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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: William & John Evill at their London, Sheffield & Birmingham warehouse in Market Pl, Bath, have returned from manufactories in the North & London. Jewellery, watch, optical, mathematical, cane, pocket book, fancy, pearl & toy articles. Sheffield plate etc etc. [Good list]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: ## stolen goods - furniture, braziery, tinware, etc sent last week by Bath & Bristol carriers "to be left till called for". A person in custody in Reading for theft. Whoever has goods to inform Messrs Hawthorn, carriers; or Mr Mace, ironmonger at Reading. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - 95 acres arable meadow & pasture at Witherditch, Dunkerton. Apply Mr Chapman, attorney at Bath; or Mr Rossiter at Witherditch House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - house in Montpelier Row, rent £35 p.a. Enq Mr King, carver, Lansdown Road; or of landlord at upper house in Oxford Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - large dwelling house Orchard St., with 3 garrets & 2 attic rooms, brewhouse & cellars. Apply Mr Birchall, upholder & auctioneer, Queen Square Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - elegant mansion house in Bradford parish, in occup George Bond, esq. 2 coachouses & stable for 7 horses, 2 large gardens, drawing room, 6 bedchambers. Partcrs Mr Bayly at Widcombe nr Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - house at Bradford, late occupd by George Booth Tyndale, esq. 3 carriage coach-house, 5-stall stable, 4 bedchambers. Enq at premises; at Mrs Long, Bradford; or of Mr Bayly at Widcombe nr Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - good & convenient skinner's yard nr river & Old Bridge, adapted for any business. Apply Mrs Brokenbrow, Lansdown Rd, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: for sale - a few quarters of Tartarian seed oats, samples available at bar of Angel Inn, Bath, sold as 4 bushel sacks @ 3s/bushel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: stocks & shares - prices from J. Branscomb 11, Holborn, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 378/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Scarborough, Sir John Honeywood & Lady, Sir Henry Munro, Sir James Colville (NOTP) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 379/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr Joseph Wallis, an eminent linen draper of Sodbury to Miss Montague (dtr of James Montague, esq of Lackain [sic - ? Lackham] nr Chippenham, a few days since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 380/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: music - oratorio of the Messiah performed at Bath theatre last Wed, good performances by Master Weichell (violin) & Miss Weichell (piano). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 381/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: help requested for poor man & his family. Enq. to William Clarke, Whittick's Yard, nr Hare & Hounds, Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: request for more aid to debtors in prison - have only received help from charitable donations from ladies collected by local worthy gentleman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 383/ article:3 b |
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| News: fire at stables of Richard Reeves of Ford caused by lighted candle. Stables, house, furniture, clothes & adjoining tenement destroyed - family lost everything Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 384/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: letter to editor re "Treatise upon Duelling" dedicated to "Greatest Scoundrel" about evils of gambling. Writer suggests readers should know identity of scoundrel (as many scoundrels in Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 385/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - subscription for autumn session being expended with no balls on Mondays until further notice. William Dawson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 386/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: lost - gold chain with cornelian seal, between South Pde & Pump Room. Reward 2 guin for any finder who brings it to Mr Harvey at Mrs Pugh's on South Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 387/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: theft - pair of traces & ox rope from ploughs stolen from field belonging to William James of South Stoke on 21 Feb. 2 guin reward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 388/ article:3 c |
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| Industry: Warren's "Porter & Amber Brewery" nr Walcot Turnpike, brewing porter (not yet ready), using river water for ale & table beer - now available Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 389/ article:3 c |
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| Music: "Acis & Galatea" at Theatre Royal Bath on 1 Mar. Vocal parts Mrs Weischell; Mrs Ward; Mr Corfe, Mr Parry & Mr Roy. Directed by Mr Herschell, tickets 5s boxes; pit first gallery 3s; upper gallery 2s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 390/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: ## toiletries - orange, rose & jasmine pomatum at 1s 6d & 2s 6d, Hungary, lavender & arquebade water. Also, curls 1s - 4s a pair; cushions 1s & 2s 6d, face powder 1s/oz. Also assorted goods, purses, pocketbooks, toothpicks, razors, hairbands. From W. Moore, Red House, Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 391/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: toiletries - French hair powder 7s - 9s 6d a doz from Mr Self, hairdresser, Trowbridge. All toupees sold with advice book, wash balls 6d/lb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 392/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## recent duel - leader re injured officer [Capt. Sponner, see 17 Feb 3b]. Property owners must be perturbed - evils of gambling & duelling must be stopped. