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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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| Property: auction - in small lots, 30 pieces freehold land suitable for gardens opposite Turnpike gate & adjacent to new bldgs Gropsvenor Place. A considerable benefit in the furire if building approved there. At Gloucester & Oxford Inn nr Walcot Church on Fri 9 Jan by Mr Evill. Plans at office of Bowsher & Randolph in Gay St., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 161/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - neat modern postchaise, with plate glasses, Venetian blinds, treble steps etc, 5 months old; also, a complete postchaise with plate furniture, etc; a chariot & pair of harness with plated furniture. Enq Phillips & Thornthwaite, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 162/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Plan of City of Bath" with every house & garden, by Harcourt Masters, architect, surveyor, etc, 21 Orchard Street, illustrated by Neele of London. Sold by publisher & booksellers in Bath. 12s 6d each. 8 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 163/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Holt Academy, Wilts - a few vacancies for young gentlemen as parlour boarders. Instruction in mercantile education, Latin, Greek & French speaking & writing. 40 guin p.a inc. washing, papers, pens & paper books (except printed books). NB. A day school for young ladies & children by E. Clark. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 164/ article:3 d |
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| Education: M. Davis intends opening day school for young people at 3 Kingsmead Terrace on Mon 12 Jan. 6-8 young gentlemen as boarders at 12 guin p.a, & ½ guin entrance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 165/ article:3 d |
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| Military: Bath & Somersetshire Militia Society - will hold a ballot for militia in the Bath Forum division in a few days time. Persons liable to serve may secure themselves for only 5s at W. Gye's, stationer, Market Pl, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 166/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Mrs Voysey (10 yrs Governess of a ladies boarding school in the Close, Salisbury) day school ofr reception of young ladies will be open at 6 Grosvenor Place, Bath on 19 Jan. Board & instruction £16 16s [p.a.], entrance £1 11s. A French teacher in the house. Dancing, music & writing by the best Masters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 167/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: "The Unfortunate Attraction, OR The Memoirs of Mr & Mrs De La Bedoyere", a true history written in 1746 & translated from the French. Pub 2 vols 12mo, 6s in boards. Printed & sold by S. Hazard, Bath; & sold also by Vernon & Hood, Birchin Lane, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 168/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture 4 Upper Church St, Bath (proprietor now living in London) now on Mon 12 Jan (not 8 Jan as prev. advertd) by E. English [cf 1 Jan 3c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 169/ article:3 e |
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| Notices: J. A. Graves announces that the firm of Bradford, Graves & Hereford will be known as "Graves" only. Seller of millinery, mantua & dressmaking at The Grove, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Hetling, surgeon of Chipping Sodbury to Miss Brown, dtr of Mr Brown, ironmonger of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:4 c |
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| Crime: Major Semple (alias George Lisle, alias Colonel Lawson) was re examined on swindling charges at Public Office, Bow St, London on Tue. Mr Thomas, attorney attended for Mr Arnold of White Lion Inn, Bath who had lent the prisoner £10 when at his house last Oct. & held a promissory note (London 9 Jan). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: creditors of John Gregory, collar-maker of Frome-Selwood to send a/cs to Mr Bowden, attorney at law at Frome-Selwood. Debtors to pay him immediately (Frome 7 Jan, 1795). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Samuel Horne, clothier, dealer & chapman of Corsham, Cmssnrs to meet at White Hart Inn Bristol on 28 Jan. Edw. Daniel, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - utensils in trade of John Anstie, clothier of Devizes. [Details as 8 Jan] inc. 100 dozen press papers, 200 courses of handles, thrusting mill loom, willow-mill, cloth racks & patent copy machine. At the manufactory Devizes on Mon 26, 27 & 28 June by R. Knight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:1 b |
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| Fashion: John Ames, 9 Milsom Street announces sale of fresh assortment of Indian muslins & Irish linens. Scotch, Irish & Russian sheetings and household linen. Funerals conducted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 176/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Richard Lancaster, linen draper, mercer & hosier, 2 Bath Street announces sale of printed cottons 11d to 5s per yard, counterpanes 8s to £2 10s. Selection of ladies white & fancy coloured habits 11s. etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 177/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: "Lectures on Astronomy & Natural Philosophy for the use of children", printed in Bath by R. Cruttwell, pub this day price 1s 6d. Also poems & essays by Miss Bowdler of Bath price 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 178/ article:1 c |
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| Music: Bath Catch Club - 3rd Ladies night (7th meeting) at White Hart on 16 Jan. Presdient Mr Hicks will take chair at 7 o'c, catches & glees to begin precisely at 7.30. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 179/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 44 St James's Sq, Bath. Soft water laid into offices & a pump of excellent water erected recently. Enq Mr Cooknell, grocer, St James's St nr the Square; or at 26 Marlborough Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 180/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - 5 Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Enq Mr Cooknell, grocer, St James's St nr the Square; or at 26 Marlborough Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 181/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "A Short Enquiry into Revealed Religion" preached in Bath 1792-3 by Rev Wm. Leigh, LLB, Rector of Little Plumstead, Norfolk, pub this day for benefit of Sunday Schools of Bath. Price 2s 6d, printed R. Cruttwell; sold J. Robson, Bond Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 182/ article:1 e |
