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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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| Charity: collections last Sunday week at several churches in aid of charity school children amounted to £111 5s 11¼d and a donation of 1 guin given through Mr Hatton from Mrs Forbes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1435/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tryon, a widow, at her lodgings in this city [Bath] on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1437/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Adams, an eminent apothecary, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1456/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: "A Visit to The New Rooms" by Occultus. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1403/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: wife of John Griffin, esq., of Oakingham, Berks, at his lodgings in this city [Bath] on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1438/ article:3 c |
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| News: restitution of Falklands - on his arrival in Town, Capt. Stott waited instantly on the King, was graciously received & kissed the Royal hand. Capt Stott's company [crew] ill with scurvy on board (London, 14 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1408/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Rt. Hon Thomas Fane, Earl of Westmoreland & Baron Burghersh, at his lodgings [in Bath] on Monday. [Details of his mariage & children]. Title goes to eldest son whose seat in Parliament will thereby be vacated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lemon, wife of Mr Lemon, on Kingsdown Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1427/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: horses for sale - a pair good strong bay coach-horses - 8 yrs old, 25 hands 5" high. Enq Messrs Morton & Co, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 18/ article:1 d |
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| Churches: Her Grace the Duchess of Newcastle has appointed Rev Chas. Cooper DD, rector of Trowbridge, as one of her domestic chaplains. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1464/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Rev Timothy Thomas of Kingsland Road, to Miss Sarah Evans, dtr of late Rev Hugh Evans of Bristol (London, 28 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Ball at Gyde's Rooms on 3 Jan. Tickets from Mr Wade in Edgar Buildings; at the Rooms; booksellers or coffee houses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1459/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - new sedan, silk-lined, 30 guin & 2 German stoves. Clarke's great auction rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1469/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr Paul Gerard Coker, merchant, to Miss Elizabeth Nelson, at Bristol (London, 28 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1 b |
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| Music: Mr Comi's concert to be at Mr Gyde's rooms next Tuesday, 24 Dec. at 12 o'c. [Mr Comi playing bassoon]. Tickets Mr Comi at Mrs Fitzpatrick's, corner of Chandos Buildings, Cross Bath; & at Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1418/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Richard Strode, carpenter of Bath. Dividend to creditors at Saracen's Head, Broad St., Bath on 10 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1428/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Rees, curate of St James's in Bristol (London, 28 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Norris's Fever Drops", for very kind of fever. In bottles at 2s 6d, 5s & 10s from Cruttwell (Bath); Stuart (Bradford); Angel & Forty (Chippenham); Mrs Maynard (Devizes); Daniel, & Hancock & Co (Frome); etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 35/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: Bank of England Post bill - left by a meanly-dressed young woman last Monday evening at Mr Joseph Austin's, Avon Street, Bath. Whosoever can prove note is their property may have it again by applying as above. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: "Epistle from Philip Thicknesse to Wm. Falconer MD of Bath" wherein he will attempt to prove that lead is not soluble in the Waters of Bath (as the Dr said was proved in his letter in St James's Chronicle of 26 Dec). In press. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - a quantity of London, Birmingham, Sheffield & Pontypool goods, removed from a shop in Union St, to a large shop, late Mrs Brett's, milliners, in Wade's Passage [details listed] on 26 Dec by Wm Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1446/ article:1 d |
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| Law: Somerset Qtr Sessions - revised date, not 8 Jan but Tue [ILLGBL] Jan. From George Warey, dep clerk of peace, Somrst Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 15/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: short review of comedy " Duplicity" which had 1st performance at Bath Theatre last Sat. Play by Mr Holcroft, the son of Mr Holcroft, gardener of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 44/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - the house in Orchard Street lately occupied by the Post Office, with plenty of both sorts of water & suitable for small family. Enq at Post Office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1453/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - dwelling in Bond Street occupied by Mr John Cameron or undertenant. Partcrs Mr Smith, optician, Bond St, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 23/ article:1 e |
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| Publications: "Dr Graham's Discourses - - on Treating Diseases", 6th edtn pub today, sold by Mr Cruttwell. Also description of his Medico-electrical apparatus, etc, & remarkable cures Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 27/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction sale continuing - Mr Mainwaring's stock of jewellry, china, Sheffield plate, gold & silver toys. [Long list] inc. enamalled toothpick cases, paper mache snuff boxes, etc. [On the premises] 11.30 to 3pm & 6-9pm by Wm. Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - large collection of possessions & furniture [detailed] of gentleman gone abroad, with additions. At Clarke's great auction rooms for next 2 days. Also sale of various teas & coffees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1468/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Travel: horses for sale - 4 beautiful red roan coach-geldings. View in or out of harness at furthest stables in Prince's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 24/ article:1 e |
