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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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| Marriages: Mr Amsinck, wine merchant, Bath to Miss Still, dtr of James Still, esq of East Knoyle, Wilts. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: average commodity prices in England, Oct 27. Grain/bushel - wheat 6s 2½d, rye 4s 3d, barley 3s 9d, oats 2s 4d, beans 4s 3¾d, peas 4s 6¼d, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: bread prices - Bath 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 3lb 2oz 4dr; standard 3lb 9oz 8dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:2c |
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| Sport: list of names of people acting as gamekeepers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1958/ article:4,c&d |
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| Art: Mr Daniel, miniature painter, 3 Abbey Green has returned to Bath for season. Will not have payment for picture which is not a striking likeness, & an approved painting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Howell, a dissenting minister to Mrs Adams the relict of Dr Adams at Beckington.[NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: average prices - ½ peck loaf 8lb 11oz - 14¼d, quartern loaf bread 4lb 5oz 8dr 7¼d. Av price sugar 55s 4¾d/cwt ex customs duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: meat prices at Smithfierld 24 Sept - beef 2s 8d-3s 6d/stone of 8lbs; mutton 2s 8d to 3s 4d/; veal 3s 6d to 4s 6d/; pork 2s 4d to 3s 4d/; lamb 3s to 4s/; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:2c |
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| Goods: T Hunt, druggist, Green St, Bath has chemical liquid for cleaning boot tops, saddles, etc 1s or 2s 6d /bottle. Also True Blue liquid for dying silks, cottons etc @ 6d, 1s, 3s 3d, 4s 6d/bottle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1959/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: writing pens in gold or silver by Daniel Fellow at Mr Lintern's music shop, Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Marriages: Mr Joshua Silver of Wargrave to Miss Pierce of Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Thomas Haynes, ladies & gentleman's boot & shoe maker in Brock St Bath for supply of waterproof boots & shoes, shoes of wax leather, grain or sealskin etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: Glastonbury Fair - a fall in all types of cattle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:2c |
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| Employment: person to superintend fulling mill of two stocks who will be allowed a boy under him. Enq Messrs Crocker, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1960/ article:1,b |
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| Art: Mr Elmer, portraits, still life has removed to 3 Abbey Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: comment - Miss Tittore's chaste & animated performance of the elegant character of Lady Emily in the "Heiress" last night will be a favourite with Bath audience. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: Miss Minchin, Circus, Bath for London fashionable millinery muffs & tippetts, artificial flowers, feathers etc & cloaks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: commission of bankruptcy - issued on or before 31 July against Wm Gay of the parish of Lyncombe & Widcombe, miller & baker - the said commission is superseded Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: debtors & creditors of estate of Mr Wm Coleman, late of Keynsham to send a/cs to John Coleman of Melksham, Wilts by 30 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1961/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: French readings Lower Assembly Rooms, 3rd reading of subscription " L'Indigent" by Merier on 15 Dec; 4th & last reading "Le Gentilhomme Campagnard" on 18 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Mr Davis, 2 Westgate St, Bath, has offered Messrs Carey & Kean his excellent great room to repeat their theatrical & senatorial imitations on Monday next at 7.00 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis of Lansdown, Marquis & Marchioness of Donnegal, Lord Primate of All Ireland, Earl & Countess of Cork, Viscountess Gormanston, Lord Binning, Lady Ann Butler & family, Lady Edwards, Hon Major North, Hon Mr & Mrs Annesley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:3 b |
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| Military: voluntary contributions [for defence of the country] - from Norton St Philip amounted to £18 4s 8d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: Richard Cruttwell, appointed agent for Bath of Royal Exchange Assurance as result of resignation of Mr Wm Matthews in his favour, informs those whose annual premiums fall due 29 Sep that receipts are now ready. Alexander Watson, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1962/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: for sale - below cost, stock in trade of Peter Grigg, late of Bath, wool & linen draper, haberdasher, hatter, bankrupt, on 18 Dec. Apply Harry Salmon, attorney Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: comment on the Miss Fleming's ball