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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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| Finance: Lotteries - letter from J Molesworth of 22 Petty France, Westminster repudiating false claims made by Mr Thomas Wood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: public distress in France particularly for eccliastics. Donations to inc Messrs Cross, Bayley [sic - Bayly], snr & Co, bankers, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:1,c |
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| Services: Glover's new & elegant repository 40 Milsom St will open 30 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: income tax - the Commissioners of Appeals (Ambrose Goddard, Andrew Bayntun, Edward Horlock Mortimer) for parts of Wiltshire listed have adjourned & will meet at Kings Arms Inn, Melksham 23 Jul to hear & determine appeals. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1496/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: ## David Brock, in Bath prison for £15 debt, discharged from prison 4 Oct. He thanks donors for total of £2 in gifts. His wife lies at point of death. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods. On the premise at 1 Westgate Bldgs, Bath on 3 Oct et seq, by William Cross (auctioneer & undertaker, Milsom St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:3 d |
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| Art: miniature paintings for 2, 3 & 4 guin, also portrait & landscape by Mr Hay, lodging at 18 Orange Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:3,c |
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| Health: Mrs Plunkett Edgcumbe is arrived at her house in Cornwell Bldgs where she will consult cancerous cases. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:3 b |
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| Law: regulating expense of conveying persons to the Somerset County jail or houses of correction - change in rules. Treasurers not to pay until charges examined under oath, & JP warrants person unable to pay costs of conveyance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished 39 Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - new-built f/hold dwelling house in Burton St, Bath occup by Mr Crump, grocer. At Full Moon, Borough Walls, 11 Jul by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1497/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: Company of Stationers, London - various Almanacs for year 1786 will be published on Tuesday Nov 15. [good list] inc county almanacs e.g for Somerset & Dorset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: reported that the Govt intends to reduce interest rate to 4% at the opening of Parliament. Bank contemplating reducing discount on inland & foreign bills to 4½ or 4% Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: Wedgwood's [china] manufacture sold by William Ward, 22 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & linen at King's Arms Keynsham 23 & 24 Oct by W Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: wanted by Bath Commissioners - a sober young man to act as constable of the night. Apply Guildhall Thu 6 Sept between 11 & 12 o'clock. Signed J Smith, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: farmer Thos Smith of Clapton, parish of Midsomer Norton, found one of his ram lambs with tongue barbarously cut out last Saturday night. Reward 5 guin for info to discover offender Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/5, 2 well built dwelling houses, Cornwell Bldgs, Bath with coachhouse & 3 stall stable. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 17 Jul by Mr English (of 6 Broad Street). Particulars Mr Watts, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: glass ware - John Atkinson, 4 George St, Bath. Girandoles, chandeliers etc. Sells on commission for C Haedy, glass mnfr, 287 Strand, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: East India Co bonds to carry interest of 4% only from 31 March, owners of bonds to bring them in for marking. From 31 March no interest paid on unmarked bonds. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Employment: ## footman wanted in regular family, who is sober, honest & cleanly but no macaroni. Apply Mr Cruttwell, printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:3,d |
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| Art: print of Thomas Dunckerley, Provisional Master of the Masons. Painting executed by Brother Beach & presented by him to the Royal Cumberland Lodge, Bath. Price 10s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house in Marlborough Bldgs, furnished or unfurnished. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Davis, master of the Academy, Keynsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:4 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/5, freehold dwelling house, 2 Walcot Parade with admirable offices of every description. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 17 Jul by Mr English (of 6 Broad Street). Partcrs from Mr Watts, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:1 b |
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| Services: pawnbroking - items pawned with Betty Lee, decd late of Avon St, Bath to be claimed & repaid - contact James Chisem, broker, Avon St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:1,c |
