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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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| Services: Wiltshire & Western Assurance Soc. - fund of £120,000 insures household goods & furniture from loss & damage by fire. Common insurances to £3,000 pay premium 2s/%. Agents - Mr Barton, Warminster; Mr Bunn, Frome; Mr Timbrell, Trowbridge; Mr Carter, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:2,c |
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| Inns: John Townsend has entered Pelican Inn, Walcot St, Bath, fitted comfortable beds, has best provisions & good wine. Postchaises with careful drivers 1s/mile Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1259/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Mr Donn of Bristol & author of a new course of mathematical learning, beginning a course of 3 lectures on astronomy at Mr Gyde's Room on 11 Dec. Subs to all 3 lectures 6s. If 30 people will each subscribe 1 guin for whole course, other lectures in [physics] philosophy will follow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: Shop Tax meeting to complain & prepare petition to Parliament for repeal - at Guildhall on Thur 25 Aug at 3 p.m.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - inn known as The Castle, St Catherine's Hill, Frome Selwood, with malthouse adj capable of working 12qtrs/week, & now in occuptn of Mr William Bull. Also, 100 hogshead of beer. Apply at inn or John Harvey, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - 3 closes pasture, called "The Nedges" 13 acres, in Lyncombe & Widcombe parish, late in possn of John Skrine, decd. Enq John Jefferys, esq, Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3,c |
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| Sport: dog for sale - exceeding good pointer of the setting kind. He has been hunted for 3 seasons. Enq Mr Robert Price, Abbey Green. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy dividends - 10 Aug re. William Widlake of Bath, perfumer, bankrupt. (London Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Services: Royal Exchange Assurance (est. during reign of George I) - has appointed Mr Gilbert Rotton of Frome Selwood to be its agent. The corporation has appointed agents in other towns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: creditors of James Wayland of Frome Selwood to meet at Angel Inn, Frome 19 Jun to make dividend. Creditors still to execute Assignment to attend office of Mr Charles Bayly, Frome. Debtors to pay same to Mr J Meares & Mr James Pobjoy, trustees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1260/ article:3 e |
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| Livestock: strong black mare for sale at Saracen's Head, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:2 d |
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| Employment: wanted - butler & footman, in Bath neighbourhood. Partcrs at Meyler's Library in the Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of person leaving Bath at Hetling Court, Westgate Buildings on 9 & 10 Aug by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, linen & china of Mr Dunkerton who is quitting housekeeping. At his house, 41 New King Street on Wed 10 Sep by C Trimnell . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: ## duties on horses - every person who keeps horses, mares or geldings for riding or drawing carriages to pay - 1 horse, 10s; 2 £1 5s; 3 £2 5s; 4 horses £3 2s 6d; 5 £3 18s; 6 for £5 10s then £1 for every extra horse over 6. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:4 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Peterborough, Earl of Fauconberg, Countess Dowager of Warwick, Hon Charles Boyle, Sir Thos. Shirley, Sir Thos. Broughton, Lady Croft (NOTP) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:3 b |
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| Architecture: to gentlemen & master builders - 8 marble chimney pieces with statuary & vein astragals to be sold by hand at Mrs Robbins (relict of late Francis Robbins) . Also collection of curious fossils. The yard & workshop to be let [no dates given]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:2,d |
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| Property: for sale in fee or let - dwelling house nr Bath on pleasing eminence towards Lond, with 1 acr, built in last 5 yrs, with water-closet, good supply of water, stable for 3 horses & coachhouse. Turnpike free. Enq Mr Plura, 9 John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1261/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Reading last Sat, wheat £10 10s to £12 5s, barley 20s-25s 6d, beans 24-26s, oats 17s-19s.Peas 28-30s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: grand concert & fireworks - at Villa Gardens 26 Aug. Tickets 1s. at gates & Marrett's in Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: written apology in lieu of prosecution, from Robert Pearce, fishmonger, Stall St, Bath, to unnamed gentleman for issuing threats on 24 July after he had told him he had no right to takes his boat above the wears. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, manor house nr Claverton Down 2 mi Bath, tithe-free. Lot 1/3, small compact farm, good stone-built house & barns, orchard making cider (20 hghd) & 52 acr tillage & pasture. Enq Mr Meyler, the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Ethereal Anodyne Spirit" for asthma, dropsies etc prepared by W Tickell, apothecary & chemist of Bath, sold by R Cruttwell, W Taylor, J Marshall, Hooper & Keene's, T Horton, H Knight, H Parry, M Lambe, L Brill, J Barratt, W Drayton of Bath for 3s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:4,c |