last Saturday - attended by young ladies all emulous in the display of superior elegance & ease. The last minuet is spoken of as being truly admirable for its uncommon dignity & grace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Heaven late of Bath to Miss Dobbs of the Forest of Dean last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - valuable stock of country shopkeeper of grocery, haberdashery, drapery etc. Removed for sale to the Great Room, 2 Grove Street Bath on 1 & 2 Oct by Mr Nonmus Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - commodious house in Circus, Bath, at White Hart Inn & Hotel, Bath on 20 Sep by Mr Evill. The elegant furniture in same house to be sold by auction on the premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1963/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: ## fire in Avon St, Bath on Thursday - young girl leapt from 2 pairs of stairs through a window [? 2nd floor] & injured knee which may mean amputation. Donations to Mr Hazard, bookseller. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: W Meyler acknowledges receipt of sums donated to a distressed family, Miss Isteds 10s 6d, Lady Edwards 5s, Lady Malpas 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr J Davies, builder of Bath to Miss Eliz. Thomas daughter of the late Rev Morgan Thomas of Tregoose, Glamorgan on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: roads [detailed] - application to be made to alter & enlarge road from Green Man, Seend to White Trough, Trowbridge to Beckington. Repairs to Midford, Freshford & Limpley Stoke. Also Wellow, Radstock, Camerton & High Littleton. S Way, clerk to trustees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:2 e |
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| Livestock: auction - cattle & effects of gentleman retiring from business due to ill health, on premises at Stanton Prior, 4 mi Bath, 23 Sep by T James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1964/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: Avon St fire - the man & woman in whose house fire started, will be given clothes, bedding & 1 room. Given more they will become again a public nuisance as house was harbour for vagrants. Subs to & from rector of parish Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Stamp Office, Wells requests clergymen to deliver written lists & pay duty for births, marriages & deaths taken within their parishes up to 2 Oct 1788. Payment to Mr Howse, Bath, or to Robert Lax, Collector of Duties Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Tandy of the Star on Lansdown to Miss Harris of Weston at Weston, Bath on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:3 b |
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| Military: Eastern Reg Somerset Gentlemen & Yeomanry - Lt Col Rbt Stevens to be Col, Maj John Hanning to be Lt Col, Capt Wm Hoskind to be Maj Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:3b |
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| Finance: Phoenix Fire Office, Lombard St, London - for premiums falling due Midsummer receipts are now with agents - Chas Hyde, Wells; Mr Thos Jones, Frome; Mr John Noyes, Chippenham; Wm Euens, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1965/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: fire in Avon Street - clothing & proper necessaries to be given to lodgers in house where fire commenced until they are removed to respective parishes. Subscriptions to rector of parish. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Crewe to Miss Caroline Sims of Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr John White, glazier to Miss Eliz Heath of Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: stock prices 2pm today - Bank stock 129½; India stock 147¼; 5% Navy 78¼; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:3b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Pl - attendance is given to receive premiums on policies expiring at Michaelmas. J L Davis, secretary. Also Mr Groom, Melksham & Mr Heath, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1966/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let - dining room apartment, furnished, 200 yards from Play House, Rooms & Baths, suitable for wheel chair. Enq Mr Dawson, St James's St, Bath, where wheelchairs let to hire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Snelling, grocer of Bennett St, Bath to Miss Francis Lozel. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Parry on the Queen's Parade died yesterday se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: new assembly rooms - card room will be opened on 1 Oct for reading of newspapers, cards & walking as agreed at gen meeting on 23 May last. Terms of admission 1gn annually Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:3b |
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| Finance: Wiltshire & Western Assurance Soc or Salamander Fire Office - agents, Mr Bunn, Frome; Mr Barton, Warminster; Mr Timbrell, Trowbridge; Mr Carter, Bradford; Mr Chas Davis, jnr, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1967/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: wheelchairs to hire, sent anywhere in country. Enq Mr Dawson, St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1968/ article:3 b |