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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: benefit of Mr Biggs - comic opera "The Duenna" with farce "The Irish Widow" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 12 Mar. Tickets [no price] from Mr Biggs at 5 Orchard St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 561/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Knight - "As You Like It" with farce "High Life below Stairs" at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat. 14 Mar. Mr Knight will sing in a play "The Barber's Defence of Wigs". [no ticket details] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 562/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: for sale - bay horse gelding, 14½ hands high, lowest price with almost new saddle & bridle 18 guin. Enq Mr Cooknel [sic], grocer, St James's St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 563/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: Sun Fire Office - annual fire premiums due Lady Day. J. Smith, Westgate Bldgs, Bath; Thos. Whitfield (Devizes); etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 564/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: Phoenix Fire Office - annual fire premiums due Lady Day. Agents, Mr Carpenter, George St, Bath; Mr Thomas Jones, Frome; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 565/ article:2,d |
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| Inns: Joseph Bickham, at the Castle Inn & Tavern, Bath. A good room nr street for gentleman travellers, neat wines, brandy, rum, etc. Rooms, meals & coaches available between Bristol & London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 566/ article:2,e |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - trustees meeting in Frome on 19 Mar. Jas. Anthony Wickham, clerk & treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 567/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - substantial dwelling house at Larkhall, parish of Walcot. 1st floor, 2 parlours, servants' hall & kitchen; 2nd floor,,a large dining room, 2 bedrooms [sic] & dressing room; attic, 3 bedrooms & dressing room, large pleasure & kitchen garden, brewhouse, 3-stall stable & coach-house. Enq John Morley, Catharine Wheel, Ladymead; or at the house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 568/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr Neat, draper (who is leaving Devizes) at [place not stated - presumably his house in Devizes] on 16 & 17 Mar by R. Knight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 569/ article:2,e |
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| Travel: auction - to let, the Melksham turnpike tolls at Atford Gate (let the preceding year at £482 & will be put up for the same). At house of Mr Thomas Nalder, King's Arms Melksham on 10 Apr. Signed T. Bruges, clerk & treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:2,e |
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| Crime: yesterday, a mandate was sent to the Compter & Newgate ordering Mr Gerald & Major Semple should be ready for their departure {transportation] to Botany Bay. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Peterborough, Countess of Ely, Lord Ormond, Hon Mr Knox, Sir George & Lady Bowyer, Hon Mr Tottenham [NOTP], Dean Ferrers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:3,b |
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| Births: to the lady of Chidley Coote, esq of Devonshire Bldgs [?? Bath], a son [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bliss, wife of Rev N. A. Bliss, vicar of Colerne, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Countess de Colloseau, wife of Viscount de Colloseau & sister of Sir John Trevelyan, bart, member [MP] for this county [Somerset]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: wife of Mr Shipp, gardener at Widcombe, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Pittman at the Bath Chair, Bridewell Lane, Bath on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hathaway, mother to Mrs Mandell, in Milsom St, Bath, at an advanced age, lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Master Richard Kitson, son of Mr Kitson, apothecary of Bath, after a lingering illness on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: ## damage to wheat crops - Bath Agric Soc suggests that large crops of carrots & peas should be grown, in addition to the extensive cultivation of potatoes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: James Self, esq., gave a fat bullock weighing upward sof 30 score, & 100 loaves of bread to the poor of Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3 c |
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| News: a dtr. of Mr W. Evans of Sion Hill, & a son of Mr Charles Davis of Mount Beacon, who have been in France for some years for their education, have lately arrived [in Bath] to the joy of their parents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: we heard that late Paul Methuen, esq., disposed of considerable sums of money during the late severe weather (while he was living) to the poor of the several parishes where his estates lay. His son, the present Mr Methuen, has since distributed a further £300 amongst the poor of those parishes since his fathers death & by his direction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: the shop of Mr Coxhead in Guinea Lane & that of Mr Airs in Ballance St., were broken open on Wed. night, & robbed of a quantity of soap, candles, bacon, cheese, bread, wearing apparel, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3 c |