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 393/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: Somerset Petition to Parliament - at Mr Taylor's circulating library & at Bear Inn & White Lion Inn, Bath. For gentlemen etc of Keynsham, at Mr Lansdown, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 394/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: lost horse - light bay pony lost from Prior Park on Saturday, description given. Return horse to Prior Park to claim handsome reward [from no name] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 395/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: assistant or clerk required for attorney at law in Bath. Apply O.Z. at Mrs Walker's, Bond Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 396/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - suitable partnership in 6 acre orchard & market garden at South Stoke, 15 yr on lease unexpired at £12 p.a, occupied by Richard Sadler. Also, new-built house. Lease can be purchased for £200 with house, stock & crops. Enq Richard Sadler. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 397/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture at 3rd house from Packhorse, Walcot St (facing St. Michael's Church) on 26 Feb by John Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 398/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & some stock in trade, property of Solomon Sykes, dealer in spirits (bankrupt). At Mr Purnel's house, Avon St., Bath on 28 Feb by James Chisem. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 399/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, messuage, garden, large stable & land at Timsbury, let to John Crang & Co. at rent £31 10s p.a, also piece of land let for 7s p.a. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn on 26 Feb by Daniel Dickes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 400/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2, f/hold house at Upton in Gloucestershire let for £2. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn on 26 Feb by Daniel Dickes. Apply Mr Jacob Smith, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 401/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Griffin - comedy "The Suspicious Husband" with "The Quaker" at Theatre Royal Bath on 24 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 402/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Didier - comedy "The Inconstant or the Way to Win Him" & "Like Master Like Man, or The Wrangling Lover" at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 26 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 403/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit for for Master & Miss Byrne - comedy "The Way to Keep Him" with "High Life below Stairs"* at Theatre Royal Bath next Tuesday 29 Feb. [* not in Orchard St Calander] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 404/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: Bell's British Theatre - copies of 100 plays including alterations recommended by Mr Garrick. Price 6d & 1s. Also Shakespeare. From R. Cruttwell & T. Shrimpton, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 405/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Publications: "The Critical Review for January 1780", price 6d. Available R Baldwin, Paternoster Row, London. Sold by W. Taylor; & Pratt & Clinch of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 406/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Publications: "The Complete English Gardener & Complete Bee Master" by Samuel Cooke, gardener of Overton, Wilts. Printed by J. Cooke, Paternoster Row & sold by all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 407/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Politics: peoples right to be informed about public expenditure - petition from gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of Somerset presented to Parliament by Mr Coxe, MP for Somrst. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 408/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: new gold coinage of 7s pieces [sic] being made in the Tower [of London] - the King's head one side, Regal crest on reverse Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 409/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let or sell - grist mill 9 yrs old at Newton St Loe, 3 pairs of French stones, stable, bakehouse & 5 acres. Apply Mr Scudamore, attorney, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 410/ article:1 b |
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| Politics: Wiltshire Committee - minutes from meeting on 25 Feb resolved people have right to be informed on expenditure of public money. Wiltshire Committee to meet at Kings Arms, Devizes on 21 March. J. Awdry Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 411/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - house in George St, Bath, now occup by Mr Kitson, apothecary. Partcrs Mr Baldwin, architect Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 412/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted - for middle aged man with 20 years experience in drapery & haberdashery trade. Apply the printer of paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 413/ article:1 c |
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| Churches: wanted to purchase - next presentation to a living of £300 or £400, where present incumbent is advanced in years. Apply A.C, York House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 414/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: money subscribed to cotillon ball will cover 4 more balls. Subscribers asked to pay 6d for tea on Thursday night. William Dawson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 415/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: to reduce sale of pirated books, J. Hinton advises booksellers & shopkeepers he has reduced price of his "New Weeks Preparation" by 3½ d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 416/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Rev J. L. Fenner has enlarged his school at Devizes. He has taken into connexion his brother-in-law Rev Mr Crabb (late of Cirencester) who will board 14 young gentlemen & care for them out of school hours Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: Woodmason's paper hangings - a present stock at the fairest price is also available at the cabinet warehouses of Mr Wm. Cross or Mr John Plura, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:1 d |