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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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| Churches: ## at a service of a chapel in this city (not a Protestant one) the officiating minister was seen to take off his wig at the altar & deposit it in that sacred place & stand bareheaded & unrobed himself - an act of indecency which would not be tolerated in Church of England Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2361/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr John Cox, father of Mr Cox, woollen draper of Bristol, at Marshfield [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2362/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: John Atyeo [sic], a shearman of the manufactory at Twerton, in endeavouring to pass over a piece of water nr the mill was drowned, Friday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2362/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: New Personal Legacy Duty - daily attendence for receiving duty by Mr Cruttwell, Bath & Mr Evill, Wells - Rob Lax, distributor of stamps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2363/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: ## the new road through Barracks Farm, by which the steep hills of Odd Down & Entry will be avoided, is now laying out & will prove of considerable convenience to carriages of every description Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2363/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Stewards of Strangers' Friend Soc, Bath thank XY for benefaction of 2 guin received by Mr W Stroud of the New Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2364/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: correction - the marriage of Henry Creswicke, esq to Miss Maundrell, inserted in our last issue, was the invention of impertinence, folly or malice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2364/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Ladies' school wants half-boarder c.15/16 yrs. French is taught by principals who offer very desirable situation for young person wishing to be qualified as a tutoress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2365/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs [14 Nov], "The Heir at Law" with "Bluebeard"; Sat [16 Nov], Mr Sheridan's "Pizzaro", with entire new scenery & dresses. Tickets for boxes from Mr Bartley at box office lobby. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2365/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly will be at Town Hall on 26 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2366/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Ham's Ready Made Dress Warehouse, 9 George St, Bath. Elegant & fashionable dresses & millinery. Silk pelices 3-5 guin, ladies' morning gowns 14s, cloaks trimmed from 25s to 20 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2366/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house in Chippenham with small garden & room at bottom of it. Enq Mr Lea, Chippenham or Mr Gilpin, 16 Seymour St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2367/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: ## Sage Nash, fishmonger to their Highnesses Duke & Duchess of York, 19 High St, Bath opp Guildhall or 6 Fish Market, Bath returns thanks for favours of past 50 yrs. A ton of fresh fish will arive at her house every day, brought in by her own carriage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2367/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: young man capable of superintending all branches of clothing manufactory seeks situation. Enq AB at the Angel Inn, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2368/ article:1 e |
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| Goods: for sale - 30 prs sash windows of different sizes, sash doors etc, originally designed for mansion in the country. Price 30 guin. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2368/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal & Navigation - general assembly of proprietors to be held White Hart Inn, Bath 5 Dec. Bowsher & Broderip, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2369/ article:1 e |
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| Law: Bath magistrates, having forbidden the selling of bread other than standard wheaten, caution all bakers residing without the liberty of Bath from bringing bread to sell in Bath during time of suspension, that it will be seized Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2369/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal - those wishing to build & find materials for 6 barges in Bathampton on banks of canal are to leave sealed proposals at Co. office, Stokebridge, nr Bath; or at Castle & Ball, Bath by 13 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2370/ article:1 e |
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| Law: ## it is enacted that if any tradesman, workman or labourer shall exercise any labour or business on the Lord's Day shall be forfeit 5s. Nor shall any person sell wares, merchandise etc on the Lord's Day or they shall be forfeit. John Horton, Mayor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2370/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - household furniture & farming stock of Mr Wm Brodribb, decd of Clutton, on premises 26-28 Nov by Thos James. 200 ewes, 8 dairy cows, 5 heifers, 2 oxen, 4 2-yr-old steers, 1 bull etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2371/ article:1 e |
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| Art: the mezzotint print of H Harington MD of Bath is now ready to be delivered at Meyler's library in the Grove, & at Ricard's print shop, Bond St (both in Bath). Price to non-subscribers 10s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2371/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - 3 commissioners to ascertain value of properties (for compensation) affected by proposed canal linking several collieries with Kennet & Avon canal nr Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2372/ article:1 e |
