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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: auction - f/hold estate, Stockwood House, Keynsham lately renovated at considerable cost. Farmhouse & bldgs & 140 acres of rich pasture. Particulars Mr Milward, Keynsham; or Furness & Brunson, auctioneers, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1517/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies, New Assembly Rooms - Mr Brereton solicits for votes for his election as next MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: at York House - Chevalier Rosales; Prince Rezzomio; Count Suderini; Prince Luchtenstein; Count Reviezky. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms subscription concerts, favourites choruses by Handel to begin 5 Nov, subscribers 1 guin, non-subs 5s. Mr Rauzzini advises the gallery is commodiously fitted up. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: help required for James Smith, tailor of Freshford near Bath who has serious illness. His wife & nine children are in great distress. W Batchelor (minister), Henry Fisher & J Hoddinott (churchwardens) appealing for benefactors. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3 d |
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| Military: a troop of the First or Royal Regiment of Dragoons marched into this city yesterday from Axminster. Another troop is stationed at Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: for sale - fresh coal ashes, rough ashes, broad wheeled wagon load 5s, narrow wheeled wagon load 3s 6d, narrow wheeled cart 1s 6d. at Mr Naishe's yard nr Mr Clark's brewery, London Rd, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: middle-aged steady man wants place as gamekeeper lately served 9 years in such capacity & will go to any part of England. Letters to I.J at Hare & Hounds Inn, Hinton St George. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1518/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Simeon Moreau, once Master of Ceremonies at Cheltenham seeks election as new Master of Ceremonies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: ## Theatre Royal Bath - to open for season on 7 Oct under direction of Mr Dimond & Mr Keasberry. Mr Palmer has disposed of most part of his Theatres so as to make Post Office his entire study. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:3 c |
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| Music: library & instruments at 3 Abbey Church Yard, Bath. J Lintern has for sale or hire pianofortes, harpsichords & guitars etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:3 b |
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| Health: remedies - Leake's "Pilula Salutaria" cure for venereal disease & scurvy to be sold by Thomas Taylor, 9 New Bridge Street, 2s 9d box. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:4 c |
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| Politics: Mr Coxe of Stoneaston was nominated as prospective candidate for MP for Somerset at a meeting at Wells last Monday, the Sheriff opened business. 1,200 freeholders attended meeting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:3,b |
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| Livestock: bay mare [horse] left at stables of Hood & Tuttle, bankrupts Grove St, Bathwick if not removed by 4 Aug will be sold to cover expense of Wm Bond, cornfactor & Daniel Thornthwaite, coachmaker of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - rich close, Gutter Leaze 13 acres, in occupation Farmer William Miles (between lands of Walter Long, esq & Farmer Hutton). At Woolpack Inn, Trowbridge on 22 July by John Morley. Partcrs Mr Edmund Lewis, surgeon Semington, or Mr Timbrell attorney, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1519/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Master of Ceremonies, New Assembly Rooms - William Wade seeks election as new MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: John Hurd age 98 to Miss Mary Thorn age 38 at Wanstrow on Monday se'nnight [week ago]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:3 c |
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| Music: "3rd set of Catches, Glees, songs etc" composed by Mr Harington 7s 6d; "Set of Duets for 2 German Flutes" by Mr Ashley, 7s 6d; "Loiisa" a favourite song by Mr Brooks, 1s. From J Lintern at 3 Abbey Church Yard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: sermon by Rev William Jay at the opening Independent Chapel in Bath 4 Oct published 29 Oct. Printed & sold by S Hazard, Bath. Price 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hallett (wife of Mr Hallett, cheesemonger) after a few hours illness on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of gentleman removed from Alfred St, Bath. By J Stafford at his great room in Union Passage 27 Jul . Viewing day before sale Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - freehold close of meadow, Rice Mead, 2 acres occupied Farmer Isaac Ashley (by Littleton Mill & adj land of Walter Long & Mrs Flower). At Woolpack Inn, Trowbridge 22 July by John Morley. Partcrs Mr Edmund Lewis, surgeon of Semington etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1520/ article:2 e |
