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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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| Employment: steady young person wants situation in a school - good needlewoman. Not having been in the capacity before she requires no salary for first 6 months. Letters to Miss Jones, 5 Margarets Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1410/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hay, wife of Mr Hay, apothecary of Bath, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1410/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: Bath Society of Guardians - 5s annual subscription due [for city]. Pay at Bath & Somerset Bank or W. Meyler's in the Grove. Those instrumental in detecting criminals rewarded by this society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:2,c |
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| Services: petition to Rt Hon Mr Pitt from principal merchants, banks & tradesmen of Bristol objecting strongly to intended alteration of departure time of post from London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: prognostication of husbandmen - following winter will be hard as there is such a profusion of hips, haws & other bird food. This only occurs in conjunction with extreme winter conditions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: woman stole a piece of Irish linen from Mr Richard Prynn's shop in Market Place this morning saying it was for a Lady Morris, 11 Axford Buildings. No such person exists. Reward of 5 guin from Bath Guardian Society for the apprehension of the thief & 1 guin on arrest from Mr Prynn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: plea for donations for widow & 7 children of Richard Whittle killed in quarry at Combe Down to Mr Thomas Bee, his employer, 6 Margarets Hill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: distressed gentleman engaged in small shop in distant village requires £15 to £20 to sustain himself & 2 female infants & save them from parish workhouse. Donations to Mr Gye, bookseller, Market Pl., Messrs Hooper & Keenes, Kingsmead St., Mr J Palmer, Chapel Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs A Neale of Corsham, aged 41 [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1411/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: boys & girls available as apprentices - masters & mistresses to apply at Pauper Pay Room, Walcot St, Bath next Fri. From St Michael's Church, Bath, churchwardens (John Glazier, George Strawbridge) & overseers (Wm Evening & J Dawson). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - barton of Ewridge & other lands amounting to 1000 acr & upwards in Colerne parish, part estate of Wentworth Parsons, esq. Proposals to Wentworth Parsons, esq, Hotwells, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:1 c |
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| News: duel fought in Lansdown field Saturday last between Mr Worral of Lincoln's Inn (Mr F Woodhouse 2nd) and Mr Sadler of Bristol (Capt Stone 2nd). One fired twice, the other fired in the air. Neither was wounded Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: new light Bath to London postcoach - from White Hart, Bath 6am every day exc Sunday with 4 horses to Angel Inn, St Clements, Strand, London (& return to Bath next morning). Fare inside 1 guin, outside ½ guin. Performed by Pickwick, Watson & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Ralph Jennings & Thomas Griffiths, jewellers & toymen, dealers, chapmen & co-partners to surrender to Commissioners at Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Bath on 4 & 10 Aug & 11 Sept. Debtors to give notice to Mr Richard Bowsher, attorney, Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Grosvener Gardens Vauxhall gala night for benefit of John Morgan, principal waiter, to support his wife & 5 children. Grand illuminations & musical concert. Tickets Mr Gye, Market Pl or at Gardens Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:2,e |
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| Marriages: a young man named Simpson (driver of her caravan) to Mary Evans (born without arms but able to perform needlework with her toes) at Wells. For many years she has attended fairs & thereby acquired a fortune of £800 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1412/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - estate in Rudgeside in Corsham. Dwelling house (presently occupied), garden, orchards & 58 acres. (Land tax value £20, & let to several tenants at rent total £80 p.a). At White Lion, Market Place, Bath on Sat 8 Oct by John Fargus. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:2,d |
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| News: Address to King of Mayor, Aldermen & Citizens of Bath, presented by Lord Viscount Bayham (London, St James's 6 Sept) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: it is the general opinion that this year will produce cider of excellent quality, all fruit being remarkably fine & highly flavoured. Recommendation is 1 gall brandy to hogshead will make a never failing preservative Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:3,c |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - a handsome bay mare, 15 hands high, at Higgin's stables back of Kingsmead Street where she is kept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bamkruptcy - Ralph Jennings of Bath, jeweller, toyman, dealer & chapman to surrended to commissioners on 10 Aug & 11 & 18 Sep at the Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Bath. Debtors & creditors to give notice to Mr Richard Bowsher, attorney at Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:3,d |
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| Education: ## Mr Pocock's Grammar School, Frome opens 27 Jul. Terms 25 guin., washing £1 11s 6d, mending stockings 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:2,e |
