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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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| Property: private sale - lease of shop & house in Bennet St Bath, late possd by Thomas Colburne, decd - with a small stock of upholstery goods. Debts to be paid to & creditors to send A/Cs to executrix at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 3/6, 3 acres of rich meadow in Frome, occupied by John Daniel. At the George Inn, Frome on Thu 6 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 327/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: turnpike roads in & about Bath - general meeting by adjournment of trustees at Guildhall on Sat 5 April 12 noon - to elect new trustees in room of those decd, & other nominations - Philip George, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 384/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Esmead Edridge, esq., of Monkton House, nr Chippenham, to Miss Gillman of Gt Ormond St, London, last Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## emigration from Norfolk & Lincolnshire to America - principles of settlement of voyage, expenses, location of land (10,000 or 5,000 acr), etc. Emigrants inc. clergyman with 4 sons & 6 dtrs, a surgeon, a man midwife, an apothecary, a music/dancing master, 3 carpenters, 3 blacksmiths (London, 1 Mar) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: ## a felon, Edward Butler, an Irishman ca. 35 yrs old, (charged with robbing a house in Queen Sq & stealing sundry artucles of wearing apparel) escaped from Bath prison last night. 2 women visitors knocked down the turnkey to get off his fetters & allow his escape. 10 guin reward offered for his apprehension & return to prison by John Fisher, keeper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 309/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 3/3, three pieces of meadow, 'The Islands', 1 acre, in Westport parish, late in occupation of George Sparks, held under the Lord of the Manor of Malmesbury, chief rent 1s p.a. At the White Lion in Malmesbury on 8 March by John Chamberlaine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 318/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: horse for sale - bay gelding (owner has quit the service). Enq Mr Pickwick, White Hart Inn, Stall St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 393/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted by John Reeves, plumber & glazier of Trowbridge - apprentice, sober lad about 14 years of age. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 320/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Chaddock, ship-builder, to Miss Bishop, dtr of Mr John Bishop, lime-burner of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:1 b |
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| Charity: late fire at Beckington - full list benefactors, donations now totalling ú276 2s 2d [as last week]. Partcrs for making donations. Wm. Chislett, churchwarden at Beckington Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 310/ article:4:00 AM |
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| News: bill for intended inclosure in Wells - reply from Clement Tudway MP to the anonymous letter on his opposing this bill. He has not enclosed all his land in Priddy (which is in West Harptree parish), only 2 acres enclosed for a plantation on parishes of Priddy & Wells; also denies he & tenants have 2,500 sheep in Mendips (probably nearer to 1,000) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 396/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: post-coach, Bristol, Bath to London - from Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath daily at 4p.m (not Sat). Inside ú1 1s, outside 13s. Short distances 3d mile. Performed by John Dover Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 199/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 1/6, two undivided fourth parts of messuage [etc] with 10 acres of meadow land in Parish of Whatley, now occupied by Wm. Parfit by lease under Thomas Horner, esq. At the George Inn, Frome on Thu 6 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 325/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction, Brooks/Randall property, contd - lot 7/10, freehold estate Wellhead, house and 4 acres in Westbury, worth ú30 p.a., in possession of John Randall. At the King's Arms, Melksham on Fri 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 405/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: debtors of Mr John Bowden, hatter, hosier etc of Wades Pssge, Bath, to pay Mr John Gale at the shop, creditors to send A/C. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 382/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: auction - live & deadstock, etc of Thomas May, decd. at his late dwelling house at Atford, Wilts on 18 & 19 Mar. Inc 5 draught horses, 16 milch cows, 8 heifers, 5 calves, 5-score sheep, ca. 1-score pigs, wagons, carts, drags, fullows, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 397/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Brooks/Randall property, contd - lot 9/10, town mill, bakehouse and garden in Westbury, rent ú18 p.a., Lord's rent, taxes & repairs, worth about ú30 p.a. At the King's Arms, Melksham on Fri 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 406/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - furnished house at Larkhall, coach-house, stable, pleasure & kitchen gardens, c. 1 acre paddock, plenty of water, turnpike free to/from Bath. Enq at house, or of John Morley at the sign of the Three Cups, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 377/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction, Brooks/Randall property, contd - lot 5/10, "The Crown Inn" at Melksham, over 800 year lease remaining, ú20 p.a., John Gerrish, tenant. At the King's Arms, Melksham on Fri 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 404/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Henry Sweeting, esq., of the King's Dragoon Guards, to Miss Leyson of Bristol, an agreeable young lady with a fortune [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:1 b |
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| Health: "Practical Essays on various Diseases" by Daniel Lysons MD, physician to Bath Gen Hosp, 2nd ed, printed by S. Hazard [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 391/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - valuable stock of linen-drapery, haberdashery & mens mercery, h/hold furniture & lease of house belonging to Mrs Wall, in the Abbey Churchyard nr Pump Room on 13 March et seq., by D. Dickes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 398/ article:2 b |
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| Art: auction - fine prints & paintings of a gent lately decd. At Mr Plura's Great Room in John St. Sale day to be advised. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 386/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Champneys, Lady Fagg, Sir James Laroche, Hon & Rev Dr & Mrs Hewitt [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3 c |
