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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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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [27 Nov] new tragedy "The Regent"* [not as Orchard St Calander] with pantomime "Brystowe"; Sat [29 Nov] "The Chapter of Accidents" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric etc Soc - detailed report of annual meeting at Society's Rooms on 8 Dec. Lists of premiums & bounties; premiums for long & faithful servitude etc in Somrst, Wilts, Gloucs & Dorset; new implements; next public trial of ploughs & drill machines nr Devizes on 21 & 22 April 1790. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: grain measures - recommendation by Magistrates in Berks, Bucks, Essex, Dorset & Norfolk that Winchester bushel [8 galls/bushl] be enforced for all persons buying or selling grain. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:2 c |
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| News: fire - lightning consumed on Wed night - barn of farmer Beek of Ashwick (between Marshfield & Colerne), a servant struck down. Barn contained quantities of wheat, oats & pease Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: traveller wants situation - young man accustomed to doing business with drapers in many English towns. A line left at Mr Cruttwell's for A.Y.Z will receive full attention Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1789/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Snagg, snr age 85 to Miss Sarah Fear age 45 at Bathwick [no date given]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: letter to Mayor et al with praise for elegant main Pump Room & uncluttered walls, but complaining of small size of inscription in gold lettering on the glass of Bath water. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:2 b |
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| Property: for sale or let - house & malthouse which can make 12 qtrs weekly. Enq Mr John Stevens, Frome & to view, Mr John Smith, Hinton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric etc Soc, annual meeting contd - Wm Clavill, esq elected vice president; new implements; next public trial of ploughs & drill machines nr Devizes on 21 & 22 April 1790. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:2 c |
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| Fashion: G Munro, silk dyer & scourer from London, at no 18 Cheapside at the upper end of Grove St. Bath for dyeing all kinds of silks, satins, damasks, ribbons, laces etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:2 d |
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| News: lightning on Wed night - consumed a) workshops of Mr Knight, upholder of Devizes valuable stock of cabinet goods; b) stables of Black Swan in Devizes, horses saved. Bldgs pulled down to prevent extension of fire Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1, f/hold messuage with garden & stable at 17 Claverton St, Bath, late in occupn of Mrs Read, decd; lot 2, f/hold messuage adj lot 1 (18 Claverton St) in occupn of Mr Fisher. At Greyhound Inn, Market Pl, Bath on 2 Sep by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1790/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr William Pinchin of Box to Miss Betty Pinchin of Colerne. [No date/place] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:4,a |
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| Travel: Buckland Dinham turnpike - trustees meet at Bell Inn, Radstock on 5 Dec to appoint new trustees to replace those dead, removed or refusing to act. Wm. Miles, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: proposals for disclosure to sheep & corn farmers a new mode of winter feeding sheep - a profit from 60-100%. There must be 1000 subscribers at 20 guin ea, send address to printer. No money to be paid until 2 yrs after disclosure. Proprietor p Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: ## disputed lectureship at St Michael's - long letter to Churchwardens. Mr Maggs accepted curacy of Abbey parish, this created vacant lectureship to which Rector of St Michael's has appointed one of his own curates with fee of £80 p.a. No precedent, vestry meeting needed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:2 d |
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| Services: tinned copper sheets & pipes, warehouse at 4 Cheapside, Bath. Mr John Wynn undertakes covering of roofs, gutters, baths & lining cisterns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: ## food - quantity of underweight bread seized from several bakers in Bath last week and given to poor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Mr Dicker of Woolhampton & 2 ladies in 1-horse chaise were stopped by footpad on Bath Rd between Jack's Booth & Hare & Hounds, Beenham at noon on Thu & robbed of £22 17s in notes & 2 guin in gold. Thief was chased by country folk, caught & committed to County gaol. All property found on him Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1791/ article:4,b |
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| Notices: James Hall, baker, late of Weston, publicly apologises for violently assaulting near Bath a gentleman of Warminster. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:4,c |
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| Property: to let - convenient brewery with house & stables in Milk St, Bath. Enq Thomas Howell, silversmith, Barton Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:2 c |
