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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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| Travel: the Kennett & Avon Bill passed the Commons last Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1114/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Rev. Archibald Lawrie, minister of Laudoun married to Miss Ann Adair (only dtr of Dr Adair, late physician of Bath) at Glasgow [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1115/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for Master of Ceremonies will be held at New Assembly Rooms 21 Apr. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Pl; & Libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1116/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for Master of Ceremonies will be held at Lower Assembly Rooms 25 Apr. Tickets from Mr King, Harington Pl; & Libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1117/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Peterborough; Lord & Lady Binning; Lord Macquarson & family; Sir H. O'Rowe; Lady Croft & Lady Colquhoun [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1118/ article:3 b |
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| News: Mr Thomas Horton, chemist elected a member of the Common Council of Bath, in the room of Mr Symons promoted to an Alderman's gown Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1119/ article:3 b |
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| News: last night's concert [Tue 16 Apr, 2nd of 4 for Passion week] at New Assembly Rooms was attended by upwards of 500 persons of fashion. Mr Rauzinni welcomed by three repeated plaudits from audience. The sub enables Mr R. to give this nights music in the Great Room Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: the late Mrs French bequeathed £100 stock each to Bath Gen Hospital, City Infirmary & Casualty Hosp. & £20 each of 4 Bath parishes for the poor housekeepers not receiving parochial aid Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: the butler of the Duchess Dowager of Beaufort killed when thrown from his horse in Lansdown Road on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Benjamin Poole of Chew Magna was thrown from his horse and killed on Saturday whilst returning from Bristol market Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:3 b |
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| News: a woman of 74 was baptised in the parish church of Bitton about 10 days ago, her son & daughter-in-law stood as sponsors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr George Howell to Miss Wallis, dtr of Mrs Wallis in Brunswick Place Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: having applied to the Mayor for relief under pretence of poverty, a notorious impostor was committed to prison on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## the Bristol Recorder recorded a "not guilty" verdict against Mr Perry for carrying off Miss Clementina Clarke about 3 years ago, a minor & heiress to £10,000 p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Bristol Assizes - "no bill" found against Charles Hawkins for setting fire to the tollgate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Tue [22 Apr], "The Surrender of Calais " with "The Children in the Wood"; Wed [23 Apr] "Duplicity" with "The Recruiting Sergeant" & "The Black Forest". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Viel & Matthew Viel of Bathwick, cabinet makers & upholders etc. Commissioners meet at Bear Inn, Bath on 7 May at 11 o'clock to make dividends Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Mr Field, jnr 2 Bond Street teaches the piano-forte etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: J. L. Newman (having quit his situation at The Walks) is opening new shop on premises lately occupied by the Somerset Bank in Milsom St, some pianofortes to let on low terms for the summer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: lady needing a different mode of life seeks post with family keeping 2 tables or management of 2 houses. Apply the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:3 c |
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| Law: Somrst County Qtr Sessions - at Wells on 30 Apr. Jurors, constables, bailiffs of Hundreds at attend at 8am that day. Edwards, Dep Clerk of Peace, 14 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:3 c |
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| Music: ## music at the Abbey - the gentlemen appointed to manage music issue a [long] statement in respect of their dispute with Mr Rauzzini. 15 Apr. Proof that an Oratorio can be presented tp public independantly of Mr R. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:3 c |
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| Military: a book is opened at Meyler's Library to receive subscriptions for raising a volunteer defence force (agreed at Wells on the 9 Apr). Amount received £70 inc. £50 from John Palmer, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - stock in trade of W. Wilcox, bankrupt at auction rooms, 22 Westgate St, Bath this evening & suceeding days. Corduroys, velveteens etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: manservant wanted - used to marketing & managing a cellar in a family in the country. Housekeeper also wanted. Apply the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:3 d |
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| Music: series of concerts in The Great Room at the New Assembly Rooms on 16, 17 & 19 Apr, from Mr Rauzzini Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1139/ article:3 d |
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| Music: ## music at the Abbey - Mr Rauzzini gives his a/c [detailed] of dispute with gentlemen of the committee for music. After approach by a gent from cmmttee, Mr R agreed Oratario as charity concert on 12 Apr & to give half profits to Sunday Schools & School for Industry. Proposals rejected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1140/ article:3 d |
