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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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| Crime: ## larder of Maj Brereton in Alfred St, Bath was robbed last night of loin of veal, qtr lamb, leg & neck of mutton, 2 brace partridge, 2 fowls & other articles. 5 guin reward from Maj Brereton on discovery & 2 guin on conviction by Bath Guardian Soc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2038/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: General Hospital - collection at places of worship on 7 Dec, £328 2s 4½d with private giving & boxes at Pump Room & hospital £400 8s 1d. Benefactions since May 1786 £317 12s 9d inc £100 legacy from late Mr Ed. Tucker, £20 legacy from late Sir Robt Rich, bart Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2039/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol contd - oil (Newfoundland cod) 58 hghd, raisins 3033 qr brls, rum 43 punch, sugar 112 hghd, tar (American) 257 brls, turpentine 525 brls, tobacco 40 hghd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2039/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Goodson Vines, esq to Mrs Summers, both of Wotton- under-Edge, Gloucs, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2039/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - desirable Somerset estates, lot 1/4, Pilton Park with several farms in occupn of Joseph Hancock, Robt Hickes, Richard Stock & John Cooper; lot 2/4, Elm Farm with outbuildings, 104 acr in occupn Geo Green, at Swan Inn, Wells 5 Oct. Enq Broderip & Mellior, Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2039/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: all with demands on Thomas Gray, baker of Bradford Wilts, who has ceased business, respected to settle accounts immediately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2040/ article:1 b |
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| Art: J Sanders, teacher of painting in oils, watercolours, crayons & drawing in chalks, at most reasonable rates at 9 Lansdown Crescent, Bath & at his room in Abbey Churchyard. Specimens of his work on view daily (not Sun) at Mr Ricard's print shop, Bond St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2040/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Fish, butler to the Bishop of Bath & Wells to Miss Ann Thorley, daughter of Mr Thorley of the Christopher Inn. At Wells on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2040/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - Somerset estates cont'd, lot 3/4, Lambert Hill Farm, 65 acr, in occupn Farmer Fudge; lot 4/4, Prospect Farm, 50 acr in occupn R Hickes. Parish taxes low, estates in Pilton & well watered, turnpike road runs through parish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2040/ article:2,e |
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| Travel: new & elegant postcoach from Tuns & Lamb Inns Bath at 6am in 14hrs, via Chippenham to Swan with Two Necks, Lad Lane, London. 4 inside [? any outside]. Williams, Dover & Co (Bath), Wilson & Co (London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2041/ article:1 c |
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| Property: wanted - good family house (unfurnished) in Som or Dorset, 5 bedchambers, dining, drawing & breakfast rooms, stabling for 5-6 horses, walled kitchen garden, 30-40 acr meadow. Enq Mr John Maxse, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2041/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - the Card Room was opened on 1 Oct for reading of newspapers, cards & walking. Gentleman's subs 1 guin p.a; 2 months ½ guinea. Ladies subscription for the card assembly during the season 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2041/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thos Osman, brandy merchant of Bath, dividend on 16 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2041/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: postcoach from Christopher, & Greyhound & Shakespeare Inns Bath at 4pm to George & Blue Boar Inn, Holborn; Saracen's Head, Snow Hill; & Cross Keys Inn, Wood St London. 4 inside £1 5s, outsides ½ price. Performed by Mountain, Ibberson, Brown & Collins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2042/ article:1 c |
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| Health: Dr McFarland, surgeon & oculist of Edinburgh, at 18 St James's Pde, Bath. Consultations Fri & Sat 11-3 until next May. His advice only 1s. Mrs McFarland attends her own sex Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2042/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr James Tudgee, baker, to Miss Elizabeth Haynes, at Walcot Church, Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2042/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady, Mr & Miss Rumbold, Lady Ram, Hon Mr & Mrs Barnwell, Sir Christopher, Lady & Miss Symes [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2042/ article:3,c |
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| Law: Somerset Genl Qtr Sessions - at Wells on 9 Jan. Jurors, constables, bailifffs of Hundreds (& others with business) to attend at early hour on 10 Jan. Staple, clerk of the peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2043/ article:1 d |
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| Employment: wanted immediately - steady active man with good address who is perfectly acquainted with retail linen line. Liberal salary offered. Letters to JB at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2043/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Rt. Hon Edmund Boyle, Earl of Cork & Orrery in Ireland, Col of the Somerset Militia, at his lodgings in Bath on Friday morning. Born 1742. Succeeded by his eldest son, Lord Viscount Dungarvon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2043/ article:3,c |
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| Art: Mr Daniel, miniature painter, has now returned to 33 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2043/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: ships for Botany Bay - to leave some convicts on Norfolk Island some 800 miles E of Botany Bay (London 17 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2044/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Employment: careful cleanly woman wanted as cook. Well recommended from last place. Apply for reference to the advertiser at Russell's library, George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2044/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr B Gregory of the Bell Inn, Frome, a private in the infantry belonging to that town, last week. He was interred with military honours. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2044/ article:3,c |
