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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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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: various cyclopaedias, ladies pocket book, classics, rambling magazine, publ. Harrison & Co. London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:4,c |
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| Goods: for sale - London, Sheffield & Birmingham repository in the Old Room on The Walks nr North Parade, contd. 12 table knives & forks 7s 6d, 12 silver-handled knives & forks 24s, penknives 2s 6d/doz, 2 blade ditto 4s/6d/doz, etc etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Keene, printer of Bath, to Miss Ann Buck, sister of Mrs Pillinger, [? also few days since] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: ## fabrics - for sale cheaply at Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, 26 Market Place. Dimities 13d/yd, printed shawls 20d each, yard wide muslin 16d/yd, pocket handkerchief's at 1d each, [other items & prices]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: at Ampitheatre, Monmouth St Bath 4 & 6 Jan. Equestrian & variety performances. Boxes 2s 6d, Gallery 1s. From Mr Pownall, Riding Master. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Holt School, Wilts, principal Mr Arnot, teaches Latin, French, Arithmetick, book-keeping etc. Age under 10 - 16 guin; 10 yrs & over 18 guin, entrance 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,d |
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| Education: Burden's (late Davis's) boarding school, Keynsham - will open after Xmas recess on 22 Jan where young gentlemen will be genteelly boarded. Terms 16 guin p.a. French & dancing by approved masters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 70/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: William Phipps, esq., in his 71st year, at home in Leigh nr Westbury, on 3 Jan. JP for Wiltshire & Somerset for 30 years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Velnos" vegetable syrup 4d; restorative medinine for the itch 10s 6d; sold by Cruttwell & his newsmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:4,d |
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| Employment: John Meredith, Irish linen & muslin warehouse, Wade's Passage seeks apprentice. None apply without creditable parents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr George Bottle, master-builder, to Miss Abigail Pillinger of Bath, at St James's Church on Monday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,c |
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| Music: 7th subscription concert, ancient & modern music inc Handel choruses. At Great Room, New Assembly Rooms on 31 Dec 1788 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,c |
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| Music: 7th Subscription Concert at New Assembly Rooms 11 Jan. Mr Giornovicchi to play violin concerto. Non-subscribers 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: found - dark brown horse found in field belonging to Farmer Willis at Cross Keys Farm, Lyncombe & Widcombe. May be reclaimed on payment of reasonable expenses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,e |
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| Crime: ## begging - magistrates caution public against person calling herself wife of Count Seidlitz alias Hudson (an alien lately sent out of Kingdom). She presents petitions & imposes on benevolent with false stories. She will be removed as the law re. such acts of vagrancy directs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 71/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Killingback, an officer of the Excise, in the street in Bath last Thursday 4 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Sundays Schools - meeting to settle committee, Thursday 13 Jan at York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1, c |
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| Fashion: Branscomb's patent satin (black for waistcoats & breeches) sold by Mr R Williams, woollen draper in the Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Humphreys, a widow lady of Freshford, died after a long illness, last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: sale of cheap linen drapery - Thos. Coward, upper cnr Bond St, Bath. Funerals completely furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Pauper Charity - annual dinner of subscribers at Bear Inn on 13 Jan. Business 11 am, dinner 3.30 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade of Mr Wm. Collins, linen draper, bankrupt. Inc 8,000 yds plain & fancy ribbons & galloons. At 21 Northgate St, Bath on 11 Jan et seq by H Thurston. Also lease of house for sale on 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,e |
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| Education: Sandy Hill House, Beckington. Mrs Chislett's school opens again on 21 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 72/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: Mr Whalley & wife in a chaise, coming from Bradford, robbed by highwayman on Claverton Down Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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| Education: boarding school for young ladies, Kelston, Mrs Palmer. Opening 23 Jan, at 12 guin p.a, & 1 guin entrance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1, c |
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| Leisure: Thomas Handy, has taken over George Inn & Assembly Rooms at Frome. Good accomodation, larder & choicest liquers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1 d |
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| Charity: donations for good causes received via printer - "Reduced lady" totalled £6 5s, Widow Pontings £3 4s 6d since last week, & others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mrs Russell's school for young ladies in Publow House will open on 22 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Miss Ewing's Day & Boarding School for young ladies - recommences 16 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction stock of cattle, hay etc at Chatley, nr Norton St Philip, property of a decsd gentleman. On 15 Jan by Thomas James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1,e |
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| Property: to let - house & shop, 2 London St nr Walcot Church. Also at Lady Day shop & premises in baking business. Good drawing room with other apartments unfurnished, commanding prospect of River Avon. [No contact info] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 73/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mr William Newman, shopkeeper of Bath, on Saturday 6 Jan, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: 2 strong healthy women servants desired. Mrs Lamb, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1, c |
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| Health: General Hospital at Bath, conditions of admission - physician to describe pattient's case inc age & symptoms & sent to Registrar by letter; improper cases inc fever, abscesses, ulcerated ext ulcers; vacancy will be notified to patient by letter; this letter required for admission with £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - programme for coming week - Thu [3 Jan] "The Young Quaker" with "Robinson Crusoe", Sat [5 Jan] "Love in a Village" with entertainments, Tue [8 Jan] "Such Things Are" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: theft - of ring-necked pheasants. Info to Mr Phillott at the Bear [Inn] Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Office, 33 St James's Parade, Bath. Property insurance & Life assurance. Open 10 to 2 & 4 to 7pm daily except Sun). Rob Clarke - secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: display of the Memorable Victory of Admiral Duncan over the Dutch Fleet on 11 Oct 1797. At Mr Denner's, cnr Burton St, Bath. Admission 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:2,c |
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| Law: General Quarter Sessions to be held at Wells on 16 Jan. All those having business desired to attend that day by 9 am. Edwards, D. [?=deputy] clerk of peace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 74/ article:1,e |
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| News: ## poor woman found hanging from a tree in Mendip Forest, life saved. Married contrary to her parents wishes so no dowry, husband now a soldier Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale, candles & honey. Thorley's, 40 New Bond St (& 29 Lombard St, London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1, c |
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| Health: General Hospital, conditions of admission - on admission bring notification letter, parish certificate (or CO's letter for soldiers), and £3 caution money (£5 if from Scotland or Ireland). Caution money covers cost of returning patient or of burial. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: long review of new tragedy " Such Things Were" by Mr P. Hoare, a native of Bath, now at Lisbon. Performed at Theatre Royal Bath last night [Tue 1 Jan] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Percival & Cunditt, linen drapery & muslin warehouse, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - deceased lady's fine prints & musical instruments. At Great Room, 10 Milsom St, on 10 Jan by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Day School by Miss Crapper at 11 Kingsmead Tce, Bath. Reopens 15 Jan after Christmas. English & needlework 15s/qtr, writing & arithmetic 10s 6d each, entrance 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & shop counters etc at 2 Lower Walks nr North Parade. On the premises on 10 Jan by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 75/ article:1,e |
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| Publications: " A view of the Earth - a system of modern Geography" by Rev. Mr Turner, Rector of Comberton & Vicar of Elmley. Price 3s from A Tennant, booksellers, Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:4, c |
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| Education: boarding & day school for young ladies, Mrs Carey, 9 Vineyards, Bath. Opens Mon 31 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 76/ article:1,d |