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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 by private contract - valuable hothouses & greenhouse of Hon Charles Hamilton situated on N-side of Cottle's Lane on Thu 3 Dec. by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - shop. Enq of J Minifie [?? Minisie], Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture from 7 Northumberland Bldgs, late Mrs Matthews. By Wm. Booth at Auction Rooms, Westgate Bldgs 14 & 15 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Corporation tenants who have not paid water rates due Midsummer are invited to pay at Chamberlain's office Thu & Fri next Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1646/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: highway robbery - Wm Parsons, silk weaver, Spitalfields, London, robbed near Red Lion, Odd Down. Injured & thrown into quarry. Lost money & clothing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - messuage behind lot 2, in possession of Mrs Fricker. At White Lion on 1 Nov. Enq Mr Ewing, Westgate St, Bath. [no auctioneer or address] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: J Crease, 10 Bridge St, Bath. Painter, colourman & varnish maker sells balsamic white varnish at 16s/quart & De Lamantin's liquid for boot tops. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3 d |
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| Music: harpsichords & forte-pianos tuned & repaired by E Ashman, 15 Beauford Sq, Bath. Also lessons on playing aforesaid instruments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3 c |
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| Health: General Hospital - petition to the Governors by William Royal, 16 The Vineyards, to become Register [Registrar] of the Charity in succession to the late Mr Price Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - lot1/2, Lambert House lately in possn Thomas Crowe, esq, on 1st. turnpike on upper road from Bath to Bristol. At Greyhound Inn in Market place on 30 Aug. Enq Mr R Clarke, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3,e |
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| Services: E Champney has removed from 1 Charles St, Bath to no. 2 nr Walcot Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1647/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: robbery of Wm Parsons - John Hale (late coachman Tho Wilde, esq of Weston) suspected. Ten guin reward on committal from Wm Batterbury, constable, Bathforum Hundred. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: John Herrington [sic - Harrington?], Benj Sparks, Alex. P Wilson sentenced to transportation for thefts in Bathwick (from Mr James Mulleney & Mr Thomas Howell). Fear of similar depradations has induced persons with summer houses & gardens in Bathwick to defray expenses of prosecutions. Meeting at Mrs Bolwell, sign of the Crown, Bathwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: to the author of a plan for Bath Building (last week's Chronicle) "though you may rave, talk nonsense, fume & fret, we’re not so sad[?] to build a mad house yet; and for our jail, to take a nearer view small as it is, 'tis large enough for you". From a master builder Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Leisure: First Cotillon ball will be held at Lower Assembly Rooms on Thu 24 Nov. James King MC. Also MCs remind that Balls will start promptly at 7.30pm in contrast to recent fashion Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - 20 lots of horses also 2 good milch cows in calf, one 2 year old heifer in calf, 1 bull calf. At Mr Dash's Lower Ride in parish of Walcot on 21 Sep at 10.00 am by C Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2, dwelling house in John St (fronting Wood St). Now in possn Mr Ogilvie, tenant at will for £42 p.a. 98 yr lease started 26 March 1730 [?= build date] with ground rent 11s 6d p.a. at Greyhound Inn, Markt Pl, on 30 Aug Enq Mr R Clarke, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:3,e |
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| Art: Mr Sheldon, portrait painter, has taken large lodging-house in Orange Court, Bath nr the Grove (occupd by Mrs Purdie for many yrs). Greater part of house to let unfurnished. Rooms have charming prospect of surrounding countryside. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1648/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: highway robbery of Wm Parsons - John Alexander suspected. Information to Wm Batterbury, constable of Bathforum Hundred. 10 guin reward on comittal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: text of introductory address spoken by Mr Dimond [one of the new proprietors] on the opening of the Theatre Royal in Bath & in Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Health: remedies - "Parisian vegetable Syrup", a purifier of blood 8s 6d/bottle; "Egyptian Balsam" 10s 6d & 2s 6d/pot, etc. From R Cruttwell, Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:4 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis & Marchioness Townshend, Hon Lady Elizabeth Townshend, Earl Camden, Earl of Pembroke, Earl of Donegal, Lord John Russell & Lady, Hon Major North CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Society - meeting of co partners at Bear Inn Thu 4 Oct at 1 o'clock. Robert Clarke, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Smith, common-brewer, dealer etc of St. Peter & Paul's prsh, to disclose to Commissioners at Weymouth Arms Inn, Warminster on 10, 11 & 18 Sept. Debtors & creditors - notice to Mr Davies, attorney, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:3,e |
