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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: for sale - 2 houses on S-side of Harington Place & 2 houses on W-side of Queen Street. Enq Mr Baldwin, Pulteney Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2141/ article:1 e |
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| Property: to let - part of Avon Mill, 3 m Chippenham, continual stream of water to drive 3 stocks & machinery in proportion, 3 storeys 42'x20', habitation for foreman. Enq Mr Hugh Breames, or Mr Audley Harvey, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2141/ article:1 e |
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| Visitors: Archbishop of Canterbury & the Lord Chancellor are expected in Bath early next week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2141/ article:3,c |
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| Law: Royal proclamation of 1 Dec & Militia Act - mail coaches delayed in order to convey proclamation to different parts of the country. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2142/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 43-55s/qtr; Newbury 43-54s; Warminster 38-56s; Reading 34-56s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2142/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: ## letter complaining about new project for lighting Bath. Where lights are close together as in Chapel Row "it would be painful to pass on a dark night without flapped hat or bonnet" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2142/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 40-60s. Mark Lane 5,281 qtrs sold at av 45s 1½d (19d cheaper than last week) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2143/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - farm at Winsley, 5m Bath, substantial dwelling house, barn, stables etc, 120 acr arable & pasture let free from great tithes, almost ring fenced. Enq Mr Hazard of Holt nr Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2143/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: John Minty, about 16 yrs old, fell from roof of house in Princes Bldgs, Bath, Thursday. He was taken to Casualty Hospital but died in a few hours Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2143/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain in England 24 Nov was wheat 6s 2¼d, rye 4s 1½d, barley 3s 10¼d, oats 2s 4½d, beans 4s 5¾d, peas 4s 6¼d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2144/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: distressed widow of journeyman who is sole support of 9 children solicits aid from the charitable. Donations to Mr Moon, attorney, Mr Jas Wife, jnr of Keynsham or printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2144/ article:2 d |
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| News: young lady of Bath was shaking a dress to put in a drawer a few days ago when a pin flew into her eye & penetrated almost ¼". Fortunately her sight remains untouched Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2144/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Market news - av price sugar w-e 28 Nov 53s 0¼d/cwt excl Customs duty. Av price tallow 3s/stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2145/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: young married woman with 3 infants needs help. Husband in possn of Law & has cough on lungs. Enq for character reference to Mr Barrett, library, Bond St, Bath. Donations so far amount to 6 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2145/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: for sale - 3 black coach-horses in good condition to be seen at Mr Partridge's livery stables. Also a strong travelling postchaise is required. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2145/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - post chaise & harness in good repair on its first wheels with plated furniture price 40 guin. Enq Watkins & Lee, coach makers, Monmouth St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2146/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - freehold estate of 370 acr grazing & arable with 129 sheep commons at Cold Aston 4m Bath & undivided moiety in Manor of Torney's Court in 6 lots. At Castle & Elephant, Bath on 21 Nov [auctnr not given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2146/ article:2 d |
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| Services: Potter, cabinet maker & auctioneer is now removed from his late warehouse in Queen Sq to his auction room in Monmouth St, both in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2146/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge Bath turnpike road - next meeting of commissioners at the Beaufort Arms, Petty France on 28 Dec. James Ludlow clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2147/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/ 6 Manor of Torney's Court, lot 2 - Hill Farm; lot 3 -28 acr land, lot 4- mssge in occupn Wm Webb, lot 5 - 2 small pieces in possn of - Whittington esq, lot 6 - fee -farm rent of £2 5s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2147/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - comedy "The Way to Keep Him" on 12 Oct. Mr Quick is engaged to perform here 2 nights only as Sir Bashful Constant. Tickets from Mr Bartley at box lobby Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2147/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: Association for Preserving the Liberty & Property against Levellers & Republicans, 5 Dec. Abel Moysey, esq in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2148/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: debtors of Arthur James, decd, woollen draper of Bath. To pay to his son Mr Thos James of Bath or Messrs John Jones & Robt Hall, executors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2148/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: all persons assessed under Income Act in Bath & division of Bathforum to call for their certificates at Commercial Commissioner's office, 9 Fountain Bldgs, Bath 22 Oct. R D Else, clerk to Commissioners Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2148/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duchess of Rutland, Earl & Countess of Mornington, Lord Bishop of London, Count Zenobio, Lord Blaney, Lady & Miss Waller, Lady Cunliffe, Hon Mrs Pratt, Sir William Jerningham, Sir James & Lady Peachey, Hon Mrs & 2 Misses Hope. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2149/ article:3 b |