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| Education: drawing and piano lessons offered in Bath every Mon and Tue by Miss Simmons. Terms from Mr Montague, opposite the Pump Room, or at her house in Cumberland St, St James's, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 313/ article:1 c |
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| Services: John B. Bryant has moved the linen and drapery part of his business to a shop in Walcot St facing St Michael's Church. Soap-boiling and candle-making continue at the old shop in same street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 342/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction, property of John Brooks & Paul Randall (bankrupts, clothiers etc), sold for the life of John Brooks - lot I/10, three messuages with 16 acres, combined rent ú50. At the King's Arms, Melksham on Fri 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 402/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - in 10 lots, f/hold, leasehold & copyhold premises of John Brooks & Paul Randall, bankrupts, clothiers, chapman & co-partners, late of Melksham. At King's Arms, Melksham on 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 401/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lewis, wife of Mr David Lewis, merchant [? also at Bristol] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: for sale - one pair-horse coach; one light post-chaise; two one-horse chaises, by Eyles and Swayne, Devizes [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 348/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: fire at Beckington - all benefactions listed - total still at ú276 2s 2d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - fee simple of farmland in Westport parish nr Malmesbury in 3 lots. At the White Lion in Malmesbury on 8 March by John Chamberlaine. Partcrs Mr Brooke (Sodbury), or John Chamberlaine (Malmesbury). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 315/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: ## Poorhouse contd. - recmmndtn 7 year term for Mr Baily (review annually at 3 months notice), with suggested allowance to include every expense parish is subject to whatever. Suggested maintenance etc for first 3½ years of 2s 3d/week/each pauper, & 2s/week for remainder of term, plus emoluments from employment of the poor. Extra £12 10s p.a for cost of medicines & attendance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: American War - on Wed, Mr Fox still trying to get production of the provisional treaty [of peace] to the House of Commons, there are differing interpretations thereof. The motion for production was lost, Noes 219, Ayes 40 (London, 20 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1613/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Politics: ## petition from Somerset presented to House of Commons on Monday re. corruption, etc in present system of representation & requesting equal representation (similar petition from Gloucs) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: "The Lasse's Lamentation for the Loss her Lover on board the Royal George" (as sung by Miss Twist at the Theatre Royal Bath), new song. Words & music by Mr Bonnor. Intending purchasers to advise Mr Bonnor at 6 Duke St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - messuages & land in Frome in 6 lots at the George Inn, Frome on Thu 6 March. To view, apply John Whitchurch, attorney in Frome, or the tenants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 324/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, linen, china, glass, pictures, stove & green-house, plants, etc of Mr Wm. Bowers of 9 New King St, Bath [on the premises] on 17, 18 & 19 March (not Thurs 13 Mar as advertised) by Wm. Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 390/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: "Bath, Its Beauties and Amusements", 6d, printed by & for R. Cruttwell, available from booksellers in Bath, etc; Dr Falconers "Account of the Influenza in 1782" 1s; Dr Falconer's "Observations on the Gout" 1s 6d; Dr Falconer's "Experiments on Fixable Air" 1s 6d; "Mentor's letters to Youth" by E. Rack, 1s; "Essays, Letters & Poems" by E. Rack, 6s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: arson - malicious person/s set fire to to the house in Lansdown Road lately occupd. by Mrs Burdett. Reward of 20 guin offered for discovery & conviction of offender/s, which will be paid by the treasurer of the Bath Sun Fire-Office. J. Salmon, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 376/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Richard Harding's Academy, Trim St, Bath. Instruction of youth in writing, accounts, use of the globe, rudiments of surveying etc. Reopens 6 Jan, school has increased greatly so an assistant procured. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1623/ article:2 d |
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| Pets: lost dog - small brown spaniel bitch, answering to name "Flora", collar engraved Capt Hardy 19th Reg Light Dragoons. ½ guin reward for bringing dog to Mrs Price, New King St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1606/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane 3 Mar - only small supply of English today, but considerable quantities of foreign at an advance of 1s/qtr. Fine samples 51-52s/qtr, 2nd quality 46s-50s/qtr. Beans & barley 1s dearer. Peas, oats, rye as last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 389/ article:1 b |
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| News: dreadful fire in distill-house of Mr Joshua James in Stokes Croft, Bristol on Tuesday [4 Mar] about 11am. Premises and several thousand gallons of spirits consumed, but neighbouring buildings spared. Large quantities of spirits lodged in a cellar, the still, etc., were preserved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 387/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Music: Mr Tenducci's Benefit - New Assembly Rooms 15 Jan, an English opera "Amintas". Tickets 5s of Mr Tenducci, George St, cnr of Miles's Bldsgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1615/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - farmhouse, called "Coombs" in Saltford 5 m Bath, with barn, stable, gardens, orchard & 30 acres. In possn John Goodhind, gent as tenant. At White Lion, Saltford 23 Dec. Enq Mr Harford, attorney, Green St, Bath or Mr Hayes, Manchester Bldgs, Westminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1607/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: the poor of the General Hospital - collection next Sunday 22 Dec at the places of religious worship in Bath for support of these poor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1598/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: the Miss Flemings 1st Annual Ball for their scholars at Gyde's Rooms on Wed 19 Mar; 2nd Ball on Wed 9 Apr. Tickets to be had at the Rooms & at the Miss Flemings in John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, Chas. Coles, bankrupt, contd - lot 3/4, freehold house in New King St with garden behind, now let at ú36 p.a with ú5 ground rent. At White Lion, Market Pl, Bath on 19 Feb by Wm. Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 183/ article:3 c |