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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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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 28 Nov, 92-116s, Newbury 28 Nov, 70-108s, Warminster 30 Nov, 86-114s, Reading 30 Nov, 70-116s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2486/ article:2,c |
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| Music: Harmonic Soc - meeting on Fri presided over by "Father of Harmony" in Bath. Catches & glees performed. After supper, the chairman gave toast to Lord Nelson. At least 20 new members were elected Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2487/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: grain etc prices - av price thro' England & wales 23 Nov, wheat 91s 4d/qtr, beans 64s 7d/, peas 53s 10d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2487/ article:2,c |
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| Music: review of subscription concert in Great Room last Wed - Mr Rauzzini's programme relished by brilliant circle he entertained. Mrs Miles's pianoforte concerto was excellently executed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2488/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: bread prices Bath - 6d standard wheaten loaf to weigh 1lb 13oz 4dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2488/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: review - new play "Lover's Vows" played before brilliant audience at Theatre Royal, Bath - summary of play given Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2489/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 2 Dec, to sink the offal, /stone 8lbs - beef 3-4s/lb, mutton 3s-3s 10d/, veal 2s 6d - 4s 8d, pork 3s-4s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2489/ article:2,c |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Infantry - Thos Buckley, gent to be ensign, vice Mockler recommended for lieutenancy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2490/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: elegant & fashionable dresses worked in cambric & colourful muslins & assortment of fashionable millinery at Ham's ready-made dress warehouse, 9 George St, Bath. Ladies' morning gowns 14s, cloaks from 25s to 20 guin, new bonnets, hats etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2490/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thu 6 Dec "Lover's Vows" with "The Poor Soldier"; Sat 8 Dec "Everyone has his Fault" & new musical drama "The Mouth of the Nile" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2491/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - assortment of household furniture, prints, pr double-barrelled pistols, show glasses, writing desks, 12 reams various paper, 3 Morocco travelling portfolios, ebony ink stand etc. Removed for convenience to his auction room in Westgate St, on 6 Dec by W Booth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2491/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: young man bred in the profession wants position. Address to GR at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2492/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Mr Percivall (veterinary surgeon) of Veterinary College, London has prepared variety of horse medicines sold by his appointment by Mr T Hunt, druggist, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2492/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: just received from Spain a small qty of citron in 7lb boxes at 3s/lb - it is same quality as that now selling in Bath from 7-8s/lb. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2493/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: debtors & creditors of Thomas Wilson, tailor & shopkeeper, by deed dated 26 Nov, assigned all his stock & effects to Messrs Matthews & Parker of Bristol. Debtors requested to pay same by order of trustees. H.H, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2493/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: a steady single man wanted as porter in apothecary's shop. Also a smart active boy wanted, who can read & write. Enq Mr Meyler, Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2494/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Monthly report - high price of wheat, inland growth yielding little more than 2qtrs/acre. Contnued wet weather unfavourable for sowing. Mutton expected to be scarce & dear. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2494/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Churches: organist vacancy at St James's Church - Henry Dixon Tylee solicits votes of inhabitants of parish of St James to succeed to the office of church organist now vacant by resignation of Mrs Oakes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2495/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady R Fitzgerald, Lord Kinnaird, Lady Ann Hood, Lady Chapman, Lady Saumerez, Lady Talbot, Lady Wells, Hon Mrs Grenfell, Hon Mrs Wyndham, Sir W & Lady Dunkin, Sir Gervais Clifton, Sir John & Misses Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2495/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Select Fables" from Mr Gay translated into Latin verse by Christopher Anstey, esq. New edition pubd today, available from S Hazard, Bath price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2496/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: ## Mayor requests meeting of nobility, gentry & inhabitants at Town Hall 10 Dec to consider proposal of raising subscription for the relief of the poor during the present high price of provisions, a proposal which he mentioned today at a convention Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2496/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Handel's "Messiah" with full band & chorus at New Assembly Rooms 24 Dec for benefit of Mr Rauzzini. Principal vocal performers Mr Nield, Mrs Mountain (late Covent Garden), Miss Comer, Miss Andrews & Madame Mara Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2497/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let furnished or not - part of house in Henrietta St, Bath where there is a small genteel family & no children. Enq Mr R Carpenter, carver & gilder, 3 Bridge St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2497/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: Samuel Slack from London offers cheap & extensive collection of Indian & British muslins direct from India sales in London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2498/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: Archdeacon of Wilts & Sarum will make visitation at Chippenham 9 Dec, Malmesbury 10 Dec & Warminster 19 Dec, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2498/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: auction - several good hunters, 2 gig horses & several hackneys, at his repository in James St, Bath 8 Dec by W Warner Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2499/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Kirkham, wife of Mr Kirkham, lodging house keeper of Bath, yesterday [Tue 3 Dec] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2499/ article:3,b |
