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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: imports at Bristol since our last - barilla 20 hghd; bladders 1 hghd; cider 18 pipes, 14 hghd; deals 73c 2 qtrs; deal ends 5c 2 qtrs; fir timber 243 pieces; glue (Irish) 3 hghd; hides 150; horns (ox & cow) 500; hooves 5500; junk 3½ tons; lemons 310 boxes; linen (Irish) 18 boxes; pork 50 brls; skins (kid) 60 bund; spars 6, vells 5 brls; wool (Spanish) 346 bags Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: persons to whom the late Mr Percival, attorney at law, Bath was indebted to apply to Mr Bowsher at 9 Fountain Buildings. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: brewer wanted as assistant to a gentleman who has established a brewery in the dominion of the Duke of Tuscany [Italy?]. Apply to Mr Sayce, brewer, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:2 e |
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| Goods: auction - all neat & genuine h/hold furniture, bed & table linen belonging to a lady quitting Bath. At centre house, 16 Queen Sq on 8, 9 & 10 July by Wm. Potter, auctioneer (of Queen Sq). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, centre house 16 Queen Sq, Bath. Enq Wm. Potter, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: notice to tenants of the Corporation to pay their water rents, quit rents & house rents due in mid-summer at the Chamberlain's office on Thurs & Fri next 3 & 4 July. Signed H. E. Howse, Chamberlain. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr Benjamin Palmer, pork butcher of Bath requested to meet at Greyhound Inn 4 July to discuss the deed of trust. (From Robert Clarke, Bath, 1 July). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Richard Knight from Kingston Buildings, successor to Frederick Hallet [SP sic], announces his intention to continue the business of ham, tongue & cheese warehouse at 1 Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1368/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - house in Chandos Bldgs, Bath in occupation Mr Walters, wine merchant (removed into Westgate St, Bath) with cellaring for 30 pipes of wine. (Wine vaults can be extended 61½ ft further into Chandos Court). On the premises on Thurs 23 July by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1369/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - also house (connected to Mr Walter's late house in Chandos Court, Bath) in occupation of Mr John Physic at rent of £25 p.a, landlord paying all taxes. On Mr Walter's premises on Thurs 23 July by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1370/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - four newly-built messuages with small pleasure gardens, in Old Orchard, Lady Mead, let at £21 each. At present leased by brethren & sisters of Hospital of St John the Baptist. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on Thurs 23 July by C. Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1371/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: ## the little wheat remaining in hand cannot hold until the next harvest. Consumption in Gt Britain is 180,000 qtrs wheat/weekly, The import of 120,000 qtrs wheat (daily expected from Danzig) is sufficient for only 5 days supply. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1372/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: ## due to a shortage of flour to make bread, potatoes are being suggested for implementing this necessity. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1373/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Wm. Wilcox, haberdasher of Bath, dividend 21 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1374/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Rivers, Lady Tynte, Lady Gore, Sir Thomas Shirley [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1375/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: the Archdeacon's visitation in Bath expected on 21 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1376/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Glass of Potterne, Wilts to Miss S. Silverthorn of Bath on Wed [1 July]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1377/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bridges in the Vineyards, Bath on Sat [27 June]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1378/ article:3 d |
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| Military: Thomas Edwards, esq son of Mr Edwards, attorney in Bath was promoted to master & commander of the Firme, gun vessel, as a reward for his bravery in saving the Boston frigate where he was 1st Lt. & Capt Courtney died.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1379/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: the prohibition on making British spirits from corn will be until 6 Feb 1796. The malt distillers have increased the price of spirits £30/ton, which is 2s 6d/gall, there being little stock in hand Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1380/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: ca. 7-yr old boy, the son of late Farmer Bourne of Widcombe was taken out of river below Spring Gardens on Wed. He had fallen in the previous day while fishing. Mother has struggled since the death of her insolvent husband, & lives at 26 Kingsmead St., Bath, & is an object of charity. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1381/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: rioting by a number of people in the Forest of Dean last Tuesday, excited by malicious reports that Mr Rd. Prince had bought up grain & sent it abroad. Great outrages committed. Rioters dispersed before the military arrived. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1382/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr B. Sims of Keynsham died 1 hour after stones fell on him whilst working in a quarry. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1383/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Somersetshire Coal Canal - the commttee have off-let the cutting of the first part of their canal to Mr Houghton of Shropshire. They gave praise to chairman Mr Stephen of Camerton for organising plans which will save 50% of the original estimate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1384/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Assize of Bread, Bath - 1d wheaten 5oz 11dr, standard 6oz 7dr; 2d wheaten 11oz 6dr, standard 12oz 14dr; 3d wheaten 1lb 1oz 1dr, standard 1lb 3oz 5dr, h/hold 1lb 6oz 10dr; 6d wheaten 2lb 20z 2dr, standard 2lb 6oz 10dr, h/hold 2lb 13oz 14dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1385/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Sayer & Co, manufacturers from Glasgow announce their sale of muslins at their warehouse, 40 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1386/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: sale of cheap goods - at Messrs Smith & Co's cheap haberdashery & muslin warehouse, 13 Bath Street near Pump Room, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1387/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Edward Guest to open his Devonshire House Academy for the education & boarding of young gentlemen at 17 Devonshire Buildings, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1388/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: partnership dissolved, 30 Jun, between James Carpenter, John Parsons & Charles Perks, carriers & co-partners at their Counting Houses in Old Market, Bristol & Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1389/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: John Parsons continues carrying business in Bristol, Bath; London, Bridgewater; Exeter (Bath, 1 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1390/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - adjourned meeting of subscribers at York House on 24 June confirmed contracts for cutting canal, iron rails & sleepers, & appointed a cmmttee of 24 gentlemen. Also resolved a call of £5/share to be paid to treasurers, Messrs Hobhouse, Clutterbuck & Co, bankers of Bath on or before 29 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1391/ article:3 e |
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| Politics: riots in Birmingham last Monday at Corn Steam-mill at Snow Hill. Military called in. One dead. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1392/ article:4 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Jackson of Union St., Bristol to Miss Shapland of Marshfield [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1393/ article:4 c |
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| Charity: when they are able, Privy Council will order that portions of foreign wheat they procure to be sent to different ports where there is the most need. Considerable quantities have already been sent to the Western ports for the supply of Devon & Cornwall (where the distress first showed itself & still prevails) (London, 3 July). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1394/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: considering the high price of bread, subscriptions are being made in parishes west of London to supply the poor at a reduced price (London, 3 July). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1395/ article:1,a |
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| Property: to let - small dwelling house, 11 the Grove, Bath, 2 rooms/floor, presently occupd by Mr Kelly, apothecary. Also, dwelling house with or without adjoining shop at Trim Bridge, Bath, late residence of Mrs French, decd. Enq J. L. Davis, attorney, St John's Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1396/ article:1,b |
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| Education: Mrs Voysey's boarding school for young ladies, 6 Grosvenor Pl, Bath, provides instruction in plain & elegant needlework, & English language. Terms £16 16s p.a, entrance £1 11s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1397/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome perch coach with box, plated furniture with moderate use over 3 yrs & on 1st wheels, to be seen at shop (late Mr Kilvert's) opposite Westgate Bldgs, Bath; also new gig with sword case, plated wings & mouldings; also neat one-horse chaise. Enq Mr Masters, Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1398/ article:1 e |
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| Law: the Habeas Corpus Act resumed its full force on Wednesday, the Suspension Bill having expired. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1399/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: corn ships expected soon from Canada. One merchant has 54 vessels loaded. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1400/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: Shrewsbury Fair - price of wool 18-22s/stool Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1401/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: Cambridge Corporation have agreed to supply bread to the industrious poor, 1200 quartern loaves/week for 4 weeks at 6d/loaf Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1402/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: monthly report for June - genial rain towards end of month, new wheat ears well, stock of old wheat growing very short. Late harvest particularly in the Northern counties. Blight in the cider counties & very little fruit looked for. Meat of all kinds exorbitantly dear Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1403/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - at Devizes 2 Jul, wheat 72-84s/qtr, peas 28-30s, beans 48-54s, barley 40-44s, oats 29-32s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1404/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: bread prices - peck loaf weighs 17lb 6oz, 3s 6d; ½-peck loaf 8lb 11oz, 21d; quartern loaf 4lb 5oz 8dr, 10½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1405/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: average price corn England & Wales 27 Jun - wheat 73s 4d, barley 39s 11d, rye 53s 4d, oats 26s 8d, beans 47s 5d, peas 55s 8d/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1406/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield, 6 Jul, to sink the offal, beef 3-4s, mutton 3s 6d-4s, veal 3s 6d-5s, pork 3s 4d-4s 4d, lamb 3s 6d- 5s. Sold ca. 1700 beasts, 9000 sheep, 1800 lambs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1407/ article:2,c |
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| Notices: Geo. Wingrove, 37 Walcot St, Bath announces his intention to continue the baking and malting business of his late father Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1408/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: creditors of John Bowsher, butcher, of Corsham, to meet to considers his affairs at home of Thomas Green, George Inn, Corsham on 27 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1409/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike road - meeting of trustees at George Inn, Frome on 23 Jul. James Anthony Wickham, clerk & treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1410/ article:2,d |