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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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| Crime: ## Samuel Burgess, carpenter of N. Bradley arrested 2 weeks ago, on oath of Mary Parry, for murdering his wife (buried last Sunday). Wife's body disinterred, but Burgess acquitted last Thursday, as inquest found no marks to corroborate Parry's story. Mary Parry then ducked etc by crowd until near dead. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Milsom, haircutter & dresser, opening academy to teach hairdressing to servants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: John Morgan, successor to Morgan (the original maker of Oliver biscuits), 7 Westgate Bldgs (formerly no 10 before renumbering). Bread, French rolls & milk-cake every morning. Oliver biscuits sent to any part of England Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: an entertainment "Collins's Morning Brush" at Lower Rooms on 12 Jan. Admission 2s, tickets from Mr Meyler's library & at Mr Marshall's, upper end Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: William Gore Langton, esq of Newton Park sent 20 guin last week to be distributed between the poor & distressed of Newton [St Loe] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:3,c |
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| Education: academy for young gentlemen in George St - recommenced on 9 Jan, by R Carpenter with Mr Hobbs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - The Crown Inn, Keynsham, now occupd Mrs Sarah Lockier who is retiring from business. Partcrs Mr Charles Oldfield, Keynsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:2,d |
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| Music: 8th subscription concert at New Assembly Rooms on 16 Jan. Second choral night with works of Handel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 120/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: "Royal English Dictionary" by D. Fenning, new edtn, price 6s. From A Tennant, Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:4,b |
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| Crime: George White, apprentice of Wells absconded from Master in London. Prosecution for those helping him Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:1,c |
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| Property: for sale - dwelling house, coachhouse for two coaches, nr Royal Crescent adjoining High Common. Particulars Mr Forman, attorney Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:2,d |
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| Health: ## "Model of the Human Eye", coats & humours perfectly distinct, etc - B Smith, optician, 10 Bond St, Bath. Camera Obscura, polyoptic pentagraph etc. "Fire" in room where persons may be electrified medically by shock, spark - local or general. Admittance 1s, 11 to 3 pm & 6-8 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: Henry Dawkins, esq of Chippenham (father of James Dawkins, 1 of their MPs) has sent 20 guin to be given as bread for parish poor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:3,c |
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| Education: ladies day school, 8 Bridge St - to teach reading, grammar & needlework 10s 6d/qtr, ½ guin entrance; geography 4 guin p.a., 1 guin entrance; writing, arithmetic ½ guin/qr, ½ guin entrance. Opened 9 Jan by Mrs Lawrence, former governess & teache Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let or sold -nearly completed house, 4 W side Green Park Bldgs. Also new house, E side Park St, St James's Sq & 7-yr old house on W side Seymour St, occupd Rev Mr Gardiner. Apply Mr Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:2,d |
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| Notices: apology issued to Daniel Coleman Austin, sergeant of Court of Requests at Corsham for violent assault by Thomas Little & Rupert Long, witnessed by Paul Wiltshire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 121/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: "New Collection of Voyages & Travels", by Edward Cavendish Drake, esq., inc. correct map of S. America, selections from many writers & languages on Government, Natural History & ceremonies of most nations. Folio 6d - printed in London & sold by all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:4 c |
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| Music: concert, Miss Chanu, New Assembly Rooms on Frid 21 Jan. Inc viola solo by Mr Pieltain etc. Tickets 5s from Miss Chanu at 6 Fountain Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: Bristol & Bath mailcoach from Three Tuns at 5.30pm to London. Fare £1 10s, no outsides. Williams & Co, Bath; Wilkins & Co, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:2,d |
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| Education: Mr Colson of New Rooms Concert, native of Versailles (former student Royal Conservatory, Naples, instructed some first nobility in Versailles & Paris) offers - - teaching in French & Italian - wife Mrs Colson teaches Viola d'amour & violin, 43 Stall St, facing Three Tuns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: "distressed clergyman" acknowledges named benefactors of £8 18s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: cosmetics - "The Royal Chemical Wash ball" for whitening & softening the skin, prepared by Courtenay of London. 1s 6d each from W. Moore, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - George Inn nr Cross Bath, St James's, & stables, held under St John's Hospital, scheduled for removal under City Improvement Act. At Mr Gellett's, Greyhound Inn (adj S end of Old Bath Bdge) 6 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Collins, yngr, carpenter of Queen St, Bath (Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 122/ article:4,b |
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| Publications: "New & Easy French Grammar" by C. Gerard, price 1s 6d from A. Tennant, Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:4,c |
