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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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| Marriages: Mr Henry Skrine, jnr, esq of Warleigh nr Bath, to Miss Chalie, eldest dtr of John Chalie, esq of Bedford Sq, London on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 548/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Summers, wife of Mr Summers of Theatre Royal, Bath, Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 549/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Thos. Rawlence, at the Red Lion, Kingsmead St, Bath, Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 550/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: we hear that Mr Vagg's proposal of a subscription for the improvement of turnip culture [by suppressing turnip fly] is approved generally, & particularly by farmers in Gloucestershire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 551/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Mrs Inchbald's comedy "Such Things Are" now remains the exclusive right of Covent Garden Theatre. Upon what terms then did Messrs Keasberry & Dimond obtain the privilege of representing it in Bath? Their interest must have been powerful Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 552/ article:3,d |
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| Inns: ## the number of public houses in Bath 5 yrs ago was 174. To the honour of our magistrates they do not now amount to 100 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 553/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: [Theatre Royal] Bath (Theatrical Intelligence) -Thursday, "The Rivals" with "Irish Widow"; Saturday, "Chapter of Accidents", with Rosina played by Miss Sharrock, her 1st appearance on this stage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 554/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - John Abbett [sic] sentenced to 3 yrs gaol for his part in a riot at Trowbridge. Also, James Cogswell, Samuel Oatley 1 yr & Geo Gardener for assaulting Joseph Cooke, constable. Thanks to the leniency of prosecutors, the 4 men escaped death for being concerned in the riot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 555/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: new copper coinage of 1d, size of half-crown, with a druid on 1 side & King George III on other, being made on Isle of Anglesey. 100 tons agreed at 40s/ton for coining, contractors to find their own copper. (London, 23 Mar) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 556/ article:1,a |
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| Fashion: John Gale, hatter, hosier & undertaker of 3 Wade's Psg, Bath has, for ready money, gents' & ladies' hats cocked & trimmed as is fashionable Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 557/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: Sun Fire Office 16 Mar - because farmers have been careless in setting up their stacks, the clause "free from loss on such hay or corn as shall be destroyed or damaged by its natural heating" has been added to insurance policies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 558/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: J L Newman, laceman, of Ave Maria Lane, London has entered another business in Bath. Enq at Mr Glover's repository Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 559/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr John Bannister, hosier & haberdasher of Bath to send a/cs to Messrs Wintle & Stafford, St Margaret's Hill, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 560/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Mr Venanzio Rauzzini informs that there will be 2 subscription concerts of sacred music at New Assembly Rooms 2 & 7 Apr, in Passion Week. Tickets, ½ guin for 2 tickets on 2 Apr & ticket for 7 Apr (Saturday) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 561/ article:1,d |
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| Notices: Rt Hon Wm. Pitt & Duke of Chandos are asked to see Prime Minister, Chancellor of Exchequer & His Majesty on a matter re welfare of the country, Mr S. Dedel of 66 Pall Mall says "I am come to town from the city of Bath" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 562/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: Mr Wright, linen draper, was returning to Bristol from Bath on Thursday se'nnight in the evening when attacked on road under Twerton Wood by 2 footpads armed with bludgeons. They dragged him from his horse, stole his watch, 1½ guin, 8s in silver & a piece of striped muslin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 563/ article:2,b |
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| Travel: Bristol turnpike - 7 gates let by auction last week. Arnos Vale gate - old net receipts £656 6s 6d, present rate £781; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 564/ article:2,b |
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| Notices: lost between Bath & Weston on 26 Mar - a steel watch chain with 2 seals (1 a coat of arms set in gold, the other Wedgwood's), 2 watch keys & a padlock key. 1 guin reward on return to Mr Pickwick at White Hart Inn, or the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 565/ article:2,b |
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| Politics: meeting of cassimere manufacturers held at Bear Inn, Bath on 21 Mar thanked John Awdry & Joseph Mortimer, esqs for their spirited conduct in opposing weavers illegal attempts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 566/ article:2,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Meredith, linen draper of Bath. Cmssnrs meeting at White Lion, Broad St, Bristol on 12 Apr 5pm. All claims not proved will be disallowed. James Windey, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 567/ article:2,c |
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| Property: for sale - old house, former cooper's shop, upper end Broad St, Bath, best street for business, particularly for smith & farrier, it joins nr York House. No shop of this kind near makes it most desirable. Enq James Woodham, Kings Head nr New Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 568/ article:2,c |
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| Property: for sale - Pelican Inn public house, Chew Magna, now in possn Samuel Taylor at rent £30 p.a, held under lease granted by late Sir Chas Kemeys Tynte for 90 yrs on 3 healthy lives all aged 40. On 10 Apr. Enq J Purnell, attorney of Hallatrow; or Mr Wm Gould, Farrington Gurney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 569/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - lodging house called "Holt Great House"; nearby "Harris's House"; & near last, the Well-House at Box. All now rented by Mr Charles Nott. Mineral water, which has been in high estimation for cure of many disorders, will be let with house. Holt is 9 mi from Bath. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford, Wilts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 570/ article:2,c |