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| Military: 1st Division of Monmouth & Brecon Militia, commanded by Duke of Beaufort, arrived in Bath this morning en route to Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1413/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - "Hummer Brook" farm, Belton, in Stanton Drew parish, Somrst, 9 miles Bath. House, 53 acres arable/pasture. Now let Mr Wm. Moody at £63 p.a. Sale at Exchange Coffee House, Bristol on 13 Oct by John Fargus, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Barlow, clerk to Lady Huntingdon's Chapel, Bath [no date or place] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: recipe "To make Wine from Cider" by Dr Rush of Philadelphia. The wine is called "Pomona Wine". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & goods, property of the late John Kendall. At 12 Pierrepont Street on 8 & 9 Oct by E English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Mr Stevens, evening academy for young gentlemen in drawing mathematics & merchant's accounts recommences next Monday evening. Barton Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - house in Sydney Pl with coachhouse & stabling for 4 horses. Fit for immediate reception. Apply Mr English, upholsterer, Broad St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:2,e |
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| Crime: ## 3 young men who disturbed the peace in Bath on Tue night were arrested & put in watch-house. Next day magistrates fined them 20 guin which was given to charities in the city Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1414/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - of Charles Clinch, Bath, haberdasher & late partner of Hannah Johnson, yngr, late of Bath, milliner & haberdasher. To surrender to commissioners at Guildhall, London, on 3 & 8 Oct & on 5 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster/qtr, wheat 37s - 52s, barley 24s - 32s, beans 44s - 48s. Devizes wheat 46s - 50s, barley 34s - 36s, beans 40s - 46s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: ## John Marshfield, a labouring man, hanged himself last week in an outhouse in Avon St, Bath. Jury's verdict was "felo de se". He was buried at the crossroad leading to Charlcombe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - house, 12 Pierrepont St, property of the late John Kendall. Enq E English in Broad St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - variety of pier & swing glasses, [no location given] on 13 Aug at 11 am by Mr Farrell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - quantity of good household furniture (catalogues in good time) at 2 Grove St. 16 Jul by Mr Nonmus Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:2,e |
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| Crime: fallen women? - 60 of the frail sisterhood were apprehended at their lodgings in Bath on Thu night & confined in several watch-houses. After promising amended conduct they were liberated & returned to their friends. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1415/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: review of political & financial state of Britain at the end of wars of 1763 & 1783. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc inc 3 wheel wind-up jack & very large bell metal mortar etc. At 6 Pierrepont St, Bath on 14 Sep by C Trimnell. [no details of owner] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: relief of widows & orphans of poor clergy in Wilts - meeting at Bear Inn Devizes on 30 Sept. Clergy particularly stewards of different Deaneries requested to attend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: J Marshall's Library, top of Milsom St, Bath - every new book & pamplet as soon as published, plus free use of established collection of near 20,000 volumes of books in different classes for 15s p.a or 5s/qtr. Can peruse London, Edinburgh, Dublin & principal country papers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall & hotel - subscriptions invited for £100 shares in this, entitling subscriber to a proportionate part of rents & profits. Two tickets of admission to gardens annually, transferable. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - dividends re. Thos. Hill, tallow chandler of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3,b |
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| Sport: brace of trout weighing 10½ lb were caught nr Pulteney Bridge, Bath last week by Wm Barrett, fisherman. Supposed to be the handsomest caught in our river, they were purchased by a nobleman in the Crescent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1416/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods & stock of William Phynn, haberdasher & perfumer. At his house on Walks facing North Parade on 5 Oct by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - entire household furniture at 2 North Parade on 20 Sep by William Cross. [no details of owner] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - leasehold estate at end of The Quay, Bath. Consisting of dwelling house, 2 large corn lofts & a roomy warehouse. At White Lion, Bath on 1 Oct [auctnr not stated]. Enq Mr Daniel Brown, Beauford Sq or Mr Joseph Crouch, Stall St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Plymouth, Earl & Countess of Inniskillen, Lord Sudley, Lord & Lady Belmore, Lord Francis Seymour, Lady Jane Gore, Lady & Miss Browne, Lady Sarah Cole, Lady Sarah Crespigny, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: stolen from 14 Brock Street, two apron pieces of lead weighing ca. 30 lb. 3 guin reward offered by Bath Guardians & 5 guineas from house owner. Signed Joseph Albin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:3,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Wm. Lippincot, Sir Wm & Lady Bruce NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1417/ article:3,c |