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| Notices: lost - small shirt buckle, diamond chain enclosed "MB" on hair work. ½ guinea reward. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Atkins, baker to Mrs Elizabeth Gowen of Bath at St Michael's Church on Sun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms- first Cotillon ball on Thursday 16 Oct. Richard Tyson, MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - 16½ yds ash-colour cloth stolen from Pack Horse nr St Michael's Church on 10 Oct. 2 guin reward for discovery from Mr Abraham's of Bathwick. & further reward 5 guin on conviction from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mr John Sharp, pawnbroker, late of Bath in his 70th year at Frome a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: large stock of paper hangings, Manchester fringes, tassels at 20% under usual prices for benefit of creditors. By J Stafford [prob. at Gt rooms, Union Psge] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - freehold close, Little Clays occupied Farmer James Baggs in Steeple Ashton. At Woolpack Inn, Trowbridge on 22 July by John Morley. Partcrs Mr Edmund Lewis, surgeon, Semington; or Mr Timbrell, attorney, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1521/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - elegant house & stables at W end of Royal Crescent, last let to Hon Henry Grenville, decd. Ground rent £5 p.a. On premises Thu Dec 8 by Mr Plura. Partcrs Mr Plura, or Midford Castle, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Henrietta Caverley, at her house in Monmouth St, Bath on Thursday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Grace Lord Primate of Ireland, Earl of Lisburne, Lord Sydney, Lord & Lady Leitrim, Lord & Lady Doneraile, Lord Pelham, Lord Bayham, Lord Apsley, Countess of Rhodes, Lady Charlotte Murray, Lady Edwards, Lady Palmerston, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - large engraved silver table spoon from Mr Gingel's [sic - Gingell] in Oxford Row. 3 guin reward for discovery of offender from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:1 b |
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| Health: casualty hospital admissions - James Gardner, lacerated wound on thigh by falling out of a tree. Edward Hodge, incised wound on leg by a scythe. John Fussell, fractured thigh & dislocated patella by falling from scaffold. Win Ash compound fractured arm by falling from scaffold. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Albina Johnson (aka Murray or Brown) has obtained goods under false pretences. Public cautioned & offered 5 guin reward for her arrest. Aged abt 50 wearing blue gown, white bonnet left Bath Sat for Exeter. reward on conviction 5 guin from Mr Meyler , Orange Gr, Bath for Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: ## persons having claim to estate of late Mr Richard Cruttwell to send them to office at St James's St, Bath. Richard Cruttwell, the excr, is now sole proprietor of this paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1522/ article:3 b |
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| Music: correction - William Linley announces that Miss Guest will not be organist at Margaret Chapel as previously announced. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: to be disposed of - stock of silk merchant quitting business, in a commanding situation in city. Apply Wm. Smith & Co, Abbey Churchyard, Bath or 44 Fleet St, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals, contd - Lord & Lady Newark, Lady Malpas, Hon Wm. Elphinstone & Lady, Hon Keith Elphinstone & Lady, 2 Hon Miss Elphinstone, Hon Mr J T Townsend, Hon Mr Wandesford, Hon Mr & Mrs Anstruther, Lady Eliz Vaughan, Lady Glynne, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - ornamental vase stolen from Mr Hamlen's in Lilliput Alley. 3 guin reward for discovery & conviction of offfender/s from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - variety of pier & swing glasses, cabinet goods etc. At 4 John Street on Fri 8 Sept by Mr Farrell . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - small furnished house in Shirehampton. Enq printer or Mr Russell, Shirehampton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:2 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Stawell, Rev Sir Richard Kaye & Lady [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms. 8 subscription concerts from Wed 9 Nov. Subscription 1 guin. Vocalists Miss Cantelo, Signor Rauzzini. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - quantity linen, cottons, muslin, lawn arrived this day at Prynn & Collins cheap warehouse, 26 Market Pl, Bath. Printed linen & cottons 14d, 16d & 18d/yard; clear muslins 8d & 14d/yd; clear lawn 1s-2s/yd; sheeting 8d/yd; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals, contd - Sir Geo Colebrooke, Sir R Staples & Lady, Sir Egerton Leigh & Lady, Sir James Merriott, Sir Frederick & Lady Eden, Sir Lucas Phipps [NOTP], Gen Coxe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: polished steel register stoves, ditto stove grates, hall & Church stoves, foil stoves in chimney pieces, tea & coffee urns, caddies etc from Mr Hathwell, auctioneer & mnfr of chimney pieces, glass & picture frames, & girandoles, 4 Kingston's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: Chippenham turnpike roads - tolls now let for £260 at 3 tolls gates in Langley Burrell & Hardenhuish parishes will be let by auction on Monday 1 Oct at Chippenham Town Hall for a term of three years. Signed G S Bayliffe, clerk to trustees of these roads Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1524/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - Manor of Chewton, Keynsham with sundry farms & tnmnts, in 27 lots. To view apply Mr John Thomas, Chewton Place Lodge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1370/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: accounts due to or from estate late Archdeacon Chapman to be addressed to Charles & Thomas Chapman, 13 Paragon Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1370/ article:3 c |