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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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| Sport: a foot race run from Old Bridge to the 5th mile stone on Bristol Road between Mr Fabian & John Sainsbury for a bet of 20 guin was won by latter in 31 minutes 2 seconds. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2095/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: Devizes Fair 21 Oct, ewes sold from 12s - 25s, lambs from 8s - 20s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2096/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, "The Wonder" with "The Prize". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2097/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: John Mayo, 14 Bond Street for bombazines, crapes, women's hose & flannels of all kinds. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2098/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: poor clergyman with income not exceeding £50 p.a etc - acknowledges [itemised] benefactions totalling £11 18s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2099/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 8 subscriptions concerts to begin Wed 13 Nov, 7 o'c start. Gents 1½ guin, ladies 1 guin, non-subscribers admission 5s. Principal vocal performers Mr Nield & Signora Negri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2100/ article:3 d |
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| Services: J Court (native of Birmingham) has opened an ironmongers shop, L-hand side of Pulteney Bridge, the window facing Bridge St, Bath. jappan'd goods inc tea-trays, waiters, plate-warmers, dressing cases, dble block tin & common tin wares, gunpowder & shot, etc, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2101/ article:3 d |
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| Art: auction - collection of fine paintings mounted in modern frames. At 10 Milsom St, Bath on 2 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2102/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - all household effects of Mrs Turner, decd. On premises, 15 Alfred St Bath on 4 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2103/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - 3 closes called "Duntz Barn" & "Farther Piece" on R-hand side of Wells Rd, small distance from Holloway turnpike, c. 35 acres, let to Mr Farndon Groom at 60 guin p.a, tenant paying all taxes exc land tax. At 10 Milsom Street on 9 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2104/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, by assignees of Joseph Timbrell, bankrupt - 16 acres pasture & arable land at Twiverton [Twerton] "Basber's", "Stanbridge", "Wall Tining", "Whiting's Tining", "Common Field", "Cat's Brain", "Southfield of Bastard's Gate". At 10 Milsom Street on 9 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2105/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, by order of assignees of James Cogswell, bankrupt - lot 1/2, newly-erected dwelling house nearest to chapel on E-side of Henrietta St, Bath. At 10 Milsom St, Bath on 9 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2106/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, by order of assignees James Cogswell, bankrupt - lot 2/2, dwelling house "Devonshire House" at Devonshire Buildings, late occup Miss Eames & then as a ladies boarding school. At 10 Milsom St, Bath on 9 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2107/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - property of gentleman, decd, inc paintings, prints, china, damask table linen, portable fowling piece by Mortimer & pair of screw barrel pistols by Brookes. On the premises at 29 Brock St on 31 Oct & 1 Nov by E. English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2108/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: all persons with claims against estate of Jasper Davis, late of Bath, deceased, to send account to John Holloway, silk dyer on the Quay; or to Wm Howton, Angel Inn nr Bridge Foot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2109/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - 15 Great Pulteney Street belonging to late Mr Jasper Davis, 3 parlours dining & drawing room, 3 attics, 5 garrets, large kitchen, hall, underground cellar. At Angel Inn, Old Bridge, Bath on 19 Nov by W Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2110/ article:3 e |
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| Services: W Gye, printer & stationer, Market Place, Bath offers printing services to the members of Friendly Benefit Societies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2111/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - bacon 60 flitches; beef 226 trces 1 ½-brl; butter 42 frkns 365 casks; flax 517 bobbins; herrings white 372 brls, herrings red 723 brls 192 ½-brls 110 kits; hemp 161 bundles; Russian iron 11,121 bars; CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2112/ article:4 c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, contd - kelp 88 tons; linen 2 bales; molasses 98 hghds; masts 34; pork 70 barrels; quills 1 hghd; Russian tallow 18 hghds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2113/ article:4 c |
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| Property: to let - entered on Lady Day next, a corn & sheep farm in Wellow. Partics Moses Smallcombe, Kelston nr Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2114/ article:1 b |
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| Notices: company frequenting the Pump Room to withhold subscriptions for purchasing matting for the floor. The tenants under the Corporation have covenanted to provide same. H Harington, Mayor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2115/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: coal canal to Bath - subscribers to pay a deposit of 1 guin on each share to James Stephens, esq Camerton House by 7 Nov 1793 (as resolved at meeting at Old Down Inn 29 Oct). Richard Bowsher & Edmund Broderip, solicitors. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2116/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - furnished dwelling house 3 Catherine Place late occupation Mrs Campbell, decd. Partics Mr Owen, 9 Green St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2117/ article:1 d |
