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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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| Goods: for sale - good Italian chaise & excellent bay horse 5 yrs old, with harness. Enq Philip Taylor, livery stables, Tyburn Rd, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1004/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - exceedingly valuable collection of broadcloth, button, buckles, watches, candlesticks, etc. At Mr Giles, 4 Bridge St, 10am - 9pm (except 2 - 4) today et seq., by Thomas Naish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1005/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household goods & furniture of gentleman leaving Bath. At 2 Axfords Bldgs on 15 Jun by E Champneys. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1006/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, china, 4 poster beds, Wilton & Scotch carpets etc. At 2 Oxford Row, Bath on 10 & 11 Jun by Thomas Young. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1007/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - goods belonging to decd gentleman, 4 poster beds, fishing rod & tackle, brewing utensils etc. At Mr Perry's, tailor, 8 Kingsmead St, Bath on 11 Jun by Mr Evatt, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1008/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Spring Gardens - breakfast concert on 10 Jun, by desire of Mrs Thrale, to aid James Harris a dwarf (who will show himself). Ticket 3s 6d at Pump Room; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1009/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Spring Gardens - concert with illuminations on 15 Jun. Every Tue evening; on Thu if wet. Tickets 1s at gate; or at Parade Coffee House. Public breakfast Mon only. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1010/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale - good billiard table. Enq Spring Gardens Vauxhall. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1011/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Robert Rich [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1012/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Henry Lyto, esq of Lyto Cary, Somerset to Miss Viney (eldest dtr of late Rev James Viney of Brock St, Bath) at Plymouth lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1013/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Martha Bishop (dtr of late Mr John Bishop of Bath) on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1014/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Francis Hill age 108 yrs, at Wilxcomb [sic], Somerset. Three brothers lived to 95, 96 & 98 years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1015/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## the Institution of Sunday Schools wears a most promising appearance & were it more generally adopted would do more to lessen the increase of felons. 'Tis religion only that keeps men honest. [Editorial comment] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1016/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: one Harris, belonging to the coal-works at Clutton, last week cut open his belly in so shocking a manner that he lingered in the greatest agonies till the next day, when he expired. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1017/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: prospect of abundant hay harvest is so promising that old hay has fallen within last 4 weeks to 35s - 40s/load. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1018/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Warminster, wheat 46s - 56s, barley 24s-30s, oats 23s-27s, beans 36s-40s; Devizes, weat 49-58s, barley 33s-36s, oats 23s-27s, beans 36s-40s. ( 9 galls/bshl) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1019/ article:3 d |
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| Education: benefits of Sunday Schools - letter from R Raikes of Gloucester dated 5 June. He notes he gives extra 2s/week to some of the School mistresses to take the children when they come home from work during the weekdays. [long a/c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: import duty on tea removed in effort to reduce smuggling - will reduce price by half or third. Lost revenue to be recouped by tax on windows Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike road - trustees will meet by adjournment at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 22 Jun 11am. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - vocal & instrumental music & fireworks on Tue 22 June. Singers inc Miss Wright, Mr Howell, Mastr Shell 7 Mstr Cook. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: creditors of Thomas Powell, clothier, dealer & chapman in parish of Corsham, Wilts to meet at Red Lion Inn, Corsham 21 Jun 11am to consider dividend Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, Union Psg open daily for receiving premiums for policies ending at 24 Jun. Markes Davis, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:1 d |
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| Services: Old Bath Fire Office - keys in engine house in the Grove kept at the office; Town Hall; night constables; churchwardens; sexton of Abbey; Mr Moore; Mr Trimnell, enginemaker in Bridewell Lane Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1026/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Warminster, wheat 46-56s, barley 22s-26s, oats 24s-26s, beans 36s-40s; Devizes, wheat 46s-58s, barley 24s-28s, oats 22s-28s, beans 34s-40s. 9 gallons/bushel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1027/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: ## Dyrham & Hinton parish - Lord of the Manor & dignitaries to discontinue the annual revel. Playing, bowling, betting, unlicensed peddling will be prosecuted. Wm Blathwayt, esq; Peter Grand (rector); Sam. North & Robt. Brimble (churchwardens); etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1028/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: discontinued revel at Dyrham & Hinton - food & liquor