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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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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Giles, vintner, of Lyncombe, certificate 15 April. (London Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: Stocks, 3% conf 67 7/8 a 68; ditto scrip 69 3/8; 5% 101½; New Navy 4½ dif; Ex. bills 3s pr; Omnium 2¼; 4% scrip 85½ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Gower; Lady Middleton; Dean of Ely; Sir John Hopkins & lady [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: Mr Philip George, Deputy Town Clerk of Bath, appointed Clerk to the Justices of Bath Forum Division in the room of Mr Burge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Saunders aged 83, widow of Dr Saunders & mother of the Revd Mr Saunders, of Walcot Parade, on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tom in Russell Street, Bath, age 83. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Drinkwater in Pulteney Street, Bath [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 920/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: H. Arnold, esq. at Chippenham. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 921/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Brown at Twerton aged 84. An honest man and good Christian Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 922/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sarah Vines aged 35, wife of Mr Jacob Vines of Grittleton, daughter of Mr Uriah Bryant of Tytherton, on Saturday. An affectionate wife & mother Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 923/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: the late Matthew Worgan of Woolley bequeathed £500 to Bristol Infirmary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 924/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Military: subscription for shoes for Somerset Militia fell short of sum required but it is hoped by Saturday it will be sufficient for 950 pairs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 925/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## the cook of a gentleman in Walcot was placed in the stocks for 1 hour after making too free with the contents of the cellar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 926/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: canal - petition presented on behalf of Chippenham & Calne in favour of Kennett & Avon Canal Bill, one from the Thames & Severn Co. against it Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 927/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Soc. have received from Ireland details of new method of growing potatoes from shoots only. Next General meeting on 8 Apr. From W. Matthews, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 928/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: lost in January, bracelet picture, set in gold, of elderly gentleman in black coat & wig. Engraved W.W. aged 64. Reward 1 guin if brought to Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 929/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - for year, furnished/unfurnished, lodgings in Lansdown Rd, Bath next to Mr Bull's. Dining room floor, 2 attics, garret, hall & kitchen if required. [No contact stated for enq] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 930/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting at Guildhall, Tuesday 8 April at 11 o'clock. M Davis, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 931/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction of household goods & furniture of John Wadman, esq. at Imber House is postponed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 932/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: financial help sort for John Hayden 78, late supervisor of Excise in Bath & sister 74, destitute. Donations to libraries; Mr Gye, Market Pl & Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 933/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mrs Johnson - "The Way to Keep Him" at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 1 April. Tickets Mrs Johnson, 23 Orchard St; Mr Cruttwell; & Mr Meyler's library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 934/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Bath Catch Club - fourth Ladies Night at Town Hall on 4 April. President takes chair at 7 o'clock, catches & glees begin 7.30. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 935/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: J. Court has moved from New Bridge to 18 Green Street, only shop for cutlery & edge-tools of Hartley's Patent Temper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 936/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: Stewardship or Bailyship required by active intelligent man aged 40. Enquire of the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 937/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house on Beacon Hill, with kitchen, parlour, dining room, 4 bedrooms, large kitchen garden. Enquire 23 Milsom Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 938/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - for 3 years, an excellent house in the Circus, handsomely furnished. Enquire Mr Percival, attorney, Fountain Buildings, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 939/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let or sell - 1st house in Lansdown Cresc., bow fronted 4 rooms on a floor, offices, stable for 5, coach-house. Occupied by D Whalley, esq for 5 yrs. Apply Mr Spackman, Chapel House or 23 Kingsmead St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 940/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: ## Mr Rauzzini gives detailed account of refusal of Committee of Gentleman of Sunday School for Mr R's use of Abbey Church on Easter Monday, unless he gave one next day for benefit of Sunday Schools, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 941/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: London Sun Fire Office - premiums due Lady Day to be paid as soon as possible to J. Smith, agent, Wine, Rum & Brandy merchant, 6 Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 942/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - timber & building materials of John Eveleigh, bankrupt. On the premises at Grosvenor Gardens at 10 o'clock 1 April by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 943/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: poem by Belcour proposing to Miss G*bb*ns of Bath, paragon of her sex, occasioned by some French lines recently addressed to her Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 944/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Crime: letter complaining of the length of speeches printed in defence of convicted criminals [author not named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 945/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Churches: article objecting [in detail] to proposal to replace tithes with a corn rent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 946/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Finance: duty on gloves ceases on 1 August; duty on christenings set to cease 1 October Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 947/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: USA - President Washington has experienced some diminution - soldiers of New York Line indirectly accuse him of having neglected the interests of his own men. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 948/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: USA - lower house of Congress has imposed heavy duties on all British ships and manufactures Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 949/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Co - directors meet every Tuesday at 33, St. James's Parade to grant annuities. Attendance daily exc Sun 10am to 2pm to receive proposals. Rob. Clarke, sec. Agents Nr Gaby, Chippenham; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 950/ article:1 c |
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| Health: Mr Sigmond, surgeon-dentist announces his arrival in Bath, at 1 Bath Street. His dental remedies at Miss Dore's, 1 Bath St; Mr Cadman, perfumer, facing Pump Room; Mr Reynolds, Kingston Bldgs; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 951/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Paul (treasurer) & Mr Bartley (box book-keeper) - "Battle of Wrexham" with "Florita & Perdita" at Theatre Royal Bath on 3 April [no ticket info] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 952/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Rowbotham - last of season "The Provok'd Husband" with musical entertainment "Rosina" at Theatre Royal Bath on 5 Apr . Tickets Mr Rowbotham, 28 New King St; or at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 953/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Isaac Webb Horlock, bankrupt - the assignees will pay 20s in £ to proven creditors (separate estate) at counting house of Mr Wm. Clarke (one of the Assignees) Walcot Brewery on 11 April Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 954/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: Wm. Anderson, bankrupt - assignees will pay 20s in £ to proven creditors (separate estate) at Walcot Brewery on 11 April Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 955/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: Caleb Jones, bankrupt - assignees will pay 1st dividend of 15s in £ to proven creditors (separate estate) at Walcot Brewery on 11 April Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 956/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: joint creditors of Horlock, Anderdon & Jones, bankrupts. 1st dividend 10s in £1, creditors with surnames A-D on 14 Apr, surnames E-J 15th Apr, surnames K-R 16 Apr, S-Z 17 Apr, all 10am to 2pm. Alternatively creditors may attend to recover dividends ca. 10pm any day after 20 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 957/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & furnishings etc of Capt Tisdall (gone abroad). At 26 Rivers St on 10 & 11 April by Mr E. English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 958/ article:1 d |
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| Publications :"Bath Society's Papers" volume 6. Pub today, price 5s from all booksellers; new edition of 5 previous volumes £2 8s. Printed for R Crutwell, Bath & C Dilley, Poultry, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 959/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: auction - ca. 40 tons of English hay, property of Mr Francis Edwards, Rosemead Farm, Monkton Farleigh. On the premises on 7 Apr by Harry Russ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 960/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: auction - live & dead stock, wagons, harrows, drags, ploughs, sundry husbandry articles & 10 tons hay, of Mrs Elizabeth Cottle, Wick Farm, Monckton Farleigh. On the premises on 4 Apr by Harry Russ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 961/ article:1 e |
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| Industry: in Brussels, they can manufacture lace to the value of £700 from one pound of flax Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 962/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: Somerset Assizes - Peter Cottell convicted of manslaughter of Francis Morley by stabbing him with a penknife in a public house in Bath, sentenced to 1 year in prison Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 963/ article:2 c |