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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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| News: anecdote of Mr Sheridan's generosity Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:4,b |
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| Leisure: variety of entertainments (by permission of the Lord Mayor) at Ryle's Amphitheatre, Monmouth St, Bath from 30 Oct. Boxes 2s 6d, first gallery 1s 6d, second gallery 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:2 d |
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| Law: Walcot governance - next Parliamentary session application to be made to bring bill extending the jurisdiction of Bath City to whole of Walcot parish & part/whole of manor of Bathwick. Re, several courts of justice, magistrates, coroners, public services, rates etc. Jefferys, town clerk, Guildhall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: turnpike roads, Faringdon to Cricklade, Malmesbury, Acton Turville & road from Tetbury to Bath - trustees meeting @ house of Isaac Spence, White Lion, Malmesbury 4 Aug to discuss road improvements. James Crowdy, RB Robins, clerks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:3 d |
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| Services: J Willis, heraldic painter, 4 James St West, Bath, house & sign painting neatly executed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1539/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Richard Tyson submits his name as MC New Rooms (Mr Dawson having resigned today) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Shepton Mallet Assembly begins Tuesday 10 Oct, continues every Tuesday nearest full moon during the season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canel - if the proposed canal navigation between Bath & Newbury should take place, it will open a communication by water from London to Bristol which will greatly benefit the whole country. Examples cited of benefit in Egypt, France & Russia. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:4,b |
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| Property: to let - compact farm in Dunkerton parish, consisting of farmhouse, barns, stables, 45 acres arable, 45 acres meadow. Apply John Rossiter, Withy Ditch, Dunkerton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "A treatise on heresy" by B Hobhouse, M.A. barrister at law. An "Address to the public on the test laws" a "Observations on the riots at Birmingham & commemoration of the French Revolution" Printed by R Cruttwell. [No prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: turnpike road from Warminster & Frome towards Bath - meeting of trustees at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common, 31 Jul - James Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Miss Martin has removed from her late residence to The Courts, Trowbridge where her school will open on 15 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1540/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Simon Moreau (MC at Cheltenham) submits his name for MC [New Rooms] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: Phoenix Assurance Co, London - trustees have appointed Miss H Goulding, milliner of Devizes as agent for Devizes & adjoining parts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: Mr M - - - of Wimpole St, leaving Colnbrook for Bath, Monday, but his following behind met old acquaintance & had few beers. On catching up with master, found straps holding trunk & hat-case to chaise had been cut. Want of contents forced master to return to London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:1,a |
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| Goods: auction - capital stock of woollen cloth by order of executors of Edward Mitchell & Edward May, clothiers, both deceased. At their premises in Corsham on Mon 9 Nov by Matthew Randall of Devizes . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - beef 30 tierces, Brazil wood 62 tons, bread 100 brls, copper ore 2 kegs, fir timber 116 pieces, flax 124 bobbins, hemp 220 bales, American iron 131 tons, American pitch 450 brls Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:4,c |
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| Sport: game certificates - issued annually at Mr Scudamore's office, 44 St James's Sq, Bath where all persons in want of them should apply Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Richard Tucker, Heytesbury - boarding school will be open for reception of boarders on 22 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1541/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies at Lwr Rooms - James King, Queen Sq, Bath submits his name for election, should present MC Mr Tyson be appointed as Upper Rooms MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: all owing quit rents to William Oliver, esq, Manor of Weston to pay Robert Forman, steward at Saracen's Head Inn, Bath on 10 & 11 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:2 d |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 8 subscription concerts, 1 act of ancient music, the others modern, + Handel's favourite choruses, commencing 5 Nov 6.30pm. Subscription 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture (inc mahogany dining, Pembroke, octagon, pillar & claw, card & other tables), plate (c 300oz), linen (inc fine & coarse Holland & Bromsgrove sheets), china, Kirkman harpsichord etc, property of a lady retiring from place. On the premises at Corsham on 2, 3,4 & 5 Nov by Matthew Randall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: Bristol imports contd - Russian iron 7,461 bars, kelp 68 tons, lead ore 68 barrels, seal oil 5 bars 130 casks, whale oil 32 leagurs 41 butts 40 punch 17 hhds etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:4,c |
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| Education: young gentlemen boarded at long established school (late Mr Bush's) in Chew Magna, Som & educated under direction of Rev J Evans AM & Rev E Parsons AB Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:3 e |
