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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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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - benefit Mr Lloyd (treasurer) & Mr Fisher (box book-keeper), "The Fashionable Lover" on Tue 3 June. Tickets of Mr Lloyd in Abbey St, Bath; or of Mr Fisher in Gallaway Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 806/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - benefit for Miss Catchpoole, "She Stoops to Conquer" with musical interlude "True Blue" & musical entertainment "The Deserter", next Sat [31 May]. Tickets from Miss Catchpoole in Chapel Court, Cross Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 805/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: for sale - large coach with recent new wheels, 12 guin. May be seen at Messrs Morton & Co, coachmakers in Kingsmead St, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 804/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Capt Aselby, an old commanderin the Virginia fleet, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 803/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Nathaniel Thomas, son of Rev. Mr Thomas of Bristol, at Jamaica. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 802/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Rt. Hon. Lucy Fortescue, Viscountess Valentia, wife of Rt. Hon. Arthur Viscount Valentia, only dtr of George Lord Lyttleton by Lucy his first wife, etc etc, at Bristol Hotwells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 801/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: another serge-maker of Exeter convicted last week of paying his labourers their wages in goods & not in money, & contrary to Act of Parliament - penalty ú20 (London, 24 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 800/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: American debt last January - foreign $8 million; domestic, a fraction above $32 million, total ú40 million (ú9,450,000 at exchange rate of 4s 6d/$1), & cheaper than English war costs (London, 24 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 799/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: America - passengers in the last 2 ships from Virginia & Philadelphia say American soldiers perfectly satisfied with the allotment of land rather than ¢-pay establishment for officers & men. No differences between Congress & Army on this head (London, 24 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 798/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: open intercourse between New York & Philadelphia since the proclamation ceasing all hostilities. No peace terms as yet, but hints that no ratification of peace until New York evacuated entirely (London, 26 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 797/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: American War - the Americans have demanded ú700,000 principally for the subsistence of the prisoners taken at Saratoga (London, 24 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 796/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Leisure: 6 punch ladles to be rung for at South Wraxall on 18 June, by ringers that have never won any prize - a 30' peal. An ordinary at the King's Arms, South Wraxall at 1pm at 1s 6d/each. No person to ring that does not dine at the ordinary. Wm. Charmbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 795/ article:1 d |
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| Health: William Palmer, surgeon, apothecary & man-midwife has a cure for the ague within 12 hours Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 794/ article:1 d |
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| Health: ## Bath General Hospital - disbursements in last 3 yrs have exceeded income by ú1,004 12s 7d, with balance due to Treasurer on 1 May of ú387 18s 0¢d; sale ordered of ú583 6s 8d reduced 3% Bank Annuities to discharge this balance. Resolved that for ensuing year only 90 patients (excl. Lord Coleraine's patient) to be admitted (instead of previous 113 patients). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 793/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: William Shutter executed on St Michael's Hill on Tuesday for burglary & robbery at Mrs Goldney's in Castle Green & for breaking open & robbing the counting house of Mr Randolph (Bristol, 24 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 792/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: William Morley (a.k.a Williams) executed on St Michael's Hill on Tuesday for forging & uttering a ú25 bill ox exchange thereby defrauding Mr Curtis, cheesemonger (Bristol, 24 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 791/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: present scarcity of yeast Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 790/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - benefit Miss Twist, dramatic romance "Cymon" on Tue next [27 May] with entertainments (as will be reported in bills). Tickets from Miss Twist at Mr Bonnor's in Duke St, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 789/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, paintings, drawings, harpsichord by Kirkman (1769), an organ playing 30 tunes, a travelling coach, garden pavilion, greenhouse plants, etc, property of late Michael Ormsby, esq., decd. At his late residence Lansdown House nr Bath on 9 June et seq by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - sideboard of plate, gold variegated watch with movement by Tompion in a shagreen case, rings, trinkets, bas reliefs, paintings on porcelain, etc, etc., property of late Michael Ormsby, esq., decd. Removed from his late residence in Lansdown Road to the Gt Room in John St for sale on 2 & 3 June by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - Trustees meet by adjournemnt at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 27 May, from J. Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: R. Smith, boot, shoe & clog-maker, in Psssg from the Grove to the Green Markt, Bath - men's shoes 5s 3d, pumps 5s 3d, stout double soles 6s; womens lasting pumps 3s 4d, calimanco pumps 3s 9d, do French heels 4s 3d, leather pumps 3s 4d, do shoes 3s 2d, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, china, plate & books at 15 Vineyards, inc harpsichord by Kirkman on 28 & 29 May by Wm. Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - Globe Inn & adjoining house in Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 21 June by Daniel Dickes. Apply D. Dickes; or to Mr Wm. Withers of Norton St Philip Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to sell or let for 3/5/7 yrs - furnished house in Duke St, Bath, rent ú130 p.a, with landlord paying G.R and land-tax. Apply Mr Birchall in Queen Sq; or at West Hall, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - breakfast concert for Messrs Fox & Hemmings on 24 May at 11 o'c. Horns & clarinets during breakfast. Tickets 3s 6d inc. breakfast Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 781/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Ball for His Majesty's birthday on 4 June. Sub 10s 6d for 3 tickets or 3s 6d single, inc tea, negus, jellies, etc. Wm. Dawson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 780/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: support for Children of the Charity School - collection in places of worship last Sunday raised ú122 18s 10?d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 779/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: grain imports in London last week - 20,597 qtrs of wheat; 5,632 cwt of flour; 15,526 qtrs of oats; & 5,506 qtrs barley, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 778/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: vast imports of all sorts of grain have lowered prices in all sea-ports. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 777/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: 94 persons now in Ilchester gaol, though not proper room for 70. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 776/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## an unhappy affair at Bradford - on Sunday at 2am, John Baber died in a fight in Culver Close with James Mullins, a tailor. They had been drinking & carousing with other cloth workers from late the previous evening. Baber recently from America & in possn of considerable property by death of his father. Lenient verdict from Coroner's inquest. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 775/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Edward Chishull, esq., at his house in Lansdown Road, on Sat morning [17 May] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 774/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Stephen Phelps of Bradford, brother to Mr Joseph Phelps, an eminent clothier of that place, on Wed [14 May] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 773/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Cardiff, Earl of Clanrickarde, Lord & Lady Parker, Lord Edgecumbe, Lady Throckmorton, Governor Skottowe [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 772/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Fowler, clothier of Melksham, a Quaker [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 771/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Politics: America - the American army now resembling the English army under Oliver Cromwell, as thay have made a remonstrance of grievances to the Supreme Council (London, 17 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 770/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: London, Bath & Bristol new post-coaches - coaches in 16 hrs from Bristol at 2pm to Lamb Inn & Tavern, Stall St, Bath departing thence, daily (exc Sat) at 4pm in 14 hours by way of Devizes & Andover, etc., to the George Inn, Drury Lane, London. 4 inside at ú1 1s, 1 out at 13s, short passengers 3d/mile. Performed by John Dover & Co, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 769/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: coaches from Angel Inn & Tavern, Westgate St., Bath - coaches daily 4am & 4pm to London; coach at 8am to Hotwells & at 9am to Bristol & Hotwells, & at 10am to Bristol; coach at 3pm to Hotwells, at 4 & 5pm to Bristol. [presumably perfomed] by James Cole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 768/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Beekman, wife of Mr Penny Beeckman of Bristol, suddenly [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 767/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Gold, father of Mr Gold, apothecary of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 766/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Somerset, wife of John Somerset, esq., of the Navy, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 765/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Williams, sadler of Bristol, to Miss Webb of Chew Stoke [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 764/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: turnpike road from Cirencester through Tetbury to Bath - Act passed this session for completing & repairing road to or near Lambridge in Batheaston parish, & for continuing road to or near Monument on Lansdown. Trustees to meet at White Hart in Tetbury on 29 May to effect said Act. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:1 b |
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| Politics: order by His Majesty in Council on Wed for the admission of American & British ships laden with oil & unmanufactured goods from USA into all British ports on payment of like duties as from British colonies & possessions in America (London, 16 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: great export of British consumables to America more then they can consume in 3 yrs & probably cheaper in US than in England, because of large amounts exported (London, 16 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: several letters from Carolina, USA to merchants here promising to pay considerable debts [from before War] by sending country produce here. 12 months ago, merchants would have sold these debts for 2s 6d/ú1 (London, 16 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Politics: detailed account of Mr Pitt's motion for parliamentary reform Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:4 c |
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| Politics: detailed account of Mr Pitt's motion for parliamentary reform Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:4 b |
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| Politics: detailed account of Mr Pitt's motion for parliamentary reform Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:4:00 AM |