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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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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur 21 Mar new tragedy "The Count of Narbonne" with farce "The Scheming Lieutenant"; Sat 23 Mar "The Times" with pantomime " Robinson Crusoe" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: ## Government to resign - after Lord North indicated the prospective resignation of his Ministry, there was a scene of general triumph in the House of Commons at the prospect of a new Ministry, a Virtuous system, a Glorious War, or an Honourable Peace (20 March). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 457/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sarah Palmer, in her 90th year a few days ago. Mother of Mr Palmer of Chapel-Earn on Lansdown. Had 156 issue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Browning, mother of Thomas Browning, esq., of Saltford [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 466/ article:2 b |
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| Marriages: Capt Lewis to Miss Saunders of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 464/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Hicks at Wickwar on Saturday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 503/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: suspected arson - of house in Belvedere late occupd by Dr Delacour, which burnt down 17 March. Reward £50 for discovery of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 468/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - messuage on Borough Walls, Bath - suitable for coach-maker or other trades. Also, several unfinished bodies of post-chaises & other carriages & tools. Apply Mr Edwards, Chapel Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - letter to Printer of Bath Chronicle from "Old Croaker" on conduct, profits & possible verdict of history of this war "Nothing short of independence will satisy the American Congress & Army", both composed of men of no property who will not return to their original insignificance, & who expect a share of plundered property. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: auction, several lots - 2 newly built f/hold houses in Rivers St, fronting Catherine Place with garden behind (one occupd by Mrs Binning at rent £50 p.a, the other by Mr Nowling at rent £40 p.a). Also, 2 Borough Walls & 2 Frog Lane under Corprtn lease. At White Lion, Market Place, Bath on 15 April by William Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 490/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - house, 5½ acre meadow, 2 acres arable at Writhlington, Bath 7m, & Bath Wells Turnpike 1m. Enq, farmer Thomas James, Writhlington Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 518/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of house (details) late Bath Bank in Trim St, Bath. On the premises 9 & 10 Apr by Thomas Young, auctioneer, (cats from him at Bridewell Lane, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: John Smith, esq., of Combe Hay, Somerset to Miss Mary Shirley, dtr of Hon. George Shirley of Lower Estington in Warwickshire [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 521/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Robert Coker, esq., of Middle Temple to Miss Margaret Clutterbuck, 2nd dtr of late Lewis Cadwallader, esq of Widcomb. At St Michael's Cadwallader, on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr D. Ludlow of Sodbury, to Miss Hardwicke, dtr of Dr Hardwicke of Sodbury, on Thurs [21 Mar] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome Turnpike - trustees meeting 16 Apr at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common. J. Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 515/ article:1 c |
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| Health: remarkable cures of cancer without incision [detailed] by Miss Plunkett who lives opposite Cornwell House nr Walcot Church, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: John Isles aged 103 at Bradford, Wilts. His only illness was 2 days before he died & he could read smallest the print without spectacles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 522/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: new swearings to Privy Council - inc Rt Hon John Cavendish (a.k.a Lord Cavendish), Rt Hon Charles James Fox (Chancellor of the Exchequer), Rt Hon Lord Augustus Keppel, etc (St James's, 27 Mar). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 492/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Health: remedy - "Mad Dog Medicine" for cure of bite of a mad dog (prepared by William Hill, esq of Ormskirk, Lancs, etc). Sold by Mr Cruttwell in Bath, & a shopkeeper in most towns, & newsmen [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 460/ article:1 e |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Dawson olbliged to postpone his Ball to Monday 15 April. Tickets from him in Brock St; at New rooms; & at Pratt & Clinch's Libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - chapel in Avon St, Bath. 45 X 22ft. Dry so suited to warehouse or any business requiring room. Enq Mr Mandell, Wades's Psg, or Mr Hemmings, 1 Horse St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 453/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: the Miss Flemings 2nd Annual Ball for their scholars at Mr Gyde's [Rooms] on 17 April to begin precisely at 6 o'c.Tickets 5s, inc tea from Miss Fleming's in John St; & the Rooms. 1st row reserved for dancers, 2nd row for parents. The Miss Flemings hope that no young lady who danced at the 1st Ball will attempt standing up at the 2nd Ball. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 519/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: a little boy about 5 years, name Ford, fell in our river & drowned yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - against Thomas Jesser, clothier of Frome Selwood. Commissioners to meet at house of Mr Romain, The George Inn, Frome Selwood on 16 April to make a final dividend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 516/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mary Collins, wife of Stephen Collins, esq., of Monkton Farleigh, on Thursday [4 Apr] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: Original Pauper Scheme - Qtrly meeting at Bear Inn [Bath] on 3 April. Dinner on the table at 3 o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Mulgrave, Lord Drogheda, Sir S. Duntze & Lady, Sir Matthew Ridley & Lady, Hon Mr Pratt, Hon Mr & Mrs Brabazon, Hon Mr Forward, Hon Mr Howard [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC at New Assembly Rooms on 15 April. Tickets from Mr Dawson in Brock St; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:2 d |
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| Churches: subscription for new organ for St James's Church - total now ca. 97½ guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 525/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: Somerset Assizes - which ended at Taunton last Sat, Mary James (alias Williams) sentenced to 6 months imprisonment at Shepton for stealing 3 shifts, a gown, aprons, etc from out of the house of Mr Towers in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 506/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Stephen Fricker, late Westbury on Trim, has taken coal business of Mr Quarman (late of Charles St). Coal-yard at Quay; orders at Fricker's house, cnr of Bradley's Bldgs nr the Bridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Moyle (of Cross in Cornwall) at her house in Russel St, Bath, after a lingering illness, on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - 2 houses at Ainslie's Belvedere. Admiral Moore's term expired last Lady-day (no contact given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 517/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: M. Heath, milliner, quitting business in Churchyard opp Pump Room next midsummer, selling her stock in trade & house to be let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 546/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Collins & Prynn, opp Bridge Street, Market Place, Bath - printed cottons & linens, muslins, quiltings, dimities, modes, laces, cheaply for ready money Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 547/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Theatre Royal, Bath - "Messiah" Sat 30 March. Vocalists, Miss Storer, Sgnrs Tenducci & Rauzzini, Mr Corse & Mr Short. Instrumentalists inc 1st violin Mr Pieltain, French horn concerto Mr Pieltain, jnr; directed by Mr Herschell. Pits & boxes 5s, 1st gallery 3s, upper gallery 2s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: appointees to new Ministry [detailed] (St James's, 30 Mar) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 493/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Publications: catalogue of Hazard's circulating library, Cheap St. Several thousand volumes lent at ½ guin p.a or 4s/quarter. Also newspapers for main cities & parliamentary info Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 542/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural etc Soc report of General Meeting on 9 April - inc. a letter from Samuel Morse, esq., Sec to London Society recommending experiments to ascertain the causes which make the fallowing of arable land necessary; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:2 d |
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| Services: C. Clinch appointed agent for London-newspapers, order at house door in George St, Bath adj library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 545/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: letter to new members of Administration [Government] from "Avoniensis". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 524/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: the Miss Flemings 1st Annual Ball for their scholars at Mr Gyde's Rooms on Wed 10 April, & 2nd Ball same place on Wed 17 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 458/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - apothecary's & chemist's shop with elaboratory, furnaces etc at upper end High St, nr Markets, Bath. Also 3 houses in Bridge St. Enq Mr William Street at Bath & Somrst Bank, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 549/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Joseph Hawking at the Cross Keys, Road [Rode] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 539/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: the wife of Mr Willis, maltster of Beckington, suddenly just after dinner [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3 b |
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| Military: orders sent down to to all dockyards to get every ship of the line, frigate & cutter ready for sea as soon as possible. Men in Plymouth & Portsmouth dockyards work double days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 494/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday, "The Belle's Stratagem" written by Mrs Cowley, with pantomime "Robinson Crusoe"; Sat, "The Way to Keep Him" with "The Son in Law"; Tuesday [16 Apr] "the Count of Narbonne" with entertainments Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 540/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - 5 tenmnts with adj 2 acre orchard at Woolley, let to tenant at will for £22 p.a. At Swan Inn, Bradford 15 April by Wm. James. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 469/ article:2 c |
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| Music: ## Theatre Royal - 27 March "Judas Maccabeus"; 30 Mar "Messiah" [Handel] under Mr Herschell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3 c |