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| News: weather - Keswick Lake in Cumberland completely frozen over. First since Feb 1788. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 183/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes market, 8 Jan, wheat 48s - 60s/ barley 34s - 39s, oats 26s - 29s, beans 48s - 54s, hog peas 56s - 60s/[qtr] (Market Herald). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 184/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: average corn prices, England 3 Jan. - wheat 55s 7d; barley 34s 2d; rye 39s 4d; oats 21s 11d; beans 45s 6d; peas 51s 10d/qtr. (Market Herald). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 185/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: bread prices - peck loaf 17lb 6oz, 2s 10d; ½-peck loaf 8lb 11oz 8dr, 17d; quartern 4lb 5oz 8dr, 8½d (from Market Herald) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 186/ article:2 c |
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| Music: Bath [King Edward's] School meeting song - [text] sung at first meeting of the gentlemen educated under the Rev N. Morgan at Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 187/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: a letter from America spoke of French & Spanish having bought up all the grain in their market & that the [corn/wheat] price has risen to the enormous sum of 8s 3d/bushel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 188/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: ## unofficial small coinage - astonishing increase in the numer of ½d & tokens coined privately in the last two years, not only circulated by tradesmen but also used by inhabitants [prisoners] in Newgate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 189/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Lilly, money scrivener of Bath, certificate 31 Jan. (Tuesday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 190/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Viel & Matthew Viel, cabinet makers of Bathwick, certificate 31 Jan. (Tuesday's Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 191/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - ball in honour of Her Majesty's birthday, next Monday [19 Jan]. Subs 10s 6d for 3 tickets will include refreshments. Single 5s. James King, M.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 192/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - 12th dress ball in honour of Her Majesty's birthday, to be held on Tue 20 Jan. Richard Tyson, M.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 193/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Mrs Miles's concert to be held Lower Assembly Rooms on Wed 28 Jan. tickets [no price] from libraries, Pump Room, York House & Mrs Miles, Oxford Row. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 194/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady George Sutton, Lady Oxmantown, Lady Palmerston, Hon Mrs Moore, Hon Mr Villiers, Hon Mr St John, Hon Mrs V. Knox, [NOTP], the Dean of Worcester, Gen Morrison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 195/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Capt Sheild of the Royal Navy to Miss Guy, in Chippenham [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 196/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Capt. Blackwood of the Royal Navy to Miss Crosbie (sister to John Crosbie, esq, MP for county of Kerry, Ireland), at Queen Square Chapel, Bath on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 197/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Henry Crook, woollen-draper of Bath to Miss Smith (eldest dtr of Mr Smith, brewer of Walcot) on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 198/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: balls for the Masters of Ceremonies on Mon & Fri were numerously attended, up to 1000 persons of fashion at Mr Tyson's & 1130 ditto at Mr King's, greatest number ever at Lower Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 199/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr G. Briscoe, haberdasher in Broad St, Bath, after a lingering illness on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 200/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Ludlow, late a shopkeeper in Stall St, Bath, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 201/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: ## Mr Stephen Gay, clerk of Bath markets in his 66th year on Thursday. 30 years distributor of this newspaper [Bath Chronicle] & travelled the world 3 times. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 202/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Yalden, housekeeper at York House, yesterday [Tue 13 Jan]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 203/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: Henry Penruddocke Wyndham, esq of Salisbury was returned unanimously as Knight [MP] for Wilts., on Sat , in room of late Sir James Tylney Long, bart Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 204/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: the remains of John Tobing, esq., (who died a month ago) were interred in the Abbey Church on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 205/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: Public Benevolence Committee request dealers in bread, coals & potatoes to send proposals for supplying their goods at best quality & lowest prices to the Vestry room, Walcot parish; or to Mr Clarke's brewery. 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 206/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - shop adjoining Three Cups Inn, Northgate Street, Bath lately occupied Mr Tabor, together with stock of hattery, hosiery & haberdashery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 207/ article:3 c |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - Commissioners to attend meeting at Guildhall on Wed 18 Jan. Ph. George, clerk (Bath, 14 Jan). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 208/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted - sober steady man, general surveyor for Bath Turnpike roads, to apply to the Trustees at general meeting at Guildhall on 7 Feb. Ph. George, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 209/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: all aliens resident in Bath, who have not already appeared & produced their Licenses of Residence, to produce said cert. before the Magistrates at the Guildhall, Bath on 22 Jan. Wm. Anderdon, mayor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 210/ article:3 d |