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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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| Goods: orders from the War Office for no bread to be made for troops except for that mixed with barley meal (London, 29 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2461/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: 8,064,963 lbs of starch made between July 1794 & July 1795, calculated to consume 48-50,000 qtrs of wheat. One third of this starch made into hair-powder (London, 29 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2462/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - The Duke of Ancaster, Duchess of Rutland, Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Bishop of Waterford, Lord & Lady Bridport, Lord Deer, Lady & Miss Trafford, Lady C. Stanhope, Hon Colonel North, Hon Mr Petre, Hon Mr S. Wortley, Hon Mr & Mrs Gordon, Sir F. Baring, Sir C. Ross, Sir N. B. Gresley [NOTP], Admiral Ford, Marshall Broglio Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2463/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Wm. Owen, teacher of the harp willing to teach any lady who will employ him and also provides music for private balls. 11 Chapel Row, Queen's Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2464/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: for benefit of the impoverished Sunday Schools & Schools of Industry - her Royal Highness the Duchess of York will patronise a morning concert of catches & glees next week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2465/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## the New Pump Room opened last Monday [28 Dec]. A band performed music to numerous audience of nobility & gentry. Music gallery in one recess, with a statue of Mr Nash & Tompion's clock in other recess. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2466/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: The Prince of Wales is expected in Bath on a week's visit to his Royal Broker and it is rumoured that their Majesties will visit shortly after the birthday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2467/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Jacob Axford, carver & gilder to Miss Mary Bacon of Bridgewater, at St James's Church on Tue [29 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2468/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Brooks of Wells to Miss Mackinnen of Wookey, a few days since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2469/ article:3 d |
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| Births: a daughter, to the lady of Col. Chapman [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2470/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Nevil of Russel St., Bath, on Fri [25 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2471/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Griffith, daughter of Rev Dr Griffith in New King St., Bath on Sun [27 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2472/ article:3 d |
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| Law: food - bakers in Bath are now confined to make only wheaten bread Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2473/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Assize of Bread Bath, this week - 3d wheaten 1lb 0oz 5 dr; 6d wheaten, 2lb 0oz 10dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2474/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: the body of Mr Wm. Cross, late of Turleigh, was taken out of river nr Saltford on Sat [27 Dec]. He had been clerk to Messrs Sayce & Kelston, brewers, & had been missing since 25 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2475/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: theft - Mrs Bristow of Great Pulteney St., Bath had her pocket picked in the Fish Market on Wed [30 Dec] & her purse stolen containing 18 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2476/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: pickpockets - in the Green Market on Sat [? 20 Dec], a lady from Weston was picked of her purse & 3 guin; & in Octagon Chapel last Sunday, a lady had her watch stolen, & another her purse & several guin. stolen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2477/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: John Edwards ran against John Thomas (the noted Welshman) for a wager of 25 guin from Old Bridge St., Bath to Temple Gate, Bristol (a distance of 12 miles). John Thomas won by 7 minutes (30 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2478/ article:3 d |
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| News: Simon Hensey, carpenter was carried home to his house in Horse St., Bath on Sun morning [27 Dec] after spending the night with some friends in Walcot Street. He collapsed and never moved or spoke afterwards. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2479/ article:3 d |
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| Music: leader on improvements recommended at Pump Room - presently has 2 x 1st violins & 2 x 2nd violins, suggests increase to 2 x 2nd violins, also suggests the addition of a flute; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2480/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - half of 4 acres of fee - farm land situated on Cran Hill near Sion Hill being part of estate of Thomas Chantry, bankrupt, on Wed 6 Jan. by E. English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2481/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary - AGM to elect officers, at York House on 5 Jan. Dinner 5s, on table at 4pm. Chairman to take chair at 3pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2482/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Susanna Pidding, age 90, mother of Rev Mr Pidding, rector of Church Yatton, at Pickwick [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2483/ article:4 b |
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| News: summary of christenings & deaths 9 Dec 1794 to 8 Dec 1795 [? just in London] - christened 18,361, buried 21, 179. Deaths by age - 8,448 under 5 yrs; 1,816 in 60 - 70yrs; 1,321 in 70-80 yrs; 579 in 80-90yrs; 65 in 90-100 yrs; 1 death of person 100yrs old. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2484/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol since our last - almonds 3 brls; anchovies 30 brls; capers 2 boxes; chestnuts 122 bags; cider (Jersey) 39 pipes, 17 hghd; figs 1 frail, 20 brls, 130 bskts; grapes 70 jars; nuts (Spanish) 1400 bshl; lemons & oranges 183 chests, 99 boxes; onions (Portugal) 28 baskets; pomegranates 1 box; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2485/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, contd - raisins 400 ¼-brls, 311 boxes; shumac 100 bags; wine (Lisbon) 224 pipes, 15 hghd, 1 ¼-cask, (Port) 163 pipes, (Madeira) 5 pipes, 1 hghd, (Malaga) 3 buts; wool (Spanish) 1138 bags; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2486/ article:4 b |
