to 8s 8d/lb, green teas 3s to 11s 8d/ lb, coffees 2s 6d to 5s 8d/lb, chocolate 3s to 4s 6d/ lb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:2,c |
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| Employment: manservant required - to care for small garden & milk 1 cow. Enquiries Mr B. Williams, the Brewery, Quay, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [14 Feb] "Macbeth" (Mrs Siddons as Lady Macbeth) with "Two Strings to your Bow"; Sat [16 Feb] "Isabella" (Mrs Siddons as Isabella) with entertainments . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - wine vaults in Orange Ct, formerly property of Mr Thomas, wine merchant, now Mr Purdie. Enq Mrs Gillam, The Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## Salisbury Assizes - William Earle for burglary of Rev. James Bannister, Seend, capital conviction but reprieved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:2,a |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Murray - "Rule a Wife & Have a Wife" with "The Lyar" at Theatre Royal Bath on 4 Mar. Tickets Mr Murray at Mr Loder's, Kingsmead Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3,c |
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| News: ## petition from Mayor, Alderman & Citizens of Bath presented to House of Commons on 7 Feb. It sets out incommodious & sometimes dangerous passages in Bath (some leading to Pump Room) & seeks power to remove obstructions, take down houses & widen passages etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3,d |
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| Music: benefit of Mr Incledon - a comic opera "Love in a Village" at New Assembly Rooms next Tue. Mr Incledon will also sing a new loyal cantata composed by Mr Rauzinni, words by Mr Meyler. Tickets from Mr Incledon, 20 Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: lost or stolen dog - Sun 20 Feb from Pelican Inn, Walcot St, a liver coloured & white pointer bitch, leather collar & brass plate engraved Sir William Wheler, bart. Leamington. Reward 5s on return, 2 guin on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: gardener seeks a situation - middle aged with wife. Write directed to F. G., to Mr Sanders, seedsmen, Bristol Bridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: various articles of clothing, 2 teaboards etc found upon person now in custody left for inspection at Guildhall by Bath Guardian Soc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: ## auction of horses - at Edward Davis's livery stables in James St at 11 o'clock on Thu 12th and Thursdays following. If sold, owner pays 1s in the £; if not, 2s 6d for putting up Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## Salisbury Assizes - Jesse Mulcock for stealing black mare, property of William Dyer, Batheaston, capital conviction but reprieved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:2,a |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr T Blanchard - "She Stoops to Conquer" with a farce at Theatre Royal Bath on 7 Mar. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: the trustees of Bristol turnpike to build a bridge over water nr The Globe, Newton, where many fatal accidents at times of high floods. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - general meeting of subscribers at Physicians' Room in Wood St, Bath on Tue 3 March at 11am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - 14 acres well-timbered pastureland contiguous to Melksham, let to Mr Nalder, prtcrs Mr Long, Attorney-at-law, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:2,a |
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| Military: Somrst Provisional Cavalry - county-wide muster of men & horses. Bath-subdivision muster, Market Place, Bath 19 Mar. Colonels & officers will attend at 11am. Pay 2s 6d/man etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3,e |
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| Services: Mr Heath (from London) at Walcot House, 34 Walcot St, Bath hope public will favour him as auctioneer. Cash advanced prior to sale, repository for all property. Excellent garden to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: ## 2 barrels of Colchester oysters available at the house of Thomas King. Were for Mr Morris, apothecary nr St Michael's Church, but he claimed (wrongly) they were diminished [i.e. less than ordered] and refused to pay Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - Richard May for stealing a pair of leather breeches & a stock from Box. Capital conviction but reprieved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Notices: the "Wicksteed's Machine" for engraving seals at foot of New Bridge, Bath is an imposition & injures reputation of the original seal engraver. The original Wicksteed owned the real water machine in Allen's Rd, genuine article only from the shop opp Gallaway's Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture of Mrs Mary Pitman, decd. Inc copper brewing utensils, iron bound casks etc. At Seven Stars, Winsley & Common Brewhouse, Turleigh on 4 & 5 Mar by Wm Pitman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:3,d |