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| Military: deserter from Somrst regiment of provisional cavalry - John Headon 5' 4" black hair & eyes & regimental jacket, 4 guin reward for delivery to Commanding Officer at Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2149/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let by week, month or year - large house, 19 Camden Pl, Bath with beautiful prospect. Enq George Norton nr Walcot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2149/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: William Blathwayt, esq has presented his brother Rev George Blathwayt, MA to the rectory of Dyrham, Gloucs. Last 2 incumbents held the living for 97 yrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2150/ article:3 b |
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| Military: deserter from Somrst regiment of provisional cavalry - John Beames 5' 5" black hair dark eyes speech impediment marked by smallpox, 4 guin reward for delivery to Commanding Officer at Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2150/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: Robt Turner, my apprentice, left his employment 25 Sep & has not since returned. Anyone employing him will be prosecuted. David Tuck, carpenter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2150/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Rev John Hartley Green, rector of Poole to Miss Lovell of Colepark, Malmesbury last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2151/ article:3 b |
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| Military: deserter from Somrst regiment of provisional cavalry - Wm Watson 5' 5" swarthy complexion distinctive walk, 4 guin reward for delivery to Commanding Officer at Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2151/ article:2 e |
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| Travel: Weymouth coach from White Hart, Bath will be discontinued after this present week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2151/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Thos Gwillam, builder of Bath, to Miss Sarah Wilton, dtr of Mr J Wilton of Batheaston on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2152/ article:3 b |
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| Military: deserter from Somrst regiment of provisional cavalry - Jas Atkins 5' 8" dark complexion bow-kneed belongs to parish of Paulton, 4 guin reward for delivery to Commanding Officer at Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2152/ article:2 e |
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| Publications: in the press, a reply to Rev Chas Daubeny LLB on some passages in his guide to the Church & his letter to Mrs Hannah More by a minister of the Church of England - sold by S Hazard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2152/ article:3,e |
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| Churches: Rev Samuel Bradburn preached at the chapel in New King St last evening. £12 2s 6d collected for the benefit of a little society entitled "The Strangers & Sick Man's Friend" formed 2 years since, consisting of 30 members of the late Rev Mr Wesley's connection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2153/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture. At Chelwood House 29 Oct by T James, auctioneer. Proprietor on duty with Regiment. Also neat cottage to let at 6 guin pa Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2153/ article:2 e |
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| Publications: also preparing for the press a reply to Rev C Daubeny's Appendix demonstrating his inconsistency & misrepresentation of some historical facts by Sir Richard Hill, bart, MP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2153/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: comment on the need for "The Strangers & Sick Man's Friend" society. City of Bath increasing in magnitude daily & consequent increase in the poor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2154/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Somrst Volunteer Rifle Co - Richard Bridge, gent to be 2nd lieut, Rev Mr Strangeways to be chaplain. Bradford Volunteers - Francis Preston to be lieut Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2154/ article:3 b |
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| Law: ## Courtleet for Hundred of Bathforum will be at house of Wm Howton, Angel Inn, Lyncombe & Widcombe parish on 23 Oct. Those owing suit & service to the Court must attend or be fined, residents must attend or pay the essoign pence to the Tything-mers or be amerced. Wm J W Taylor, steward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2154/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Stephen Waller, ironmonger of Walcot to Miss Sarah Hartling on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2155/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Geo Tapp, hosier of Oakhill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2155/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - furniture of gentleman of distinction quitting Bath incl capital pianoforte, complete china tea service, extensive variety of well seasoned cabinet goods in wardrobes, sideboards etc at 11 Circus, Bath on 15 Oct by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2155/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Rev William Greenwood of Bladud's Buildings to Miss Grace Smith of Stoke Staffordshire at St Michael's Church this morning . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2156/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Fancy Ball 1 Nov; 1st Dress Ball 5 Nov. Richard Tyson MC. Lower Assembly Rooms - 1st Dress Ball 9 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2156/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: James Tomkins, 22, 5' 7½", fair complexion, wearing green mixture coat, velveteen breeches, has silver watch made by Braj Thomson, London was arrested on suspicion of stealing cart horse. To appear for examination at Mitre Inn, Wells 12 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2156/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mr James Wood, starch maker of Ayford Mill near Marshfield on Sunday se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2157/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - 1st Dress Ball 9 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2157/ article:3 b |