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• Bath, in History and Social Tradition (London: J. Murray, 1918), by John Meade Falkner
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• More famous houses of Bath & district; being the second series of that work (B. & J. F. Meehan, 1906), by John Francis Meehan (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The life and times of Ralph Allen of Prior Park, Bath, introduced by a short account of Lyncombe and Widcombe, with notices of his contemporaries, including Bishop Warburton, Bennet of Widcombe House, Beau Nash, etc. (D. Nutt, 1895), by R. E. M. Peach (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath historical pageant July 19th to 24th, 1909. Book of words. Published by the Committee of the Bath historical pageant. (Bath [Eng.], 1909) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Bath historical pageant ([Bath : s.n., 1909) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Biographical sketches of Bath celebrities, ancient and modern : with some fragments of local history (Pitman ;, 1893), by Jerom Murch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Annals of Bath, from the year 1800 to the passing of the new municipal act. (Printed by Mary Meyler and son, 1838), by Rowland Mainwaring (page images at HathiTrust)
• An illustration of the Roman antiquities discovered at Bath (Printed by W. Meyler, 1797), by Richard Warner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath (Society for promoting Christian knowledge;, 1922), by Constance M. Spender and Edith Thompson (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Bath thermal waters; historical, social, and medical. (J. Churchill, 1877), by John Kent Spender and Leonard Jenyns (page images at HathiTrust)
• A brief historical sketch of craft masonry in the city of Bath (Printed at the Herald office by the author, and sold by G.A. Mundy, 1894), by R. E. M. Peach (page images at HathiTrust)
• The history of Bath. (Printed by R. Cruttwell, and sold by G. G. and J. Robinson, London, 1801), by Richard Warner (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath, old and new. A handy guide and a history with map and illus. (Simpkin, Marshall, 1891), by R. E. M. Peach (page images at HathiTrust)
• Proceedings of the Bath & District Branch. (s.n.], 1908), by Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Book of Bath ([s.n.], 1925), by British Medical Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The register of Bath, or, Two hundred observations containing an account of cures performed, and benefit received, by the vse of the famous hot waters of Bath, in the county of Somerset, as they, for the most part, came under the observation and knowledge of Thomas Guidott, physician there : being great part of this experience of the effects of the baths of Bath, for XXVII years last past. (London : Printed by F. Leach for the author, and are to be sold by Randal Taylor ..., 1694), by Thomas Guidott (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• To all and singular archbyshops, byshops, deanes, archdeacons, & other officials persäos (Imprinted at London : By Iohn Daye, [1573]), by England and Wales. Sovereign (1558-1603 : Elizabeth I) and Elizabeth 1533-1603 (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A narrative of the manner of celebrating his Majesties most glorious and joyfull coronation in the city of Bath, April 23. 1661. by the Mayor, aldermen and citizens thereof, and their adjoying neighbours of the gentry and commonalty; / sent in a letter from Iohn Ford, Esq; Mayor, of the city, to William Prynne, Esq; one of their elected citizens for the approaching Parliament. (London : Printed for Edward Thomas at the Adam and Eve in Little-britain, 1661), by John Ford (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Of the celebration of the King's Coronation-Day, in the famous city of Bathe. A true narrative in the letter sent from thence to Dr. Charleton, physician to his majestie. Vivat Rex. (London : [s.n.], Printed April 29. 1661), by William Smith (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Bathonia rediviva to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, the humble address of the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Your Majesties city of Bath in the county of Somersett. (London : Printed for Edward Thomas ..., 1660), by Bath (England) and William Prynne (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Prayers for the use of all persons who come to the baths for cure. By the author of the Manual of prayers, for the use of the scholars of Winchester Colledge. (London : printed for C. Brome, 1692), by Thomas Ken (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A full relaton [sic] of the takinng [sic] of Bath by Sir Thomas Fairfaxes forces on Wednesday the 30th. of July, 1645. With the manner of the same, and the articles by which it was surrendred. And how Colonell Rich hath taken 100. garrison souldiers. 100. Welchmen. 6. peeces of ordnance. 200. muskets. 100. pikes. 10. barrels of gunpowder. 10. barrells of ammunition 1. staderd colours. 5. colours more, and good store of bullet, match, ammunition, bag and baggage. Also sixe peece of ordnance taken by Sir Thomas Fairfax, that the enemie had hid, 4000. weight of match also taken, and 44. barrells of powder. Printed, and published according to order. (London, : Printed by Barnard Alsop, and Jane Coe., 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A fuller relation of the taking of Bath by Sir Thomas Fairfax his forces: with the conditions of the surrender. Sir Thomas Bridges the governour, and his officers gone to Bristoll. Taken therein, 200. prisoners. 300. armes. 6. pieces of ordnance. 10. barrels of powder. 10. barrels of match, and much ammunition. Divers heapes of bullet. Great store of beefe, corne, and other provisions. The standard colours upon the fort-royall, and all other colors in the town. Also, the proceedings of the Scottish army, and their march towards Monmouth after the king. With the manner of the kings escape at the late taking of 80. of his life-guard at Black-rock, intending to passe over Severne. Published by authority. (London, : Printed for Thomas Bates, at the signe of the Mayden-head on Snow-hill neere Holborn-conduit., 1645) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The municipal records of Bath. 1189 to 1604. Published with the approval of the Town council and at the special request of the Bath literary society. (E. Stock;, 1885), by Austin J. King, B. H. Watts, and Bath (England) (page images at HathiTrust)

