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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: 1st Public Breakfast will be at Lower Assembly Rooms 15 Oct with band of music & a Ball. James King MC. Tickets 1s or 1s 6d. Breakfast at 11am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of Richard Palmer, brewer of Walcot Parish to inform Messrs Wm. Evill & Tobias Salmon in Bath of their debts on or before 25 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of family quitting Bath. At 23 Bennett Street on Tue 11 Sep by Mr Spackman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3,d |
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| Military: ## reports denied that party of 1 sergeant, 2 privates & 51 recruits who left Bristol for Belfast were murdered on arrival. Wm Fr Forster, Col. of Somerset Fencible Volunteers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: debtors of Joseph Jones, painter, decd of Bath to pay executors Mr Giles Fisher, plasterer of Corn St, Bath or Mr Joshua Harman, saddler of Horse St, Bath. Stock in trade & business to be sold immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1489/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Cannings on St James Parade on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3,d |
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| Property: wanted - house with malthouse, stabling etc adjoining, in or near Bath. Line to A B at printers will be attended to. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Bute, Lord Bolingbroke, Lord Dover, Lord Howe, Lord Maitland, Lord & Lady Arden, Lord & Lady Rowe, Lady Louisa Stuart, Lord Bishop of Chester, Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - lease of brewery in Walcot now in possession of Mr Richard Palmer, 14 yrs unexpired. On 1 Dec. Apply Messrs Evill & Tobias Salmon of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall - pleasure boats ply to these gardens from Cheapside, Newtown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Stephen Vezey, bankrupt, of Melksham are to meet the assignees @ the King's Arms Melksham 21 Jul. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - 2 neat gigs, hung curricle-fashion, with good laces & plated furniture with/out harness; hack postchaise, new carraige & wheels, 2nd-hand body; child's chaise. Mr Gabriel, coachmaker, Bristol Rd. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1490/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Cooper, postmaster of Frome, last Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "The Sacra Privata" of Bishop Wilson printed R Cruttwell. 2s 6d bound, printed by R Cruttwell, Bath & sold by booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bishop of Kildare, Hon Mr & Lady Lucy Boyle, Hon Gen St John, Hon Miss Brodrick, Hon Major North, Hon Mr Dillon, Sir John Swinburne & Lady, Sir John Miller [NOTP], Adm Gambier, Gen & Mrs Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3,b |
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| News: population in Europe (millions) estimates of Mr Gibbons - France 20, Germany 22, Italy 10, Gt Britain 8, Spain & Portugal 8, European Russia 10 or 12, Poland 6, Greece & Turkey (European) 6, Sweden 4, Denmark & Norway 3, Low Countries 4 million. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to be sold in fee - 20 Royal Crescent, Bath. With garden, coachhouse, stable & courtyard. Enquire Mr Jefferys. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - malthouse at Batheaston of sufficient size to make 25 qtrs/week. Enq the printer, or Daniel Cottle, carpenter, Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3 e |
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| Employment: wanted - experienced coachman of light weight, sober, honest & capable. Enq Mr Evill, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1491/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Miss Mary Saunders in the Market Place, Bath on Sunday. Dtr of late Mr Saunders, linen draper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, 26 Market Place warehouse facing Bridge St, opened for selling wholesale. Ready money only. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr W Biggs, carver of Widcombe to Mrs Mary Pritchard of Bath at the Queen Sq. Chapel, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: corn etc prices - Devizes, wheat 60s - 77s/qtr, barley 30s - 34s, oats 21s - 24s, beans 38s - 42s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:2 b |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted by bookseller & stationer - youth of good morals & education. Apply Russell's library, George Street Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3,e |
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| Military: Essex Light Dragoons require active young men. Apply the Sergeant of the regiment at Fox & Hounds, Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3 e |
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| Employment: any tradesman desirous of taking an active partner or disposing of his business may hear of a person willing to treat with him by addressing a line to Z.Z at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1492/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Dr Woodward, for many years an eminent physician of Bath, this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let or for sale - house opposite Crescent nr Upper Bristol Road. Dining room 26'X18', 3 bedchambers on attic, 5 good garrets.Enq Mr Brett, 38 New King St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: James Lynch, esq to Miss West of Middle Hill Spa, at Box on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 42-54s; Devizes 60s-77s; Warminster 56s-72s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Russell's library, George St, Bath - London, Dublin, provincial & some Continental newspapers taken, subscribers 15s/yr, 5s/qtr, 2s 6d monthly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - furniture & fine prints of George Bethell, dcsd on the premises at Bradford 30 Jul by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: Corporation advises its tenants that water, quit & house rents due Midsummer must be paid at Chamberlain's Office 8 Jul. H E Howse, chamberlain Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1493/ article:3,e |
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| Education: Sunday schools flourish with 600 children, many of whom now can read, recite catechism & repeat prayers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & premises on Borough Walls nr Market Pl, Bath, lately occup. Shop 57' deep, 2 large lofts or warerooms. Mr John Stafford, broker & auctioneer. Apply Mr Edwards, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: George Watts, esq of Frampton upon Severn to Miss Ann Fowell (3rd dtr of late Mr Fowell, attorney of Bath) at Walcot Church on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: considerable sum of money & bills stolen from locked desk in counting house of Mr John Joyce, clothier of Freshford on Mon night/Tue morning. 10 guin reward for discovery & conviction of offender Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: J Ricketts, Argyle Bldgs, Bath - barge business expanding to include a third boat "Sally". Orders received at Full Moon, Old Bridge Bath & J Ricketts warehouse, Cross Keys on the Back, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let or for sale - elegant house & offices with a small quantity of land, of Geo Bethell, decd of Bradford. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: ## inquest at Fonthill - on Patrick Johnson, sergeant, quartered at Beckford Arms, who drowned while bathing with others. He is 3rd person to have drowned in Mr Beckford's pond in a short space of time Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1494/ article:4,a |
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| Education: two girls schools established at St James St, by Rt. Hon Lady Mary & Lady Isabella Stanley. Some 50 girls taught reading, knitting & sewing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen & china, on the premises at 4 Margaret's Buildings Bath on 26 & 27 Sep by Edmund English. Catalogues E English, upholder & undertaker, Broad Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: correction - the account of marriage [see 2 Oct 1 b] of Mr Davis, coachmaker [of Bath] to Mrs Bristowe of Brislington, is untrue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: partnership between John Hibberd & William Taylor, brandy merchants of Chippenham dissolved by mutual agreement. John Hibberd to continue business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - house in Garrard Street, property of late John Telling, glazier. Also, to be sold at fair valuation - stock in trade with fixtures & lease, 10 years unexpired. Partcrs Mr George Stothert, Horse Street, or Mr Richard Attwood, St James's Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock & goods of the Repository 39 Milsom St inc silver, jewellery, cutlery, guns, barrel organ with 4 barrels, 1000prints & painting, 3000yds carpet. By Mr Viel 1 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: Commissioners for Redemption of Land tax will meet in Town Hall, Devizes on 24 Jul. W W Salmon, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1495/ article:1 b |
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| Education: two schools for 20 boys & 20 girls employed on spinning, instructed for two hours in the evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods, on the premises at 2 North Parade, Bath on 21 Sep by William Cross (auctioneer & undertaker, Milsom St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: pheasant shooting has been followed this season in a very moderate degree & with prudent caution as flocks have been on a gradual decline for some yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:3,b |