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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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| Finance: Edward Watts, surgeon & apothecary, of Malmesbury has assigned, in trust, his estates to Thomas Thompson, surgeon, of Tetbury, Geo Reeves of Kington Langley & John Bound of Cowitch. Deed of Covenant to be executed 2 Nov when debtors are required to pay same Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2336/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rachael Whittick on Sunday. One of the Bath Guides for almost 50 yrs, she immersed in hot baths several hours/day yet enjoyed good health to lengthened period of 86 yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2337/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: dealers in hats in Bath & neighbourhood who choose to have their hats forwarded to Head Office by the distributor to be stamped, are to deliver them to Mr Howse at the Stamp Office, Sawclose, Bath for that purpose. Robt Lax Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2337/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Gardiner of the Cooper's Arms, Widcombe on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2338/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: assistant to serve a church in a healthy & pleasant part of Somerset, duty very easy. Apply printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2338/ article:1,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Charles Lewis, carpenter & wheelwright of Widcombe in his 36th yr on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2339/ article:3 c |
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| Military: those willing to supply hay, straw & oats for cavalry stationed in barracks from 25 Dec & those wishing to purchase dung, to send proposals to Lieut Thos Foy, Barrack Master, Taunton by 30 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2339/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: review of Mrs Inchbald's comedy "Wives as They Were, Maids as They Are". Performed for 1st time at Theatre Royal, Bath last night [Tue 13 Nov] & met with flattering reception Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2340/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 92-106s/qtr, Newbury 92-105s/qtr, Warminster 84-104s/qtr, Reading 78-108s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2340/ article:2,c |
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| Churches: Free Church in Bath - open for public worship next Sun with services at 11am & 6pm. Liberal subscription given by Lord Rivers, great bell donated by Rev Mr Sibley, various other donations listed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2341/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome bay horse at Dash's Riding School Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2341/ article:2,d |
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| Livestock: 3 horses belonging to Mr Adams of Walcot drowned Fri morning (at dangerous & long complained of watering place in river opp Mr Ward's warehouse on the Quay) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2342/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - small neat house, genteely furnished, on reasonable terms. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2342/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: Mr Tully, cheesefactor of Bristol fell from roof of London coach between Newton & Saltford on Fri evening & dislocated his thigh Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2343/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: dancing lessons to strangers at 10s 6d/lesson from Mr Second whose engagements in London will not permit him to remain in Bath longer than 6 weeks. Letters to 22 Queen Sq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2343/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: wife of Richard Gough, journeyman breeches maker of Frome delivered of 3 children on Monday. Mother is likely to do well, children since dead. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2344/ article:3 c |
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| Inns: Argyle Inn & Tavern, Argyle St, Bath - T Gould has fitted up rooms & has assortment of wines & spirits. Good accommodation for gentleman travellers. An ordinary at 2pm. The proprietor has opened a subscription for reading the London & country newspapers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2344/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: suspected theft - Thos Yeascombe aka "My Lord" arrested today in Peter St, Bath by Mayor's officer Bryant on suspicion of stealing silver watch, 7½ guin gold, 47s silver from Thos Brimson. Appeared before Geo Chapman, Mayor & committed for trial Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2345/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of Thomas Osman, brandy merchant, of Bath may receive 1st dividend of 4s/£ at Packhorse Inn, Melksham 20 Nov. Stephen Vezey, solicitor, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2345/ article:2,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thu 15 Nov "The Will"; Sat 17 Nov, "The Castle Spectre"; Tue 20 Nov "Wives as they Were & Maids as they Are" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2346/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - c. 30 pieces fine Irish cloth, 18 pieces of 4qr & 5qr white calico, 200 yds dimity etc at his auction rooms cnr Westgate Bldgs, Bath 15 & 16 Nov by W Booth. This sale worth the attention of tailors & small shopkeepers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2346/ article:2,e |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms. Subscriber of 3 guin will be entitled to admission ticket for 12 concerts & 2 tickets transferable only to ladies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2347/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture incl various bedsteads, Kidderminster & other carpets of Mrs Goodenough of West Codford removing to Bath. On the premises on 19 Nov by R Townsend. Catalogues from printing office, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2347/ article:2,e |