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| News: election of magistrates Mon last - Mayor, John Horton, esq; Justices, Geo Chapman, Walter Wiltshire, Wm Anderdon, H Harington, Chas Phillott, Harry Attwood, Henry Parry, Joseph Phillott, Chas Crook; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2044/ article:3,c |
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| News: Liverpool 21 Dec - Freedom etc of Liverpool to be presented to John Palmer, esq, comptroller General Post Office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2045/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Services: G Munro, silk dyer & scourer from London is at 18 Cheapside, Newtown, Bath. Scours & dyes all silks, satins, damasks, ribbons, laces & gauzes. Also silk, stuff & other furniture. Ladies' & gents' goods done well & quickly returned Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2045/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Lt Roe of the Somerset Fencible Infantry, at Nockallo Camp, Donegal, Ireland, lately. Brother of Mr Roe of St James's Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2045/ article:3,c |
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| News: election of local officers Mon last - Chamberlain, Henry Howse, esq; Sheriffs, John Wiltshire esq, Wm Clark esq; Constables - John Kitson, esq, Geo Crook, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2045/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Mr F Gerard just arrived from Paris, professor of French language. All commands for Mr Gerard directed to Mr Marshall's library, Milsom St, Bath duly attended to. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2046/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: young man wants employment to superintend woollen manufactory, to wait upon pickers, scribblers, spinners, weavers etc, or to travel. Letters to AB at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2046/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Chas Miller who lately kept the Ring of Bells in the Grove, suddenly this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2046/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Ashe, musical celebrity, to Miss Comer, well known singer of Bath, at Cheltenham by Rev Mr Wallett last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2046/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: John Coles, 7 Northgate St, Bath has received fresh cowslip Hyson tea 12s/lb, other Hysons 7s, 8s & 9s/lb.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2047/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: wanted in shop - brisk lad who can write a good hand & understand accounts. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2047/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr John Miles at his brother's house in Ston Easton in prime of life yesterday se'nnight [week] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2047/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr J Pritchard of Langridge to Miss E Gunning of Bath at St Michael's Church, Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2047/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: ## stolen from larder of Thomas Wylde, esq of Belview, Weston on Sat last - a rump of beef, round of beef, game, fowls etc. On conviction of offender/s, 5 guin reward, apply Thomas Wylde or Mr John Whittington, treasurer Weston Society of Guardians. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2048/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - 17 St James's Pde, Bath. Furnished, neat, modern house, quiet situation, 2 rooms on parlour floor, dressing room with water closet, large drawing room, bedroom, v large back & front attics, 4 garrets, kitchen, servants' hall, butler's pantry & garden. Enq at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2048/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: ## Kennet & Avon Canal - navigation open from Hungerford to Newbury. Boats pass weekly conveying corn, timber, coal etc. Free for all persons on paying for tonnage & wharfage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2048/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr J Sweatman of Corsham to Miss M Williams [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2048/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - stock of milliner & haberdasher, deceased. At his auction rooms in Market Place Bath on 28 Dec by J Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2049/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - freehold mssge at Bathampton with garden, orchard & extensive yard, (3 acr), propty of Mr Chas Gill. At White Lion Inn, Bath 15 Dec by C Trimnell. Estate exempted from taxes which have been regularly discharged (except commutation tax). Enq Mr Gill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2049/ article:2,d |
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| News: Victory on the Nile celebrations - cold collations at the Hall given by the Mayor to the whole corps of the Bath Volunteers and the inhabitants at large. The toast given to the hero of the day, our brave fellow citizen, Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2049/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Broughton, dtr of Mr Broughton, druggist of Devizes, a few days since Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2049/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: ## review - the last brilliant ball in Bath had 650 ladies & gentlemen present. This will revive the drooping spirits [as] many expensive elegant [lodging] houses in Bath are empty & some in ruins. (St James's Chronicle) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2050/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - 3 substantial freehold dwelling houses with large stables for 8 horses inc. a void piece of building land in Claverton St, Bath let to respectable tenants at £25 p.a. At Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath 5 Dec by Messrs Brown & Russ. Enq Mr Humphreys of Claverton St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2050/ article:2,d |
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| News: Victory on the Nile celebrations - 2 oxen roasted in the Market Place, Devizes, & beer given to the populace. About 180 supped at the Town Hall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2050/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr James Holder of Rode, suddenly Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2050/ article:3,c |
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| Livestock: for sale - bright bay gelding 6 years, 16 hands at Dash's riding school. Carry any weight or run in gentleman's carriage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2051/ article:3:00 AM |