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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: auction - stock of perfumery, fixtures & new counter with bedstead in it etc belonging to Mr Edwards at his shop in Wade's Passage by Thomas Bird, on Fri next 18 May at 11am. Enq Mr Roubel, jeweller, next door Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 849/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - plate, gold watch, wearing apparel, gun, Henry's commentaries on The Bible, 5 vols, etc [owner not stated]. At his house cnr Queen St, Bath on Wed 23 May by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 850/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: James Brooks of Coleford 5' 4" high, stoops in shoulders, speaks very countrified, wears his own dark hair, on Mon 14 May eloped from Edward Rain, ladies French shoemaker, taking with him property of his master. Handsome reward for bringing him to justice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let & entered Midsummer - large centre house in Pierrepont Street, at present & for several years occupied as lodging & boarding house. Apply Mr Simpson, 2 Duke Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Excellency the French Ambassador; Le Prince Rezzonico; Duke & Duchess de Polignac; Duke & Duchess de Guise; Count, Viscount & Viscountess de Vandreuil; Earl of Polentinos; Chevalier Colmerares; Bishop of Winchester & Lady; Lord Milford; Sir Hugh Williams; Dean of St Asaph & lady. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3 c |
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| Art: Mr Daniel [miniature painter], 3 Abbey Green begs to inform the nobility that he is here for the season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Thomas Coward, Bond Street - sale of French cambric purchased several months ago in France, & on lower terms than can be purchased now since the Treaty of Commerce is likely & will be much dearer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3 c |
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| Health: General Hospital - at a general court of President & Governors on 1 May, Dr M. Adair was elected as a governor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr S. Croker, druggist of Bridgewater to Miss Amey Standfast, milliner of Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Purcas, a maiden lady at her apartment in Brock St, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Glasier, relict of late Mr Glasier, coach-maker, of Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Edward Scrace (son of Mr Scrace at the Riding School, & brother to Mrs Bates of Covent Garden Theatre) died last week. He was a young man generally esteemed by all who met him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell on Friday - Thomas Jones for breaking into house of Mary Rose at North Stoke, stealing a brass kettle & a copper tea kettle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 c |
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| Health: ## caution to all, a woman named Mrs Plunkett Edgcumbe of Bath is travelling the country pretending to dispense medicines. She is a lusty woman who travels in a single-horse chaise. The real Mrs Edgcumbe's residence in Bath is Cornwell Buildings. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3 c |
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| News: accident - as a man was working at a quarry in Entry Hill, part of rock gave way which broke both his thighs & tore off one foot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, for the last time this season, "Such Things Are" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 864/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - Signor John Invetto intends to display a brilliant set of fireworks on Thurs 17 May, also catches & glees, begins at 6 pm. Tickets 1s at Marrett's wine store. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 865/ article:3 d |
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| Property: the proprietor of Midford Castle (which was to be sold by Mr Plura on 21 May) announces the Castle is not to be auctioned. The estate may be purchased privately. Apply at Crescent House, or at Midford Castle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 866/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - very neat household furniture etc, at 1 Northumberland Buildings on 24 & 25 May by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 867/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house, 1 Northumberland Buildings, Bath. Enq Mr Plura; or Mr Baldwin, architect in Harington Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 868/ article:3 d |
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| Inns: C Demander has entered the old established inn "The Pelican" in Walcot St, Bath. Will provide good beds well aired, food, wine, ales & excellent stabling. He will still continue his sale of horses each Saturday at the Pelican. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 869/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, linen & glass of Mr Purchas, deceased, at his late dwelling house at East Hayes (on right on road from Bath to Batheaston). On 21 & 22 May, by J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 870/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: House of Commons Friday - 3rd reading of Bill for Farming the Posthorse Duty, supported by Sir John Miller Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 871/ article: 2 a |
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| Politics: Shop Tax, failure of Mr Moysey & Lord Bayham [Bath MPs) to vote for repeal - Mr M. was "detained in the country in his judicial capacity"; Lord B. had previously supported the Minister in all stages of the Bill, but purposely avoided going to House of Commons that day to vote. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 872/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Finance: ## Lords of Treasury have given orders for £40,000 worth of silver coins in 1s & 6d's, to be issued to such bankers & merchants who may apply for them, from which channel it will come into common circulation. This coinage is the last for the late reign. (London, 18 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 873/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: prices of foreign spirits at Custom House quays since consolidation of new duties took place on 10th May - brandy 8s - 9s 6d, rum 6s - 7s 3d/gallon. (London, 18 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 874/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Music: Royal Society of Musicians - Handel concerts in Westminster Abbey, on 28 May, 31 May (Messiah), 2 June & 5 June (Messiah). Profits to Fund for decayed musicians, Westminster & St. George's Hospitals. Tickets 1 guin for each performance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 875/ article:1 c |
