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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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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster, wheat 53s-67s; barley 37s -42s; oats 24s-29s; beans 49s-56s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain throughout England 28 Mar, wheat 61s, barley 35s 5d, rye 42s 7d, oats 23s 7d, beans 46s 9d, peas 57s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: bread prices [London?] - peck loaf weighs 17lb 6oz, 3s 1d; ½-peck loaf 8lb 11oz, 18½d; quartern loaf 4lb 5oz 8dr, 9¼d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: average price of sugar, w-e 1Apr, 54s 10½d/cwt excl Customs Duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 764/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 6 April, to sink the offal, beef 2s 6d-3s 8d; mutton 3s 8d -4s 1d; veal 3s- 4s 8d; pork 3s 8d -4s 9d; lamb 3s-5s/per stone of 8lbs. Sold this day, 2000 beasts, 6000 sheep, 700 lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 765/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: Assize of Bread Bath, prices - wheat 9s 3d/bshl inc allowance for baking & carriage. 1d wheaten, 6oz 9dr, standard, 7oz 8dr; 2d wheaten 13 oz 2dr, standard 15oz; 3d wheaten, 1lb 3oz 11dr, standard 1lb 6oz 8dr, h/hold 1lb 10oz 5dr; 6d wheaten 2lb 7oz 6dr, standard 2lb 13oz, h/hold 3lb 4oz 10dr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 766/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Cogswell, carpenter of Bathwick, declared bankrupt. Commissioners to meet at Saracen's Head Bath on 21 April to make a dividend, etc. W. J. W. Taylor, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 767/ article:2 d |
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| Law: clients of late Mr George Henry, attorney of Westbury below the Plain are requested to apply for any papers left with him, to Mr Tiler, attorney at same address, who is empowered to deliver them by the admors. of estate. John Whitley, admor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 768/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold messuage, 23 The Circus, by W. Potter (details to be given in our next issue) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 769/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: sale of farming stock of late Sir James Tylney Long, bart., of Draycott nr Chippenham on Fri 24 April by Harry Russ. Inc. 120 ewes & lambs, 60 chilvers, 6 rams, 20 nott-sheep, 8 asses, 4 2yrold-heifers, 2 bulls, 8 ponies, 4 hackneys, 2 coach-horses, 1 brood mare, 3 mules, 2 cows, 1 boar pig, several cart horses, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 770/ article:2 d |
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| Property: sale - freehold Burgage House in St Mary's St, Chippenham occupied by Mrs Arnold, with cellar, mitchen, 2 parlors, 4 bedrooms, garrets, brewhouse, stable, etc. At White Hart Inn, Chippenham on Tue 21 Apr by Harry Russ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 771/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate George Vasey, bankrupt to pay same to Mr John Salmon at Bladud Bank. 28 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 772/ article:2 e |
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| News: the marriage of Royal Highness the Prince of Wales & the Princess of Brunswick will be solemnised in the Chapel Royal, St James's [Palace] tomorrow night (London,Tue 7 Apr). It is believed that the King will pay the debts of the Prince without application to Parliament. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 773/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: next dress ball at Lower Assembly Rooms Fri in Easter week. James King, M.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 774/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Admiral Earl Howe, Lord Berwick, Lord Milford, Count Jennison, Lady Harewood, Hon Mr Graves, Sir Horace & Miss Mann, Lady Murray, Lady Daly [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 775/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Cunditt, linen draper of Bath to Miss Jones of Bloomsbury Square, London [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 776/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Rev Wm. Batchelor of Weston nr Bath, to Miss Baker, only daughter of Rev Dr Baker of Salisbury, at Thatcham [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 777/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: Rev Mr Warner appointed by Rev Dr Phillott, rector of Bath, to the curacy of St James's vacant by death of Rev Mr Dart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 778/ article:3 c |
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| Military: Lt. Cole (under Capt. Goldesbrough) appointed to regulate the men that are enrolled in Bath & neighbourhood Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 779/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: correction - the reported deaths of Edw. Bearpacker, esq., of Wotton under Edge and his daughter, are false and malignant fabrications. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 780/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday, "The Jew" with "My Grandfather"; Sat, "Belle's Stragem" (Letitia Hardy's 1st appearance on any stage) with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 781/ article:3 c |
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| Sport: Bath Races - will take place on Tues 28 April & following days. Earl of Peterborough & Sir Peter Nugent, bart, stewards. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: sale of remaining stock of hats, hosiery gloves & black lace of J. Gale, quitting the business, at Wade's Passage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: cook wanted - nr Frome to take care of small dairy. Must have good recommendations from last place. Enq at 52 New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: siutation as lady's maid wanted - by young woman from country, who knows millinery, clear starching & is capable of every type of needlework. Apply to Mr Tully, North Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Mr Shew, surgeon dentist, 4 Fountain Bldgs, Bath now resident in Bath. Free consultations at his home from 10am to 3pm daily. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - Shew's tincture & powder from him at 4 Fountain Bldgs, Bath; also from Mr Cruttwell, printer, St James's St; Mr Wright (late Rosamond) [Rosoman], perfumer & toyman, Wade's Pssge; & Reynold's perfumery & toy warehouse, Kingston Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: John Mayo, 14 Bond St, Bath - acquisition of new & fashionable printed calicoes, ginghams & muslin shawls etc., which he will sell at lowest prices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: T. Gwennap informs the public that his sale room in Bond Street will open on Monday 13 April as a general commission repository. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 789/ article:3 d |
