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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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| Travel: postcoach - White Lion Bath 6am daily except Sun to Cross Inn Oxford. Inside £1 1s, out 12s (5 identified stages between). Performed by Geo Arnold, Bath & Wentworth, Oxford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2241/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: auction - farming stock & household furniture of Mr Joseph Barnard. 158 ewes, 4 cows, 5 draft horses & other stock. 2 wagons, cider mill & press. On premises at Combe Hay on Tue 6 Nov by Thos James, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2241/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - AGM of co-partners to be held at Guildhall 12 Nov. J L Davis, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2241/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - valuable collection of tea china from the manufactury at Paris. At Auction Room in Monmouth St, on Fri 21 Dec by J & M Viel . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2242/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: creditors of Thos Dent, late of Bath, innholder to apply to Mr Geo Bush at the Saracens Head Inn on 3 Nov. R A Sheppard, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2242/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: the sum of £400 wanted on security of property in central location in Bath of the gross rent of 80 guin p.a. Enq Mr Ketcherside, baker, 3 Abingdon Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2242/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Society -- Encouragement of Agriculture, Arts Manufacture & Commerce - annual meeting held at Hetling House, Bath on 11 Dec. Details of prizes, bounties & premiums given. Henry Hippisley Coxe, esq M P in the chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2243/ article:2 d |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations re Battle of Nile victory - copious details of "General Illuminations" which started c. 6pm. Whole city & neighbourhood a "general blaze of light" - buildings on hills splendid illuminated spectacle . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2243/ article:4,b |
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| Publications: "The British Garden" by Rt Hon Lady Charlotte Murray pubd today, printed by S Hazard of Bath, sold by all booksellers price 16s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2243/ article:1,c |
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| Property: ## building & planting in Crescent Fields - proprietors of houses on the S-side of Brock St, the Crescent, Marlborough Bldgs & the Queen's Parade & all other persons entitled to the benefit of restrictive clauses contained in the conveyance of 20 Dec 1766 against such building etc invited to meet at the New Assembly Rooms on Fri 21 Dec to receive the report of committee appointed 27 Nov last Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2244/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - local streets lit up - inc Crescent (& no 1 & Mrs Heathcote's), Milsom St, New King's St, Devonshire Bldgs, Cottage Cresc. It rained. No accidents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2244/ article:4,b |
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| Notices: Somerset Commissioners at Session of Sewers held in Wells 14 Oct, having considered present state of flooded county caused by poor drainage of R Brue, recommend meeting of affected landowners at White Horse Inn, Glastonbury 11 Nov to consider a new cut at W end of Highbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2244/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: wanted in lady's boarding school - a French teacher who has spent some time in or is a native of France. Enq of printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2245/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - cold collation in evening at [Guild]hall for upwards 400 people where Bath volunteers, Infantry & Cavalry in uniform. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2245/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - General Meeting of directors to be held Lower Rooms 12 Nov. J Salmon, secretary. Breakfast on table at precisely 10am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2245/ article:1,e |
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| Property: for sale or let - Albion House & 80ft adjoining garden in Upper Bristol Road fronting the Crescent. Also a small house to let. Enq Mr Cooke at Mrs Brett's in New King St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2246/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - illuminations etc in villages inc Weston, Hinton, Midford, Priston, Englishcombe. Whole bullock roasted at Batheaston & plenty of beer from Messrs Walters, Cowdry & Harford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2246/ article:4,b |
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| Agriculture: for sale - H & R Lavington, nursery & seedsmen of Devizes have large quantity of fruit & forest trees - elm, ash, oak, plane, lime, sycamore, beech, walnut, horsechestnut, spruce, fir & pine from 3' to 16' Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2246/ article:1,e |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 2 Spencer's Belle Vue, Lansdown Road. Apply 10 Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2247/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - illuminations etc at principal inns - White Hart, York House, White Lion, Lamb, Castle & Christopher - contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2247/ article:4,b |
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| Fashion: notes - round white cap of spotted silver muslin formed in small plaits; latest French fashion is veil with front part drawn back over the head & left shoulder discovering the countenance, mostly of black lace reaching the ground. Very few in England, cost 60-100 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2247/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: auction - all elegant household furniture, china, glass, greenhouse plants, 4 bottles genuine castor oil, quantity of fossils & other effects of a lady quitting Bath on the premises at 2 Spencer's Belle Vue, Lansdown Road, on 20 & 21 Dec by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2248/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath Celebrations contd - illuminations etc at White Lion Tap (Mr Fisher); pleasing devices at Argyle Coffee House, Grove Tavern, Unicorn Tap, Elephant & Castle, King's Arms in Westgate St, Kings Arms in Monmouth St - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2248/ article:4,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 76-96s, Newbury 80s-98s, Warminster 74-90s, Reading 60-98s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2248/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: for sale - a genteel fancy coat & trail suited for balls plus several good drawings, paintings & paints property of an artist. From the parlour at 5 Kingston Buildings, nr the Abbey, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2249/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath Celebrations contd - illuminations etc at Full Moon, New Inn, Managed Horse, Golden Lion, Pipes, French Horn, Punch Bowl, Plume of Feathers, Leek & other public houses contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2249/ article:4,b |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assemblies will commence early next month at Guildhall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2249/ article:2,d |
