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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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| News: ## an advanced salary to be paid to the watchmen for cleaning the streets by night. It will not only save householders from the dust & scavengers, but will also keep the watchmen awake. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1253/ article:3,b |
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| Education: Madam Vereyt - English, French & Italian School at Batheaston recommences 23 July Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1253/ article:1 e |
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| Property: lot 2/2 - lease of 4 messuages west side of Roger's Court, parish St. Michael, Bath in occupation of John Gapper, Wm. Carnall, Mrs Waldsan & Wm. Keates with plot where new room built occupied by John Acres. At house of John Acres (the Royal Oak) 22 Jun by W Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1253/ article:1,d |
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| Military: award of Banner for HM's birthday, contd - Bath Asscd Foot & Horse Corps then marched to Sydney Gardens where Banner presented to Capt Wiltshire by Mrs Wilmot of Lansdown Grove. Capt Wiltshire addressed troops. Banner worked by Miss Lutwidge of Leicester. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1253/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: assistant wanted - to teach writing & accounts. Good references & qualifications. Enq David Surcome, writing master & accountant at Free School, Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction - centre house, Alfred St, Bath, with garden, coachhouse & stables -front 26', depth 170'. Ground rent £7 16s p.a. On the premises on 17 Oct by Mr Plura. Full particulars, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: ## directors of East India Co will put 4 million lbs of tea for sale on 12 Sept. Inc Bohea 1,400,00lbs, Congou 920,000lbs, Singco 660,000lbs, Twankey 500,000lbs, Hysson 350,000lbs, Souchong 130,000lbs etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge nr Bath turnpike rd - trustees meeting at Beaufort Arms, Petty France on 16 Sept. Various tolls up for uaction, inc Oldfield & Lambridge currently let for £203. James Ludlow, clerk, Sodbury 20 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Grand Fete in honour of Duke of Clarence's birthday at Villa Gardens on 21 Aug. Concert & fireworks. Tickets 1s from Mr Millgrove, Bond St, Bath & Mr Marrett, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices at Mark Lane London 16 July 31-41s/[qtr?] Also, other grains etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: taxes - consolidated assessed taxes for persons who employed servants, kept horses etc. to deliver lists to them under penalty of £50. Wilts. offices - Bradford, Mr Thos. Carter; Calne, Mr Wm. Baily; Melksham, Mr George Moule; Trowbridge, Mr Thomas Timbrell; Warminster, Mr. Matthew Davis. Matthew Winter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:1,d |
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| Military: Consecration of Colours & Banner cont'd - public dinner given to Corps by Corporation at Guildhall. Illumination & display of fireworks at Sydney Gardens, somewhat dampened by the weather Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1254/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Richard Scrace from London is now running livery stables & riding house, nr Circus, Bath, lately occupd by Mr Portier. Ladies taught to ride, horses broken-in. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: benefit for Miss Wright & Mr Incledon at Spring Gardens on 29 Aug. (Extra night arranged by Mrs Purdie). Vocalists inc Miss Wright & Mr Incledon & Mr Leonie, Masters Shell & Cook. Fireworks. Tickets 1s. at gates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: labouring man name of Deacon at work in house of a hatter in Frome drank from bottle of brandy - it was instead vitriol, he died, last Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:3 c |
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| Property: Mrs M_k_y has a house building in Mr Pulteney's ground nr new bridge & she intends to patronise Old Rooms & "there was never an individual of any rank who could carry a point of that kind so completely". (From St James's Chron) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture, paintings, books of Mr [sic - cf 13 Aug 3d] Cox, decd [v good list], inc 20 hghds cider, malt mill, brewing eqpt etc. At Westwood, nr Freshford, Bradford & Trowbridge on 19 -22 Aug Aug by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: average prices in England 7 July - wheat 4s 10¾/, fine flour 30s; peck loaf - 2s, ½ peck 12d. Mark lane 16 Jul - wheat 31-41s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:2 c |
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| Education: Frome Grammar School - public examination & exhibition to be held school room 21 Jun, when Mr Pocock requests attendance of parents as inducement to his pupils further perseverance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: money to be advanced on good freehold landed securities in or nr Frome from £200 to £1,000. Enq Messrs Crocker, land surveyors, Frome or Mr Crocker, land agent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1255/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Edward Freeman (late groom to Mr Fettiplace) now has taken& entered stables on Claverton Down. Horses for training, livery, riding lessons & horses broken in. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - dining room apartment, Pierrepont St, Bath, nearly facing South Parade. Enquiries Mr Tully. [no other details] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:3,c |
