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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: Wilts & Berks Canal - Cmmttee meeting at Crown Inn Swindon 12 Nov. Have postponed application for a Bill to Parliament as proposed line of Kennet & Avon canal has changed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2395/ article:1 d |
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| News: The Queen has appointed the Marchioness of Bath to be Mistress of Her Majesty's robes in place of the late Dowager Duchess of Ancaster, decd. From Queen's Palace, 7 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2396/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: grain etc, prices - Devizes 5 Dec, wheat 36s - 52s, barley 28s - 37s, beans 40s - 50s, peas 36s - 44s, vetches 50s - 56s, oats 25s - 30s per qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2397/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane, 9 Dec - 5232 qtrs wheat sold at av price 46s 9d - 1s 3d above last week. Fine flour 38s-40s, 2nds 25s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2398/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: average price grain England, 30 Nov - wheat 47s 8d, rye 35s 9d, barley 32s 10d, oats 21s 8d, beans 41s, peas 40s 9d, oatmeal 38s 8d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2399/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: average price sugar w-e 4 Dec - 49s 0¼d/cwt excl Customs Duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2400/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 9 Dec, to sink the offal, ox beef 2s 4d-3s 4d, we mutton 2s 10d-3s 6d, veal 3s-4s 4d, pork 3s-3s 8d/stone of 8lbs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2401/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall 9 Dec, by carcase, ox beef 1s 10d - 2s 8d, we mutton 2s 10d - 3s 6d, veal 2s 6d - 3s 8d, 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 2402/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: report - meadow & pasture very verdant & fertile, little grass destroyed by cattle [feet], milk & cheese good, good prospects for wheat next year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2403/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: Frederick Albrecht, stay-maker removed from [12] Miles's Court to 6 George Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2404/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: wanted - articled clerk to an attorney in Bath. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2405/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: persons indebted to estate of George Lee, bankrupt, coachmaker to pay debts to Mr Watkins, currier; or to Mr Arthur Jones, woollen draper, assignees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2406/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Fry, carpenter of Walcot to surrender to Cmssnrs at house of John Stockwell, Greyhound & Shakespeare [Inn], Bath on 30 & 31 Dec & 14 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2407/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - the ball for Master of Ceremonies will be held on 6 Jan. Tickets from Mr Tyson in Brunswick Place; etc . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2408/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Baron Dimsdale, Baron & Miss Dillon, Lord Northland, Lord Gray, Lady Willes, Lady & Miss Trafford, Hon Mr Maude, Hon Miss Gray, Sir Richard Vincent, Sir James & Lady Peachey, Sir John & Lady Smyth [NOTP], General Morgan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2409/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Society for the Encouragement of Agriculture, Arts etc - meeting held at the Society's rooms in Hetling Court yesterday, the anniversary of the Sir John Smith, bart of Sydling in the chair. After, members dined together as usual at the White Hart, where many toasts drunk; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2410/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Skurray of Beckington to Miss Dommett, daughter of Mr Dommett, clothier of Frome. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2411/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Francis Weaver, clothier of Bathwick to Miss Sevier, daughter of Mr Sevier of Castle Street Bristol. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2412/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Momford, musician of Bath to Miss Moore of Corsham. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2413/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the lady of Wm. Gore Langton, esq of Newton Park, at Deane House Oxon on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2414/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hoare (relict of Wm. Hoare, esq & mother of Prince Hoare, esq., author) at her house in Edgar Buildings, Bath [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2415/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: F W T Brydges, esq of St James's Square, Bath, at Tibberton Herefordshire of an apoplectic fit in his 43rd year [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2416/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Moore, wife of John Moore, esq of Hackney, [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2417/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Watts, relict of Mr Watts, surgeon of Wells [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2418/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Greenwood, wife of Capt Greenwood in Bladud's Buildings Bath [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2419/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Beck, mother of Mrs Stephens, on St James's Parade Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2420/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: unknown lady has donated 5 guin to Mr Edward Griffith in Frome to be spent on flannel sheets for poor aged women this