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| Publications: "Bath Chronicle", vol. XI, no 533. Printed by R. Cruttwell in St James's St, Bath. 4 pages, 4 cols [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Finance: National Debt on 5 Jan 1770 was £128,999,036, with interest & other charges of £4,593,943 (London, 28 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2/ article:1 b |
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| News: America - late riot at North Carolina was occasioned by the house built for the Governor at an expense disagreeable to the people (London, 28 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 3/ article:1 b |
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| Inns: John Wood, butler to late Sir Wm. St Quintin, bart has taken over George Inn, Frome, wines, brandies etc also good post-chaises & horses. Turnpike road nearest is that from Devizes goes through Frome & Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 4/ article:1 c |
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| Churches: Octogon Chapel - private property, unless take seats, can't expect Sexton to open pews. Strangers in Bath may take sittings for 1, 2 or 3 months in the recesses (6 fires). Partcrs apply to Mr Bullman, the clerk in Mr Herschell's in New King St, or at the Vestry. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 5/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: George Hillier continues business of late Mr William Periam, woollen draper & men's mercers in Devizes (24 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 6/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: Van Sommer & Co, silk weavers warehouse, cnr Gallaway's Bldgs, North Parade, Bath. Gold & silver shapes for gentlemen's waistcoats, silk & Nassau damask. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 7/ article:1 d |
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| Art: Exhibition of paintings selected by William Jones (fruit painter) from Roman, Venetian, Lombard & French schools. Inc Rubens, Van Dyke, Carracci, Poussin, Corregio, Cuyp & Rembrandt. At central house in Gallaway's Bldgs 10am to 3pm, Tickets 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 8/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Mr & Miss Roscoe, removed from Bristol & have opened ladies school in Brock St, Bath, till their house in Royal Crescent is finished. Boarding £30 p.a, inc washing, mending, teaching writing, A/Cs, French, English & needlework. one 6 wk vacation/yr from early August. Day scholars 1 guin/month Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 9/ article:1 d |
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| Services: Francis Mathews, upholder (from Marlborough), removed from his shop in Stall St to commodious shop in Westgate St. Bath, door below Parsonage Lane. Acquainted with best masters in cabinet goods. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 10/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - farm house in Alcombe, Box inc.garden, coach-house with stable & about 26 acres pasture with orchard. Partcrs Mr Smith, attorney, Chapel Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 11/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: London, Andover & Bath machine - in 2 days from Saracen's Hd, Broad St, Bath, on Mon, Wed & Fri at 7am to Bolt in Tun, Fleet St, London (& return). Inside 20s, outsides & children ½ price. Bath to London thro' Andover 108 miles. Performed by Phillips, Saracen's Hd, Bath, & 7 others at stages inc Devizes & Andover. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 12/ article:1 d |
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| Military: Mr Mellish has made a further contract for victualling his Majesty's Navy for 2,000 oxen at 27s/cwt to be killed between now & the end of March (London, 29 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 13/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: toiletries - "Essence of Pearl & Pearl Dentifrice", newly discovered by Mr Hemet (dentist to Queen & Princess Amelia), who has appointed Miss M. Purdie, perfumer, next door to Mr Gyde's Rooms, to sell at 2s 6d/each [also list of cosmetic products she sells}. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 14/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - house in Kingsmead St, late in occup Lady Monoux, decd. 3 good garrets, 2 parlours, kitchen behind house, etc. Enq Messrs Hill & Birchall at their Upholstery warehouse in Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 15/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - 1 new-built tnmnt with shop & bow windows, etc in Bond St; 1 other tnmnt with shop & bow windows, adj. dwelling house in Bond St (opp above) with 3 rooms/floor & large shop. Enq Benjamin Axford in Stall St, or at his warehouse in Bond St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 16/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - lot 1/2, Warminster farm, with 40 acres meadow & 164 acres arable in occup. Mr James Osborne. Enq Mr Cole, steward to Rt. Hon Lord Viscount Weymouth at Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 17/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - lot 2/2, Saint Algar's dairy farm in Frome parish & c. 174 acres meadow/pasture & 16 acres arable. Enq Mr Cole, steward to Rt. Hon Lord Viscount Weymouth at Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 18/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Lowther's Nervous Powder & Drops" for cure of convulsions, epilepsy, melancholy, vapours, wind, dizziness, loss of memory, etc, etc. Sold in parcels 6s & 3s by W. Taylor, bookseller in Kingston Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 19/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: all sorts of almanacs & annual pocket books for 1771; "New & Corrected Plan of Bath of City of Bath" 1s; "Bath Guide", new edition, 6d, all from W. Taylor, bookseller, Kingston Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 20/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "New & Correct Plan of the City & Suburbs of Bath", engraved in pocket book form, published today by J. Basnett, stationer & printseller (from London) at Upper House, Bond St, Bath [with long list of wide variety of stationary products & aids inc. pocket & account books. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 21/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale - new dwelling house in Garrard St nr the bridge in Bath, now let at £16 5s p.a. Partcrs from Mr Goodall, at his office in the Market Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 22/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: creditors of Capt. Poitier, who lately resides in Bath to send a/cs to Mr Smith, attorney in Chapel Row nr Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 23/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Education: boarding school for young ladies at Eastcourt, 10 miles from Bath. Run by late Mrs Sheppard, now taken over by Mrs Taylor. Fees £12 p.a., plus ½-guin entrance. Music, dancing & writing by approved masters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 24/ article:3:00 AM |