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| News: the real birthday of Her Royal Highness was Sat, when she entered the forty-fourth year of her age. This was observed at Windsor Palace where there was an entertainment for all Royal Family. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 876/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: Ensign "C" of 66th Regiment of Foot was cheated with loaded dice by 2 officers at Spring Gardens Coffee House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 877/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Music: Rauzzini's new serious opera "L'Amore, Protello dai Cielo" has 3nd exhibition at the Opera House on Sat (London, 21 May) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 878/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Captain Talbot of 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards to Miss Anne Preston of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 879/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Finance: separate bond creditors of John Adams, esq, the elder, late of Chelwood, deceased to meet at Lamb & Lark Inn, Keynsham on 25 May. R Bowsher, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 880/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: ## Cirencester to Lambridge turnpike - meeting of trustees at Beaufort Arms, Petty France on 29 May to consider erecting a toll gate at or near Swainswick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 881/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: persons with demands on estate etc, of late Mr Thomas Trotman, hatmaker, decd; or his late widow Ann Trotman, decd [of Chippenham?] to bring A/Cs to trustees at house of Mr Brown, Bear Inn Chippenham on 15 or 16 June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 882/ article:2 d |
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| News: Prince of Wales's debts - message from H.M. King to Lords & Commons. H.M. has directed £10,000 p.a to be paid out of his Civil List to Prince, in addition to allowance. Asks Commons to consider means of effecting necessary work at Carlton House, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 883/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: impeachment of Mr Warren Hastings - bail set at £20,000 from hinself, & £10,000 from each of two sureties. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 884/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: Wm. Matthews, secretary to Bath Agricultural Society, has just received various seeds [prices] - finest cream-coloured transparent turnip seed 1s/lb; best green topped turnip seed 8d/lb; common Norfolk seed 6d/lb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 885/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: by subscription, "The Topographical" from papers of late Mr Edmund Rack, sec. to Agricultural & Philosophical Society in Bath & hon. member for Soc. for promoting Natural History in London. Available from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 886/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Owens - "The Revenge" by Dr Young, end of play a dance by Master & Miss Michel, & farce "The Mogul Tale" by Mrs Inchbald, on Sat next [26 May]. To conclude, farewell address by Mr Owens. Tickets Mr Owen at Mr Goodall's, 9 Kingsmead Sq; or Meyler's library. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 887/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mrs Bernard - tragedy "Jane Shore" & dancing by Master & Miss Michel, with entertainments. At Theatre Royal Bath on Tues [29 May]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 888/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let & entered Midsummer - old accustomed public house, "The Plough" in Horse St, Bath, in possession Samuel Clark. The stock & fixtures to be taken at fair appraisement. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 889/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - pastures in Twerton - "Row Moor" 2 acr, in possn Mr James Margerum, ½m from Bath; "Babers" (in hand) ca. 3 acr, "Wall Tyning" (in hand) c. 1 acr, "Standbridge" ca. 3 acr in hand. At the Castle Inn Bath on 22 June, by Thomas Bird. Apply Mr Bowsher, attorney, Queen St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 890/ article:3 b |
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| Music: New Musical Society - White Lion will be closed for season after 25 May. Those gentlemen who are indebted for subscriptions are desired to leave amount with Mr Arnold. Anyone in possession of catch books will on that day return them. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 891/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Wm. Smith of Abbey Churchyard - their sale will close on 4 June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 892/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - fireworks by Signor John Invetto on Whit Monday 28 May. Public afternoon tea every Thurs & Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 893/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - neat postchaise with travelling trunk, mahogany chaise box & spring blinds, all in good order. Enq Mr Arnold, White Lion, where it may be seen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 894/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - a vis-à-vis on its 1st wheels with removable coach-box & harness for 4 horses. Enq Mr Stephen Ryles, Monmouth St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 895/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, 26 Market Place, Bath - French cambrics, silk stockings, modes, black & white laces now selling astonishingly cheap. . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 896/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - a subscription ball in honour of His Majesty's birthday on Mon 4 Jun. 3 tickets 10s 6d, 1 ticket 3s 6d. Richard Tyson, M.C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 897/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Excellency the Spanish Ambassador, Madame la Comtesse Diane de Polignac, Lord Bishop of Kildare, Hon Mrs North, Hon Mrs Hader, Sir Thomas Wroughton [NOTP], Gen & Mrs Carruthers, Mr Repton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 898/ article:3 c |