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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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| Military: trumpeteer wanted immediately for Bath Troop of Volunteer Cavalry. Apply Edward Dash, jnr at The Riding School & Repository. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1667/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: beer casks under measure - "A friend of public justice" suggests new measuring rod (sent to printer & forwarded to Mr Smith, mathematical instrument maker, Bond St, Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:4,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Richard Bradbury of Chippenham, grocer to surrender to Cmssnrs at Angel Inn on 9 & 10 Nov & 5 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: The Duke & Duchess of Cumberland honoured the Lower Rooms Ball last Friday. Their sudden departure the next day threw a gloom of anxiety over the whole city. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to the estate of Thomas Amsbury, farrier, decd late of Bathford parish, requested to pay to Messrs Evill & Hiscox. Creditors to send A/Cs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: Wilts & Western Assrnce Soc - 60 proprietors, fund £120,000. Insurance against fire damage or loss of houses, contents, stock in trade etc. Common insurance to £3K say 2s% premium; hazardous insurance 3s% to £1K etc. Offices inc Mr Carter, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:1 e |
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| Travel: Frome Turnpike Roads - trustees meeting to be held at George Inn, Frome on 16 Aug. James Anthony Wickham, clerk & treasurer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:2,e |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed horse - aged bay mare, 15 hands with both knees broken, from field in Dunkerton. Reward for intelligence from keeper of Swan Inn, Dunkerton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1668/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: volume measures for beer - one barrel = 36 galls, kilderkin = 18 galls, firkin = 9 galls. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:4,d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms. First dress ball Mon 30 Oct. Master of Ceremonies reminds ladies it is contrary to regulations to wear hats at concerts or balls. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: Her Royal Highness was at the concert on Wednesday. The opening made by taking down the house adjoining the Lower Rooms throws a light & cheerful prospect into the Walks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Methods of Varnishing Paintings on Paper or Wood" by J Crease, painter in general & varnish maker of 10 Bridge Street, Bath at 1 guin. He also sells materials and performs house painting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 50-58s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: lost - black pocket book, containing notes value £65, between Farmborough & High Littleton. Person bringing this pocket book to Mr Sage at Priddie, nr Chewton Mendip or Mr Titcombe at the public house, Farmborough shall receive reward of £5 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Mrs Frances Martyn, decd, late of Catherine Pl, Bath, widow of Oliver Martyn formerly of Tollitly (Galway), also decd, to send a/cs to Mr Nathaniel Bayly, solicitor, Harington Pl, Bath. Debtors to pay same at aforesaid office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1669/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Anne Dalby, widow of Francis Dalby, esq (late of Lewisham, Kent) at Chippenham [London page, no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:1 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Courtown, Lady Fleming, Sir Henry Peyton & Lady, Sir James Stonehouse, Sir William Draper & Lady, Sir William Tichborne & Lady. [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Atkinson in Gay St, Bath on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meet by adjournment at Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on Tue 1 Dec. J Maskelyn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: non-compliance with Winchester bushel - Thomas Miles of West Lavington fined 40s for selling & delivering 14 sacks of wheat measured by old bushel [of 9 (not 8) galls/bushel]. Magistrates (of Potterne & Cannings) showed clemency shown in not fining the additional £20 allowed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: ## Nelson's victory - English Chronicle Office, 4 o'clock reported that Buonaparte's Fleet has been entirely defeated by Admiral Nelson & Buonaparte taken prisoner. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:3,a |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal Navigation - general meeting of Committee held White Hart inn, Bath 25 Jun authorised call to be made for £5/share in said undertaking to be paid to Messrs Harford, Harford, Davis & Co, Bristol. J Ward, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1670/ article:2,d |
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| Property: private sale - house & offices on W side of Russel St, Bath. 2 parlours, 2 drawing rooms, 3 bedchambers, garrets etc. Detached washhouse, laundry, coachhouse & stables. Partcrs Mr Baldwin [architect] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Benjamin Shaw, linen drapery warehouse, Churchyard & Cheap St, Bath has returned from London with fresh goods. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Scudamore, attorney at an advanced age on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: a sober & active young man wanted by Commissioners of Bath to act as constable of the night. Applications to be made on 26 Nov. at Guildhall. J Smith Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat - Mark Lane 24 Sept 4, 197 qtrs sold last week at av 47s 6½d (2s 1¼d above last week). Fine flour 38-39s/sack. Average wheat price England 15 Sept 5s 6½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - dividends - 8 Sep. Anthony Kington of Bath, carpenter; 5 Sep Jos. Gregory of Melksham, shopkeeper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: for sale - neat gig & harness in perfect condition. Enq Mr Crocker, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1671/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: creditors (if any) of late Dr John Morgan, Belvedere - to send accounts to Mrs Eliz Morgan, widow & executrix. Debtors to pay her. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:1,d |
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| Fashion: T Coward, linen drapery warehouse, upper cnr Bond St, Bath, has extensive new & elegant linen drapery. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Robert Bird, esq (of Barton on the Heath, Warks) at his house in the Crescent, Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## William Beckford, esq (lately from the continent) arrived at his seat in Fonthill last Thursday. He was greeted with great pleasure by many of the inhabitants of Hindon, who took the horses from his carriage and drew him to his house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: peck loaf 17lb 6oz - 2s 2d; ½ peck loaf 8lb 11oz- 12½d; quartern loaf 4lbs 50z 8dr - 6¼d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Grace the Duke of Somerset, Baron Smyth, Lady Northrick NOTP. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: workshops of Mr Terry, ironmonger on Borough Walls, Bath broken into Friday disturbing the family. The man ran off. Reward 2 guin from Mr Terry & 3 guin from Bath Guardian Soc on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1672/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: measuring beer casks - letter from "Publius" supporting that in last issue. Hopes "fraudulent measures by no means common in Bath", & if they are "should be effectively suppressed" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:2,b |
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| Science: Mr Arden will give course of lectures on Natural & Experimental Philosophy as soon as 30 people have subscribed 1 guin. Subs recvd at Mr Smith's optician in Bond St; Mr Boulter at the bar of the Pump Room; & Mr Arden at Mr Ginder's in Kingston Bldgs, Bath (where lectures will be given). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: the Methodists & Rev Mr Wesley had a prayer meeting on Monday for the purpose of offering prayers to The Almighty for recovery of our beloved King. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Little, brazier of Frome [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: average sugar price w-e 19 Sept 55s 7¼d/cwt excl customs duties. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: the lady of Major Edward Fergusson, died lately at Madras, dtr of the late Col. Chapman of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: Bath Commissioners for paving, cleaning & watching city seek person to sweep, rake, clean & carry away daily, the dirt, filth & soil in parishes of Sts Peter & Paul, St James, St Michael, & Walcot for 1 yr from 29 Sep. Proposals in writing by 2 Aug. C Wootten, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1673/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & goods of deceased gentlewoman. Inc lead cistern with ballcock. Removed to Evatt's Auction Room, Westgate St on 24 & 25 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:2,b |
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| Education: Mr Arden will teach young ladies & gentlemen at their home or his lodgings, geography, astronomy with use of globes & maps. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: we hear that Henry Hippisley [sic - Hippesley] Coxe, esq (brother to late MP) intends to offer himself as candidate for Somrst at next General Election. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Burge of Bradford's Bridge nr Frome [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of the late James Webb, teaman. At Fountain Bldgs on 3 Oct et seq by E. English. Fresh teas & grocery to be sold in lots. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Day an eminent land surveyor, last week at Blagdon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Baron Cormick, Hon Mrs Yates, Sir W Addington, Governor Shawes, General Morrison [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1674/ article:3,b |