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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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| Deaths: Thomas Ball, esq Collector of Excise, at his house in Bath Saturday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Wm Trinder, grocer, mercer, linen-draper, hosier & undertaker, Corsham, Wilts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: equestrian amusements - Grand Night's Entertainment by Mr Franklin in the Ampitheatre on Mon 26 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: wife of Thomas Hicks, esq of this city - at Tunbridge Wells on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: John Heath, carter to Mr Marsh of Warminster in charge of 8 horses & 12 ton tree nr Beckington, fell under wheels when riding on shafts last Monday, believed drunk. Leaves wife & 5 children with only a parish allowance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: letter from Richard Grenville, Lieut Gen of Western District commending the zeal & alacrity of troops of Somerset parading before him that morning at Curry Moor. From Butley, Somrst Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1482/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: first cotillon ball, New Assembly Rooms on Thus 13 Oct. William Dawson, master of ceremonies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Hon Charles Hamilton (uncle to Lord Abercorn) at his house in Lansdown Rd Bath, in his 83rd yr at 6am on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & stock in trade of a cook & confectioner leaving Bath. Inc copper molds, Bath stoves, fish kettles, preserving pans, stew pans, shew glasses, 2 brls sturgeon & anchovies, jellies, etc. On 10 & 11 Oct by Thos Bird (no place given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:2,b |
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| Publications: ## pigs roaming the streets of Bath - letter from "Porculus" to the Bath Chronicle complaining of the rounding up of these pigs, which the writer considers have the right of freedom of the city from the time of Bladud. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Whittick in Walcot St, Bath in her 73rd year after a lingering illness on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Geo Maggs, journeyman brewer, fell into river at Kingsmead & drowned Saturday pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal Navigation - at qtrly meeting of 25 Jun decided to hold general meeting of proprietors at house of John Halcomb called Castle Inn, Marlborough 15 Jul to elect a treasurer. John Ward, principal clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1483/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Wm. Dawson esq, MC New Rooms, Richard Tyson esq, MC Lower Rooms. Earl of Winchelsea, Earl of Drogheda, Lady Dowgr Wenman, Lady Aylmer, contd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: the eldest son of Mr Samuel Sayce, brewer & distiller of Bath, in his 20th yr on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - large quantity of medallions, picture frames etc belonged to Robert Haines (late of Bath), distrained for rent. At a shop opp White Hart, Stall St, Bath, 13 Oct by Thos Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:2,b |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mrs Honor Cottell of the French Horn on Lower Borough Walls to meet at the said house on 27 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Williams, who for several years kept the Greyhound inn in Bath, at Bristol Hotwells this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: G Hoby, bootmaker of London has removed to 49 St James's St, Bath. A few of the best boots & dress shoes are kept for gentlemen wanting to be fitted without waiting Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of a gentleman decd, incl feather & mill-puff beds & set of Cumberland tables, removed to 2 Cheap St, Bath on 9 & 10 Jul by S Bennett Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1484/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals cont - Lady Austen, Lady Peyton, Lady Hannam, Lord Henry Murray, Sir George Beaamont, Lady Silvester Smith, Mr & Lady Jane Muirhead [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Salisbury Sheep fair on Monday, best ewes £1/head, middlings 15s, lambs 13s -14s each, some as high as 16s-18s each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - last public night of season 9 Oct 5pm. Fireworks & lively engagement of Foudroyant, Capt Jarvis & the Pegase (a French 74-gun ship) with capture of latter. Flambeaux will be provided to light company as far as new bridge should evening prove dark. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3,b |
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| Music: "Three sonatas for harpsichord or pianoforte" with violin accompaniment by John Crew, organist at Devizes, just pubd 6s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:1 c |