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| Military: prize money - for the capture of La Reine de France on 24 Jan 1783, the Admiral received £60 17s, a petty officer 2s 6d & an able seaman only 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: horses for sale - a pair of handsome coach-horses 15 hands, to be seen at White Lion stables, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: First Dress Ball will be held at New Assembly Rooms on 2 Nov. Ladies requested not to wear hats at balls or concerts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: ## coal prices - proprietors of collieries at Camerton, Radstock, Timsbury, Dunkerton & Clutton are raising the price of coal 1d/bushel from next Monday. This is in consequence of the advance in wages of workmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:1,d |
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| Property: wanted by elderly gentleman of respectability - lodging with widow or single lady for some months (may stay longer if pleased). Good sitting room, large bedroom with light closet req'd. Direct for XY at printers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/5, well secured fee farm ground rents issuing from first 9 houses on Walcot Parade payable to representatives of late Mr H Fisher. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 17 Jul by Mr English (of 6 Broad Street). Partcrs from Mr Watts, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1500/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - shop at cnr St Andrew's Terrace in Bartlett Street, Bath. Apply Robert Telling. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1,d |
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| Agriculture: Haymarket, Smithfield - old hay £4 12, new hay £3 16s - £4 4s, straw £1 4s - £1 10s/load Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1 b |
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| Property: private sale - 2 remaining lots of an estate near Claverton Down. Freehold & tithe free. Enq Mr Meyler, Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Temple, Lord & Lady de Montalt, Lord Bishop of Gloucester, Hon & Mrs Farne, Hon Mr Maud, Lady Bathurst. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:3 b |
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| Industry: ## coal dispute - meeting of proprietors of coalworks held at Old Down Inn on Wed 22 Aug thanked the High Sheriff of Somerset for his actions in subduing the recent riotous conduct of colliers. Zachary Bayly, esq, chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1,d |
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| Military: provisional cavalry at Wells - meeting of Lieutenancy of Somerset on 21 Jul to "draw out" so as to be ready to march as occasion requires on 30 & 31 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 4/5, fee farm ground rents from various messuages, St Ann's Court, New King Street. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 17 Jul by Mr English (of 6 Broad Street). Partcrs from Mr Watts, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1501/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: plants - c 1,400 Dutch tulips & ranunculas. Particulars Mr Petrie, seedsman, Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:2,c |
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| Property: for sale - several closes of meadow & pasture land in & around parish of Twerton, late estate Mr Sperin, decd. Partics R Bowsher attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat 11 Oct, comedy "The Wonder! a Woman Keeps a Secret" with musical entertainment "The Poor Soldier" at 6.30 p.m. Boxes 4s, pits 2s 6d, gallery 1s 6d & upper gallery 1s. Tickets Mr Bartley or box lobby. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Poole in the Vineyards, in his garden suddenly a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: wages dispute - price of coal increased by ½d/bshl & 1d on coke or coke coal by the various mine proprietors (Bilboa, Torr, Marsh, Breach, Goodeaves, Newberry, Coal-Barton, Leacham, Edford, Holcomb, Benter Marsh & The Rock) as a consequence of increase in wages of workmen. Charles Knatchbull, chairman of meeting at Jolliffe Arms, Kilmersdon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:1,d |
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| Military: provisional cavalry - subdivision of Bath to assemble Market Pl 30 Jul to march to Wells 31 Jul. Subdivision of Chewton to assemble at Unicorn Inn on 30 Jul to march to Wells same day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: auction - lot 5/5, annuity of £19 p.a payable by Corporation for 75 years. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 17 Jul by Mr English (of 6 Broad Street). Partcrs from Mr Watts, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1502/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - complete grazing farm at Broughton Gifford inc 100 acres & house. Stephen Dark, tenant. Particulars John Roberts, esq Northumberland Bldgs, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1503/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: Bath & Oxford mail coach with guard. From Tuns & Lamb Inns from 28 Sep daily 9.30 [sic] am to Cross Inn, Oxford. 4 inside 1 guin, 2 outside & children on lap half price. Williams, Bond, Dover & Hulbert (Bath) et al at other stages inc Cirencester. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1503/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - genuine stock of hiring trade belonging to Mr Teasdale, grocer cnr of Miles Court who is quitting business. In table & tea china, Queensware, cutlery, mahogany butlers trays, patent plated wares, 3-headed dumb waiter [good list]. On Thu 9 Oct by Wm. Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1503/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Lady Mannock at her house in Gay St, Bath at an advanced age on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1503/ article:3 b |