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| Goods: ## sanitary ware - Prosser's newly invented water closet for bedchamber & dressing room - may be seen at Mr Wm. Birchall's upholstery warehouse, Queen Sq, Bath (the appointed vendor); or at Mr Prosser's house, Heathcock Court in the Strand, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 33/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - tomorrow (Thu), "The Maid of the Mill" with the pantomime of "Trick upon Trick"; Fri, "Barnwell" with pantomime of "Trick upon Trick"; Sat ,"The Way to Keep Him" with entertainments; Mon, "Romeo & Juliet" with a farce & dancing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1462/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: average grain prices, 5 Dec to 7 Dec, 1771 (by Winchester bshl 8 gall) - average over London & counties, wheat 5s 9d/bshl, rye 4s 5d, barley 3s, oats 2s, beans 3s 6d. Per quarter is 8X these prices.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1467/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Fashion: for sale - stock in trade of late Mr John Baker, tailor & habit maker at his shop 19 Stall Street, Bath; inc large variety of superfines, second, livery & Yorkshire cloths, Bath coatings, superfine & livery shalloons, Manchester goods, buttons & trimmings. Has widow & family. Pay debts to Messrs W. Freeman & Thomas Parsons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 25/ article:1 e |
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| Goods: sale of stock in trade of late Mr Prattenton, silk mercer, Abbey Churchyard, cnr Kingston's Bldgs, every kind of silk & satin. The trade now carried on by William Smith, for many years assistant to Mr Prattenton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 52/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Signor Tenducci's concert, 9th Jan at Great Room, New Assembly Rooms inc. Sgnr. Rauzzini & Miss Storer. "Miserere" by Leonardo Leo. Tickets 5s from Sgnr Tenducci, 6 Saville Row, Bath & others Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 50/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Housekeepers Account Book for 1782" pub today, blue covers, printed fine demi quarto, 1s 6d. Printed for R. Cruttwell & W. Taylor in Bath by R. Baldwin & E. Newbery, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 32/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: for sale - 6 large vessels, each holding between 20 & 30 hogsheads almost new. Enquire Mr Clark at The Plough, Horse St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1 c |
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| Notices: ## Commissioners for Paving, Cleaning, etc., in Bath request inhabitants not to encourage nightwatchmen, lamp-lighters & scavengers to continue their idle custom of soliciting a gratuity as Xmas Box money or New Year's gift. Commsnrs will discharge every person who shall so solicit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1442/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, tragedy "Venice Preserv'd" & pantomine "Robinson Crusoe"; Sat "The Way to Keep Him" & farce "The Son in Law"; Tue new comedy "Duplicity"; Thurs last revival of tragedy "Zara" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 47/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: at Reading Fair last Sat, great quantities of cheese which sold for 35-40s/100 [? = cwt], Some fine old cheese sold for 48 or 50s, but average price was about 38s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1047/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: Mr Laurens expected to depart from London for Bath last night or this morning 1 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 37/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: "Bath Macaroni" with other sketches of nature by William Madden, esq., pub today. Price 1s, to be had at printers, the Pump Room, booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 29/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: wanted by man who writes good hand, understands A/Cs, skilful in horse, cattle farming, lately quit as land & house-steward after 7 yrs. Line to I.C at Mr Cruttwell's printing office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 16/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Melksham Assembly next Tuesday 31 Dec., at the New Inn. Tickets from King's Arms; or Mr Poore at the New Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1451/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: Robert Morgan (description), apprentice to Thos. Harris of Warminster, plumber & glazier has run off. Prosecution for harbouring or employing him, but he will be well received if he returns & behaves well. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Publications: Hazard's Circulating library, Cheap St Bath - catalogue pub today 6d. Books lent for ½ guin p.a, or 4s/qtr. [Details of pubs] inc Parlmntry votes & register, noon Gazette, Morning Chronicle, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 42/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - good dwelling house at Ford, North Wraxall, nr Chippenham to Marshfield turnpike. Convenient work-houses, out-houses, stable, gardens & orchard with fulling mill with 2 pair stocks, gig mill & several tenements contiguous to premise, all suitable for clothing trade. Late estate of Mr Joseph Oriel, clothier, decd. Enq Mr Benj. Edwards, clothier of Chippenham; Mr Thomas Parry; or at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1293/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Daniel Riley, baker of Bath. Dividend to creditors at the Greyhound & Shakespeare on 11 Jan 1772. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1429/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Rev James Sanford of West Monckton, lately. Son of late Wm. Sanford, esq., of Nynehead, Somrst Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 43/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Messrs Hewitt & Co., Cheshire shoe warehouse opposite Mr Phillott's livery stables in Horse St., Bath. Fresh supplies every week from Namptwich [sic - ? Nantwich], ladies shade pumps, satin, silk, mincos, lastings & coloured leather shoes or pumps. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1450/ article:2 c |