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| Politics: Association to Protect Liberty, Property & the Constitution of Great Britain etc - report of committee meeting held 18 Dec at Guildhall. Recommend publicans & victuallers in Bath to report on inflammatory writings & public declarations of sedition & ban subversive meetings. W Meyler, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2250/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - tradesmen's etc decorations inc Mr Evill, jeweller; Mr Coward, linen draper, Mr Evill, upholder, Messrs Lintern's music shop; Mr Hellyer, tailor; Mr Hemmings, poulterer; Meyler's Library; Messrs Clement & Tugwell's Bank, Market place - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2250/ article:4,b |
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| Travel: for sale - black coach horse 16 hands to be seen at Dash's Riding School. Also, black pony to be disposed of Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2250/ article:2,d |
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| Politics: Association to Protect Liberty, Property & the Constitution etc - committee request Bath City to inform on persons pulling down or defacing Royal proclamations, & official notices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2251/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - tradesmen's etc decorations inc Mr Nonmus, auctioneer; Messrs Stothert & Co, Northgate St; Bath Bank, Milsom St; Messrs Tully & George, Mr Booth, auctioneeer; Messrs Walter & Hill, wine merchants - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2251/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: redemption of Land Tax - Receiver General will be at Bear Inn, Devizes 13 Nov; Angel, Warminster 14 Nov; & at Kings Arms, Melksham 15 Nov for receipt of purchase money Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2251/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Thomas Paine was found guilty on Tue morning in the court of King's Bench at Guildhall of publishing a scandalous wicked & seditious libel against King & Constitution. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2252/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations contd - tradesmen's etc decorations inc Mr Ricard's print shop; Messrs Bretton, Messrs Trimnell's; Messrs Payne & Turner; Mr Turner, butcher, & numerous others named without occupations - contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2252/ article:4,b |
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| Education: gentleman qualified to teach French, mathematics, history & uses of globe seeks to engage as tutor to attend a few families or academies. Write to Y.Z at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2252/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for the MC of New Assembly rooms on 31 Dec. Tickets from Mr Tyson, MC in Brunswick Place, at Bull's & Marshall's Libraries & at the Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2253/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations - local people inc. Mr Didier, Orchard St; Lady E Noel; Mrs Jeffries; Mr Denie; N Bayly, esq, Harington Pl; Dr Falconer, Circus; Earl Howe's house, Gt Pulteney St; Mr Molland, Milsom St; Mr Anstey, Marlborough Bldgs - contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2253/ article:4,b |
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| Travel: Warminster/Frome to Bath turnpike road - trustees meeting at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick on 5 Nov. Jas Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2253/ article:2,e |
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| Leisure: Ball for the MC of Lower Assembly rooms on 4 Jan 1793. Tickets from Mr King, MC in Harington Place, at Bull's & Marshall's Libraries & at the Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2254/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## Bath celebrations - key local people Mr Chatterton, Belvedere; Mr Field, Bond St; Miss Fleming's, New King St; Rev Mr Wake & Mr J Bretton, New King St, Rev Mr Warner, Duke St; Mrs Latham, Stall St; Mr Plura, painter; Mrs Lloyd, painter in Saw Close, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2254/ article:4,b |
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| Property: lodgings wanted, not less than ½ mi or more than 2 mi. from Bath, with good sitting room, 2 bedrooms & 1 for servants, for 3 mths certain. Write to B.W at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2254/ article:2,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Charlotte & Lady Caroline Butler, Lady Mill, Lady Ward, Hon Mr Tottenham, Hon Mr Agar [NOTP]. Admiral Faulkner & Lady, Gen St John. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2255/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Nelson's & Warren's victories - celebrated at Trowbridge with 2 oxen roasted & distributed to populace together with several hghds strong beer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2255/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Wm Holder, clothier of Painswick, bankrupt - dividend 20 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2255/ article:3,a |
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| Politics: The Corporation this day voted £50 towards the expenses attending the Loyal Association. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2256/ article:3 c |
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| Military: Nelson's & Warren's victories - celebrated at Melksham with 3 sheep & an ox roasted; at Hemington with fat sheep roasted Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2256/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - 1st Fancy Ball on 31 Oct; 1st Dress Ball on 4 Nov; 1st Ladies' Card Assembly on 5 Nov. R Tyson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2256/ article:3,a |
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| Charity: the collection at all places of worship in Bath for the support of the poor of the General Hospital will be on Sunday 23rd inst. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2257/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 43-55s/qtr, Newbury 44-52s 6d, Warminster 36-54s, Reading 34-54s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2257/ article:2 c |