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| Notices: W Warner, auctioneer & stable keeper has quit his situation in James St, Bath & entered Argyle Yard nr Laura Pl where will open repository for sale of horses, carriages etc each Saturday. NB saddle horses, gigs, postchaises, coaches & job horses by week, month, year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1649/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - house, brewery, gardens stables at Ford nr turnpike. Particulars Mr Lawrence Clark, Giddyhall or Thomas Moody, Ford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Botany Bay - estimate of expenses to establish settlement £9,865 with charge of about £15 15s p.a after for each convict. A saving, as the contractor had £26 5s 10d each on board the hulks. Growing New Zealand flax [hemp] there may be a valuable benefit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: ## bread now sells for 2s 1d/peck loaf in London, this at rate of 6s 3d/bushel of wheat the allowance of baking included.(London, 7 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Sir William & Lady Smyth, Sir Isaac Heard & Lady, Sir James Laroche & Lady, Sir Lionel Lyde, Sir John Lady & Miss Guife. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Mr Jones of 1 Duke St, Bath continues to keep his warehouse on the Lower Quay. Choice bottled ciders & perry's from Hereford produce, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Wm Gay of Lyncombe & Widcombe, miller & baker to disclose to Commissioners at George Arnold's, White Lion Inn, Bath. Debtors & creditors to give notice to Mr Simes, attorney, St James Parade, Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall - Grand Gala 25 Jul with illuminations, concert of music & display of fireworks. Tickets 1s Mr Gye, Market Pl, Bath & delivered by J Morgan, waiter. If weather unfavourable concert postponed to 29 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1650/ article:3,e |
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| Health: remedies - "Pectoral essence of Coltsfoot" cures disorders of breast & lungs. 3s 6d/bottle from J Ryan, surgeon, 9 St James's Barton, Bristol; also from Mr Cruttwell & Mr Barratt in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "New history of the Bible in verse" by Mr John Fellows. 16 numbers at 6d. On Oct 28 from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:4 c |
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| Fashion: Payne, milliner (from Dover St, London) informs the ladies he has returned from Paris & has taken apartments at Mr Lintern's in the Church Yard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:1 b |
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| Art: Mr Ralph, portrait painter is now at 7 Abbey St, Bath where his work can be viewed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: ## auction - household effects of Rev Dr Woodcock, decd by order of the executrix. Inc portable 6' billiard table, pair of 12" globes, harpsichord, 3-barrel chamber organ etc. On the premises at S W corner of the Royal Crescent. Mon Sep 24 & 3 days following by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: epigram & note on Samuel Jones, watchmaker of Bath, who died June 1794. a well known character with impetuous temper. Brought up religion with customers & very rude in spite of their station. His portrait was in Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: "The Jesuit" by Mrs Patrick, pubd today in 3 vols, printed by R Cruttwell & sold by all booksellers price 10s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1651/ article:3,e |
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| Law: nominated as Sheriffs for Somrst - James Stephens, esq of Camerton; Nat. Dalton, esq of Shanks; Wm Gore Langton, esq of Newton St Loe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## John Palmer, esq kissed the King's hand on Wednesday on his promotion in the Post Office . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Churches: a curacy wanted by a gentleman in priests orders in Bath. Apply Mr Marshall at his circulating library, Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:1 c |
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| Births: lady of George Wroughton, esq (lately returned from Calcutta) gave birth to a son on Sunday 8 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of a family quitting Bath. At 8 Brock St, on 28 Sep by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Bath Agricultural Society - vol 8 of their Letters & papers on Agriculture, planting etc with foreward by Mr Matthews, secretary. Subjects inc - erection of decent cottages for domestic comfort of the poor; benefit clubs; sale of flour to the poor; etc. (Long article about it from Monthly Review). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:4,a |
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| Inns: Richard Beck from Full Moon Inn, nr Old Bridge, Bath has entered Swan Inn, Gloucester which is open for reception of company Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1652/ article:1,b |
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| Property: for sale - armhouse with 133 acres pasture, wood, arable & orchard, 2 miles SE Bath. Suitable to build small villa. Enquire printer. Advert will not be repeated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1653/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: Norwich 18 Oct - at St Faith's Fair, butter sold for 35s-37s/firkin; one meal cheese for £4 8s to £4 12s/wey, household or flat cheese at 36s-40s/wey. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1653/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: John Atkinson, china & glass warehouse, George St, Bath, has a fresh supply of Prince of Wales, Rodney & other decanters with matching glasses & smelling bottles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1653/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Simon Witherell, attorney of Wells married Miss Biggs (dtr of late Mr Alderman Biggs of Bath) at the Abbey Church on Thursday 12 Nov . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1653/ article:3 c |