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| News: HRH Duke of Clarence's birthday - Bath masons [? freemasons] joined brethren from Bristol yesterday for grand lodge at Wells in honour of Duke Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let or for sale - house in Great Bedford St with coachhouse & 3-stall stable. Also to let 19 Camden Pl. Apply George Norton, grocer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mrs Chislett's school, Sandy Hill House, Beckington re-opens 22 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1485/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Mr Foy, dentist moves from Green St to 3 Wood St, opposite Northumberland Buildings. Name on door. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3,d |
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| Sport: backsword - Somrst youths won against Wilts youths at Frome last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Mr Francis Chalie has made over his house & stock of wines in Chandos Bldgs, Bath & declined business in Bath in our favour. Paul Amsinck & Henry Walters, jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: stolen on 15 Oct from 18 Queen Sq, a silver soup ladle & silver teaspoon. 2 guin reward for information from Mr W Davies, plus 5 guin from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:1 c |
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| Industry: pit colliers of Kingswood request peacefully for increase of 4d/day - granted equal pay with Somerset colliers & returned to work. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: theft - chocolate colour surtout coat in large size. Reward of 2 guin & further 3 guin on conviction, from Bath Guardian Soc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: well-educated young lady seeks situation as assistant in a school. Letters to Miss Long to be left at Post Office, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1486/ article:3,d |
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| Music: Miss Guest appointed to play the organ in Margaret Chapel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: theft - John Harrington [sic - ?Herrington], Benjamin Sparkes & Alexander Persal Wilson to Shepton jail yesterday for stealing from summerhouse of Mr Mulleney, Bathwick on 8 Sept. Sparkes & Harrington were acquitted last year of robbing Mr Crutch's garden. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Manor of Weston - those owing chief or quit rents to Wm Oliver, esq, are asked to pay at Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath to Robt Forman, steward of said Manor on 10 Oct Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: theft - stolen from a dwelling house belonging to Mr Naish, tanner at Lambridge - 1 great coat, blue coat, red waistcoat, 3 prs corderoy breeches, 2 prs worsted hose etc. Reward for discovery of 5 guin from Mr Naish, and on conviction 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:1 c |
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| Industry: dispute - 4,000 colliers from Timsbury & Paulton etc met High Sheriff J H Coxe, esq; Major Tucker; Messrs Mogg, Craing & James, & other proprietors of pits, demanding increased wages. Demands granted - hallers increase from 14d to 17d/day, miners from 16d to 18d. All returned to work. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3,c |
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| Military: Bath Military Volunteer Assn - subscriptions are insufficient to cover costs. It is hoped that gentlemen who can't give personal services will offer pecuniary assistance to show their loyalty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3 d |
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| Services: C Midlane, painter & glazier, has removed to 3 Lower Church St, Bath. NB 2 journeyman painters wanted immediately. Good wages Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1487/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Richard Harding, writing master of Bath to Miss Ann Green Matthews of Gallaway's Bldgs Bath, in Abbey Church on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - in Honour of His Majesty's Coronation, music, fireworks, flambeaux & 2 illuminated balloons on 22 Sep. Admission 1s entitles bearer to tea, or other refreshment in lieu. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: 1st Cotillon Ball will be held at New Assembly Rooms 16 Oct. Richard Tyson MC begs leave to remind ladies that no hats of any kind are allowed. They will be obliged to comply or quit the assembly Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Devonshire tooth tincture" cure for toothache, scurvy in the gums etc. Sold by R Cruttwell 2s 6d bottle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:1 c |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of Salisbury recently confirmed young people - Devizes 599, Melksham 357, Chippenham 496 etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Bath Military Volunteer Assn - book with alphabetical list of subscribers can be seen at Town Hall. List of subscriptions since last publication approx 216 guins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale by private contract - unexpired interest of a lease on new-built dwelling house with coachhouse at 30 Henrietta St, Bathwick. Enq Mr Mant, attorney, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1488/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tresilian in Duke St on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Miss Wagstaff has removed her school from Thornbury to Miss Pulleine's, Trim Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3 c |