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| Services: W Warner, auctioneer & stable keeper, Argyle Yard nr Laura Place has now quit his late situation in James St, to above premises where he will be opening a repository for sale of horses & carriages every Saturday at 1 o'clock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1542/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies Lower Rooms - Wm Brereton, Bridge St submits name for election should Mr Tyson be appointed as Upper Rooms MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:1,c |
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| Property: for sale - modern-built freehold house at Weston, 2 good rooms/floor, 3 garrets, stables, outhouse & oven. Enq to Robert Forman, steward, manor of Weston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:2 d |
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| Music: a report that Mr Orpin, 4 Barton Bldgs, Bath was to settle in London after resigning as organist at the Octagon Chapel is untrue. The harpsichord & pianoforte are taught by him, as usual Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & all farming stock of Mr Edward Mitchell, clothier, decd. Inc 2 ricks of hay, mow of barley, broad wheel wagon, 2 of narrow-wheel wagons. By order of administrator. On premises at Corsham on 2 Nov by Matthew Randall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - list of benefactions received 29 Aug totalling £199 18s. Headed by legacy from late Samuel Campbell £100 & Rt. Hon Earl of Chesterfield £50 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Williamson - a comedy "The Rivals", with musical entertainment at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 28 Jul. Tickets Mr Williamson, 7 Abbey Green or Mr Bartley at Theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of family leaving Bath. At [number blank] Kingsmead Terrace on 17 & 18 July by Mr Viel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1543/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: ## Wm Brereton was MC Lower Rooms, but went bankrupt & resigned, in prison 6 mnths, discharged having paid 10s/£, since repaid most creditors in full. Till now had agreement to support Balls from Mr Dawson & £150 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - tenement, outbuildings, 93 acres mixed land at Pickwick nr Corsham, in occupation of Mr Richard Fry, bankrupt, sale by his assignees. At Packhorse Inn, Corsham on 18 Oct by Thomas Brown Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:2 d |
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| Services: William Selden, upholsterer & cabinet-maker has opened a shop at 14 Green St, Bath nr St Michael's Church. Gentlemen's houses furnished at short notice. Goods let on hire, coffins made. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:1,c |
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| Industry: upwards 200,000 mfrs employed in iron trade presently [in Gt Britain]. ca. 60,000 tons iron manufactd & another 30,000 tons exported. Duty on iron exports not less than £150,000 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: MP vacancy - letter from John Lethbridge to gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of Somerset withdrawing his candidacy & giving his support to Mr Coxe (as prospective MP). Dated Somerset 29 Aug 1792 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:1,d |
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| Services: John Ricketts, statuary, Green St has sculpted statuary & marble chimney pieces - reasonable terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall - Grand Gala with superb illuminations & concert of vocal & instrumental music on 11 July. Tickets 1s at the gardens; & of Mr Gye, Market Place. If weather unfavourable, gala will take place following day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1544/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: Salisbury Fair on 24 Oct - cheese mostly sold, prices 36-40s/cwt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:2,a |
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| Property: auction - 5 cottages & 1 A 40P land at Pickwick, owned by Mr Richard Fry, bankrupt. Occupied by Gabriel Hand, John Manley, Samuel Nail, John Merrett, Wm. Hancock, at Packhorse Inn, Corsham, 18 Oct by Thomas Brown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Buckland Dinham turnpike - next meeting of Trustees at Bell Inn, Radstock on 21 Oct. To consider applying to Parlmnt for renewal of terms & establish line of road. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Samuel Holmes of Frome Selwood, innholder to surrender at Crown Inn 3 & 4 Nov & 8 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: MP vacancy - letter from Mr Hippesley Coxe to gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of Somerset (following the withdrawal of Mr Lethbridge's opposition) restating Mr Coxe's professions of attachment to the constitution. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture removed from King St, Bath. By H Thurston at his Great Auction Room, Parsonage Lane 1 Aug. Money advanced on goods sent for sale Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: water rents, quit rents & house rents due midsummer to be paid at Chamberlain's Office on Thursday & Friday & every day next week. H E Howse, chamberlain. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1545/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Wm Hayward, broadweaver, Trowbridge charged by Robert Tucker, Westbury, victualler, of theft from his house of 4 gold guin & a ring. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1546/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: upwards of 300 lbs lead stolen from the gutter at Bedminster Church one night last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1546/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: Buckland Dinham turnpike - presently passes thro' Buckland Dinham, Radstock, Timsbury, Camerton, Midsomer Norton, Kilmersdon etc 7 & Norton St Philip Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1546/ article:1,c |