• Biographical sketches of Bath celebrities, ancient and modern : with some fragments of local history (Pitman ;, 1893), by Jerom Murch (page images at HathiTrust)
• Recollections of the late William Beckford: of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath, by Henry Venn Lansdown, ed. by Charlotte Lansdown (Gutenberg ebook)

• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B--r--d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J. Dodsley and Fletcher and Hodson, 1767), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J. Dodsley, 1788), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B---r---d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (J. Dodsley, 1766), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B--r--d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J. Dodsley and Fletcher & Hodson, 1767), by Christopher Anstey, Charles Grignion, and Samuel Wale (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J. Dodsley, 1791), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B--r--d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J. Dodsley and Fletcher and Hodson, 1770), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B. N. R. D. family, in a series of poetical epistles. (Printed and published by John Browne, 1807), by Christopher Anstey and Francis Eginton (page images at HathiTrust)

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• Bath, in History and Social Tradition (London: J. Murray, 1918), by John Meade Falkner
  • multiple formats at archive.org
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• The connection of Bath with the literature & science of England; a paper read before the Literary & philosophical association of The Bath institution on November 6, 1826. (R. E. Peach;, 1853), by Joseph Hunter (page images at HathiTrust)
• The British king who tried to fly; extracts from old chronicles and histories relating to Bladud, the ninth king of Britain, together with several portraits (The Chiswick press, 1919), by Howard Coppuck Levis (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Christopher Anstey und der "New Bath guide"; ein Beitrag zur Entwicklung der englischen Satire im 18. Jahrhundert (C. Winter, 1914), by Walter Maier (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Bath as a health resort. (Bath corporation, 1895), by Bath corporation. Baths committee (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath under Beau Nash and after (E. Nash and Grayson, 1926), by Lewis Saul Benjamin (page images at HathiTrust)
• The thermal baths of Bath; their history, literature, medical and surgical uses and effects, together with the Aix massage and natural vapour treatment (Hamilton, Adams & Co.; [etc., etc.], 1888), by Henry William Freeman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Ancient deeds belonging to the Corporation of Bath, XIII-XVI cent. (Pub. by the Bath Records Society in co-operation with the Bath City Council, 1921), by Corporation of Bath (England) and Charles William Shickle (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The handy guide to Bath. (Jolly, 1900) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Famous houses of Bath & district ... (Meehan, 1901), by John Francis Meehan (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide; or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family, in a series of poetical epistles: (H. Washbourne, 1832), by Christopher Anstey, George Cruikshank, and John Britton (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide; or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family, in a series of poetical epistles: (N. Biggs, 1804), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Une ville d'eaux anglaise au 18e siècle; la société élégante et littéraire à Bath sous la Reine Anne et sous les Georges. (A. Picard, 1904), by A. Barbeau (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The new Bath guide; or, Memoirs of the B-r-d family. In a series of poetical epistles. (Printed for J.Dodsley, and Fletcher & Hodson in Cambridge, 1767), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• A letter to the Electors of Bath, on the Municipal Corporation Reform bill; with a Postscript on the conduct of Sir Robert Peel and others, on the discussion of the question. (J. Longley, 1835), by John Arthur Roebuck (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide; or, Useful pocket-companion; necessary for all persons residing at, or resorting to, this antient and opulent city ... (Printed by C. Pope, for W. Taylor, 1800) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Bath under Beau Nash (E. Nash, 1907), by Lewis Melville (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath, Contrexéville and the lime sulphated waters, with their use in medicine. (Lewis, 1886), by John Macpherson (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide, or, Memoirs of the B--r--d family : in a series of poetical epistles ... (Sold by J. Dodsley and [7 others], 1766), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Bath, old & new; a handy guide & a history. (Simpkin, 1891), by R. E. M. Peach (page images at HathiTrust)
• The new Bath guide: or, Memoirs of the B-n-r-d family. In a series of poetical epistles ... (Printed by C. Whittingham for Vernor and Hood [etc.], 1800), by Christopher Anstey (page images at HathiTrust)
• Story of Bath. (Pitman, 1911), by Alfred Trice Martin (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A letter concerning some observations lately made at Bathe written to his much honoured friend Sir E.G., Knight and Baronet, M.D. in London / by Thomas Guidott ... (London : Printed by A.C. for Henry Brome ..., 1674), by Thomas Guidott and Edward Greaves (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A discourse of natural bathes, and mineral waters wherein, the original of fountains in general is declared, the nature and difference of minerals with examples of particular bathes, the generation of minerals in the earth, from whence both the actual heat of bathes, and their virtues proceed, by what means mineral waters are to be discover'd, and lastly, of the nature and uses of bathes, but especially of our bathes at Bathe, in Someerset-shire / by Edw. Jorden, Doctor in Physick. (Imprinted at London : and are to be sold by Thomas Salmon, bookseller in Bathe, 1669), by Edward Jorden and Thomas Guidott (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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