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| Art: Mr Sheldon, portrait painter has taken large lodging house in Orange Court, the Grove, Bath (occupd many yrs by Mrs Purdie) where his portrait collection may be viewed. Remainder of house to let unfurnished Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2348/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house with excellent shop front, brewhouse & outhouses for carrying on business of grocers & tallow chandlers, situated in market place of one of 1st market towns. Enq A.Z, Post Office, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2348/ article:2,e |
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| Publications: "Town & Country Almanack for 1799" to be pubd next Tue. Incs beginning & end of daylight, duration of twilight & length of days for every 6 days, printed by R Cruttwell, price 16d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2349/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - black coach-horse. Enq 14 Chatham Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2349/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "A Gardeners Calendar" by Abraham Crocker MSA printed by R Cruttwell. [No price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2350/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess Dowager of Macclesfield, Lady L Atherley, Lady Parker, Lady Mitchell, Lady Sandford, Sir John & Lady Knightley, Sir John Marsham, Sir John & Lady Newport, Sir John & Lady Mordaunt, Sir Chas Hotham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2350/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: extensive collection for sale - at Glover's new repository 40 Milsom St, Bath. Incs. watches (gold & silver repeating, hunting, ladies enamelled), 5,000 yds carpeting, glasses, girondelles, coach harness, organs, pianofortes & harps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2351/ article:3 d |
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| Law: the Lord Chancellor has appointed Thomas Macaulay Cruttwell, gentleman of Bath to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2351/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - 39 Milsom St, Bath. Has the best drawing room in the street, suitable for nobleman's family. Also lodgings at no 40. Enq Mr Glover, 40 Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2352/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: the Chancellor of Bath & Wells has appointed Rev H Davis, vicar of Somerton, one of his surrogates for granting marriage licences Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2352/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc - gen meeting at Soc's Rooms 13 Nov, Rev Thos Broughton, vice president in chair. Drawings & models of useful implements introduced by W W Pinchard, esq, Mr Clay, Mr McDowell, Mr Wilcox, Mr Knight, Mr N Bartley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2353/ article:3 d |
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| News: H Jenner, esq FLS of Berkeley, Glos is appointed Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons for Bristol, void by death of Thomas Dunkerley, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2353/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc meeting contd - agreed with Mayor that Beauford Sq eligible to host an annual market for superior cattle. Remaining business adjourned to 27 Nov. W M Matthews, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2354/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm Rogers, one of the Pump Room musicians, in London [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2354/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: to be let on a job by year or month - pair of bay coachhorses. Enq Mr Atfield, coalmerchant, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2355/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs M. L O'Reilly, relict of Col. O'Reilly of Bath, at the Hotwells [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2355/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: S Vezey, milliner, haberdasher etc of 4 Argyle Bldgs, Bath has new stock from London incl many fashionable articles of millinery etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2356/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr J Watts, surgeon & apothecary of Berkeley, Glos to Mrs Richardes, widow of Rev John Richardes, late vicar of Tetbury, on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2356/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: in case of Vez & others v Emery & others - creditors of David Vez (formerly of Chefaux, Switzerland) late of Walcot to prove debts before Nicholas Smith, esq, Chancery Lane, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2357/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr S Singer, jnr, clothier of Westbury to Miss Molder, niece of Rev Dr Fisher of Hackney, on Mnday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2357/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "The Housekeepers Accompt Book" for 1799 pubd today, printed by R Cruttwell & A Taylor, price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2358/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Miss Grosell, only dtr of late Walter Grosell, esq of Logie, North Britain, at her lodgings in Bath on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2358/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Henry Stone (moving) at 20 Gay St, Bath on 22 & 23 Nov by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2359/ article:3 e |
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| Industry: ## completion of line of Coal Canal to Dunkerton Bridge where wharves are now established. Charge of conveyance from pit to wharf is only 2s/ton. Valuable vein of coal discovered at Smallcombe, nr Radstock. New colliery close to canal in Paulton will soon open. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2359/ article:3,b |
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| Military: Bath Volunteer Assn for defence of city - hopefully the many people absent last summer (when subscription was set) will help financially. Subscribers book of at Town Hall. Subscriptions since last pubd 110 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2360/ article:3 e |
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| News: ## notwithstanding the ordinance of the Mayor to the contrary, the sand-boys were in full cry throughout Pulteney St soon after 8am this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2360/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr J K Escott of Kingsdown suddenly [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2361/ article:4 c |