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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 - 6 f/hold tenements in Woolley, with outlets thereto, late ppty of James Weethey held for benefit of creditors, well calculated for gentleman in clothing manufactory. At New Bear Inn, Bradford on 3 Sep by T Hart. Also enough land to build elegant mansion with garden in front Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1867/ article:3,d |
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Finance: bankruptcy certificate for Robert Stennet of Bath, watchmaker. 14 Jan [1786?] (from [London] Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:3,a |
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News: letter re the public display of Mr Ansty's [sic - ? Anstey] verses on charity, & by late Dr Oliver on Bathing & Drinking the Bath water, & other verses signed by K. Edgar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:4:00 AM |
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Goods: for sale - Roman coins & medals in silver & copper, a Queen Anne farthing, an Oliver Cromwell crown, ½ crown, 2s & 1s piece in shagreen cases by Edmund English, 11 Bladud Bldgs, Bath. Coins introduced to genl sale on Wed 17 Dec.[date cf 4 Dec 3b] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:2 c |
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Music: Mrs Miles's benefit concert at New Assembly Rooms on 6 Jan - programme details, inc Handel selections in Act 2. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:3 c |
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Employment: young woman who can be well recommended wants place as house maid in gentleman's family. Letter to AB at printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:3 d |
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Travel: Trowbridge turnpike - tolls for gates at Trowbridge, Southwick & Wingfield, for one year, to be let by auction at George Inn, Trowbridge on 10 Oct by T Witcombe. S Way, clerk to trustees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:3,d |
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Property: peremptory sale - f/hold estates of Thomas Stephens, gent, decd, consisting of divers messuages with ground in Bradford (by order of High Court of Chancery in a cause of Gray v Hulbert before Daniel Clutterbuck esq). Pursuant to Chancery decree in Gray v. Hulbert. At New Bear Inn, Bradford on 23 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1868/ article:3,d |
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Finance: a share in Bath navigation to be sold. Enquire John Jefferys, Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3,b |
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Law: the Military & Civil code for the new colony of Botany Bay was laid before His Majesty in Council by attorney & solicitor generals yesterday [23 Nov] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:1:00 AM |
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Goods: Newcastle 6 Dec, cod fish exceedingly plentiful in Carlisle market this past fortnight at ½d per lb., fine flounders & plaice nearly as cheap. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3:00 AM |
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Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Le Duc, La Duchesse, Le Prince & Mdme de Luxembourg; Duc de Chattilon, Marquis & Marquise de la Valle, Marquis de Coue, Earl of Pembroke, Lord Bathurst, Lord & Lady Plymouth, Lady Tryphina Bathurst; contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3 c |
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Crime: vandalism - several gravestones defaced & thrown down in the Church Yard of the parish of Weston on 12 & 13 Oct. 5 guin reward offered for information on offenders. Signed William Cox & Peckston Peterson, churchwardens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3 d |
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Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - Gala postponed because of wet to Thursday 13th to first day following. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3,e |
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Property: peremptory sale - estate of Thomas Stephens, gent, decd, with good farmhouse, garden & 51 acr pasture & arable in Corsham parish. At Pack Horse Inn, Corsham on 25 Sep. Before Mr Daniel Clutterbuck of Bradford & pursuant to Chancery decree in Gray v. Hulbert. Enq Mr Guy, Chippenham, & Messrs Jacob & Son Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1869/ article:3,d |
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Livestock: for sale - lady's horse 15 hands 7 years old. Enquire Mr Higgins, Kingsmead St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3,b |
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Fashion: cosmetics - "Venus's vegetable bloom", the only safe & efficacious heightener & preserver of beauty, sold R Cruttwell, Bath. [no maker or price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:1 b |
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Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms Wed 10 Dec, the public is respectfully informed that Wednesday breakfasts are discontinued. James King MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3:00 AM |
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Visitors: Bath arrivals contd - Lady & Miss Eden, Lady & Miss Trafford, Hon Charles James Fox, Hon Mrs & Miss St John, Sir Charles Ventris Field & Lady, Sir Charles Asgill, Sir William Wake, Sir John Scott, Comtesse & Mlle de Fries; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3 c |
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Travel: Bath turnpike roads - committee to meet 24 Oct & every 1st & 3rd Wed in succeeding months at the Guildhall at 12 o'clock to discuss new Act to be applied for at the next Parliamentary session for repairing roads. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3 d |
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Goods: auction - household furniture & some grocery at the house adjoining White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath. On 19 Sep by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3,e |
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Property: wanted by elderly gent - unfurnished lodgings in airy situation, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, servants hall, good cellar, 2 servants garrets, within 1s fare of Pump Room, Bath, on lease for 3/5/7 yrs. Details to D.T at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1870/ article:3,e |
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Fashion: Ann Evill, widow George Evill continues great-coat & cloak warehouse, green door, upper end Market Place (with her son George Evill). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3,b |