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| Livestock: horse auctions - J Dash has opened repository at his riding school, Montpelier, Bath for auction each Saturday from 8 Dec. He will dispose of horses to best advantage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2500/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bishop in Abbey Green, [Bath] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2500/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - long established coffee house on North Pde, Bath, in possn of Mr Pritchard. Goods to be taken on fair appraisement. Enq on premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2501/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Master Cross, only son of Mr Cross, in Church St, [Bath] [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2501/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: sermon for general thanksgiving day, by J Gardiner DD rector of Brailsford. Given at Octagon chapel, Bath on appointed day 29 Nov. Printed by R Cruttwell on Mon, from booksellers price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2502/ article:3 e |
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| Music: review - regretfully we note departure of Viganoni & Rovedino whose engagement with Mr Rauzzini terminated last Wed night [? 27 Nov]. He has now imported new performers, the incomparable Lindley & a Miss Jackson. We must not forget the exertions of young Taylor on the violin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2502/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: PI Knights shawl manufacturer 1 Union Psg, Bath has ladies' train dresses, shawls, turbans & habit shapes. Also gents' waistcoats, riding cravats etc. Shawls cleaned to look like new Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2503/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: William Sarjeant was committed to Shepton gaol on Monday by John Horton esq. Mayor to take his trial at next Assizes for robbing his master, Mr Orchard, upholsterer, of Bath of articles to a considerable amount Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2503/ article:3,b |
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| Music: 1st Choral Night at Great Room, New Assembly Rooms, Bath 12 Dec. Selection of works by Handel. Terms of subscription may be seen at Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2504/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Somerset Light Dragoons have subscribed 50 guin for relief of widows & orphans of soldiers who fell in Holland Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2504/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: poor unfortunate tradesman, Bath resident for 20 yrs with wife in state of insanity. He appeals to the humane to release him from prison to discharge debts & return to business. Enq Mr Bally at library in Milsom St, Bath, & other libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2505/ article:3 e |
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| Military: E Somerset Militia, commanded by Col Strode, to be disbanded Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2505/ article:3,b |
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| Births: a dtr to the lady of Geo Smith, esq of George St, Bath [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2506/ article:4 b |
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| Crime: theft - sheets of the bed, a valuable greatcoat & pr of shoes were stolen from upper apartments of Mr Withers in Kensington Pl, Bath, Tuesday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2506/ article:3,b |
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| Births: a dtr to the lady of Lt Col Scott of the Circus, Bath [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2507/ article:4 b |
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| News: ## a man who lives at White Lion, Chippenham found a strange horse in his master's field on Saturday. He went into town to borrow an axe & cut the poor animal to death Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2507/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - report of meeting at White Hart, Bath 5 Dec. Called for £5/share from subscribers, to be paid to treasurers by 8 Feb. Bowsher & Broderip, clerks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2508/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: at Wells Fair on Monday, a quick sale for fat cattle, but store sheep reduced in price & scarcely saleable. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2508/ article:3,c |
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| Military: deserter from E Somerset militia Wm Purnell of Chilcompton, abt 20 yrs 5' 6" dark complexion, short brown hair, blue coat with red collar - £1 reward over Parliamentary Allowance. Enq Col Strode, Marlborough Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2509/ article:1 c |
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| Services: T Gibbons, bookseller, stationer, binder & printseller, 7 Bridge St, Bath. Circulating library, terms for use of books, 10s 6d p.a, 6s 6d for ½ yr, 4s for ¼ yr or 2s/mth which are half the charges of any other library in Bath. New & entertaining publications in all languages. Best gilt writing paper 1s/quire Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2509/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Sun Fire Office - all insured whose premiums fall due at Christmas to renew policies. J Smith, Westgate Bldgs, Bath; & Robt Butt, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2510/ article:1 e |
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| Employment: smart active lad wanted by T Gibbons, bookseller & circulating library, 7 Bridge St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2510/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - close of freehold land called Sweet-Mire c. 6 acr, in possn of Mr John Heale at £12 p.a. At Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 22 Dec. Enq Mr Bunn, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2511/ article:1 e |