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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: hop prices - Kent £9-£11 11s, Sussex £8 - £10 10s, Worcester £8-£10, Farnham £10-£20 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 614/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: average price of tallow 2s 8d per stone; hay 66s-92s, straw 26s - 33s, clover 84s - 98s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 615/ article:2 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Hinde's Nervous Powder & Drops" for epilepsy, fits [etc]. From London; & the printer [price not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 616/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: H Baster, London Shoe Warehouse, Abbey Churchyard, Bath (opp Pump Room) - fresh supplies of [shoes?]. Tea, coffee, chocolate & white patent cocoa genuine unadulterated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 617/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, 19 Lansdown Crescent Bath, drawing room 29' x 24' etc, ground rent £12 12s p.a; lot 2/2, 7 W-side Park St, off St James's Sq, not quite finished, GR £6 p.a. Both lots held for 97 yrs, 94 unexpired. At Castle & Ball Inn, Bath on 13 Mar by E. English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 618/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Didier - "The Rivals" with musical entertainment "Hartford Bridge" at Theatre Royal Bath on 27 Feb. Preceding the farce, "Mrs Thrale's Three Warnings" by Mr Ellison. After the play, oboe concert by Mr Ashley. Tickets from Mrs Didier, 1 Orchard St.; or box office [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 619/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Keasberry -"King Henry V" with musical entertainment "Marian" at Theatre Royal Bath on 1 Mar. Tickets from Mr Keasberry in St James's St, Bath; etc. [No time or price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 620/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: ## Kennett & Avon Canal - detailed observations on course to London. Hampton Marshall to London, via Newbury link with Basingstoke Canal, less miles, faster & cheaper .than using Kennett & Thames, return 9 days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 621/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction sale - of his stock in trade. At 3 Milsom St 24 Feb every evening 6-9pm, by Charles Abbott, linen draper. House and shop are to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 622/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: ## duty on penny post - House of Commons Committee agreed to increase it to 2d. Agreed to establish regular post to Guernsey & Jersey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 623/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: Bank Stocks - 158a157 3/8; 5% 100 11/38; 4% 82 5/8; 3% red 67¼; Ditto con 66 11/48; Long Ann 20 a 19¼; Lot.Tickets £17 14s; India Bond 18s pr; Exch Bills 7s-6s pr; Navy Bills 4¼; Omnium ¼%pr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 624/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Exch Bills 7s-6s pr; Navy Bills 4¼; Omnium ¼%pr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 625/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: General Fast - on account of this fast, the Dress Ball at Lower Assembly Rooms on 27 Feb is postponed to 7 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 626/ article:3 c |
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| Music: concert of vocal & Instrumental Music - announced by Mr Rauzzini. In Gt Room New Assembly Rooms on Wed 26 Feb at 7pm Tickets 7s 6d from him at 17 Queen Sq, Bath. Full programme details. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 627/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir John Morshead & Lady [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 628/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Mr Charlton, surgeon & dentist is removed from 4 to 5 Lower Church Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 629/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Williams at Hinton in Hereford, son of Mr Williams of Lansdown Rd, Bath, on his wedding day, last Tue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 630/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Vandewall of George Street, Hanover Square, London at her apartments in Bennett Street, Bath. Yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 631/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr William Sutton aged 19, apprentice to Mr Large of Bath, Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 632/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Clerk of Wookey to Miss E. Lukins of Bath, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 633/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: bookkeeping - young man used to wholesale & retail linen trade wishes to keep set of books & travel occasionally. Apply to J. W. at Post Office, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 634/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - good accustomed Public House from 25 March. Enquire the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 635/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - good postchaise & handsome phaeton, property of gentleman. Enquire Kilvert's, coachmaker, opposite Westgate Buildings Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 636/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, nearly finished dwelling house 2nd from NW corner of Weymouth St, Bath, held under lease for remainder of 99 years. Ground rent £3 15s p.a. At Glocester & Oxford Inn, near Walcot Church on 8 March by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 637/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, Weymouth St contd - lot 2/2, unfinished dwelling 3rd from cnr of Weymouth St, Bath (building behind convertible to stable or washhouse). Ground rent £3 15s p.a. At Glocester & Oxford Inn, near Walcot Church on 8 March by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 638/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Miss Wallis - "The Law of Lombardy" at Theatre Royal Bath on 4 Mar. She will give reasons for quitting Bath Theatre. Tickets Miss Wallis, 2 Orchard St, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 639/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: no performance at the Circus, Monmouth St on Fri, being a fast day. Capital display of horsemanship before 1 o'c. on Sat 1 Mar, by desire of a lady of distinction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 640/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Moore's London oyster & spruce beer warehouse at 6, Quiet Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 641/ article:3 d |