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Music: New Musical Society, White Lion, 3rd meeting 1 Dec. Catches & glees 7.15 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:1 c |
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Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bishop of Bangor, Hon Mr & Mrs Brabazon, Sir Archer Croft. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3:00 AM |
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Visitors: Bath arrivals contd - Comte de Moltire, Msr Beaucaty [NOTP], Gen Komerziski & Gen Crosbie Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3 c |
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Property: for sale - well- built airy house in St James's Parade to be sold with part of the furniture. 2 rooms/floor, 4 garrets, washhouse, brewhouse, good cellars & small neat garden. Apply printer for details. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3 e |
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Goods: for sale - business of the Whiting Yard on the Quay, Bath. Stock of chalk & whiting. Trifling advance required for coming in, & the yard is in full business. Partcrs Mr Mark Evill, North Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3,e |
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Inns: to let - a house well adapted as a gentleman's hotel inclusive of a valuable tap situated in a desirable part of this city. Also to be let, 16 acr after grass in a healthy spot. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1871/ article:3,e |
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Livestock: lost horse - from field between Swineford & Kelston, brown mare 3 years. ½ guinea reward or 5 guineas if stolen. Richard Pope, officer of excise. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3,b |
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Property: to let - 2 adj dwelling houses, one in Stall St, Bath, other in Union Pssge nr Pump Room, Hot & Cross Baths, late in possession Mr Huntly & Mr Marks Davis & Partners. Enq to Mr Collibee of Beechen Cliff. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:1 c |
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Leisure: review of Mrs Reidford's performance of Lady Townley at Bath theatre last night - was received with unequivocal approbation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3:00 AM |
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Marriages: Thomas Cole, esq to Miss Lockburn of Catherine Place, Bath at Walcot Church on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3 c |
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Goods: for sale - large shop window 14 ft long, 7 ft 4" high. Also 2 shop windows 4ft square. Particulars from Mr Davis at the Hope in Horse Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3 e |
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Services: Phoenix Fire Office - persons with insurance premiums due at Michaelmas - receipts are now in hands of several agents listed. H A Hardy, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3,e |
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Property: to let - until 25 Mar, house with small quantity of furniture, 5 moderate size bedrooms, stable, coachhouse & 3 acr, at Burton Hill, Malmesbury 19 mi Bath, 7 mi Tetbury. To view, Col or Mrs Ogle, Pickwick. To renew lease, Mr Odey, Malmesbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1872/ article:3,e |
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Finance: all persons indebted to estate late Mrs Ann Ward are requested to pay her son Mr Samuel Ward. [no address] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3,b |
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Music: Gentlemen's Musical Academy - Mr Brooks announces first concert for subscribers at Bear [Inn] on 2 Dec, 1.00 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:1 d |
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Agriculture: Bath Society for Promotion of Agriculture etc - annual general meeting at Hetling House yesterday 9 Dec. Joseph Harford, esq in chair. Afterwards elegant & well served dinner at the White Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3:00 AM |
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Marriages: Mr James Stallard, jnr of Bath to Miss Mary Pinfold, dtr of John Pinfold, gent, decd late of Rodborough, at the Square Chapel on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3 c |
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Politics: French revolution - letter & leader Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:4:00 AM |
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Services: Phoenix Fire Office - many accidents occasioned by lightening during present year with heavy losses. Phoenix Office will pay & make good all losses arising from such fires. H A Hardy, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3,e |
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Military: auction - troop horse, some good hay, small quantity of furniture [?also at Burton Hill, Malmsbury] on 10 Sep. Enq Col or Mrs Ogle, Pickwick Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1873/ article:3,e |
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Services: Mr Samuel Ward continues in corn trade & also takes over his mother's trade in salt, coal & barge business. [no address] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:3,b |
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Property: to let - Colerne Farm 190 acres mixed land. Lately set out by Commissioners under Inclosing Act. Enq Mr Peter Drewett, Colerne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:1 d |
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Finance: all persons indebted to the estate of Mr Robert Devenish, late of Claverton to pay Mr William Russ, Golden Lion, Horse St, Bath or be sued. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:3:00 AM |
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Deaths: Capt Wm Grant R.N at his lodgings in Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:3 c |
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Services: walnut trees or planks wanted by George Mander & Co, timber merchant, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:1 c |
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Deaths: Mrs Jewell (wife of the treasurer of the Little Theatre) of an apoplexy [?Bath] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:4,d |
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Goods: for sale - 30 pr new sash windows, several sash doors, 36 pr oak sash windows, several hundred feet elm & deal joists, oak & fir balusters, mahogany handrail. D Cottle, carpenter of Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1874/ article:3,e |