winter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2421/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: children of Sunday School attended the Abbey Church at 2 o'clock instead of 6 o'clock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2422/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: a gentleman's area in New King St, Bath was robbed early Sat morning of several joints of meat & other provisions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2423/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday, "Columbus" with "Hartford Bridge"; Sat, "Merchant of Venice" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2424/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: abandonment - reward of 5 guin offered by officers of St Michael's Parish for discovery of mother or person who left 5 week old male child on Dr Lyson's doorstep in Paragon Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2425/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: 3 guin reward offered for gold watch & 2 guin for chain & 3 seals advertised on 9th inst. for whomsoever brings to Mr Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2426/ article:3 d |
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| Pets: lost liver coloured & white pointer dog, collar engraved "L Knapp, Worcester Regiment". Reward if brought to Mr Pickwick at White Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2427/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: persons with demands on estate & effects of Stephen Jordan, decd, tanner, late of Hallatrow in parish of High Littleton - to send partcrs to his exctr Mr Thomas Pill at Hallatrow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2428/ article:3 d |
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| Military: warm clothing for army in Flanders - meeting at Guildhall on 10 Dec.Sent to date total 2688 prs of socks, 1152 prs gloves, 48prs stockings, 600 flannel shirts, 492 flannel waistcoats & 60 flannel caps. Subs previously total £395 18s 6d, new donations £9 19s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2429/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: clergyman with income not exceeding £50 p.a, etc - new benefactions £6 18s 6d. Left at Bath Journal £10 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2430/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - all loose material removed from Walcot to the corner house at bottom of New King Street, doors, kitchen range, 1400 pantiles etc on Fri 13 Dec at 11 o'clock by H Thurston. By order of the assignees of G Pow [builder] & J Franklin, [the carpenter/builder?] bankrupts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2431/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - the lease of King James's Palace, Widcombe, of which 11 years will be unexpired at Lady Day next at Angel Inn, Old Bridge on 16 Dec by W Howton. By order assignees of Robert Tanner, bankrupt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2432/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Mrs Second's concert will be at Town Hall 11 Jan 1794. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2433/ article:3 e |
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| Livestock: for sale - grey mare 14 hands & 2 inches tall at Mr Dash's stables. [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2434/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc, by order of assignees of Mr Eveleigh, builder, bankrupt. On the premises Grove Street Bathwick in a short time by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2435/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal - meeting of landowners at Black Bear inn Devizes on 9 Dec, Michael Hicks Beach in chair. Owners & proprietors of land affected by proposed line to attend meeting at Black Bear Inn on 18 Dec to take such means as necessary & withhold comment on the meantime Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2436/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Anstie, clothier of Devizes (from Sat Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2437/ article:4 b |
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| Charity: Spitalfields weavers - reflioef to 1459 families with 5632 individuals. Great distress of poor. Chamber of London voted £500 towards their relief yesterday (London, 13 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2438/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: private sale - timber (oak, elm & ash trees) growing in Marshfield Glos. & Wingfield, Bradford on Avon. To view at Wingfield apply Mr Huntley; to view at Marshfield, apply Ashwicke House, Marshfield. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2439/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade, 2 28" carding machines, 1 52" double scribbling engine etc, caravan & harness of J & S Ford, engine makers, Bath, bankrupts at their manufactory in Milk Street, on 26 Dec onwards until all sold. By order assignees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2440/ article:1 b |
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| Music: benefit Mr Rauzzini - "The Messiah" in 2 acts at New Assembly Rooms on 24 Dec 7 o'clock. Tickets 5s from Mr Rauzzini, Queen Sq, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2441/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Bath turnpike roads - trustees to attend general meeting at Guildhall on 21 Dec at noon for special business. Ph. George, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2442/ article:1 d |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 5th subscription concert Wed 18 Dec at 7 o'clock. Subscription for remaining 4 concerts, gentlemen 16s, ladies 10s 6d. Non subscribers 5s admittance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2443/ article:1 e |
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| Notices: J Brooks appointed clerk to the Commissioners for paving, cleansing & lighting etc of City of Bath & thanks them. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2444/ article:1 e |