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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: to let - dwelling house nr centre of Corsham with small courtyard & bakehouse in occupn James Gaby. Enq John Osmond at Froxfield; or Mr Edward Fricker at the Bell Inn, Corsham to show premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 469/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: for sale - beautiful organ built in 1777 where it stands, large, fit for a church, at J. Alexander's at Conock nr Devizes. Description given. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assembly - Ball for MC at Town Hall on 28 Mar. Tickets at Messrs Sheldon & Meyler; at Messrs Pratt & Clinch's libraries; & of Mr Moreau, 12 Belvedere Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Chandois, Earl of Kingston, Lady Jane Harman, Lady Elenor King [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: Mr Joseph Philott [sic - ?= Phillott], jnr, surgeon was elected a member of Corporation of Bath last Mon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Brinsden at his house in Bladud's Bldgs aged 71 last Thur. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: ## correction - Lady Milford is not dead, as mentioned in most papers, but is in perfect health in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: debtors in Bath prison wish to inform readership they are in great distress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Sat 11 Mar, a new farce "The Times" with "The Deaf Lover" (as performed at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden); Tue 14 Mar, "Know Your Own Mind" with "The Critic". (Melpomene's address in next edition). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3 c |
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| Inns: to let - Angel Inn, Market Pl, Mere, Wilts occupd by Mr White. Enq Mr Martin Moger, Leek & Crown, Horse St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - china, glass & Delftware at 2 Bradley's Bldgs 15-17 Mar by I. H. Norris. Dining room with bedchamber & kitchen to let. Enq Mr Norris, Horse St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of house on North Pde, Bath (adjoining Mr Berwick, perfumer) on 28 Mar by Daniel Dickes, upholder & appraiser (of Market Pl, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: debtors of late Mr William Roberts, linen draper, late of Bath, decd to pay immediately Mr William Edwards, attorney of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: single young man age 28 seeks employment as coachman or groom. Enq Mr Dash nr Riding School, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Theatre Royal, Bath - Handel's "Alexander's Feast" directed by Mr Herschell on Wed 15 Mar at 6.30pm. Boxes 5s, pit & 1st gallery 3s, upper gallery 2s. Box Office open 10-2, 3-5 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3 d |
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| Inns: to let - "Star & Garter" nr North Pde, Bath with cellar room, brewing utensils, soft water. Enq at premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: Bull's library, Lower Walks, Bath will supply London newspapers to subscribers at London price of 3d. Morning papers arrive 7-9am, evening papers arrive 5-7pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: gazettes of France, Holland, Germany & Italy procured for gentlemen who wish to be served with them for the year at Bull's library Lower Walks, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - rare extensive library, plate, ancient medals, china, barometer (by Brusseau) of late George Booth Tyndale, esq, decd of Bathford. Removed to large cnr house Church St nr Pump Room on 27 Mar & 5 days following by John Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of Mrs Melville, hosier at cnr Broad St, Bath on 20 & 21 Mar by Wm. Birchall. Catalogues from Mr Birchall, upholstery & cabinet warehouse, Queen St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Norris's drops" for fevers & sore throats - with testimonial. No price or stockist given Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 489/ article:4a |
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| Goods: Eagleton's original tea warehouse, The Grasshopper, 9 Bishopsgate St, London has good Bohea tea 4s 2d lb, green tea 7s, coffee 4s, plain chocolate 3s 8d, vanilla chocolate 5s 6d/lb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 490/ article:4a |
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| Inns: E. Pickwick has fitted out Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath with good beds & other facilities. Neat postchaises & saddle horses. Postcoach to Bristol daily 9am, 5 inside 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 491/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: Bath/Gloucester coach - for 6 persons leaves Bell Inn, Gloucester on Mon, Wed, Fri; returns from Saracen's Head, Bath next day. Fare 11s incl 14lb luggage. Children in lap & outside passengers ½ price. Short passengers in proportion. Performed by J. Hulbert & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 492/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: Bath/Gloucester coach contd - meets at Gloucester the Birmingham, Shrewsbury & Holyhead diligences, also Monmouth & Hereford diligences. Performed by J. Hulbert & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 493/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: postcoach to Exeter - 4 passengers leaves Castle Inn nr St Michael's Church, Bath on Mon, Wed, Fri at 4am. Performed by J. Hulbert & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 494/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: postcoach to Exeter - from Lamb Inn, Bath on Tue, Thu, Sat at 4am. Fares - Exeter 16s; Taunton 10s 6d; Bridgwater 9s. Performed by J. Hulbert & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: postcoach to London - from Lamb Inn, every day except Sat, at 5pm. 5 inside passengers fare £1 6s. J. Hulbert & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: postcoach to London - from Lamb Inn in 2 days on Mon, Wed, Fri at 8am. 4 inside passengers, fare £1 8s. J .Hulbert & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:4 b |
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| Employment: wanted - lad aged c.14 yrs as apprentice to draper, mercier, hosier & undertaker in good market town in Wilts [not named]. Only those who can give a good premium need apply to printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: ## vandalism - damaged wall coping & broken off & stolen pieces of ironwork at Prior Park - reward of 5 guin on conviction of person/s who did this. Enq John Chapman, esq (Mayor). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: " A Valetudinarian's Bath Guide" by Philip Thicknesse, pubd today, printed for Dodsley in Pall Mall, & Brown in the Strand; & sold by Wood opp Pump Room, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - elegantly furnished house in the Crescent. Enq Mr Wood opp. Pump Room, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 501/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: for sale - crane-neck vis a vis (from 1st maker in London) only 3 mths old with 1st wheels; a good coach with stone-coloured cloth; postchaise newly painted. Enq Morton & Spackman, coachmakers, Kingsmead, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 502/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: for sale - dark green crane-neck phaeton; whiskey only used 5 wks [no prices given]. Enq Morton & Spackman, coachmakers, Kingsmead, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 503/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: alcoholic beverages - old Jamaica rum 11s/gallon, Jamaica proof rum 9s 6d, good rum 8s, fine import cognac 13s, proof cognac 11s 6d, French brandy 10s - from John Atlee, dealer nr White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 504/ article:1 c |
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| Education: Mr Gossetti, native of Rome able to teach Italian, maths, history, chronology & geography. Ladies & gentlemen taught at own apartments. May be heard of at Messrs Pratt & Clinch's library, Milsom St, Bath; Mr Bull's library on the Walks; Mr Jolly's in Churchyard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 505/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: " A Complete Body of Heraldry" by Joseph Edmondson, esq., FSA (Mowbray Herald Extraordinary). Price 3 guin in sheets, 2 vols. Printed by J. Dodsley in Pall Mall; & sold by R. Cruttwell, & Bath booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 506/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: public accounts - money loaned to Govt - Govt bonds & lottery tickets - loan equals 12 million. Loss to public £1,950,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:2a |
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| Politics: ## pre-election "hospitality" - borough of Cricklade, Wilts was canvassed by John Saunders, esq., a London merchant & by John Grant, esq. Both afterwards gave "a general treat". Lord of Manor John Nesbitt, esq expected to do the same. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:2a |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - Catherine Hill of Seend tried for murder of illegitimate child by throwing it in a well. Reprieved on ground of being compelled to do this. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:2 b |
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| Law: ## Salisbury Assizes - case on Tue brought by Mr Hiller of Trowbridge against Messrs Drury & Britton, proprietors of machine from Shepton Mallet to London for loss of £38 sent by coach to London said not to arrive. Plaintiff held responsible Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: letter to editor - testimonial from unnamed writer from Wells having seen Mr Katterfelto, philosopher perform scientific experiments. with electricity, lodestone magnetism. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:2 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - small house with backhouse, shop, stable & garden nr Wells at Holt nr Bradford. Enq of Christopher Bevin at house, partcrs from Wm. Ferris at Littleton, Steeple Ashton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - the Grange Farm at Hinton Charterhouse 5 mi Bath, 200 acr & farmhouse, tithe free. Enq Mr Smith, attorney, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:2 b |
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| Health: appliances - elastic trusses for ruptures (from Reid, King St, Westminster, trussmaker to HM's Royal Hospitals) sold by Thos. Howe, druggist & chemist, Northgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 514/ article:2 b |
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| Employment: wanted - apprentice to druggist & chemist. Apply to Thos. Howe, Northgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 515/ article:2 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - modern-built sashed house, freestone fronted nr centre of Monkton Combe 3 mi Bath. Enq Mr Perks, stationer Broad St, Bath; or Mr Perks, Monkton Combe; R. Cadby, carpenter, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 516/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/5, dwelling house with 7 acr (known as "Summers Lease"); lot 2/5, "Ash Lease" 9 acr meadow, "Long Lease" 9 acr meadow. All part of l/hold estate, property Mr Clements, decd., at Studley under Lord of Manor of Trowbridge. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 22 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 517/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/5, 9 acr meadow "Long- Lease"; lot 4/5, close of meadow, now in occuptn Mr Geo. Martin. All part of leasehold estate property Mr Clements, decd., at Studley under Lord of Manor of Trowbridge. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 22 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 518/ article:2 c |