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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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| Property: auction - desirable freehold farm at Weston, property of Philip Ditcher, esq in one or more lots. At 9 Johnstone St, Bath on Nov 10 by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2124/ article:3,e |
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| Sport: game certificates [long list] - inc, John Beake esq, Twerton; John Braner esq, Walcot; J H Cooper MD & W D Cowdrey, gent, both of Batheaston; John Drake, gent, Wells; Chas Davis junr, gent, Bath; Samuel Day, esq, Hinton Charterhouse; Wm Fisher, gent, Bathampton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2124/ article:2,c&d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, dwelling house 8 Burlington St, Walcot, late in occupation Mr Stafford, rent 60 guin p.a, ground rent 6 guin. At Great Room, Milsom St on 6 Dec by Messrs Plura & Bally. Partcrs Mr John Jelly, attorney at law, Elm Bank, Walcot.[cf 4 Oct 3e] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2125/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - 100 acres of meadow & pasture land, well watered, rented by Mr Shephard for nearly 50 years, worth £250 p.a. At 9 Johnstone St, Bath on Nov 10 by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2125/ article:3,e |
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| Sport: game certificates cont'd - W Green, innholder, Keynsham; JF Ganning, gent, Farmborough; Wm Griffiths, clerk, Bath; Jas Haynes, gent, Wells; Thos Higgins, gent, Street in the Fosse; Jas Hooper, esq, Lambridge; Thos Jones, gent, Bath; Rueben Joyce, esq, Bath; WJ James, esq, Radstock Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2125/ article:2,c&d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2 dwelling house 3 Camden Place (unfinished at present). Ground rent £9 8s p.a. At Great Room, Milsom St 6 Dec by Messrs Plura & Bally. Partcrs Mr John Jelly, attorney at law, Elm Bank, Walcot.[cf 4 Oct 3e] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2126/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: creditors of Thos Dent of Bath, innkeeper to sign deeds by Oct 27. Dividend to be paid Oct 27 at the house of Mr Thos Fry, Saracens Head Inn. Office of Mr R A Sheppard solicitor, St James's Parade Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2126/ article:3,e |
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| Music: Snra Cianchettini (late Miss Dussek) lately arrived from London for benefit of waters intends to stay till at least Feb & is willing to give instruction on pianoforte. Enq Mr Lintern's music warehouse, 4 John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2126/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: John Coles, Milsom Street for teas & coffee of all sorts. Superfine gunpowder Hyson 12s, curious cowslip 12s, good lump sugar at 11d/lb to tea customers. Spermaceti candles at 23s/doz. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2127/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Wiltshire Provisional Cavalry. At a meeting of Lieutenancy of County of Wilts held 15 Jan last for raising a provisional force of cavalry a general muster of men enrolled were appointed to be held. Warminster 17 Oct. Trowbridge at Bradford 18 Oc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2127/ article:3,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Howth, Lady Sidney, Lady F St Lawrence, Mr & Lady M Gore, Hon Capt & Mrs Ross, Sir R Quin, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2127/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Morris's ostrich feather & flower manufactory from London & Edinburgh, 4 Lower Church St, Bath. Feathers & furs cleaned & dyed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2128/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: "Epilogue of Lovers Vows" written by Thos Palmer, esq of the Temple (son of John Palmer, esq of Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2128/ article:4,a |
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| Health: Bath General Hospital - letters to Governors from C H Parry, Circus, & George Smith Gibbs (Oxford graduate with full degree in medicine) 28 Gay St, both of Bath, offering themselves to fill vacancy by resignation of Dr Harington. Election fixed for 30 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2128/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale 2 houses on south side of Harington Place & 2 houses on west side of Queen Street. Enq Mr Baldwin, Pulteney Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2129/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr T Simcock, coachmaker of Reading to Miss Mary Halliwell, only dtr of late Mr Halliwell of Newbury (proprietor of the Bath Coaches) [No date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2129/ article:4,c |
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| Services: B Gaites, hairdresser & dealer in hair, 8 Orange Grove, Bath offers ladies & gentlemen's fancy wigs, ornamental hair, upholsterers can be served with any amount twisted hair for stuffing chairs etc. Smart active lad wanted as apprentice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2129/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, ashes - American pot & pearl 170 brls, anchors 3, almonds 1 brl, bacon 12 flitches, beans 6,040 bshls, beef 247 tierces, butter 410 casks, canes 20,000, chestnuts 4 bags, currants 132 buts, Jersey cider 10 pipes, cotton [contd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2130/ article:4 b |
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| Property: to let - house in Chippenham. Enq Mr Lea, Chippenham or Mr Gilpin, 16 Seymour St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2130/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Rev John Richards of Penrynn to Miss Mayow, dtr of J S W Mayow, esq of St James's Sq, Bath, recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2130/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, contd - cotton 5 bales, coconuts 20 doz, figs 10 brls, fustick 5 tons, grapes 164 jars, lemons & oranges 672 chests, lard 20 brls, oats 20,104 bshls, pine 60 tons, rice 242 brls, rum 1 hghd, sugar 242 hghds, tallow 40 hghds, wine Spanish 92 buts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2131/ article:4 b |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - new built dwelling house 3 Sydney Pl, Bath with 2 parlours, 2 drawing rooms, kitchens & servant's' hall, views of country. Enq Messrs Baylys, Harington Pl, Bath or Mr Pinch, architect, 12 Chatham