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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 - f/hold meadow/pasture land, Row Moore at Twerton, 2 acres, ½ mile from turnpike on Lwr Bristol Rd, Twerton. Also, f/hold meadow/pasture land, in Twerton, Little Naish Mead, 1 acre, nr turnpike on Lwr Bristol Road, Twerton. Partics R Bowsher, attorney of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday "The Country Girl" with "Brystowe"; Saturday "The Suspicious Husband" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:3 b |
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| Law: General Qtr Sessions of Peace at Wells on Wed 13 Jan. Jurors, constables etc must attend at 8am. Staple, Clerk of the Peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: average grain price - 13 Oct England, wheat 6s 1¾d/bushel, rye 4s 0¼d, barley 3s 7¼d, oats 2s 4¼d, beans 4s 3d, peas 4s 2½d, quartern loaf 4lb 5oz 8dr 7½d. Average price sugar 52s 11¾d per cwt ex duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - 18 acr pastureland adjoining town of Trowbridge. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 2lb 2oz 2 dr; standard loaf to weigh 2lb 6oz 10dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1882/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: "New plan of City of Bath" pub today. 1s printed & sold by W Taylor & W Meyler, booksellers, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - f/hold meadow/pasture at Twerton, 1 mile from Bath, 7 acres, pleasant spot for building, eminence with views of Bath. Also, freehold meadow/pasture "Stanbridge's" at Twerton, 4 acres. Partics R Bowsher, attorney Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: Wilts - writ received by Sheriff for election of a knight to serve [as MP] in Parliament in place of Charles Penruddocke, esq, decd. Special County Court at Wilton on 19 Dec to proceed to election. Robert Ashe, esq, Sheriff. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Elizabeth Carter & Sarah Carter, at their shop opposite Lower Rooms on the Walks on Tue 31 Dec by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - The Margrave & Margravine of Anspach, Archbishop of Aix, Earl of Haddington, Earl & Countess of Portarlington, Earl of Downside, Lord Sydney, Lord Porchester, Lord & Lady Letrim [contd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: inquiry into use of metallic tractors used as remedy for rheumatism, gout, pleurisy etc incl details of experiments, by Charles C Langworthy, surgeon of Bath. Sold by Mr Cruttwell of Bath 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects & 2 brown geldings used as troop horses, at Barton Hill, Malmesbury, late residence of Col. Ogle, on 10 Sep by John Sidford. The house to be let with furniture on appraisement. Also, greenhouse for sale at Pickwick Lodge. Enq auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1883/ article:2,c |
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| Charity: widow of George Hall, tailor (lately drowned in Avon) asks help for self & 5 children, youngest 4 months, eldest an idiot. Donations to booksellers or printer of this paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - f/hold meadow/pasture "Baber's" at Twerton, 3 acres. Also, f/hold meadow/pasture "Wall Tyning" or "Lymoor Parrock" Twerton, 1 acres. Partics R Bowsher, attorney Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - trustees meeting 18 Dec at George Inn Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:3 c |
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| Science: Mr Donne's lectures daily at Mr Huntley's, 46 Stall St, at 12.30 & 7pm. Single lecture 2s 6d. This Wed, "Magnetical & Electrical attraction"; Thurs "Electricity"; Fri "Mechanics"; Sat "Hydrostatics". Next week Mon & Tue "Air Pumps etc"; Wed & Thurs "Optics" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals contd - Lady Hesketh, Lady Hannay, Sir Charles Asgill & Lady, Sir Richard Hill, Hon Mr & Miss Clements, Hon Mrs Gray Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance - bi-annual gen meeting of co-partners to be held White Hart Inn, Bath 4 Oct. Rbt Clark, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: auction - turnpike tolls for 1 yr in several parishes of Trowbridge, Southwick, Keevil, Farleigh, Wingfield, Westwood, Freshford & Semington. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 1 Oct by R H Shrapnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1884/ article:2,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Le Comte de Haslang, Lord Howe, Baron Skynner & Lady, Lord de Clifford, Baron Dunten de la Ruisar, Baron Wessenburg, Sir Peter & Lady Warburton, contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: cottons which had gone up in price speculatively as result of commercial treaty with France, fell 15% in price last Sat (London, 28 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: S Caringcross [sic], 18 Westgate St, Bath, widow of Joseph Caringcross, intends carrying on the brewery business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: 2 journeyman carpenters (named Germaine & Williams) decamped with keys from their lodgings in house of John Milsam, Chatham Row, Bath on night 2 Dec. Same night broke into house of Mr Wm Wheeler, with whom they worked, & took away their working tools. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3 d |
