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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: to let - tithe free estate, Naish Hill Farm, Lacock. 96 acres mixed land, now occupied by farmer Richard Holborow. Partrs Mr Goldney, attorney of Chippenham, Mr James Dunmer of Lacock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:2 c |
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| News: anecdote of Royal visit to Bristol by Prince George of Denmark (nominal King & consort to Queen Anne) in reign of Queen Anne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:4 c |
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| Goods: flour prices - Bear Key, fine 41s/ 2nds 38s, 3rds 28s-34s/sack Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Pitt, wife of Joseph Pitt, esq, attorney of Cirencester after a short illness on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Thos. Davie of Bath to Miss Farr, eldest daughter of Mrs Farr of Charmouth [date not stated]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Income Tax - Sir Abraham Elton bart, Peter Sherston, esq & Rev J Methuen Rogers, clerk, Commissioners of Appeal for E Somerset - meeting adjourned to Swan Inn, Wells 17 Jun, that meeting further adjourned to White Hart Inn, Bath on 19 Jun. R Welsh, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1272/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: Johnson Meredith & Co, woollen draper & merchant tailors from London now moved from Beauford Square to late Mr Jolly's shop at upper end Queen Sq, Bath. [list of clothes & prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr James's Analeptick Pills" 4s/box, 6d stamp duty. Sold in Bath by R Cruttwell, W Taylor, L Bull, M Lambe, S Hazard, J Burritt, Hooper & Keenes, H Parry, T Horton & N Jones. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:1,b |
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| Publications: "Authentic memoirs of Margaret Nicholson" (who attempted to stab the King with a knife [see 10 Aug, 1a & 1b]. Published James Ridgeway, Piccadilly, London; price 1s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: 40th number of Silby's "Occult Sciences", the art of predicting future events, sold by all booksellers in Bath, price 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:4,d |
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| Notices: Coroner for Somerset - George Templer, esq, Sheriff has received King's Writ for election to replace Richard Tuthill, gent, decd as coroner. Writ to be executed at County Court, Ilchester on 9 Dec [sic - mistake, actually 9 Sept] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rose, wife of Mr Rose, baker in Cheap Street, after a short illness on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Alexander Stevens of Castle Cary to Miss E. Robbins, daughter of Mr John Robbins of Widcombe - Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc of Mr Bartlett, perfumer at Great Auction Room, 18 Milsom St, Bath on 13 Jun by Mr Evill, by order of creditors. Also stock of jewellery, perfumery, cutlery, toys for 6-8 days following Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1273/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - Warminster Farm 40 acres meadow 16½ acres arable now occupied by Mr James Osborne. Enq Mr Cole steward to Rt. Hon Lord Viscount Weymouth at Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, 2 water mills on good river in Trowbridge (one corn or grist, one clothiers fulling mill) & contiguous lands. At George Inn, Trowbridge on Tues 27 Sept. [Auctioneer not given] Partcrs Mr Smith of Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens, grand concert of music for Prince of Wales birthday next Sat 12 Aug. 23 vocal & instrumental performances. Most magnificent fireworks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Dalby's Carminative" for colics & bowel complaints. Sold in bottles price 1s 9d by R Cruttwell, W Drayton, J Marshall, Hooper & Keenes, M Lamb, L Bull, J Barratt & S Hazard in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge nr Bath turnpike rd - trustees meeting at Beaufort Arms, Petty France on Tue 22 Sept. Tolls to be let, inc Lambridge Gate now let at £126 p.a, etc. James Ludlow, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:2 c |
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| Music: Mrs Billington to sing at the carnival in Venice next May. Venetian Ambassador has transmitted to his court her terms of 1,000 guineas Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr James Harris of the Bladud Inn, Ladymead to Miss Ann Sarell of Bath on Mon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Commissioners for redemption & sale of Land Tax - meet at White Lion, Malmesbury on 14 Jun; Angel Inn, Chippenham 15 Jun; Town Hall, Devizes 24 Jun. Wm W Salmon, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1274/ article:1,b |
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| Property: to let - Imber Parsonage now occupied by Mr Thos Gibbs, valued at £150 pa. enq Mr Cole steward to Rt. Hon Lord Viscount Weymouth at Longleat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - deals & mahogany woods. At the Bell, Broad St, Bath on 2 Sept by William Seyer, broker (over the Post Office). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: annual venison meetings for Trowbridge & Bradford - at George Inn, Trowbridge on 17 Aug, Bear Inn Devizes on 18 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: the price of whale oil is on the rise, got to 35s/ton on account of ineffectual success Greenland ships have met with (London, 29 Aug) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Publications: "The Ladies Complete Guide, or Cookery & Confectionary" by Mrs Mary Cole, pubd today 6s sewn or 7s bound. Sold by all booksellers & carriers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:2 d |
