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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: auction - dwelling house & workshops in Long Row, Frome town, occup by Messrs Spencer & Kingman, rent 3s 10d, held under Edward Barnard, esq. At George Inn, Frome on 5 April by John Harvey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3,d |
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| Education: chemistry - Mr Waltire opens 12 lectures on Tues 25 March at Lower Rooms. 1 guin subscription. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - tnmnt Kingsmead St (late "The Jolly Footman"), cellars & vaults 20' sq, yard behind 110' long, rent £3 4s 6d p.a. Apply H Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: crowding at Balls - correspondent's complaints re. excessive repetition of same dance, & of too many dancers on floor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Dimond - comedy "Rule a Wife & Have a Wife" at Theatre Royal Bath, on Thur 1 Mar. Tickets Mr Dimond, Mr Cruttwell, Mr Meyler, Mr Bartley at Theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3,d |
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| Music: Bath Harmonic Soc - ladies' night at Lower Rooms on 13 Mar. Subscribers to apply in person for tickets by 6 Mar at Soc Room; or at White Hart Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let immed or from Midsummer - house, furnished or unfurnished in Westgate Bldgs, Bath occupd last 2 yrs. Furniture almost new. Enq Mrs Williams, mantua maker in Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: Philip Tully - hosiery, hats gloves & waistcoats at shop in North Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: Mrs Fitzherbert - family, details of 2 husbands & death of 2nd husband. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Publications: for benefit of General Hospital - "Messiah" a poem in 2 parts by Miss Scott (author of the Female Advocate) publ on Monday at 2s. Sold R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - copyhold estate in Canhead nr Melksham Church, with outhouses, 1 acre walled garden with fruit etc, in occuptn tenant at will, let lately at £16 p.a, held under Lord of Manor. At the King's Arms Melksham on 21 Mar by Matthew Randall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:2 c |
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| Politics: Bath petition for the Abolition of Slavery ready for signature at Messrs Campbell & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Didier - comedy "The Deserted Daughter" at Theatre Royal on Sat 3 Mar. Tickets from Mrs Didier, 1 Orchard St; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Mr Elliston's benefit night - he will play "Hamlet" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 5 Mar. Tickets Mr Elliston, Bathwick St, Bath; Mr Cruttwell; or Mr Bartley at box lobby Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Miss Linley's vocal & instrumental concert this evening at Mr Gyde's Great Room followed by Ball. Tickets 5s ea, from Mr Linley in Orchard St, Bath, at the Rooms, Pump Room, booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: mortgage £2,400 - £2,800 wanted - on freehold estate in neighbourhood of Bath. Apply R Bowsher, attorney, St John's Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Shop Tax - on houses renting at £19 p.a tax was £2 18s p.a, current relief of 7s 3d. Unfairness, rents £50 p.a not high in London & not related to actual turnover [also does not apply to owner occupiers not paying rent} Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: 2nd subscription concert - "The Sacred Oratorio" of the Messiah at New Assembly Rooms on 22 March (Easter eve), with full band & chorus. Tickets 5s, start 7 pm. Ladies & gentlemen can sit in the gallery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - large orchard along road from Sandy Lane to Melksham well stocked with trees, small stone dwelling house (formerly the turnpike house) now let to Mr Benjamin Webb of Melksham. At the King's Arms Melksham on 21 Mar by Matthew Randall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Francis Bull of Limpley Stoke, bachelor, fell down stairs at home & broke his neck 1 March, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: Original Poems on religious subjects, by Thos. Biddulph A.M. printed by & for S. Hazard, on sale by booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Dumfries, Lord Loftus, Lady Cliefden, Lady Bolingbroke, Hon HG St John, Hon Miss St John, Sir Lionel Copley [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Stanhope, Lady Penn & Mr Penn, Lady Henderson, Lady Maude NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners, at Guildhall 12 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Rob. Post (son of Mr Post of Rowde nr Devizes, Wilts) at Southampton age 20. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - the first dress ball of the season Wed 19 Mar. James King, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Somerset Land Tax collectors [full list] - Hundreds of Bath Forum, Bath City & Wellow, at White Lion Inn Bath on 21 March, also gives freeholders right to vote at County elections Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: theft - two boys broke window of Mr Pobjoy's draper shop, Stall St & stole a piece of Bath coating. One caught with the cloth in possession. 3 March at 8 p.m. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale - cheap Indian muslins from East India. Apply Samuel Slack, The Pheasants, Bath St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Jas Dudden, decd, carpenter late of Chewton Mendip to send a/cs to Mr Thos Miles, Ston Easton. Debtors to pay same to Mr Miles by 25 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: enlargement of John Wilkes, esq - celebration yesterday week by 45 gentlemen & farmers nr 45th milestone on Hungerford to Newbury Rd with 45 hghds beer & food distributed to public (details of other celebrations in various towns) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, Union Passage - premiums due. Markes Davis, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - the late Crown, Stall Street; enq J Lockyer carver & guilder, White Head, John Street [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir John & Lady Guise, Sir Henry Vane, Dean of Tuam [NOTP], Adm Robinson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: 7 milch cows, part with/in calf, 30 sheep part wether or chilver, 2 fat pigs & 10 hghds of cider in casks. At Stoney Littleton Gt House 5 miles from Bath on 26 Apr by Mr Pitman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:2 d |
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| Music: two evening concerts in the New Rooms & 2 morning performances in the Abbey Church in Passion Week on 3, 4, 5 & 7 April; Mr Billington engaged, 150 performers in the band. Admission apply Mr Rauzzini 1 guin for all four & pro rata. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house & stables, Kensington Place, Brislington. Enquiries to Mr Sangar, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3,e |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells has appointed Rev Dr Crossman, rector of Blagdon & West Monkton, prebendary of Wells Cathedral Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3 b |
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| Services: ## Postmaster General has ordered a post to Frome every day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: silver-plated articles, 20% under usual price etc. Repository, the Walks nr N. Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - house in Milk Street. Could be let. Partcrs from Samuel Elkington, Bridge St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:1 d |
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| Health: Mr Charlton, surgeon-dentist is removed from the Grove to Mr Brickman's, stay-maker 5 Lower Church Street. Can attend schools or families at reasonable rates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: silk mercery - William Lonsdale (successor to Messrs Van Sommer & Paul) dissolves co-partnership with John Buttress. Lonsdale continues business at 1 N Parade cnr Gallaway's Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Blisset -comedy 'The Clandestine Marriage' with farce 'The Devil upon Two Sticks' at Theatre Royal on Sat 10 March. Tickets from Mr Blisset in Orchard St, or Mr Bartley at the box office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - country house & 22 acres good pasture land, 3 miles from Bath. Apply Mr Plura, 9 John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: John Skottowe, esq of Chesham, Bucks to Miss Sarah Pollock, dtr of Rev Dr Pollock, at Grittleton on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr George Green of Surrey to Mrs Cleveland of Bath last Fri (no other details) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture & effects of Mrs Price, decd. On the premises 1 St James's Parade, Bath on 31 March by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - death sentence for Mordecai Ballon for stealing 2s 5d from Henry Sully between Winsley & Bradford. Left for execution. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Stothart, wife of Mr Stothart, ironmonger, in Horse St, Bath on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3 c |