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| Military: subscriptions for supplying the Militia of Somerset with shoes - already acknowledged £118 16s, new £6 9s, total £125 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 642/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: robbery - last night [24 Feb], large water vessel amongst items taken from coach-house of Rev Dr Stone at Perrymead. Reward 2 guin from Dr Stone, plus 3 guin from Bath Guardian Society Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 643/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen etc of John Baker, bankrupt, tailor & habit maker. In Abbey Green on 27 & 28 Feb by Mr J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 644/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction sale of lease - house & shop of John Baker in Abbey Green, 20 yrs unexpired. On 27 Feb by Mr J Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 645/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: recent imports at Bristol - ashes (American pot & pearl) 5brls; beef 30 trc; currants 31 buts, 37 carroteels; flax feed 18brls, 4687 bshl; fustic 28C; horns (ox & cow) 2180 1 hghd; horn tips 1 trc; lathwood 6 cords; oats 440qtrs; CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 646/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: Bristol imports, contd - oranges & lemons 25 chests, 151 boxes; pine boards 110,000ft; pitch (American) 65brls; rice 11trc; staves 140c; tar 507brls; tobacco 37hghd; turpentine 10 brls; wine (Lisbon) 75 pipes, 20 hghd, 2 ¼-casks.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 647/ article:4 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Woodford, linen draper of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 648/ article:4 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Turlington's Original Balsam of Life", 4s and 2s/bottle from R Cruttwell, S Hazard (Bath); Angel (Chippenham), Smith (Devizes) & Hancock & Co (Frome) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 649/ article:4 e |
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| Services: ## by new regulation of the 2d Post, there will be 6 daily deliveries of post in all parts of London. 3 within present limits & 2 posts daily for all parts within 10 miles of London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 650/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Education: ## for sale - boarding school in Somerset for young gentlemen. Brings in upwards £500 p.a. Apply by letter to the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 651/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - property of Thomas Hiscox, bankruptcy, lot 1/9, tenement in Kettle Alley, Frome, occupied by James Giles under Mr W Baily for 3 good lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 652/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 2/9, two good tenements, 1 in Kettle Alley & 1 in the Mint, Frome occupied by J. Hurd & S. Singer held under Mr Baily for 3 young lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 653/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 3/9, three tnmnts in the Mint, Frome occupied by Mary Lane, Sarah Coombs & Hester Holwey. Held for 2 young lives in reversion under Mary Lane aged 70 under Mr Baily. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 654/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 4/9, 4 tenements, 3 in Trooper St, 1 in Barren Alley Frome, occ. by widow Hiscox, J. Cuzner, widow King & Ann Mead. For 1 life under Mr Baily. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 655/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction , Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 5/9, tenement in Barren Alley, Frome. Held under Mr Baily for 3 young healthy lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 656/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 6/9, tenement in Trooper St, Frome occupied by -- Charlton. Held under Mr Baily for 3 good lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 657/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 7/9, dwelling house in Milk St. & 3 workrooms 80' long, 14' wide, good garden. Held for 3 young lives under Mr Baily subject to certain fine on renewal of £8. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 658/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 8/9, two tenements (adjoining lot 7 in Milk St, Frome) inc good garden & outbuildings. Held by lease under Mr Baily for 3 good lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 659/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction, Hiscox bankruptcy - lot 9/9, three tenements in the Mint , Frome & occupied by J. Singer, I. Batchelor & [ILLGBL]. Held under Mr Baily for 3 good lives. At Pack Horse Inn, Frome on 18 May by Middleton & Porch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 660/ article:1 b |
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| Art: J Sanders, 9 Lansdown Crescent, Bath - teaches painting in oils, colours & crayons, and drawing. Pictures cleaned & repaired. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 661/ article:1 c |
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| Art: for sale - perspective view of W-front of Abbey Church, & do. of High Street, in aqua-tinta. 3s each, by and from J Sanders, 9 Lansdown Crescent, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 662/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: coach - new service, "The Expeditious Packet" from Saracen's Head, Bath 8am every day calling at Sadlers Arms, Stall St then to Bush Tavern, Bristol, return 6pm. 4 inside. Performed by Mathew Bunce. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 663/ article:1 c |