Row Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2131/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Snaylem, baker, to Mrs Graham of Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2131/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: stolen from Mr Lowther's ash yard, Walcot St - 3 black & white pigs 8 or 9 weeks old. 2 guin reward from Mr Lowther & 3 guin from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2132/ article:4 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, a few good paintings property of person leaving house, 3 Lond well-built chaises. At 7 Gt Pulteney St, Bath on 24 Oct by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2132/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Sumsion of Speenhamland to Miss Spencer of Bath, Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2132/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, butter 20 firkins, cod 8 hhds, cod's tongues 3 barrels, oats 7770 bushels, oil & blubber (Newfoundland cod) 154 hhds, calves skins 3 brls, fox beaver & otter skins 1 barrel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2133/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: repository opened for sale of horses, carriages etc James St, Kingsmead, Bath by Wm Warner. Auctions to be held every Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2133/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: James Blunt, esq of Chesterton, Oxon to Miss Henrietta Garden of Bath, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2133/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Miss C Wells from 55 Jermyn St, London selling millinery items at prime cost at 31 Rivers St, Bath next Thur, Fri & Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Black & white veils 40s to 6 guin. Embroidered lawn dresses & ball dresses 30s - 6 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2134/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted - young man used to the business to superintend ironmonger's shop. Letters to AB at the printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2134/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Paul, treasurer of our theatre, Sunday. A jagged stone, 2 ozs in weight was recently extracted from him Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2134/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: Association of Friends to -- King & Constitution met at the Bear Inn, Devizes 28 Nov to discourage & suppress publication -- unconstitutional & seditious doctrines etc. Next meeting Castle Inn, Devizes, on 7 Dec. E Joye, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2135/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: Bath turnpike - road toll gatherers wanted by trustees. Enq at Guildhall 30 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2135/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr S Perkins of Freshford, minister of Mr Wesley's doctrine, Monday, aged 55 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2135/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, house lately renovated, with garden, orchard & extensive yard, c. 3 acres, property Mr Charles Gill adj road at Bathampton. Estate exempt from taxes, except the Commutation Tax. At White Lion Inn, Market Pl, Bath on 15 Dec by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2136/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: persons wishing to contract for lighting lamp of Bathwick (New Town) for 1 or 3 yrs send proposals to Mr Dalmer, 17 Paragon Bldgs, Bath by 22 Nov. Lamps & burners to be cleaned twice/wk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2136/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Barker, curate of Dursley Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2136/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - 4 Wood Street, Bath late occup. by James King, esq, MC. All offers in writing to W.W at Russell's library, Miles Court by last day of year. Key with Mr Thomas at livery stables in Barton St, who will show premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2137/ article:1 d |
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| Employment: person willing to contract for sweeping, raking & removing dirt, filth & soil of all streets in Bathwick (New Town) for 1 yr apply to Mr Dalmer 17 Paragon Bldgs, Bath by 22 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2137/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Alexander Stewart, esq at his lodgings in Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2137/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: the true "Moore's & British Sheet Almanacks" published annually by T Pearson of Birmingham. [no price given]. May be had from printer of this paper & Messrs Hazard, Meyler, Russell, Perks & Evans (Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2138/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - tenement, barn & outhouses at Radstock (under Rt Hon Earl of Waldegrave) held by Mary, wife of Wm Parsons, at Bell Inn, Radstock on 29 Oct by Mr Kift Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2138/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: ___ Riddle, esq at his house in the Circus, Bath, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2138/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: J Bainbridge & Co's linen, muslin & print warehouse at 11 Milsom St, Bath (shop lately a circulating library) opened on 4 Dec. Stock from London also wholesale business in Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2139/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - pasture & arable land Midsomer Norton & land at Radstock held by Sarah Lansdown, widow. At Bell Inn, Radstock 29 Oct by Mr Kift Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2139/ article:1 d |
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| Notices: Stephen Hill, esq was chosen Mayor of Devizes for the ensuing year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2139/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted - active boy 14 or 15 yrs old who understands book keeping, writes quick & will engage for a term of years at Bainbridge's warehouse in Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2140/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - freehold lands at Midsomer Norton, tything of Welton rented by Wm James. At Bell Inn, Radstock on 29 Oct by Mr Kift Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2140/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Mr W Smith is appointed treasurer of the Theatre [Royal Bath] in place of late Mr Paul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2140/ article:3,c |