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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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| Deaths: Rt Hon. Lady Isabella Stanley at her house in the Crescent on Sunday, universally lamented. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: accident - yesterday evening, a boy age 9 fell into the river at Bathwick Mill, the water being high & eddy from mill strong, nearly ½-hour before he was got out, means were used for 1 hr to aid his recovery but without effect. We hope this will warn parents to charge their children not to play in dangerous places Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1201/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: ## a stop has been put to the boxing matches which have long disgraced the neighbourhood, the bruisers on Monday last retreated to Glos. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1202/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## Sabbath observance - it is sincerely hoped that the petty constables & parish officers will take into custody all idle fellows who may be found bathing or gambling during the time of divine service on the Sabbath, a practice prevailing in the suburbs of this City. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1203/ article:3 d |
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| Services: it is Mr Wicksteed, seal engraver who has left Bath & not Mr Vere (who remains at his shop opposite the Pump Room where he engraves gems etc & keeps his book of heraldry as he did in London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1204/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted a person to superintend the management of a concern in the foreign & English bar iron trade. Anyone qualified apply R Cruttwell, printer; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1205/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Elizabeth Woodcock, widow of Thomas Woodcock, breeches maker & glover, advises that partnership between her & John Mawley is ended. She is removed from her late shop at Northgate St, to 1 Bridge Street nr Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1206/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: a number of guineas & half guineas, unusually light, have been circulating, being rubbed over with a composition powder which adds 6 or 8 grains to their weight. When brushed & cleaned from this artificial coating they scarce weigh 19s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:4 b |
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| Agriculture: ## from some well conducted experiments, sugar can be obtained from beet-root not inferior in flavour to the common growth of America. Also as a feed for cattle the milk being abundant & not tainted as with turnips & cabbages. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: brandy & Genever [gin] are now sold in Guernsey for 16s/anker, 9½ gallons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - benefactions received since last publication on 30 Apr 1787 total £49 7s. Rt. Hon Earl Mansfield £10 10s, Lord Viscount St Asaph £5 5s, Miss Saltonstall £1 1s, Geo Hunt, esq., £10 10s; [contd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - benefactions since 30 Apr 1787, contd, Wm. Dawson esq £1 1s, Earl Guilford £3 3s, Wm. Everett esq, John Crane esq, Henry Hunt esq, £5 5s, Mrs Coaker £1 1s, Earl of Donegal £4 4s, Hon Mrs Marsham, James Hereford, esq., & part of fines from gentleman who breached the peace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - brewery in Frome with good dwelling house, brewhouse, cellars, etc. Apply S. Rogers, who is going to retire from the business. casks, stock in trade, brewing utensils to be taken at fair valuation Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - by month week or remainder of summer, an elegant country house 1 mile from Bath, 2 rooms on each floor, completely furnished, kitchen & pleasure garden. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:1 c |
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| Inns: Elizabeth Saunders, widow of Samuel Saunders, Golden Lion, Horse Street, Bath intends to keep on the business & hopes for their patronage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1214/ article:1 c |
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| Law: further to Royal Proclamation, Wilts Grand Jury at Sarum on 24 July recommended Magistrates to transmit to clergymen, Churchwardens & principal inhabitants certain heads of enquiry re. number & situation of public houses licensed in their districts. Charles Penruddocke, foreman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1215/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold burgage house in Market Place, Devizes, many years in occupation of Messrs Mansel & Humphreys, milliners. At Bear Inn Devizes on Sat 18 Aug 6-7pm. Partcrs Mr Goldney, attorney or Mr Brown, auctioneer, both of Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1216/ article:1 d |
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| Churches: after a long case, Court of Common Pleas decided on 27 July that Rev Mr Lindsey (defendant) should have right of presentation to Chew Magna, vacant by death of Rev Mr Pyke [sic]. Mrs Pike [sic] plaintiff, lost. One of the richest benefices in Diocese of Bath & Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1217/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Churches: Mr Lindsey presented Chew Magna in Diocese of Bath & Wells (vacant by death of Rev Mr Pyke) to Rev Mr Hull, curate of Gilleng nr Richmond, Yorkshire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1218/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: John Coles at original Golden Canister near St Michael's Church has a complete assortment of fresh teas, with every ¼ lb. & upwards an affidavit will warrant them free from adulteration or deception. Souchongs are reduced 5s & 6s, Congo 4s also selling fine old raisin wine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1219/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - entry Michaelmas next, part of glebe lands belonging to the rectory of Monkton Farleigh consisting of 16 acres of arable land near the church. Apply Rev Hopkins who is authorised to treat for same. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1220/ article:2 c |
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| Livestock: for sale - black coach gelding 15½ hands high, perfectly sound & with full tail, at Pelican Inn, Walcot Street by C Demander on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1221/ article:2 c |
