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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: for sale - edge tool mill, formerly grist mill, plenty water, meadow of 1 acr adjoining, 1 piece arable called "Two Acres" lying in Southstoke field, a ground of 3½ acr called "Croud Lands", an orchard & wood called "Snood Down", all at Midford nr Bath. Enq Richard Smith at Midford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: auction - neat & almost new household furniture of Col. James Kinnier [sic] at his late dwelling house, 2 St James's Pde, Bath on 15 & 16 Nov by Mr Evatt, upholder, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:2,b |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted in the upholstery business. Enq Mr Evatt, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: Benjamin Montague, perfumer & stationer opp. Pump Room, Bath has taken stock of Mr Lloyd, tobacconist late of Stall St. Mantuas, sacques & robes made in the neatest & most fahionable manner by Clarissa Montague. General haberdashery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1675/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Benjamin Shaw has on sale a new & large assortment incl a curious collection of muslins at his warehouse in Church Yard & Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1676/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let immed - good public house known as Westgate House, in occupn Robert Parkin. Enq James Margerum, Abbey Green, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1677/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - "Selves Farm" in Melksham parish, in occupn Mr Moses Breach, with good farmhouse, barn, stable, meadow, pasture & arable land. Enq Mr Hulbert of Thingly nr Corsham; or Mr Willoughby of Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1678/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - all farming & dairy stock of Mr S. Davis at "Trowl Farm" nr Bradford, upwards of 30 fine young milk beasts, new cart & cider press, 3 cheese presses, all sorts of dairy utensils. On the premises on 13 Nov by Wm. James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1679/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Primate of Ireland, Lord Colville, Lord Cunningham, Hon Mrs Bland, Hon Mrs Grenville, Sir Wm. Ryves, Sir John Sebright, Sir Wm. Robinson, Sir Chas. Tynte, Lady Gressley, Lady Wallis [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1680/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Thomas Shaw, esq of London to Miss Smith (sister to Mr Smith, optician of Bath) on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1681/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Moore, wife of Mr Moore, perfumer, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1682/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: the printing of the Works of the late Bishop of Sodor & Man finished at Mr Cruttwell's press. Rev Dr Wilson (Bishop's son) & his brother gave an elegant dinner on Sat for all the men employed in printing. The Rev made a present of the copyright to Mr [R] Cruttwell & his brother [? C. Cruttwell the surgeon & author?] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1683/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: ## on Sat last, gentleman farmers assembled in Mr Moger's house, the Leek & Crown, to drink the health of Sir Edw. Swinburne of Capheaton, Northumberland for his generosity in reducing the rents of his tenants by 10% in these bad times. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1684/ article:3,b |
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| News: rescue - servant maid of Mr Ferry of Bathwick, gathering alder berries last week, fell into the water. She must have been drowned if not for the dog she had with her, which alerted the attention of Mr Sainsbury of Lambridge, who, with his servant, went to her assistance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1685/ article:3, b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Saturday, the comedy, "The Rivals" with "The Critic" ; Tuesday, "School for Scandal" with "St Patrick's Day or The Scheming Lieutenant". Both main plays written by R. B. Sheridan, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1686/ article:3,c |
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| Music: a proposal by Mr Lee for delivering 2 compositions formed on a new plan titled "Jubal's Lyre" will be submitted to judgment of the public on Friday morning next. Copies will be left at all booksellers & coffee houses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1687/ article:3,c |
