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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: auction - household furniture, prints, paintings & glass etc belonging to Capt Mountain quitting Bath. At his house, 4 Bradley's Buildings (adjoining basket maker) on Tues 28 November by William Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1772/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Dutch tobacco, cut in single pounds at 5s 6d /lb at Latkow & Adler's tobacco & snuff manufactory, 70 Newgate St., London. Part of cargo of "San Esteven" bound to Cadiz, a prize to the "Vulture" (Capt Allanson) & brought into Liverpool. Sold by appointment in Bath by Mr Cruttwell in ¼, ½ & 1lb papers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1773/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - & entered immediately, house in Wood St, Bath, 2nd from Queen Square, lately occupied by Mrs Steans, decd. Furniture, greater part of which is less than 15 months old may be had at fair appraisement. Enq Arthur Trimnell, Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1774/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: letter to editor, paeon of praise for Mr Lee's compositions played on Sunday evenings previously referred to. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1775/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Somersetshire & Gloucestershire Almanack for 1781" published today. Contains feasts, festivals, moon signs, rising & setting of sun, etc, etc. Printed for T. Carnan in St Paul's Churchyard , London [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1776/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Man of Pleasure's" pocket book or the "Bon Vivant's vade mecum" including amusements & rules of Bath. Printed for S. Bladon, 23 Paternoster Row, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1777/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Law: ancient custom in Bristol - any horse, mare etc found in streets after nightfall may be impounded at any Inn, the innkeeper pays 3d to bringer for beer & 1s as premium. An owner considered this practice to be illegal & transferred his legal case from Bristol to the Court of Common Pleas in London, who discharged the rule Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1778/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - a lodging house in lwr Milsom St, well adapted for any genteel business. Enq at printer; or of Mr Lightwood at the Rev Dr Wilson's in Alfred St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1779/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: persons indebted to Messrs R. Gauton & G. Gauton, grocers, late of Bath, to pay their debts to Mr Thomas Coleman, tallow chandler; or Mr William Daniel, grocer, both of Bath. Creditors to send a/cs immediately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1780/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: Thomas Coward, cnr of Bond St, Bath - has laid in a large assortment of linen drapery branch. Also selling a large quantity of printed cottons & linens of last year's patterns at his shop in Wade's Pssge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1781/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: for sale - old tnmnt "White Hart" at Midford, on turnpike road from Bath to Warminster, now in occup of Mr Richard Smith, with garden, orchard, barn & stables thereto; also 2 tnmnts at Midford once in occup of Thos. Hopkins. Enq to the said R. Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1782/ article:2 b |
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| Property: for sale - edge-tool mill formerly grist mill at Midford, on turnpike road from Bath to Warminster, with plenty of water; piece of arable "Two Acres" c. 2 acr in Southstoke field; "Croud Lands" c. 3½ acr in Midford; orchard & wood "Snood Down" c. 1 acr. Enq to R. Smith at White Hart, Midford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1783/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: ## threatening letter received in penny post by [Rev Dr] John Brewer at Bell Tree House regarding Papists. £20 reward to anyone revealing the writer from Edward Wilson, York Coffee House, St James's St, London; additional £50 reward offerred by the Mayor & Corp of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1784/ article:2 b |
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| Notices: lost horse - black gelding from West Kington Down nr Marshfield on the night of 19 Nov. Whoever will bring him, or information on whereabouts to David Bezzar, shall receive ½-guin reward & all reasonable expenses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1785/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, f/hold arable close "Long Tyning" 4 acr in field from Wellow to Bagridge, now in possn Samuel Flower. At the Bull in Wellow on 7 Dec by Daniel Dickes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1786/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2, f/hold arable close "the Coniger" c. 4 acr at Wellow, now in possn Samuel Flower. At the Bull in Wellow on 7 Dec by Daniel Dickes. Partcrs William Percival, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1787/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord St Asaph, Lady Esham, Lady Bangor, Hon Mr Leigh, Sir Gervas Clifton, Sir John Stapleton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1788/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Harper in Belltree Lane Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: music night changed from Thursday to Wednesday, must be a great injury to Sgnr Rauzzini. Theatre also altered to Wed because of opposition from Thursday's Cotillon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: prevention of civil unrest - although no suspicion of interruption to the peace of Bath, the Magistrates have obtained an order for the party of Inniskillen Dragoons now quartered in Bath to remain during the winter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, "Elfrida" with "The Scheming Lieutenant"; Tue, "The Fashionable Lover" & "The Cozeners"; Wed, tragedy of "Timanthes" with entertainments; Sat "The School for Scandal" with "Selima & Azor" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Miss Guest's concert at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 6 Dec at 6.30. Vocalists Sgnr Tenducci, Miss Pollone & Sgnr Rauzzini. Pedal harp Mr Legard, flute Mr De Camp, oboe Mr Fischer. Tickets 5s of Miss Guest in Princes Bldgs opp York House; at Pump Room, New Rooms, booksellers & coffee houses. Next concert on 13 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:3 b |
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| Art: Master Lawrence, 14 St. James's Pde, (last house on right) - engravings of his portrait to be delivered in a few days to subscribers. 10s 6d for a striking likeness. Subs invited for printing in 2 small volumes, 6s, "Reflections" interspersed with questions, anecdotes & descriptions of Wardour Castle, Fonthill, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly at White Hart Inn on 6 Dec, and to continue monthly. Tickets at [White Hart] Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: for sale - a brown mare, nr 14 hands high. Enq at Castle Inn nr St Michael's Church, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1796/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: vandalism - about 1am on 28 Nov, a malicious person/s threw down & broke the sign of the Golden Head at Mr Lockyer's, carver, gilder & picture-frame maker in John St., Bath. 1 guin reward for discovery of the offender/s on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1797/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - for term 7, 14 or 21 yrs, manor farm of Charlton 8 miles from Devizes on turnpike rd. Late tenant quit lands at Michaelmas & will quit barns at Midsummer. Enq Mr Goldney, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1798/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: theft - 1 lame fat wether sheep on last Tue night, & 200 cwt hay on Wed night from field adj Dog Kennel on Lwr Bristol Rd in Twerton parish. The property of James Russell, butcher in the Markt Pl. 10 guin reward for info leading to conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1799/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: public apology from John Eddington (labourer) (his mark) & John Boddecom Bishop for assaulting John Naish, tanner of Lambridge & Joseph Fisher, yngr, gardener of Bath. Witness Robert Fothergill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1800/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: new & neat h/hold furniture of a gentleman quitting Bath. At the 2nd house in Kingsmead St from Higgin's livery stables on 1 Dec by John Plura, upholder & undertaker of Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1801/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction, horticulture - large quantity of shrubs & espaliers, 11 beds of asparagus, 1500 gooseberry & currant trees, etc., in large garden in Cottle's Lane nr Riding School, distrained for arrears of rent. On 4 Dec by John Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1802/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - entire stock in trade, shop counter, drawers etc & household furniture belonging to Mr Henry Jennings in Pierrepont St, Bath. On the premises on 5 Dec et seq. by Arthur Trimnell (upholder & appraiser of Westgate St.) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1803/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Frome Balls on 7 Dec 1780, 4 Jan, 8 Feb & 8 Mar 1781 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1804/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: persons indebted to B. Hewitt at his Cheshire Shoe Warehouse in Horse St Bath (whose business was lately superintended by John Henley Norris) to pay C. Ollier at said warehouse; or G. Stothart at Messrs J. Harris & Co, ironmongers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1805/ article:3 d |
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| Health: "A Successful Method for Treating the Gout" by W. Stevenson, physician of Bath. Pub today, printed by R. Cruttwell & sold by all booksellers in Bath, price 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1806/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Denie, tailor & habit-maker (from Paris) at Mr Brickman's 2 Lilliput Alley nr Abbey. Makes clothes & ladies riding dresses in newest state & most reasonably priced. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1807/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - immediately by month or yr, commodious house with furniture in Freshford village, inc hall, parlour, kitchen & brew-house & 3 bedchambers, cellar, servant's hall, gardens & stable. Enq Mr Hoddinott of Freshford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1808/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Mr Crew's concert of vocal & instrmntl music at Town Hall Devizes on 8 Dec at 6 o'c. Vocalists Mr Brett & Master Brett; 1st violin Mr Brooks, jnr, 1st hautboy Mr Ashley. Ball after concert. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr Crew; or from printing office, Ball & Castle Inns Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1809/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted to live with a single gentleman in a country town - manservant who understands waiting at table, cleaning plate, dressing & who can be trusted with managing a cellar; should also be acquainted with care of horses. The better if he is fond of hunting, shooting & coursing. Apply to Printer of Bath Chronicle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1810/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: partnership dissolved between William Bull & John Lansdown, farriers of Bath. Business to be carried on by John Lansdown. Any demands to be sent to William Bull, & any debts will be paid by him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1811/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, l/hold, "Lamb Inn", Stall St, now in possn of Mrs Dover & Mr Tucker at rent £74 p.a, held of Bath Corptn at £2 3s 8d for 99 yrs. At the Lamb Inn on 21 Dec. Enq Mr Jefferys in the Crescent; or to Mr George at the Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1812/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2a/3, l/hold, "Bell Inn", Bell Tree Lane, with courtyard, coach-house, granaries & stables; held of Bath Corprtn for 99 yrs for 8s, except small part held by St John's Hospital Bath £1 1s. In possn Mr Phillips & John Gye at rent £85. At the Lamb Inn on 21 Dec. Enq Mr Jefferys in the Crescent; or to Mr George at the Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1813/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2b/3, l/hold, l/hold [public] house, "Coach & Horses", Bell Tree Lane, held of Bath Corprtn for 99 yrs for 8s, except small part held by St John's Hospital Bath £1 1s. In possn Mr Phillips & John Gye at rent £85. At the Lamb Inn on 21 Dec. Enq Mr Jefferys in the Crescent; or to Mr George at the Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1814/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/3, "Jenning's Stables", elegant stables with a house & courtyard in Monmouth St, now in possn Mr Philip Taylor at rent £50 p.a & GR £2 12s 6d. At the Lamb Inn on 21 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1815/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Somersetshire & Gloucestershire Alamanack for 1781", in a sheet or book not much larger than a crown-piece. Inc officers of the Militia; Fairs fixed & movable; Qtr sessions; tides; etc. Printed for T. Carnan in St Paul's Churchyard, London [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1816/ article:4 b |
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| Military: American War - proceedings of a board of general, officers by order of Gen. Washington on Major Andre, adjutant general of British Army held at Tappon, New York State on 29 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1817/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Military: American War - proceedings of a board of general officers on Major Andre, adjutant general of British Army held at Tappon, New York State on 29 Sept.. Verdict - Major Andre ought to suffer death Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1818/ article:1 b |
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| Military: American War, letters to General Washington - a) from Benedict Arnold, New York 1st Oct, which states Major Andre's sentence unjust & threatens retribution; b) letter from Major Andre, who requests an appropriate mode of death & not to die on the gibbet (Tappon, 1 Oct). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1819/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Stroudwater Navigation canal - junction of Severn with the Thames completed & to be put into immediate execution. Agents will attend at Gloucester, Bristol & Bath some time in Jan. to receive names of persons choosing to subscribe, particularly the proprietors of the Stroud Canal whose concern will greatly benefit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1820/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture, stock of liquor, casks, brewing utensils, large copper & upwards of 1898 gals strong beer, brandy, rum, cherry brandy & aniseed water. At the house of Mr Thomas Fuller, White Hart, Avon St, Bath on 11 & 12 Dec. by Daniel Dickes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1821/ article:2 d |