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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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| Deaths: Miss Catherine Osborne of the island of Barbados, at Bristol [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1214/ article:2 b |
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| Employment: wanted - an apprentice to a surgeon & apothecary wanted [in Frome]. Apply for partcrs to Messrs Humphrys & Frowd, surgeons, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - part of household furniture of Mrs Burdett at her house in Montpelier, Bath, on 26 Sept by Mr Evatt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 4/8, pasture nr Forwood's Lane 1½ acres now let at £4 4s p.a . At Swan Inn, Bradford, on 1 Oct by William James. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1242/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - superfine cloth & cashmere, & utensils [details given] used in the clothing trade, effects of Messrs Brooks & Randall of Melksham, clothiers, bankrupt.On 9 Apr et seq by Samuel Wilkins, Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 528/ article:2 c |
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| Politics: parliamentary reform - letter IV from a Somersetshire man " as a citizen of the world, I justify & applaud American resistance, but -- unexpected success -- prompted vote for independency -- I quit the cause -- friend to the freedom of America, am a determined foe to her ambition" "From parliamentary corruption, we may trace the direful effect of American Independence--", etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 520/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: letters from Jamaica in the "Trelawny" assert that crops there were finer than in any one season in the last 5 years (London, 4 Apr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 558/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: creditors of John Smith, late of Chippenham, mason, decd, to meet Susanna Brown (widow & executrix) at White Hart Inn, Chippenham on 27 Sept, to examine her A/Cs & receive dividend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/8, orchard at Woolley, ¾ acre let at £2 10s p.a. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 1 Oct by William James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1241/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 6/8, pasture near Old Almshouse, 1 acre, now let at £2 10s. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 1 Oct by William James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1244/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire office - removed from house of Ann Kingston, stationer in Trim St, to house of Mr Marks Davis in Union Pssge, Stall St, Bath. Offices also at Mr H. Kemm's, clothier (in Chippenham), Mr Collett's, clothier (in Melksham), etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: Winchester, 14 Sep - at St Giles's Hill fair, new cheese from 34-36s/cwt; old cheese from 42s-44s/cwt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu, "The Mysterious Husband" with "Rosina"; Sat, "The Spanish Barber" with "The Agreeable Surprize"; Tue, "The School for Scandal" with "Necromancer" (last time this season) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 544/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: the person whose maiden name was Eliz. Coffin, believed married 30 or 40 years, or her children or grandchildren, invited to apply to printer; may hear something to their advantage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 551/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly at the White Hart Inn on Wed 25 Sep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1227/ article:3 c |
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| News: court martial of Capt Waghorn on board "Respite" on Monday - honourably acquitted (London, 13 Sep) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Politics: American War - copy of letter from Sir Guy Carleton & Rear Adm Digby to Gen Washington, etc (New York 2 Aug). Negotiations for peace have already commenced in Paris. The King has directed Mr Grenville to propose independence for the 13 provinces -- with restoration or full compensation for Loyalist possessions. Mr Laurens freed, after which he declared he considered Lord Cornwallis free from parole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Francis Stafford, esq., a gentleman of a most amiable character, at Bristol [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1215/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 8/8, various pastures, "Crabtree ground" 3½ acrs, "Strump's Cross" 2½ acres etc., combined rent £15 15s p.a. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 1 Oct by William James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: Mr Moore removed to last but one house in same row of Grove, Bath. Toys, perfumery, combs, hardware, etc; also jewellery workmen formerly employed by Mr Mainwaring. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1228/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Hue & Cry - for John James (with description) of Hinton Charterhouse. Charged for various burglaries in area on oath of accomplice. Reward from 9 local parishes for his apprehension £16 (above that authorised by Act). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: John Gordon, esq., (son of Mr Alderman Gordon) to Miss Hering (dtr of John Hering, esq.) at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/8, 3 tenements in Whitehead's Lane [Bradford, Wilts.] now let at £11 14s p.a. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 1 Oct by William James, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1239/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: Combe Hay poor - thank John Smith, esq., for supplying them weekly at this dear season with flour at 5s 6d/bushel weekly with a quantity of potatoes & 3 loads hay. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 135/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: American War - copy of letter from Dr W. Walter [sic] of New York to Sir William Pepperell, bart "All the provinces have declared sufficiently their inability to continue the conflict" (because of of shortage of money) "the war is drawing to a close -- remainder of the conflict a war of words --" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Halcomb, of Bear Inn, Devizes, to Miss Ann Sircum of Bath, on Monday se'nnight, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1253/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Miss Betsy Vigor, dtr of Robert Vigor, esq., of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1217/ article:2 b |