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| News: letter to printer suggesting should include names rather than news. Mentions Mr Sheridan, Dr Graham & Dr Katterfelto, & Dr Herschell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - on Christmas next large room situated over Trim Gate, suitable dancing or fencing. Enq Mr Peterswald, tobacconist of Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: "fate of King & Queen of France appears to be approaching -- end --feared" & other French news (London 9 Oct). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: ## counterfeit currency - Mayor's officers at a Bath inn were observed by a sharper who, suspecting he might be apprehended went to privy & consumed qty of base coin amounting to £18 19s in silver, ten half-guin & one 7s piece. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Watts, attorney of Yeovil to Miss Marsh (dtr of Mr S Marsh of Chew Magna) [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1792/ article:4,c |
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| Notices: accommodation within 15 mins Bath wanted for gentleman, wife with servant, maid & child. Need occasional use of parlour. Write A.B, Post Office, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: auction - live & deadstock & equipment of farm goods. Inc 30hr clock, windup & other jacks, good copper furnace. On premises of late Mr Abel Broad, Winsley on 20 Nov et seq by Wm. Pitman . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "Dictionary" by Thomas Sheridan AM in 32 weekly parts, each 6d. Part 1 on 27 Dec.Printed for C Dilly in the Poultry, London & sold by principal booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:4 b |
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| News: Terrace Walk - meeting of subscribers at New Rooms on 22 Dec to consider action against those inhabitants of the Circus, Brock St, Crescent etc who have withheld their contributions(to complete repairs). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: first cotillon ball to be held at New Assembly Rooms 25 Oct. First dress ball, 29 Oct. Richard Tyson, MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: great qty of small French coins now in circulation (value c. 3d) are being passed off as 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale in fee - capital dwelling house & clothing factory at Chippenham. Enq Mr Gray, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1793/ article:1,b |
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| Music: benefit of Pauper Charity (for Medical etc Assistance -- Poor" - concert of sacred music at New Rooms on 24 Dec at 7 pm. Tickets 5s. Mr Rauzinni has moved his benefit to avoid competing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Oriental vegetable cordial", testimonial from Richard Boucher of Corsham who gave it to his neighbour William Newman with success, sold by Cruttwell 5s/bottle inc. duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "The English Art of Cookery" by Richard Briggs, pubd today in 1 large bound vol, sold by Meyler of Bath price 7s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:4,b |
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| Leisure: ball for Master of Ceremonies at New Assembly Rooms on Mon 2 Jan. Tickets Mr Tyson, Brunswick Place; or Bull's & Marshall's libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Richard Tyson, esq MC of New Assembly Rooms, James King, esq MC of Lower Assembly Rooms, Earl & Countess of Howth, Lord Charles Spencer, Lady Lismore, [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: suicide - Christopher Pearce, quarryman on Combe Down (formerly Chairman of Bath) hanged himself in a fit of despondency on a cherry tree in his garden Mon sennight. Coroner's verdict - lunacy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, Batcombe estates - lot 1/3 - the Royalty of Northwood, also coppice, upwards 110 acr & 5 acr arable. Also 24 acr coppice & arable, at Crown Inn, Frome on 28 Aug. Enq Thomas Jones, attorney, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1794/ article:1,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-38s/qtr, Warminster 42-54s/qtr, Devizes 42-52s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:2,b |
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| Property: wanted to rent - house in Somerset, furnished, 4 -5 bedrooms, 15 - 25 acres good grass. Letters to Mr B at Barratt's bookseller, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "The Tablet of Memory", every memorable event from earliest period to 1787, from Meyler of Bath. Price, 1s 6d sewn in marble, 2s bound in red Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:4,c |
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| Leisure: ball for Master of Ceremonies at Lower Assembly Rooms on Fri 8 Jan. Tickets Mr King, Wood Street; & Bull's & Marshall's libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals contd - Lady Sidney, Lady St Lawrence, Lady C Ram, Rt Hon H Addington, Hon Courtney Boyle, Hon Miss Brodrick, Hon Capt Southwell, Sir George Montgomery Metham NOTP. Dr Burney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - 150 fleeces & c. 185 lb lamb wool stolen from Slaight Farm belonging to Messrs R & W Moger, Wolverton. As it was taken toward Rode parish, 3 fleeces were dropped. Reward 10 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction, Batcombe estates - lot 2/3, new-built dwelling house, cottage style, opp Lot 1 with barn, stable, upwards of 15 acr pasture & 18 acr arable, 10 acr coppice; lot 3/3, 1 acr pasture & 7 acr arable at Westcombe. At Crown Inn, Frome on 28 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1795/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: inscription set over Pump (in Pump Room) encouraging donations for General Hospital for Poor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1796/ article:2,b |
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| Livestock: stolen or strayed - bay gelding, between Trowbridge & Hilperton 2 Nov. 1 guin reward, 2 guin if thief convicted, from Mr John Ching, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1796/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "The Curious Kitchen Gardeners Compendious Directory" 1 sheet, 10 cols 6d [proby printed by R Cruttwell & sold C. Dilly of Poultry & all other booksellers]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1796/ article:4,d |