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| Sport: ## 4 capital swimmers of Bath played a game of Put in 15 ft of water, cards & table on river yesterday (Waterman's day). Winner took out bottle of gin, after drinking, all came ashore. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Wm Waddington of Chatham Pl to Miss Sykes (dtr of Henry Sykes of the Crescent [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: ## proprietors of Circulating Libraries to increase annual subscription to 15s due to higher cost of newspapers, new publications & printing. Wm Taylor, Wm Meyler, Samuel Hazard, Joseph Barratt, James Marshall, Edward Russell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: average price sugar 11 July 59s 8¾d/cwt excl customs duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: Classical assistant required (after the vacation) for Frome Grammar School. Apply post paid Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:1,e |
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| Goods: Thomas Osman, 16 High St, Bath opp Town Hall has brandy, rum, tobacco & snuff warehouse, bottled cider, perry, Taunton ale & porter. Coffee room to open 10 Jun where London, Bath & Bristol papers may be taken. All kinds of refreshments provided Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1256/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: John Hitchcock (from Avebury) drapery, haberdashery, hosiery & grocery, also funerals at new shop in Corsham (lately Mrs Brook's). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - established milliner's shop, Market Place, Chippenham. Enquire Mdmes Humphries & Mansill, occupiers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Miss Derecourt has removed her school for young ladies from St James's Sq to Redcliff Hill, Bristol. Opens July 24. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - unusually neat & elegant household furniture, genuine property of a lady (quitting Bath) at 9 Oxford Row on 2 Sep by Mr Plura. Catalogues at the place or Mr Plura's, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: medicines licenses - persons licensed to sell medicines need to renew their licenses by 1 Sept by applying to Mr H E Howse, Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: meat prices at Smithfield - ox beef 2s 6d to 3s 4d/[?], wether mutton 3s-3s 4d/?, lamb 3s 4d-4s/?, pork 3s 6d/8lbs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - manor of Westcomb & Northwood, Somrst, mansion house, stables, pleasure garden, canal basin with fish, 70 acres pasture, farmhouse, 3 cottages, 360 acres meadow in Batcomb parish, Somrst. At Exchange Coffee House, Bristol. Thos. Jones, attorney, Bristol. Bristol. Apply Thos. Jones Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens, Bath - public breakfast on 10 Jun & following Mondays Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1257/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: all debts due to John Hitchcock from Avebury now in Corsham must be paid to Thomas Rogers of Avebury by 26 Dec or be sued. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: lost or stolen - brown gelding cart horse. Information 1 guin reward. Mr Robert Long, Hilperton, owner. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - Grand Fete on 4 Aug 4 at 6.30 pm. Tickets 1s at gate or from Mr Pritchard, Parade Coffee House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: lost - by a servant between Bath & Combe Hay on 26 Aug, a small parcel directed to Mr Rauzzini, Bath & containing £10 note & 5 guin note. 5 guin reward on its return to Messrs Derham & Stroud, New Assembly Rooms, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Bradford-Leigh Fair to be held as usual on 24 Aug, & in future as often as St Bartholomew's day falls on a Monday. Cornelius Lewis. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: journeyman staymakers wanted - by several Masters in Bath, London wages. They will prosecute those inclined to obstruct those inclined to serve. H Tanton, French staymaker, 1 Quiet St on behalf of the Masters. Also apprentice wanted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 18s/- to 28s/sack, Warminster 36s/- to 54s/qtr, Newbury 33sh/- to 54s 6d/qtr, Reading 35s/ to 56s/- Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: ## for sale - curricle built by by Runchyman [sic] & Barker with headlamps, travelling trunks & harness for the 3 matching horses which are in excellent condition. One of the most complete curricles & set of horses in England. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1258/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: average prices of corn 12-17 Nov by Winchester bushel [of 8 galls] - London 5s, Hert 4s 10d, Worcestershire 6s, Gloucestershire 5s 10d, Wilts 5s 2d, Somerset 5s 11d, Dorset 5s 3d, Hants 5s 2d, etc (from Gazette, London 1 Dec) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household effects at Orange Court, Bath (gentleman leaving off housekeeping). On 25 Aug by E Champneys, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - for the evening of Prince of Wales birthday, they will be decorated in elegant style & better fireworks than ever seen in Bath before. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "The Sermons of Bishop Wilson" pubd today in 4 vols. Vol 1 contains authentic papers by Rev C Cruttwell. Price 2s 6d bound in sheep or 3s in black calf Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished house with good garden situated on an eminence ca. 1 mile from Bath. Parlour & dining room over 20½ X 15'. Enq Mr Robert Price, Abbey Green. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - compact estate in Beckington, inc farmhouse & offices, water meadow, pasture & arable, formerly possn Mr Carpenter, now in possn Mr Benjamin Pickford. Partcs Mr Kelston of Beckington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:2 d |