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| News: Greenland whale fishing is one of the most important in the world. The Dutch in 46 years ending 1721, employed 6,995 ships & caught 32,908 whales worth £16,000,000, breeding perhaps a race of the hardiest & boldest seamen above all others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1222/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: Congress copper (worth 3 to English 1d) is now the smallest copper coin in current circulation all over the USA. On one side cipher of US encircled with laurel wreath & motto "Libertas Justitia" 1785. Other side, large star with 13 rays & 13 stars. Whole coinage minted at Birmingham [England?] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1223/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## family dispute re. note of hand for 500 guin, written in 1782, payable on demand but not cashed. Said by father to be a voluntary gift from his son [which latter disputes]. If son acknowledges before Magistrates that he has no claim, then father will endorse note & send to the Governors of the Foundling Hospital (Bath, 29 July 1787). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1224/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: last week a prodigious large salmon was caught in Chester river weighing 60 lb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1225/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Joseph Dibbens, grocer of Bath, dividend 25 Aug 1787; Peter Griggs, woollen draper of Bath & Nathaniel Jones, perfumer, of Bath, dividends 27 Aug 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1226/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: ## Cirencester to Lambridge turnpike Road - trustees meeting at Wm. Turner's, the Beaufort Arms, Petty France on 6 August to consider the erection of a toll gate at or near Swainswick. James Ludlow, clerk, Sodbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1227/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Miss Fleming, John St, Bath has returned from Paris & her academy for dancing will open on Tuesday 7 August. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1228/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - concert of vocal & instrumental music & fireworks on Tues 7 Aug at 6 pm, tickets 1s from Mr Pritchard, Parade Coffee House. Also Monday concert on 13 Aug, in honour of Prince of Wales's birthday, inc fireworks & transparencies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed from Ford in Wraxall parish, Wilts, black mare, ca. 14 hands high, 3 white feet, & star on forehead, low in back, long in sides, cut tail, ½ guin reward for info leading to recovery, apply Isaac Kidd at Ford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Mons. Michell, dancing master, 9 Kingsmead Sq, Bath has opened his school for ladies & gentlemen at 4 guin p.a & I guin entrance fee. Private lessons at home, 5s 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Villa Gardens - a full concert & fireworks Mon 6 Aug; grand concert on Mon 13th in honour of Prince of Wales birthday, with several new singers & magnificent display of fireworks depicting the siege of Gibraltar & floating batteries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Shrewsbury, Sir John Prestwich & Lady, Sir George Metham, Sir Hugh Monro [NOTP]; Col & Mrs Ironside. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Thomas Heathfield, esq of Nutwell, Devon to Mrs Lee of Lympton, at St James's Church, Bath this morning [Wed, 1st Aug]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: David Brodie, esq at his house in Bath on Monday morning. He was one of the oldest captains in the Royal Navy. The services of this gallant officer were in the last 2 sessions of Parliament the subject of general eulogium in the House of Commons & his private virtues venerated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Green, wife of Mr Green, the butcher, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the remains of Rt. Hon Lady Isabella Stanley were interred at Weston this morning. She was aunt to the Earl of Derby, a lady of great virtue & helper to widows & orphans, a benefactor to all charities in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Lansdown Fair, Friday 10 Aug. - every person who keeps drinking booths to pay 9d for each board erected, the boards for standing etc as usual. Attendance to deliver poles & boards Tue/Wed. before fair. No person will be permitted to pitch any cheeses without paying 1d per 100 & 2d if weighed. John Stone, Star, Lansdown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: 2 mean-looking fellows came to the Boothall Gloucester in a postchaise yesterday se'nnight. They ordered a chaise to be ready for Bath & desired change of a Worcester Bank Bill, Mr Hines, master of the Inn sent for Magistrates who discovered they had found a gentleman's pocket book. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1239/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Annual Venison Meetings for Bradford & Trowbridge - at Bradford on Thurs 16 Aug & at Devizes on 17 Aug.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1240/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: the partnership between George Strawbridge & Peter Woolley, linen drapers of Burton St, Bath, is dissolved this day (1 Aug) by mutual consent. Persons indebted to partnership to pay G. Strawbridge only as joint concern & trade are properly assigned to him Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1241/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: for sale - pair of coach-horses, lowest price 60 guin, can be seen at Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1242/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: toiletries - "Royal Chemical Wash Ball" for whitening & softening the skin leaving not the least grain of paint or anything pernicious on the face. So safe it may be eaten. 1s 1d each. inc duty, from W. Moore, perfumer & toyman in the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1243/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to builders, for sale - all materials of a house intended to be pulled down on E-side of Stall St., late property of John Smith. Apply Mr Baldwin, architect on or before 30 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1244/ article:1 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Oriental Vegetable Syrup" for for diseases of stomach & bowels, rheumatic complaints, gout etc. 5s/bottle or £1 3s 3d/6 bottles. Agents Mr Cruttwell, Hooper & Keenes, Mr Hazard, Mrs Tagg & Mr Dawson (all Bath); Mr Dainel (Frome); Mr Broughton (Devizes); Angell (Chippenham); Mr Boucher (Corsham); etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: mailcoach anniversary - Thursday night, mailcoachmen & guards appeared in their new uniforms, coaches were drawn up at Lombard St & Cornhill at 800 yds & made fine appearance. That day, 3 yrs ago that 1st mailcoach (The Bath & Bristol) set off from Lad Lane, London. (London Posts, 6 Aug). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: Winchester 4 May - cheese sold unusually dear at Magdalen Hill Fair last Thursday. New cheese sold 36s-39s/cwt; old cheese from 50s-60s/cwt, but no great quantity sold. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: a new coach from Lamb Inn, Stall St on Tue & Fri at 8am, & Sun at 4.15pm to Middle Hill Spa nr Box, Wilts. Fare 1s 6d, places at White Horse Cellar nr Walcot Church. Passengers may have breakfast & tea in the afternoon & lodgings at the Spa House. Commencing 12 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:2 c |
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| Livestock: stolen - 2 black mares of the cart kind from a field nr the turnpike to Bristol, last Sat. If stolen, 10 guin reward & reasonable expenses paid on conviction by me Mr Sober Hix. If strayed, ½ guin reward & reasonab;e expenses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:2 c |