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| Livestock: horse sale at the Repository & Livery stables, the Pelican Inn, Walcot St, on Sat as usual by Charles Demander. Inc elegant crane neck phaeton with plated furniture made in London & which cost 100 guin not 2 yrs since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 571/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: J. Lea of Winsley refutes Mr Giles information on S. Dainton of Winsley. Latter has privileges inc sale of beer from being clerk & sexton of Winsley; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 572/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: House of Commons approved reduction of duties on Spanish & Portugal wines. Latter, has duty £33 10s per ton of 250 gals wine when imported into London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 573/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Harris, saltman, of Bath to surrender to Cmssnrs at White Lion, Bath on 12 & 13 Apr & 8 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 574/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Wm Fisher, Batheaston to surrender to Cmssnrs at White Lion, Bath on 11 & 12 Apr & 8 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 575/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mr Robt Benstead, grocer, dealer & chapman of Broad St, Bath, final dividends at Castle Inn 25 Apr. Send claims to Mr Breedon, Chapel Row, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 576/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale - remaining capital stock of Peter Grigg, bankrupt at his shop in Stall St, Bath, next door to Three Tuns Inn - second livery, Bath coatings, dussils, ladies cloths & serges etc. Joseph Everett & John Sylvester, assignees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 577/ article:3,b |
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| Science: Mr Arden's 1st lecture of his last course on Natural & experimental Philosophy, at Mr Ginder's, Kingston Bldgs on 3 Apr at 12 o'c. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 578/ article:3,c |
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| Law: Somerset Qtr Sessions - at Bridgewater on 17 Apr. Jurors, constables, bailiffs of Hundreds to attend at an early hour on 18 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 579/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: for sale - at prime cost, the stock of Mr John Powell, hatter & haberdasher of Churchyard, Bath. Creditors & debtors send to R Bowsher, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 580/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Miss Pool's Public Breakfast at New Assembly Rooms 31 Mar 11am. Songs & arias followed by a Ball. Tickets 3s 6d from Miss Pool, 13 Trim St; Messrs Percival & Cunditt, Milsom St; all Coffee Houses & Libraries in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 581/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Thos. Kirby, nr Lower Charles St, Bath has Calvert's entire neat porter arrived on quay here & ready for sale. He and Capt Chas. Arno have bought a vessel for trading. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 582/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, linen, books, 8-day clock by Field etc, property of Mr Grigg, woollen draper, bankrupt, at Stall St, Bath on 3 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 583/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - f/hold, Bull Inn at Wellow; & Little Horsecut with ca. 3 acr. Also a l/hold dwelling house, outhouses, garden & orchard, ca. 1½ acr in Wellow. Enq Mr Demander at Pelican Inn, Walcot St, Bath; or Mr Robt Clarke, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 584/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods & shop fittings, venetian blinds & sliding glass case, the property of Miss E Worcester, milliner. On the premises of 5 Bond St, Bath, 30 Mar by Thos Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 585/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: a general view of Bill presented to Parliament preventing illicit export of British wool & live sheep will be pubd next week, printed by R Cruttwell, Bath & sold by C Dilly, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 586/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Dibdin, highly flattered by some ladies suggesting that breakfast at the Lower Rooms might interfere with his performance, announces that the Melange will be held 29 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 587/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mr Harding, writing master, accountant etc, teacher for several years at the most eminent boarding schools for ladies in Bath, has fitted up apartment at cnr house 17 Trim St for tuition of young ladies in writing, arithmetic, accounts, geography from 12 - 1pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 588/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mr Harding, writing master, accountant etc - evening school for young gentlemen at cnr house 17 Trim St. Orders received at Mr Harding's house 2 Kingsmead St (26 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 589/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: the new Spring Ball for M.C will be held at New Assembly Rooms on 9 Apr. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Pl, Bath; or Bull's & Marshall's library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 590/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - 1st Dress Ball for the spring season will be on 13 Apr. James King, M.C Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 591/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bishop of Hereford, Lord Asaph, Lady Maryblair, Lady Foster, Lady Penton, Sir Richard Sutton, Lady Augusta Dillon [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 592/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Brooks, snr, musician of this city [Bath] on Tuesday. Universally regretted Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 593/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Simms, wife of Mr Simms, at the Kings Head, Lilliput Alley, Bath, after a lingering illness on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 594/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Margaret Newman, relict of late Paul Newman esq of Melksham, of a stroke while on a visit to a lady in Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 595/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: review of comedy "Such Things Are" performed to brilliant & numerous audience at Bath Theatre yesterday evening [Tue 27 Mar]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 596/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday; for 2nd time, "Robin Hood" with "The Scheming Lieutenant"; Saturday, "Such Things Are" with "Hunt the Slipper". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 597/ article:3,d |