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| Music: 2nd subscription concert will be held 8 Nov at 6.30 pm. Vocal performers Signor Tenducci, Miss Pollon & Signor Rauzzini. 1st violin Mr Puppo, flute Mr De Camp, principal oboe Mr Fischer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1688/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let furnished - in a private family, a handsome dining room & bedchamber on 1st floor, 2 garrets for servants, kitchen & every convenience. None but a widow or single lady of unexceptionable character will be acceptable. Enq to printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1689/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - lot 1/5, free land, messuage in River's St, Bath fronting Margaret's Pl, now let at £30 p.a; lot 2/5, free land, messuage behind Lot 1 fronting Cottle's Lane, known as sign of "the Punchbowl" & let at £31 10s. Enq Mr John Hooper, Walcot; Mr Moger at Leek & Crown, Horse St; or Mr Fowell, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1690/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - lot 3/5, f/hold, 3 messuages on R-hand side of Rivers St, Bath; lot 4/5, f/hold, 4 messuages in Crooked Row, Bath; lot 5, several building lots. Lots 3 & 4 subject to small ground rent. Enq Mr John Hooper, Walcot, Mr Moger at Leek & Crown, Horse St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1691/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Works of late Thos. Wilson, Bishop of Sodor & Man" - new subscribers since last publication inc. Mr Isaac Collett, wine merchant; Mr Francis Falkner, wine merchant; Mr Joseph Albin, cabinet maker; & Mr John Harris, shoemaker, all of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1692/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly to be held 13 Nov at 6pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1693/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or let furnished or not - uppermost house in Barton Court, Bath next to Queen Sq, lately rented by Lady Munnock. Enq Mrs Grundy, 4 King St., Queen Sq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1694/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let from Lady Day - 2 farms in Weston parish c 1 mi Bath - 1) "Coomb's Farm" with 115 acr meadow or pasture & 21 acr arable; & 2) "Chelscombe Farm" with 94 acr meadow or pasture & 11 acr arable. Enq Mr Fowell, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1695/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - commodious public house, known by the sign of "The Raven" in Abbey Green, Bath. Present tenant leaving on death of husband & left with large family. Enq Mrs Bell at The Raven; or Mr Orchard, peruke maker, next door. Stock & fixtures to be taken at fair appraisement Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1696/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Philip Tully, hosier, hatter & glover finds his shop in Orange Grove too small for his business & has removed to his hatware house on North Pde, Bath. Umbrellas sold & repaired. Great variety of fashionable waistcoats. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1697/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: partnership between William Evill & John Evill, goldsmiths, of Bath is dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors to send a/cs to Wm. Evill, debtors to discharge same (4 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1698/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Wm. Evill, jeweller & goldsmith, watchmaker, toyman & cutler intends to carry on business with 2 partners in name of Evill, Naish & Stroud. To render the warehouse more acceptable, good fires are constantly kept during the winter season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1699/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Sayce's Porter, Ale & Beer Brewery nr St Michael's Church Bath, authorised vendors of porter in Bath at 4d/quart - Richard Warren ("Pump Room"); Thomas Payne ("Queen Charlotte", White Hart Lane); John Peterswald ("Star & Garter", Lilliput Alley, N. Parade); Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1700/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: authorised vendors of Sayce's porter in Bath at 4d/quart, contd - Robert Happerfield ("Bird Cage", Cheap St); James Quigley ("Hare & Hounds", Walcot St); John Ruddle ("Hibernian House", Borough Walls); Harry Ballanger ("Sun", in the Grove); Nath. Stone ("Prince Frederick", Beauford Sq); Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1701/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: authorised vendors of Sayce's porter in Bath at 4d/quart, contd - Daniel Charmbury ("George Inn", Cross Bath); Matthew Barrett ("Seven Stars", Borough Walls); Jonas Davis ("Gallon Pots", Avon St); William Ward ("New Inn", Rivers St); Edward Ponter ("Turk's Head", Broad St); Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1702/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: authorised vendors of Sayce's porter in Bath at 4d/quart, contd - John Lawfull ("Derby & Joan", Cottle's Lane, Montpelier); Elisabeth Ridewood ("Bell" at Walcot); Thomas Foden ("Bell" in Holloway); George Hewlett ("Punch Bowl", Cottle's Lane, Glocester St); Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1703/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: American War, seizure of Laurens & documents - the Burgomaster & Regents of Amsterdam