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| Crime: ## Mr Robert Mann, supervisor of Excise, attacked at Corsham home & £65 stolen, (recently received as a fine from Edward Holborough for harbouring 75 gallons of spirit). £100 guin reward. Notice from Whitehall 30 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: coach from Lamb Inn, Stall St to London at 4 pm daily. Inside passengers only £1 10s. Performed by Williams & Co, Bath; & Wilson & Co, London [No arrival inn given]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:2,d |
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| Education: Rev Mr Spencer, Rector of Wingfield continues tuition of young gentlemen for university or mercantile life - board & tuition 25 guin p.a, entrance 2 guin. French, music. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Dr Harington & Mr Harington (of Bath) with another, gave 2 guin for prisoners in Ilchester gaol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: corsets, fancy and other dresses from Paris - Henwood Boutteville, 4 St James's St [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: ## fines for letting newspapers - after 1 Aug 1789, £5 fine for hawker's hiring/letting out etc.- John Brettall, secretary for Commissioners, Stamp Duty on Newspapers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Chas Spackman, broker, of Bath, dividend to be paid on 6 Feb. (Saturday's Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 123/ article:4,b |
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| Politics: Freemen of Chippenham (who brought about the downfall of the great Father of Corruption, Robert Walpole, in 1741) sold their votes at the last general election for a paltry pension of £40 on a deposit of £1,000 to reward their future service. Letter from "a friend etc" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - estate of Nicholas Tucker, decd, painter of Bath, lot 1/3, l/hold house with extensive workshops in Kingsmead St, late residence Mr Tucker, ground rent £1 16s p.a. At Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on 21 Jan by William Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:2,b |
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| Travel: coach from Three Tuns & Lamb Inns, Bath at 4am to London, fare £1 10s, no outsides. Performed by Williams & Co, Bath; & Wilson & Co, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: for benefit of Bath General Hospital - "Poems & Essays" by late Miss Bowdler, 5th edition, in 2 vols, 8vo, sewn 7s, pub 10 Jan. Sold by all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu [8 Jan] "Jane Shore" with farce "The Waterman"; Sat [10 Jan], "The Wonder" with "The Farmer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - forfeited goods, pledged goods (clothes, clocks, gold, silver, metal watches etc) belonging to Mr Haywood & Mr Porter, pawnbrokers. At Auction Rooms, Parsonage Lane, on 17 Jan by William Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: printing inks from Wm Walker of York - patent engrossing 1s/ bottle, fine Japan ink for 6d/bottle, durable marking ink 1s 6d/bottle. From Mr Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: Strangers' Friend Society - [very detailed]. Instituted Bath 10 Oct 1790 by friends of suffering humanity. Help needy of all faiths & countries. Cellars & garrets exhibit more affecting spectacles, street beggars are not in general most necessitous. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 124/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: "Life & Adventures of Timothy Ginnadrake" vol 5 pubd today, delivered to subscribers by Mr Fleming in John St [Bath] & booksellers in Bath, etc. Subscribers continue at 5s at time, & 2s 6d on completion. Non subscr 3s/vol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article: 1 c |
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| Property: auction - estate of Nicholas Tucker, decd, painter of Bath, lot 2/3 freehold house SE cnr Upper Charles St, tenant at will Mrs Merrick, rent £35 p.a & ground rent £3 10s. At Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on 21 Jan by William Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:2,b |
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| News: act for punishing adultery with a married woman in Connecticut passed 1784 - on conviction, both parties to be severely punished by whipping on the naked body, burnt [branded] with letter A on the forehead & after to wear a halter during abode in State or be whipped again. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:3,a |
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| Fashion: L. Lee, linen-draper, mercer etc, 20 Northgate St, quitting this line of business. Entire stock for sale - new printed calicoes & Russia, Irish, Scotch & Lancashire sheeting [listed]. Mostly under cost. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: "poor woman" with 4 children (& husband in America not in touch) thanks for donations totalling £4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: poem "A Reflection" celebrates religion over philosophy, music, art etc, by L.H. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:4,a |
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| Finance: claims on the estate of Mr Wm Cole, late of Gay St, Bath, confectioner. Accounts to George Hulbert, 14 Monmouth St, or Charles Viner, 10 Morford St, excrs, or Mr M Miller, attorney, 2 Morford St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: Strangers' Friend Society - contd. Weekly visits, nr 3,000 needy persons relieved. List by name etc. Receipts 1795-1796, £41 5s 2½d; 1796-7, £47 3s 1½d; 1797-8, £60 18s 3½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 125/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: The Bath Chronicle - pub Thursdays by R Cruttwell, St James's St, price 3d, pages 4, columns 4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: "The Bath Chronicle", price 3d, printed every Thursday by R. Cruttwell in St James's St. 4 pages, each 4 columns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |