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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: auction - lot 5/5, 2 closes meadow "Upper & Lower Tynings" 7 acr pasture, property Mr Clements, decd. All part of l/hold estate of Mr Clements, decd., at Studley under Lord of Manor of Trowbridge. Enq at dwelling house; or of Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 22 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 519/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: lost - metal or pinchbeck watch (made by James Penny, Wells) lost between Bath & Bathford. Reward 10s 6d if brought to printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 520/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: horse theft - 2 geldings stolen from Thos. Knight of North Petherton seen at Horse & Jockey, Coxly nr Wells with 2 men supposed to be smugglers. 2 guin reward for info, 5 guin for conviction. Also 2 halters & 1 bushel oats Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 521/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: stocks & shares prices, J. Branscomb, stockbroker, 11 Holborn, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 522/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies at Town Hall 28 Mar. Tickets Messrs Sheldon & Meyler; Pratt & Clinch libraries; & Mr Moreau at 12 Belvedere, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 523/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Milford, Lady Fagg, Sir Edward Littleton, Sir Cornwallis Maude, Sir John Lindsey & Lady, Sir Henry McDougal [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 524/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: -- Cumbleton, esq., to Miss Hamilton (dtr of Charles Hamilton, esq of Bath) at Queen Sq Chapel, yesterday [Tue] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 525/ article:3 b |
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| Law: Lord Chancellor has appointed Mr Gabriel Goldney of Chippenham, attorney to be one of the Masters Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 526/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Roger Salter, distiller on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 527/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Leake, poulterer, suddenly on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: Rev George Crossman, minister of Plympton St Mary, Devon appointed to rectory of Blagdon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 529/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: ## meat prices - Mr Sillito, butcher of Bath paid £99 12s 6d for 35 sheep from Mr Hugh Bean, farmer nr Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 530/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: turnpike road from Shepton Mallet - to join Wells turnpike road from Bath nr 9th milestone. Bill for making road has passed House of Commons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 531/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu 16 Mar, "The Bondman" with new farce "The Deaf Lover"; Sat 18 Mar, "Double Falsehood or The Distressed Lovers" (Shakespeare) with "The Irish Widow" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 532/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Ball for Master of Ceremonies 3 Apr. Tickets [no price] at Mr Dawson in Brock St, Bath; New Rooms; Mr Bull's Library nr Old Rooms; Messrs Pratt & Clinch's Library, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:3 c |
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| Services: ## horticulture - Wm. Dicker, gardener & nurseryman of Widcombe will lay out parks, gardens, roads, sea banking, hothouses etc. Offers plants - dwarf larkspur 2s 6d, anemones 6s lb, asparagus 1s 6d/100 2-yr old (or 1s for 1-yr old), shallots 4d/lb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 534/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Mrs Walker, 3 Bond St, Bath has large assortment of satins, brocades, bombasines from Richardson & Jones, weavers & mercers of London. Satins 4s to 10s, sarsnet russel coats 5s to 29s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 535/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: ## "plans for cottages of labourer in husbandry or mechanical arts adapted as well to towns as country", by John Wood, architect of Batheaston. Proposal for printing by subscrptn. Subscribers 1 guin. (incl 30 copper plates) taken at Messrs Bull, Taylor, Pratt & Clinch, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 536/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: alcoholic beverages - rum, brandy, wine & port from William Hetling at his warehouse & wine vaults, Hetling Court, Westgate Bldgs, Bath. Also old port, long bottled. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 537/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - farm at Iford nr Bradford, 20 acr arable. Also available 6 heifers, small flock of sheep. Enq Mrs Smith, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 538/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - modern built Frankley House, 1 mi Bradford, 6 mi Bath, with 4 rooms/floor, coach-house, stables, 2 gardens etc & 12 acr pasture. Enq Mr William Stevens at Frankley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 539/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mrs Ellen Jones of Frankley House nr Bradford. On the premises on 20 Mar by Wm. James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 540/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Soc meeting - report of 14 Mar meeting. John Monck, vice president. Secretary has written to Newcastle for machine to light coalmine. 10 acr at Bethel's Farm at Weston obtained for agricultural experiments. Select papers pubd 3 Apr at 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 541/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: ## letter to manager of Bath Theatre from actresses Melpomene, & Graces etc [pseudonyms] complaining that Mrs Siddons is encouraging favouritism towards a particular actress rival Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 542/ article:4a |
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| Publications: letter to editor from author of Milesian (no name given) repudiating idea that he expressed anti-women views Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 543/ article:4a |
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| Publications: from 18 Mar "The Weekly Novelist" printed by Harrison & Co, Paternoster Row, London; & sold by Taylor & Shrimpton, Bath; booksellers; stationers; & newscarriers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 544/ article:4a |
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| Travel: new coach service from Saracen's Head, Bath to Angel Inn, Oxford in 1 day, 5 inside at 1 guin. Via Melksham, Devizes, Beckhampton, Swindon & Faringdon. Performed by Wm. Davis, Saracen's Head & 5 others. Connections for London, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool & north. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 545/ article:4 b |
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| Publications: "Comforts of Matrimony" by Ned Ward, jnr printed by Fielding & Walker, Paternoster Row, London, 1 vol, sewn 12mo, sold by all booksellers price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 546/ article:4 b |
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| Publications: "The Complete British Gardener" by Gilbert Brookes, gardener to late HRH Duke of Cumberland, printed by Fielding & Walker, Paternoster Row, London 2s. Also "The Complete Fisherman" & "The Complete Vermin Killer" price 1s 6d ea Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 547/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: household - Mr Poultey's paste for destruction of rats & mice for householders & ships' captains. Wholesale & retail from Mr Newbery, cnr St Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold by R. Cruttwell, Bath at price 1s 6d/pot with directions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 548/ article:4 c |
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| Publications: "Fencing" familiarised by Mr Olivier dedicated to Earl of Harrington [sic], 10s 6d in boards. From J. Bell, publisher at his British Library, The Strand, London; & T. Shrimpton, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 549/ article:4 d |
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| Military: ## navies of Gt Britain, France & Spain at 8 Mar 1780 - exact status [with ship names, guns & location] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 550/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: The Miss Flemings 1st Annual Ball for their scholars at Mr Gyde's Rooms on Wed 5 April, 2nd Ball on 12 April, start 6pm. Tickets at the Rooms; & at Miss Flemings, John St. 1st row of seats for dancers, 2nd row for parents & relatives Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 551/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: mortgagees & creditors of Jonathan Weston, gent, decd, of Chippenham who wish to purchase his estates to meet the trustees at Mr Pinniger's, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 552/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: for sale - tools & contents of shear shop - worth attention of any would-be master clothworker. Enq Mr Counsel, Walcot St, Bath; or Mr Isaac Broadribb, shopkeeper at Temple nr Pensford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 553/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction sale of l/hold messuage at 10 Bladud's Bldgs - now disposed of by private contract by John Plura. House furnished & fitted in Margaret's Bldgs nr Crescent available 2-3 mths. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 554/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - house furnished & fitted in Margaret's Bldgs nr Crescent available for 2-3 mths. Enq J. Plura, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 555/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: for sale by hand - household furniture, prints, paintings & plaster busts. At 6 Walcot Pde, Bath on 23 & 25 Mar by John Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 556/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, plate, linen, china hay, cart of Wm. Brereton. At his house in Orchard St, Bath nr the Parades on 5 April & next 2 days by John Plura (upholder & undertaker Milsom St). Also premises to be sold. All creditors to send a/cs to Mr Brereton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 557/ article:1 c |
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| Sport: well known racehorse "Augur" (incl. his pedigree) bred by Earl of Upper Ossory, available to cover at Marshfield, Gloucs., for a guin [the mare] & a crown [the man] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 558/ article:1 c |
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| Politics: Deputies in Grand National Committee - list of appointees. Deputies for Gloucs Sir Wm. Guise, Mr Barrow & Sir W. Cudrington [none given for Somnrst or Wilts] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 559/ article:2a |
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| Property: for sale or let - commodious shop in centre of Devizes. Enq Mr Sutton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 560/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: Oxford, Bath, Exeter & Plymouth machines in 3 days - Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath to Oxford on Wed & Sat at 6am. Performed by Joseph Sperinck & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 561/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: ## public apology - John Bacchus (late servant to Wm. Fisher, Bath & Bristol carrier of Batheaston) apologises for false & groundless assertions suggesting that Mr Fisher carried smuggled goods, & that oats & barley being stolen from sacks on 4 March. (Dated 21 March). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 562/ article:2 d |
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| Law: disorderly behaviour - Bath Forum division edict against revels which have encouraged drunkenness & gambling. Entertainers & pedlars must have official licence. Signed Geo. Somerville, H. Walters, P. Stephens JPs at Lyncombe & Widcombe Sessions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 563/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Ball for MC on 3 Apr. Tickets from Mr Dawson in Brock St, at New Rooms; Mr Bull's library nr Old Rooms; & at Messrs Pratt & Clinch's library in Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 564/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Gyde's Assembly Rooms - Spring Balls will begin for spring season 31 Mar. Subscribers to Old Assembly Rooms requested to meet at Room on 27 Mar at 1pm. From Wm. Brereton, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 565/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Mr Gyde requests those frequenting his Rooms to meet there 27 Mar noon re. Master of Ceremonies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 566/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 567/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Peregrine Courteney, esq., to Lady Augusta Glynne at Queen Sq. Chapel on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 568/ article:3 c |