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| News: Fri last Abel Moysey esq, one of the judges for South Wales, was sworn into the office of mayor for ensuing year with John Symons esq chamberlain, Wm Edwards & Chas Gunning esqs as sheriffs, Edward Harington, esq & Mr Geo Crook as chief constables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: 1st vol of sermons of Rev Mr Malham may be had at printers, price 7s in boards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: young man of light weight wanted as coachman. Apply by letter to A.B at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1885/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals contd - Sir Richard & Lady Brooks, Sir John Smith, Sir John Sylvester, Sir James Somerville, Sir Francis & Lady Sykes, Sir John Gilman, Sir John Danvers, Lady Ross, Lady Wray, Lady Rich [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: letter to printer re indiscriminate praise "puffs" for performers at Bath theatre, & reference to a Mrs E--. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms 5th subscription concert Wed 10 Dec in the Great Room at 6.30 pm. Subs for remaining concerts 4½ guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: burglary at home of Mrs Stantial of Melksham. Stolen 2 engraved silver spoons, 2 good rings (one mourning, 1 with 3 stones), 10 silver tea spoons etc & upwards £40 in cash. Reward 5 guin for information leading to conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3 d |
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| News: before the Mayor's ceremony, the Corporation etc with band walked from Guildhall to Abbey Church. Entertainment afterwards at Bear Inn. Lords George & James Thynne, Sir Edward Bayntun, Rt. Hon Edmund Burke & Corporation in attendance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Royal Exchange Assurance - premiums due 29 Sep - receipts available at company's respective agents. Applications before 14 Oct. Wm Matthews, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:1 c |
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| Property: for sale in fee - lot 1/2, new-built dwelling house, 7 Green Pk Bldgs, Bath, drawing room 21'x20', parlour 23'x15', garden & coachhouse at back. Land in front of these bldgs (7 acr) must never be built on. Mr Salmon, attorney, Ladymead, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1886/ article:2,d |
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| Charity: concert for pauper charity last Saturday raised £233 18s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: pane of glass cut in shopwindow of Mr James Attwood, cutler etc in Northgate St, Bath. Stolen inc dram bottle covered in leather, 4 or 5 leather spectacle cases, brass & iron nutcrackers. 5 guin reward for discovery & conviction of offender/s from Bath Society of Guardians. W Meyler, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:3 b |
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| Music: benefit for Mr Rauzzini - sacred oratorio "The Messiah" at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 24 Dec at 6.30pm.Tickets 5s from Mr Ruspini at Mr Birchall's, Queen Sq; Pump Room; York House, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:3 c |
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| Health: poem to" truly great & good man", Dr James Graham of 11 Bridge St, from Benjamin Dyke of Broad St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:4:00 AM |
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| News: Walter Wiltshire, esq, late mayor of Bath has given 100 guin (the sum allowed to him by the Chamber for serving in that office) towards carrying on the improvements in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly - to be held at Town Hall 24 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:1 d |
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| Property: for sale in fee - lot 2/2, small neat house 17 New Charles St, Bath in open situation. Mr Salmon, attorney, Ladymead, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1887/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Roberts, a widow lady, in John's Court, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: lock of stables in Mews belonging to Mr Peterswald stolen & hay removed. On conviction, 5 guin reward from Bath Society of Guardians. W Meyler, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: 1 volume of poems by Miss Lewis, then of Holt, now & for 30 years the wife of Robt Clark of Tetbury. 4s in boards from S Hazard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Eliz. Lawson at Keynsham [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:4 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Davis of Mount Beacon, Bath to Miss Townley (sister in law to Richard Wroughton, esq) of Charlotte St, Bath at St George's Church, Bloomsbury on Thu. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: letter to Bishop of Salisbury respecting the dissenters, pubd. today sold by R Cruttwell price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: ## "Churchman's Patent Chocolate", greatly exhilarating without pernicious effects of alcohol, from 4s 6d/lb. Fry's Patent Cocoa of excellent quality as pleasant breakfast. From patentee & tea dealers in Bath & Bristol. Each pack has name of John Storres Fry - to counterfeit is a felon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1888/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Francis Naith, (in partnership Messrs Evill & Stroud, jewellers) in Market Place yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1889/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - house furniture, a pipe of cider, spirit casks etc at Royal Oak, Borough Walls on Fri 1 Dec by Thomas Young . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1889/ article:3 b |