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| Health: Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary - Mr Nooth, surgeon of Rivers Street appointed consulting surgeon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - freehold estate in the parish of Crudwell in occupation of Mr Wm. Hay, farmhouse & 60 acres arable, at White Lion Inn, Malmesbury 9 Jul by Mr Harry Russ. Partcs Isaac Freeme, attorney, Marshfield Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, paintings etc effects of Col Wm Master, decd, late of 14 Paragon Bldgs, Bath. On premises on 10 Jun by Mr Plura. The house, commanding delightful views of the country, will be auctioned that afternoon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1262/ article:3 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Northampton, Sir William Stanhope, Sir Thomas Gooch, Sir Edward Hulse & Lady [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon. Mr Bouverie [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Observations of Marine Vermes, Insects, etc" by Mathew Martin, Bath Philosophical Society. 1s 6d at S Hazard, Cheap St, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction contd - f/hold estate, lot 2; 16½ acr water meadow nr Midford Castle, 5 acr tillage & 8 acr under wood. Enq Mr Meyler, the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: new pack of Historical Playing Cards inscribed to HRH Princess Amelia, youngest dtr of the King, pubd today price 2s 6d from R Cruttwell & all booksellers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:4,d |
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| Health: Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary - the Alfred Hotel will be ready to receive patients in a few days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen, books (inc. 30 vols. "History of "England") etc. of W. Addison, bankrupt, for the benefit of creditors of academy, Batheaston on 21 Jun by H. Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - tools of trade of J Tilley, clothier of Frome, incl shears, teazles, carding engine, cloth racks etc. On the premises on 12 Jun by S Middleton. Creditors of J Tilley to meet at George Inn, Frome on 19 Jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1263/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: ladies & gentlemen subscribing to the Balls to meet at Simpson's [Lwr] Rooms on Sat 8 Dec. William Wade, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: Hon C J Fox slept at Bear Inn, Bath last Monday night & left yesterday morning for London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - apartments in Great House, Holt. Boarding table for lodgers & friends, public teas in the Long Room every Thursday. Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction contd - lot 3, 30 acr sheep walk, 13 acr tillage & 12 acr woodland - a beautiful situation for building, nr Brassknocker. Enq Mr Meyler, the Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Bath Universal Tontine Society exceeds 700 subscribers in just 3 months. Sec E V Goodall, 11 St James's Parade requests members to register their names & update subscriptions. Book of Articles 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:1 b |
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| Services: Mrs Wingrove (widow of late Mr Wm. Wingrove with 4 children) appointed Pumper & Mistress of several baths. Mr Boulter's lease being expired. Profitable, as recent pumper paid c. £1,000 p.a to Corporation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of person quitting Bath (to be viewed morning of sale) at 10 Marlborough St, St. James's Sq. 22 Jun by H. Thurston, auctioneer (of Burton St) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of Mr Wm Hancock, decd. Includes fourpost beds with Manchester & Stuff furniture, feather & flock beds, china, glass, Bath stoves & other grates. On the premises at Frome on 12-14 Jun by J Morley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1264/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Dix to Miss Helena Hudleston (grand daughter of late Rev Mr Hudleston, archdeacon of Bath) at Kelston yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: Shop Tax - Mayor & Corporation etc oppose it as an injustice, believed all Bath tradesmen will sign petition. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball at Great House, Holt 17 Aug. Tickets 2s 6d tea included. Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [NTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: ## public admission from James Chesterman, late porter at Mr Arnold at the White Lion that he fraudulently altered the price set by clerk of coaches on a trunk delivered to W Clavill, esq of Walcot Parade who accepted the apology & did not prosecute. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:1 b |
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| News: at funeral of Mrs Sheridan - service read by Rev Mr Leigh of Marlborough Bldgs & funeral discourse delivered by Rev Mr Bowen Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - elegant new house (occupant Mr Rich), nr Trowbridge with large rooms [dimensions given], 8 bedchambers, stables & coachhouse, suit large family, at convenient distance to High Rd. to Devizes & London. At George Inn Trowbridge on 10 Jul by Harry Russ. Tickets Mr Timbrell, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:2,e |
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| Travel: ## agreement between Mr John Palmer (late Comptroller General of PO) & Lords of Treasury - considered by a Commons Cmmttee. Mr Pierrepont told of Palmer's hardship in being deprived of benefits, instead of £3,000 p.a given to Palmer, agreement should be fulfilled. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1265/ article:4 b |