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| Fashion: J. Benton, hatter, hosier & glover (from New Bond St London) successor to Mr Carey, in the Churchyard & Cheap St, Bath. Has new young man from London with good experience of trimming & cocking hats. [Good list of male fashion items] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 144/ article:3 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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| Education: Mr SoulÚs, author of book on learning French, obliged by ill-health to stay in Bath longer than intended, offers French lessons. Write to him at Mr Farr's, 13 Stall St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 548/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: game within the Manors of Combe Hay, Foxcott, Littleton & Camerton (belonging to John Smith, esq., & James Stephens, esq.) have been greatly destroyed in late years by poachers, etc. 5 guin reward for informers on conviction of offender/s. (Peter Frey, steward, Camerton House, 12 Sep). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Welles, Count le Frees, Lady Effingham, Lady Ann Charleton, Hon Mr York. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1221/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr James Hart, after a short illness, in 22nd year, last week. The 2nd son of Mr Wm Hart, clothier, at Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1225/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Bath Races - no races yesterday [17 Sep], for want of horses. Today's winners - 5/6yr old & aged plates. Grand gala tomorrow - 4 horses to run for plate, 6 named for the Cup. Friday, incs. match for 100 guin between "Soupire" & "Worthless" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1222/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Alexander Atkinson, esq., aged 72, formerly a wholesale haberdasher in London, at Devizes [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1216/ article:2 b |
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| Travel: Gloucester to Bath road (Frocester Hill) - notice from R. Hall, land surveyor. The so called new road is reached from Standish & Stonehouse, & access is not wide enough for 2 carraiges to pass. He states the Frocester Hill road is closer by 2 miles with a short hill & good accommodation for travellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 163/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: place to wait on a single gentleman - wanted by a young man ca. 25 yrs age, can dress hair, etc. A line directed for G.H. at Mr Evans's, grocer, cnr of Green St, Bath will be answered punctually. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 418/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Stonefield, Lady Grace Campbell. [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1251/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/8, garden at top of White Hill [Bradford] 1½ acres, let £5 10s p.a. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 1 Oct by William James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1240/ article:2 c |
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| Fashion: partnership between James Dunn, jnr & Samuel Stevens, linen-drapers, grocers etc of Trowbridge 17 Sept. Creditors & debtors of partnership to deal with Joseph Dunn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: for sale - complete travelling coach, crane neck, 2 large trunks, with well, 2 large imperials with leather covers, 2 large trunks with do, patent chains, as good as new except for wheels. Price 130 guin. Enq at White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 555/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - by the assignee of Mr George Walker, late of Road, Somrst, clothier, bankrupt, 2 f/hold houses in Market Place Devizes (one late King's Head late occup by Mrs Allen, now occupd Mr Russell, clock & watch maker, & [other] by Mr Bayley, breeches-maker. Brew-house, stables, granaries, garden behind & adjacent. At house of Mr John Oak, Castle Inn, Devizes on 23 Jan by Samuel Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 146/ article:3 c |
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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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| Property: auction, Brooks/Randall property, contd - lot 10/10, two leasehold tnmnts & outbuildings with 1¢ acres at Westbury, in possession of Paul Randall & Tho. Napper, subject to Lord's rent of 10s p.a., worth to be let about 8s p.a. At the King's Arms, Melksham on Fri 21 March by Samuel Wilkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 407/ article:2 d |
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| Military: the grand fleet with 34 battle ships sailed from Plymouth yesterday under Lord Howe (in "Victory). Lord Howe expected at Gibralter in 12 days (London, 13 Sep) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Fashion: ladies' riding habits & gentlemen's cloaths [sic - clothes] from Denie, habit-maker & tailor. Carries on his business at Marsh's woollen drapery & mens mercery warehouse, in the Abbey Churchyard Psge, nr Cheap St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: Beckington fire [3 Nov 1782 when 10 houses burnt down] - benefactions additional to those on page 4 total ú38 4s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: horse for sale - 7 yr old bay mare (for a lady) 20 guin. Enq Scrace's Riding house [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 426/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - & entered immediately, Mrs Chilcott & Miss Harwood's Boarding School in St John's Court, 5 garrets, 4 attic rooms, 4 1st floor rooms, 4 rooms on ground floor, etc. Coach-house & stables if reqd. [Partcrs - from Wm. Birchall] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 533/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Maybury, bookbinder, in Green St, to Miss Somner, sister to Mr Somner, baker, on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 131/ article:3:00 AM |