for sale only to travellers. Wm Blathwayt, esq; Peter Grand, rector; Daniel Drape, curate; Samuel North & Robt Brimble, churchwardens; Chas Snell & Robt Brimble, overseers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1029/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, modern shop window & iron railings, counters, drawers etc. At a house in Barton St, Bath (bottom of Gay St facing opening to Queen's Pde) on 17 Jun by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1030/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - wagon, 9" cart, 3 pairs of harrows, a chaff engine, harnesses, 5 butts & husbandry utensils. In the barton of Mt Thomas Smith at Twiverton [Twerton] nr Bath next Sat [19 June] by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1031/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, neat house with 1 acr in Weston Lane, Bath few mins from Crescent. Enq Mr Tylee, Bennett St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1032/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let by week, mth, qtr - elegantly furnished house 4 Milsom St, Bath at 1½ guin per week. Enq Miss Peacock, milliner 3 Milsom St (the door below). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - exceedingly good gelding [horse], sound, steady, well in chaise property of gentleman who has no further use for him. Enq Mr Higgins at his livery stables, Kingsmead St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, (dairy) farmhouse at East Pennard, outhouses etc 2 acr arable, 82 acr pasture, 2 acr coppice wood, tenanted dairy, oak & elm timber growing, occupd by Mr [sic] Cooper. At Cannard's Grave Inn on 1 Jul.[cf 1 Apr 2c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Cook - "The Revenge", not performed here for 10 yrs, with "Selima & Azor" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 19 Jun. Tickets from Mr Cook at Mr Badrick's in Margaret's Court; & Mr Meyler's library in The Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: for sale - several fine green turtles 20-150 lbs, price 1s 6d-2s 6d/lb at Bath Tavern, Corn St, Bristol. Any quantity ready-dressed to any part of country Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Noah Thomas [NOTP], Gen Preston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:3 d |
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| Science: B Smith, optician 10 Bond St, Bath will exhibit solar microscope & variety of subjects in natural history at his house if sun shines clear from 12-2pm price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1039/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Keene, printer of Bath to Miss Trenchard of Weston, at the [Queen] Square Chapel recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1040/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Symons, relict of late Rev Mr Symons of Bathford, in Belmont, Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1041/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Hon Mrs Needham, sister to present Lord Kilmorey, at her Bath lodgings on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1042/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Wm Gregg Barnston, esq of Chester, at his lodgings in Bath on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1043/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr James Bryne [sic ??=Byrne] who kept Horse & Groom in Princes St, Bath for many yrs, at Milborn Port on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1044/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: non-payment of land, window & house taxes - occasioned by running away of his colleague Nicklin. Mr Daniel, grocer V. the parish of St Michael was settled in favour of parish. Mr Jefferys, attorney for Mr Daniel, Mr Harford for parish Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1045/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: good review of Mr Matthews playing Macheath on Sat evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1046/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: lottery to be introduced to raise £ millions. Tickets £100, prize £2,500 p.a for two lives. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1047/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - vocal & unstrumental entertainment on 29 June. Vocalists Miss Wright, Mr Howell, Mstr Shell, Mstr Cook. 1st violin Mr Rogers, jnr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1048/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, f/hold estate of Mr George Symes, decd, nr Woolley, parish of Bradford - lot 1/7, 2 acre pasture land nr Coombe quar, adjoining turnpike Bradford - Holt now rented by Thos Southernwood. At Swan Inn Bradford on 5 Jul. Apply Mr Smith or Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1049/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, f/hold estate of Mr George Symes, decd, nr Woolley - lot 2/7, 2 acres pasture land "Forewood's Mead" (adj turnpike rd from Forewood's Common to Woolley) now rented by Henry Harding. At Swan Inn Bradford on 5 Jul. Apply Mr Smith or Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1050/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, f/hold estate of Mr George Symes, decd, nr Woolley - lot 3/7, 2 acres pasture land "Middle Leaze" adjoining Woolley Rd, now rented by Henry Harding. At Swan Inn Bradford on 5 Jul. Apply Mr Smith or Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1051/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, f/hold estate of Mr George Symes, decd, nr Woolley - lot 4/7, two closes of pasture land & strip of pasture (adj lot 3), 4 acres now rented by Henry Harding. At Swan Inn Bradford on 5 Jul 3 -5 pm. Apply Mr Smith or Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1052/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, f/hold estate of Mr George Symes, decd nr Woolley - lot 5/7, two closes pasture land "Bean Ground" & "Cane Well" and small garden piece (3¾ acres in all) now rented by Robert Dicks. At Swan Inn Bradford on 5 Jul. Apply Mr Smith or Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1053/ article:1 c |