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| Property: available - suitable board & lodgings for one young lady, or 2 sisters in a genteel private family. Apply in person, or by letter (post-paid) to A.B. at Mrs Lambe's Tea Warehouse, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 790/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction sale of of household goods & furniture of the late Rev. Keates at Laverton nr Frome, intended for 9 Apr, is unavoidably postponed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 791/ article:3 d |
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| Livestock: auction of C. Demander's horses. At the Bear Inn on 11 Apr by Edward Willis. Three 4-stalled stables & coach-houses to let. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 792/ article:3 d |
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| Livestock: for sale - bay mare 14 hands high. Enq Phillott's stables, Parsonage Lane, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 793/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - a very light & easy postchaise, property of a lady, 15 guin. Enq Mr Calley, coachmaker, Morford St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 794/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - for remainder of lease, house 8 The Circus, elegantly furnished with pleasant garden. Enq at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 795/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - stock in trade (plated, Japan, cutlery, perfumery, Tunbridge ware, umbrellas, toys, etc) of Mr Wm. Ashley, toyman, Bond St, Bath for the benefit of his creditors at 7pm on 13 April & following evenings by M. Davis. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 796/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/5, messuage, the Queen's Head at Box with stable, now occupied by Mr Isaac Gingell, many years occup by Mrs Lee, decd. At Queen's Head, Box on Mon 18 May by Mr Spackman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 797/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/5, messuage & garden adj Queen's Head, occupied by Zeph. Bullock & Isaac Gingell. At Queen's Head, Box on Mon 18 May by Mr Spackman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 798/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/5, messuage or tenement of adjoining garden & orchard, now occupied by Mrs Snook; lot 4/5, messuage or tenement adjoining lot 3, now in occupation Thomas Shill, mason. At Queen's Head, Box on Mon 12 May by Mr Spackman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 799/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 5/5, messuage or tenement adjoining lot 4 now tenanted by Charles Aland. At Queen's Head, Box on Mon 12 May by Mr Spackman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 800/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## auctioneers Edm. English, Chas. Trimnell, John Plura, Wm. Bally, Wm. Evill held meeting at York House 6 April 1795. They agreed to pay 20 guin to anyone giving information on theft of articles at public sales. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 801/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - a small compact house ca. 8 miles from Bath on the London Road, with stables, coach-house, 5 acr adj land available. Partcrs William Collins, linen draper, 27 Market Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 802/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, china, paintings, sedan chair the property Mrs Horsman, decd. At her late house in Queen Square, Bath on Tues 14 April et seq. by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 803/ article:3 e |
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| Industry: for sale - 26" wide carding engine. Partcrs Mr James Hinton, cloth-dresser, Pippett St, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 804/ article:3 e |
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| Property: for sale - freehold, Lucknam Grove House nr Colerne, dining room 26 X 18', vestibule 21 X 14', breakfast parlour 18 X 14', kitchen 25 X 17', 8 bedrooms, 3 dressing rooms, 9 garrets, coach-house for 4 carriages, 3 stables for 16 horses, farmyard & dove-house. Enq Mr Clutterbuck at Bradford; or Mr Mereweather of Calne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 805/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - house & shop in full trade. Enq at 33 Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 806/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house owned by John Hooper, butcher, bankrupt, lately let to Thomas Guy at £20 p.a clear & now in occup of said J.Hooper. Also, 3 slaughter-houses in Ladymead, Walcot, rent £30 p.a clear, under lease from St John's Hospital for 99 years. At Full Moon Inn, Horse St. Sat 25 April by W. Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 807/ article:3 e |
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| News: copy of alleged petition (from ballad singers, hawkers, pedlars & other poor inhabitants of Avon St, Milk St, etc) for next Common Hall but not presented. Text opposes underselling by some wholesale dealers & importance of ballad singers etc to Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Lovett, statuary of Bath (Sat Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:4 c |
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| News: marriage of Prince of Wales to Princess Caroline of Brunswick on Fri 10 April in Chapel Royal, London. Details of Princess's & Prines processions, clothes worn, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:1:00 AM |