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| Art: auction - fine paintings & drawings (many belonged to Theodore Luders, esq., decd) at the Great Room, 10 Milsom Street on 16 April by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1141/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let or sell - 2 Camden Place, occup. by Mr Whitehead, also nearly new furniture. Enq Mr Mullins, 7 Rivers St; or Mr Plura, 10 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1142/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - by order of Excrs, the Grove Tavern in Orange Court, Bath, with direct connection to the public market, much underlet to Messrs Smith & Co, brewers. Partcrs Mr Philllot, surgeon, Milsom St. At White Lion Inn on 29 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1143/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: auction - linen, drapery, haberdashery. At his Auction Room on The Walks on 21 Apr & following days & evenings by Mr Spackman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1144/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction, estate of James May, bankrupt - lot 1/5, f/hold dwelling house 2 Gay's Bldgs, ground rent £2 10s, let to Elizabeth Beale at clear rent of £25 4s p.a. At The Greyhound Inn, Market Place 15 Apr by Mr Self. Details from auctioneers Green Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction, James May, bankrupt contd - lot 2/5, f/hold dwelling house 3 Gay's Bldgs, ground rent £2, lately let at £28 p.a, now void. At The Greyhound Inn, Market Place 15 Apr by Mr Self. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction, James May, bankrupt contd - lot 3/5, f/hold dwelling house 4 Gay's Bldgs, ground rent £3, lately let at £18 18s p.a; lot 4/5 f/hold, nearly completed dwelling house 2 Stanley Place, ground rent £6 6s. At The Greyhound Inn, Market Place 15 Apr by Mr Self. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - bacon 111 brls; barley 926 qtrs; butter 53 casks; clover feed 27 bags; flax 3 bags 1 bale; garden seeds 3 bales; geneva (Holland) 114 punch; hides 100; contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol contd - iron (old) 6 tons; oats 915 qtr; oatmeal 320c; pearl barley 5 brls; prunes 15 brls; skins (calf ) bund; tallow (Irish) 2 hghds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: ## benefits for Bath Theatre performers - Mr Diamond £122; Mrs Didier £77 8s; Mr Keasberry £100 3s; Miss Wallis £145; Mr Elliston £102; Mr Blisset £92; Mr Murray £120 16s; Mr Eastmure £71 12s; Mr Huttley £50 12s; Mrs Knight £134; Mr Haymes £112; contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: ## benefits for Bath Theatre performers, contd - Mr Sandford £72; Miss Gopell £116 16s 6d; Mr Charlton £91 12s 6d; Mrs Smith £80 5s; Mrs Johnson £69 17s; Messrs Paul & Batley £121 2s 6d; Mr Rowbotham £110 10s 6d & Mr Brooks (leader of the band) £112. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:4 b |
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| Military: deserted from Somerset Regt of Militia - Richard Alderwick, aged 40 born in Bradford. Reward for apprehension & confining to gaol £3 3s above the sum allowed by Parliament. Apply to C.O of Regt, Dover Castle; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:4 c |
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| Military: Somerset County - adjourned meeting of Cmmttee at Swan Inn, Wells on 16 Apr adopted plans recommended by the Govt. Next meeting adjourned to George Inn, Bridgewater on 5 May. Wm. Hyatt, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:1 c |
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| Military: Somerset County - adjourned Cmmttee meeting at Wells on 16 Apr. Present Rt Hon Earl Poulett; Chas Knatchbull, Thos Saml Jolliffe, Mat. Brickdale, Peter Sherston, Wm. Provis, John Raw Collins, James Coles, Henry Whitmash, John Tucker, esqs; Rev Edm Lovell & John Turner Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house in Wood Street, late occup James King, esq, MC. At his auction Room on the Walks, North Parade on 14 May by Mr Spackman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: persons indebted to estate of John Baker, bankrupt, tailor - requested to pay their debts immediately to the assignee Mr Lawrence Fielde; or to Robert Clarke, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - creditors of Edward Bushell, carpenter, dealer & chapman requested to meet the Assignees at the Greyhound Inn [Bath] on 25 April Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:1 c |
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| Breeding: to cover this season - "Young North Miracle" 25s each mare & 2s 6d to the man. At the Full Moon every Saturday & Sunday during the season; at Old Bear, Bradford on Mondays; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1158/ article:1 d |
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| Charity: Sunday Schools & Schools of Industry - the committee announced that the Oratorio raised £114 11s 2d after expenses [c.f. 17 Apr, 3d]. 1070 tickets sold for £232 0s 6d. From F.Thomas, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1159/ article:1 e |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - meeting of subscribers on 17 Apr resolved that subscribers are not permitted to contract for building the house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1160/ article:1 e |
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| Finance: Bath Universal Tontine Society - subscribers will be excluded if their arrears are not paid by 6 May. Signed by Ed. Vernon Goodall, sec, 11 St James's Parade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1161/ article:1 e |
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| Travel: coal canal - Royal assent given for making etc a canal from collieries to communicate with K&A canal in Bradford parish (Westminster, 17 Apr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1162/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: ## Kennet & Avon Canal - Royal Assent given for making & maintaining a canal from the river Kennet to the river Avon at or near Bath. Westminster, 17 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1163/ article:2:00 AM |