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| Military: John Wilcox alias Ramlett alias Randall deserted from a recruiting party of Rt. Hon Lord Paget's regiment of foot from Heytesbury 28 Oct. Served apprenticeship with Mr English, cabinet maker, of Bath. 26 years old, 5' 7" tall fair complexion light Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2118/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices/qtr - Devizes 31 Oct, wheat 36s - 52s, barley 29s - 37s, beans 44s - 48s, peas 36s - 42s, vetches 48s - 60s, oats 25s - 29s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2119/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane, 4 Nov - total 3857 qtrs [wheat] sold at av 47s - 3¼d lower than last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2120/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: average price grain England 30 Oct - wheat 46s 8d, rye 34s 9d, barley 32s 5d, oats 20s 10d, beans 39s 10d, peas 40s 5d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2121/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: average price sugar w-e 30 Oct - 50s 6½d/cwt excl Customs Duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2122/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 4 Nov, to sink the offal, ox beef 2s-3s, we mutton 2s 10d-3s 4d, veal 3s 4d-4s 6d, pork 3s-3s 8d/stone of 8lbs. Sold this day, 2800 beasts (most than at any time in last 20yrs), 12000 sheep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2123/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall, 4 Nov, by the carcase, ox beef 1s 6d - 2s 6d, we mutton 2s 4d - 2s 10d, veal 2s 8d - 4s, pork 3s - 3s 8d/stone of 8lb. Best town made bacon 4s, Wilts 4s 6d/stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2124/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: ## at Bridgnorth fair, salt butter sold 8d-9d/lb, cheese 30s-42s/cwt of 120lbs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2125/ article:2 b |
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| Inns: Elizabeth Cook, widow of late Thomas Cook to continue running business at Castle Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2126/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: first & final dividend of Wm. West's estate & effects of Middle Hill Spa House, Box will be made at Saracen's Head Bath on 2 Dec at 11 o'clock. Creditors may receive their dividends there, or later from Counting House of John Palmer, builder of Bath (one of the trustees) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2127/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/8, centre house, 23 Grosvenor Place (intended for tavern or hotel), also building on E-side 24 Grosvenor Pl, plus extensive public pleasure grounds "Grosvenor Gardens" c. 14 acres. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Enq Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2128/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/8, now building 19 Grosvenor Place, 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2129/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/8, now building 20 Grosvenor Place 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2130/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 4/8, now building 21 Grosvenor Place, 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2131/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 5/8, now building 22 Grosvenor Place, 21' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2132/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 6/8, now building 25 Grosvenor Place, 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2133/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 7/8, now building, 26 Grosvenor Place, 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2134/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 8/8, now building, 27 Grosvenor Place, 22' in front & to rear. At Castle & Ball Inn, 20 Nov. Partics Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2135/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Wilts & Berks Canal - meeting of cmtte & landowners at Crown Inn Swindon on 29 Oct. Resolved to confer with proprietors of Thames & Swindon Canal re collateral; & with cmtte of intended Bath & Newbury Canal re place for junction. Next meeting at Crown Inn, Swindon on 12 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2136/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome turnpike - next meeting of trustees at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 12 Nov. James Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2137/ article:2 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Primate of Ireland, Lord Bishop of Kenmore, Earl & Countess of Farnham, Lady Judith & Lady Grace Maxwell, Lady Mary & Lady Caroline Hume, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2138/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Viscountess Dowager Cliefden, Lady & 3 Miss Halcot, Lady & Mr Gore, Hon Miss Agar, Sir Francis Baring, Sir James Hodges Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2139/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Taylor, gentlemen's hair-cutter & dresser 2 Trim St Bath, for a pomatum to prevent hair loss. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2140/ article:3 b |
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| Military: a subscription is opened at libraries, coffee houses & Pump Room for purchasing flannel waistcoats for His Majesty's forces in Flanders. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2141/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr John Clement, clothier to Miss Sheppard (daughter of Mr W Sheppard of Frome) by Rev Mr Walters on Thursday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2142/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Frederick Shum of Bath to Miss Rachael Harris, daughter of Mr James Harris of Keynsham, at Abbey Church on Thursday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2143/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr J Masters of Cirencester to Miss Hinton of South Cerney on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2144/ article:3 b |