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| Publications: "Symptoms & Causes of the Syncope Anginosa" by Caleb Hillier Parry MD, one of the physicians to Bath General Hospital, pubd today, printed by R Cruttwell, sold by all booksellers price 4s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2372/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - gen meeting of commissioners re. proposed canal in Bradford parish linking coal fields with K&A Canal, with railways & stone roads. At White Hart Inn, Bath on 4 Dec. (Qualified commissioners - Chas Phillott, James Phillott, Aaron Ab Baker). From R Langford, clerk to commissioner. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2373/ article:1 e |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed - bright-bay gelding, 15 hands, star on forehead, from field in possn of Mr Richard Brooke at Brokenborough, Wilts, Saturday night. Information given to Mr Brooke will receive 1 guin reward & all reasonable expenses, 5 guin on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2373/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: Free Church in Bath - opened last Sun. Service fully attended at newly built Christ's church, sermons preached by Mr Leigh Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2374/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: auction - all farming stock & household goods of Mrs Evans & son quitting farming business in parish of Weston nr Lansdown. 40 4-tooth ewes, 40 2-tooth wethers, numerous wethers & rams. T James, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2374/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 43-55s/qtr, Newbury 44-50s/, Warminster 40-52s/, Reading 38-54s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2375/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - genteely furnished house, 3 Walcot Pde, Bath. Enq at no. 5 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2375/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mr Thos Lewis & Mr Chas Lewis, carpenter & wheelwrights of Widcombe & Lyncombe. To send a/cs to Samuel Ward or Geo Stothert, both of Bath, trustees of Chas Lewis, decd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2376/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: curacy wanted in W of England by clergymen in priests orders. Letters to Rev A.B at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2376/ article:3,e |
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| Services: Thos Lewis intends carrying on business of carpenter, joiner & wheelwright in Wells Rd nr the Old Bridge. NB foreman wanted who understands lines, measuring, timber etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2377/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: gentleman wishes to place his niece as an assistant in some respectable mercery/millinery shop. She is very neat & of good disposition. Enq printer. No salary required for 1st yr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2377/ article:3,e |
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| Employment: middle aged married man wanted to manage large garden & act as gamekeeper during shooting season. Wife must be good plain cook. Enq Mr Godby, hosier, 5 Kingston Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2378/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: place of service wanted for middle aged woman as housekeeper. Enq Mrs Hall, grocer, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2378/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Chas Spackman, late of Bath to send a/cs to Mr Elderton, solicitor of Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2379/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: sober, respectable person with parlour apartment nr Westgate Bldgs, Bath wishes to take a female with her to lessen expenses. She will not object to take care of an elderly lady wishing to live on an economical plan. Enq Messrs Callan & Booth, upholsterers, Westgate Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2379/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: redemption & sale of land tax - commissioners meetings at Devizes Town Hall on 5 & 22 Dec, at George Inn Trowbridge on 7 Dec, at Angel Inn Chippenham on 8 Dec, at Lords Arms Warminster on 15 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2380/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: R Hooper (late partner of A Lovelock, Kingston Bldgs, Bath) has opened a millinery & haberdashery warehouse at 9 Church St, Bath. She corresponds with some of the most fashionable Houses in London & is every week supplied with the newest fashions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2380/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: John Neeves, meatman of Devizes has assigned his estate to Richard Cook, plumber & Henry Butcher, draper. Trust deed lodged with Mr Slade, attorney, Devizes. Debts to R Cook or H Butcher Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2381/ article:2 e |
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| Education: Miss Fleming of 6 John St, Bath has taken Miss Le Mercier as a partner in her profession . Their endeavours will be united to instruct young ladies in the art of dancing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2381/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: Hazard's Circulating Library, Cheap St, Bath - new catalogue pubd today consisting of 10,000 vols in various branches of literature. Lent by yr, qtr, mth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2382/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: situation wanted as housekeeper in respectable family. Enq Mr Barret, Bond St, Bath or W.Z at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2382/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: Hazard's Circulating Library - papers procured for subscribers inc, Sun, Star, Courier, Express, Morning Chronicle, London Packet, St James's Chronicle, Lloyd's Evening Post, 3 Bath, 2 Bristol & others Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2383/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: losses from porters employed at public sales - housekeepers, brokers & pawnbrokers are warned as to how they receive suspected goods. 20 guin also from Bath Guardian Soc for additional evidence to convict porter now in confinement. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2383/ article:3,e |
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| Art: S Hazard, Cheap St, Bath has received large assortment of prints (from a capital house in London) now on sale in shop behind his library. Shop & house to be let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2384/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: ## suspected goods from porters employed at public sales, contd - losses experienced by signatories - John Plura, Edmund English, Messrs Trimnell, Wm Bally, Wm Evill, Matthew Viel, Geo Tar, H Thurston, John Stafford, Callan & Booth, Sam Nicholls, A Orchard. 30 guin reward for info leading to conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2384/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: new catalogue of books belonging to T Gibbons' circulating library, 7 Bridge St, Bath. Terms of subscription - 10s 6d/p.a, 6s 6s/½ yr, 4s/¼ yr, 2s per month Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2385/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - collection of loose prints by modern masters (e.g Moreland, Reynolds, Kauffman, Hogarth etc) & sundry books, late property of a gentleman, decd. At his auction room 23 Westgate St, Bath on 19 Nov by Hathwell, jnr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2385/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Wm Cottle, decd, former keeper of French Horn public house, Lower Borough Walls, Bath requested to meet at Angel Inn & Tavern, Bath next Mon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2386/ article:3 c |