unanimously agreed with document. Proposed commercial treaty was intended only if British Govt was to acknowledge American independance & to preserve their Dutch trading (Hague, 1 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1704/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Politics: several American Congress bills [of exchange] (for 30 days after signing at 5 livres tournal per $ & signed by T. Hopkinson, treasurer of loans) which were meant to be paid by Mr Laurens, have found their way to England from Holland Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1705/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: Original Pauper Scheme revived - apothecary wanted for scheme for the year 1781. Candidates to apply at next monthly committee to be held at Physicians' Room, Chandos Bldgs, Bath on 5 Dec 1pm; or before that time, to Mr Charles Phillott at Bath Bank Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1706/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: to all those who have pledged any goods at the Blue Balls, end St James's Pde, Bath to redeem same, as the proprietors of the shop are quitting the business (14 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1707/ article:1,d |
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| Employment: apprentice to ironmonger wanted. Apply Mr John Swan in Devizes. A nailor that can work old iron may hear of constant employ by applying as above Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1708/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction - well built, substantial f/hold house in Duke St, Bath, late in occupn of Robert Madan, esq. With 3 good rooms/principal floor, 4 garrets, kitchen with smoke-jack, boilers, plenty water, good cellars. On the premises on 6 Dec Wm. Birchall. Enq Mr Forman, attorney, nr St Michael's Church; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1709/ article:1,d |
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| News: Gordon Riots - the Grand Jury in the Court of the King's Bench yesterday delivered a "True Bill against George Gordon, esq., commonly called Lord George Gordon, for High Treason" (London, 11 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1710/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - paper mill at Twerton nr Bath on one of the best thoroughs on the river [Avon], with dwelling house, garden, orchard & drying house. Premises may be converted to any other use. Enq Mr Dodd, apothecary, Bath, who also wants an apprentice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: best Wiltshire & Hampshire Down honey, sold wholesale & retail by Thos. Clarke, grocer, opp Bear Inn, Westgate St, Bath. Also fine teas, coffee, chocolate & groceries. Staffordshire ware, dishes, plates. Bristol water 3 time/ /week. Dining room & bedchamber to let by wk, mnth or yr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:2,c |
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| Military: American War - letter New York 12 Oct from Sir Henry Clinton KB to Lord George Germain via Capt St. George (who arrived on frigate "Fortune") re. American General Arnold, who has quit the rebel service & has joined the King, & Major Andre (Sir Henry's Adjutant Gen) executed by rebel officers (London Gazette, Whitehall 14 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:2 d |
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| News: Sheriffs for Somerset - John Ford, esq of Hadspen; Henry Sweeting, esq of Bridgewater; Peter Sherston, esq of Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:2 d |
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| Military: American War - more info. & comment on General Arnold & Capt. Andre (London, 14 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Henry Box, victualler of Frome-Selwood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Works of the Bishop of Sodor & Man" - additional subscribers to this incl. Mr Walter Chapman, attorney, Bath; Mr C. Davenport, Bath; Mr Farndon Groom, coal merchant, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke of Leeds, Lord Teynham, Lord Kilmorey, Hon Mr Rowley, Hon Mr Damer & Lady, Hon Mrs James, Hon Mr & Mrs Radcliffe, Hon Mrs Chetwynd, Sir Jas. Murray, Sir Thos. Ackland [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1718/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath cont'd - Sir Cornwallis Maude, Sir Jas. Laroche & Lady, Lady Harriet Asheton, Lady & Miss Head, Lady Maxwell, Lady J. Ashburnham, Lady Isham, Lady T. Ashburnham, Lady Frances Quin, Chancellor Quicke [NOTP], Rev Dr Pennington, General Williams Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1719/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Graham, silversmith, to Miss Sally Townshend, dtr of Mr Wm Townshend of Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1720/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Morgan, coachbuilder to Miss Ann Cottrell, dtr of late Mr Cottrell, of Bath, on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1721/ article:3 b |