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| Military: Stephen Ford, gent of Bath appointed Ensign in the 48th Regiment by purchase, vice C Mulloy, esq who retires Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Coward of Frome Selwood to Miss Elizabeth Rose of Bath - yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - tan-yard with dwelling house & 3 acr at Banwell in occupn of Mr Benjamin Boord, tanner & Spanish leather-dresser. Enq John Emery, Banwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1275/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - St Algar's dairy farm about 174 acres meadows & pasture & 16 acres arable. Enq Mr Cole, steward to Rt. Hon Lord Viscount Weymouth at Longleat [cf 11 Jan 1d]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: burglary - break in at house of Mrs Collinson of Bromham 20/21 Aug. Clothing stolen. Reward upon conviction from Mrs Collinson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: wanted - manservant, in or out of livery between 30 & 50 years. Wages £20 p.a, without livery. Enq of the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: auction of £600 upwards of debts due to Richard Bradbury, bankrupt's estate. At Bear Inn, Chippenham on 12 Sept Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:1 b |
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| Churches: Diocesan tithe estimates - Canterbury £8,000, York £7,000, London £6,200, Chichester £2,600, Bath & Wells £2,200, Bristol £1,500 etc. Total all dioceses in England - £92,500. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3 c |
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| Law: protest by St. Peter & Paul ratepayers - appealed against the poor rate as an objection to appointment of another paid overseer. Their petition was refused at Somerset Quarter Session at Bridgwater last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Stonor, wife of Charles Stonor, esq. & niece of Henry Parry of Bath - in Copenhagen recently. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:3,c |
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| Education: a lady, native of Switzerland, would be willing to contribute to her residence in Bath if given assurance of 12 pupils to instruct in French language. A line to AB, 3 Abbey Green, Bath will be attended to quickly Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1276/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction - estate at Holcombe now rented by Joseph Morgan for £59 p.a. At Red Lion Inn, Odd Down on 10 Dec. Enq Mr Tuson, attorney at Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meet by adjournment at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 11 Sept. Intend to borrow at interest a further £300 on the credit of tolls - J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:1,c |
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| Sport: Lansdown Fri 11 Aug - prize silver cup for a race by horses who never ran a King's Plate or fifties. Not less than 4 horses to start, ½ guin entrance. The best of three 2 mile heats. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: journeyman blacksmith wanted - a good hand in shoeing etc may have constant employ & good wages by applying to James Fatt, Bradford by whom an apprentice is wanted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:1 c |
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| Sport: dog for sale - staunch pointer, cheap. Enq the Printers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: theft - brass handles of great number of doors stolen again last week. Some say these thefts are the effusion of fun & frolic - consequences could be equally "funny" (imprisonment, trial & perhaps transportation) 10 guin reward still stands; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sloper (wife of Mr Sloper, apothecary of Bath) after a lingering illness this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Royal Exchange Assurance - premiums due 24 Jun, renew at following offices - Newnham, John Matthews; Tetbury, R C Paul, attorney; Chippenham, Wm Taylor; Calne, Wm Bally; Devizes, James Sutton. Richard Cruttwell, agent for Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1277/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction - large estate of 47 acres, & large house, garden, orchard, malthouse, bakehouse, stable & outhouses in Church Yatton (10 miles from Bath). At sign of the Bell in Church Yatton on 17 Dec by Mr J Herring (of Devizes). Enq present tenant, Mr Jonathan Comely, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1278/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - Lower Trowl Farm, Bradford. Dairy farm with c. 125 acres meadows & pasture. In renting of Wm. Gibbons. Enquire Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1278/ article:1,d |
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| Sport: Match for £50, gentlemen to ride their own horses. Fri 11 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1278/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - old established linen drapery, woollen, mercery etc business in Market Pl Devizes, with dwelling house & shops. Apply to Mr Pitman on the premises, ot to Mr Usher, linen draper, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1278/ article:1 c |