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| Art: Mr Ogier at Mr Lintern's music shop, Abbey Churchyard, Bath will increase his price to 5 guin for those who who sit for him for their miniatures Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Mr Second informs the nobility & gentry that the Ball for his scholars will be held at New Assembly Rooms on 25 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcies of Jennings & Griffiths, & of Ralph Jennings - payment of dividend advertised as to be paid on 16 March, has been unavoidably postponed to a future day (Bath, 10 Mar). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - house 39, W-side of New King St, Bath, with long garden extending to theUpper Bristol Rd. On premises on 13 Mar by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Miss Gopell - an opera "The Haunted Tower" with play "Carnarvon Castle, or Birth of the Prince of Wales" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 17 Mar. Tickets from Miss Gopell, 7 Argyle St; Mr Cruttwell; or Mr Bartley at Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 589/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - 7 acr land nr Swan Inn, Dunkerton, now in occuptn. of Mr Noakes. Enq Chamberlain's Office, Guildhall, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 590/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - the remaining household goods of Benjamin Montague, esq., at his dwelling house in Lambridge on 12 Mar by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 591/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & lease of house, at 7 Milsom St on 23 & 24 Mar by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 592/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: for sale for benefit of creditors - stock in trade of Mr Joseph Bazley, 1 John St, Bath [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 593/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: relief of the poor, Bath & district - a meeting of the gentlemen of the Committee decided to stop collecting funds. £1,166 13s 3d had been collected. Surplus 20 guin to be distributed to the Ministers of the various parishes (7 Mar). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 594/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, stock of perfumery & toys of Mr Hall in Gay St, Bath who is quitting the business, 16 Mar by J. Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 595/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction by order of the sheriff - household furniture & stock of brewing utensils of Mr Crosby at the Leek & Crown, Horse St, Bath on 16 & 17 Mar by W. Howton. About 16 hghds of old beer. House to let, with contents at fair appraisal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 596/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: exports from USA in 1792 - 3,145,255 bshls wheat, rye, maize, beans & peas; 116,803 bshls beef, pork, mutton, etc; 231,776 brls of dried & pickled fish; 146,909 brls tar, pitch, turpentine & rosin; 7,823 tons, 12 cwt of pot ashes & pearl ashes; 112,428 hghd tobacco; 60,640,861 ft of boards, planks & scanting; 19,391½ tons of timber; 71,863 shingles; 52,382hghd flaxseed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 597/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Finance: the new duty of 4¾d/bottle on wine, so cannot be fairly retailed for less than 6d advance; duty of 1s 6d in 20s on tea will necessarily advance tea 6d/lb on all except common Bohea. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 598/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Military: the Somerset Regt of Militia have returned from Dover to Canterbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 599/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 71 Great Pulteney St, Bath, owner gone abroad. Enq Mr Owens, 18 Green St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 600/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy against John Jelly, dealer & chapman, late of Bath. To surrender to Cmssnrs at White Lion Inn Bath on 20 & 21 Feb & 21 March. Persons indebted to John Jelly to give notice to Mr Clutterbuck, attorney in Bradford; etc (7 Feb 1795). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 601/ article:1 c |
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| Music: Bath Catch Club - 5th ladies night to be held at White Hart Inn on Fri 20 March. Dr Smith (president), Baron Dillon & Rev Mr Powell (stewards). J. Brookes, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 602/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon canal cutting - meeting of committee at George & Pelican in Newbury on 28 Mar to let cutting & embanking of intended canal between Newbury & Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire. Also building of 13 locks. 28 March. John Ward, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 603/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let or sell - genteel house, 32 St James's St, Bath, with 3 parlours, a dining room, 5 bedchambers, agrrets, water closet, 3 kitchens,, servants hall, pantry, cellars, etc. Enq Mr Robert Lidiard, James St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 604/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - convenient house in Claverton St, in good repair with garden. Enq Mr Dover, Lamb Inn. Possibility of furnishing house, if more agreeable. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 605/ article:1 d |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini announces the "Sacred Performances in Passion Week" at the New Assembly Rooms on 30 Mar, 1 2 & 4 April. Tickets 7s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 606/ article:1 e |
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| Crime: Wilts Assizes - John Usher convicted of manslaughter of George Cook at Trowbridge and sentenced to 6 months in prison. They had been wrestling Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 607/ article:2 c |
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| Law: Wilts Assizes - Nisi Prius bar, writ of Right brought by Mr Shadwell of Hastings on behalf of a poor man named Mitchel as heir at law to the Court of a lunatic to recover a farm at Bradford occup by Farmer Spencer. Compromise settlement, defendant agreed to pay arrears of rent from 1788, less repair costs, while plaintiff granted him lease for life at old rent of £200 p.a (said to be worth £300 p.a) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 608/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: recent imports at Bristol - bladders 2 hghds; butter 90 frk, 20 kegs; eggs 2 cases; gall 3 pipes, 1 punch; hams 1 trc; hides (cow) 330; lemons & oranges 73 boxes; oats 14,352 bshls; pork 6 brls; shumac 13 bags; skins (calves) 6 bund; tallow 10 hghd, 10 trc; tongues 5 ½-brls; wine (Oporto) 498 pipes, 10 hghds; etc, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 609/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes 12 Mar, wheat, 54s - 66s, beans 50s - 54s, hog peas 56s - 70s, barley 32s - 39s, oats 26s - 29s, vetches 74s - 96s/qtr (Market Herald). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 610/ article:2 c |