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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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| Deaths: John Grose, 14 years was drowned while bathing in river near the Rope Walk at the bottom of Kingsmead, Bath yesterday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1341/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 52s-64s/qtr; Newbury 49s-68s/; Warminster 51s-65s/; Reading 50s-66s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1341/ article:2,b |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to Mr David Griffin, decd to pay the same to Mr Wm. Little, Corsham on or before 21 Sep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Mr R Wield to Miss Charlotte Thicknesse (daughter of P Thicknesse, esq of St Catherine's Hermitage nr Bath) in Oxfordshire on Wed. last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:3 d |
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| News: further particulars on death of late Duchess of Kingston born 1720. Most recent will not engrossed in England so terms of 2 yr old will will prevail [some details of loss to a potential legatee] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate of Mr Edward Mitchell, clothier, decd, late of Corsham to pay their debts to his partner Mr Edward May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: nursery maid wanted - single middle-aged woman well recommended. Enq Russell's library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: letter to printer describing new portable baths on castors for use by ladies seen in Italy. N. Brooke, Pierrepont Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - malting & brewery (firm of Powney & Hannam) in High St, Bath. Coppers & casks incl. Enq Mr Powney, Brock St, Bath. Debtors & creditors to send a/cs as above Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1342/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - property on Walcot Parade. Good views, good repair, four bedrooms. Particulars, D Dickes, upholder, Market Place, Bath or Mr Abrahams of Bathwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Howse, wine merchant of Bath to Miss Danvers, Cirencester (daughter of late Daniel Danvers, banker of Bath) by Rev Mr Collinson at Cirencester yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath said to open 20 Sept with performers inc Mr Eastman (a favourite of Norwich theatre) & Mr Bates from Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: theft - silver seal 5" long, 2-3 oz, with coat of arms engraved on each end stolen last Thursday morning from the counting house of Mr Marret in Milsom Street. Reward 2 guin from treasurer of Bath Guardian Society for discovery of thief. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: for sale - fine Golden Pippin & Cockagee cider in bottle 2yrs, some fine perry, 1 horse chair with Moore's patent springs & elastic seat. At Repository & Livery Stables by C. Demander on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - Alfred House, Alfred Street. Apply Mr Cruttwell, printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - neat household furniture of Mr John Hannam, decd, on premises 13 Kingsmead St, Bath on 21 Jun by Mr Orchard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1343/ article:2,c |
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| Music: breakfast concert - for benefit for Mr Loder (who labours under severe illness). At Great Room, Spring Gardens, on 15 Sep. Tickets 3s 6d. (inc breakfast) at Mr Lintern's music shop, Church Yard, Bath. Ball follows. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Colborne, wife of Mr Colborne, surgeon & apothecary at Marshfield lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: caution - a fellow was trying the grates of coal holes in the upper town on Monday night between 10 - 11 p.m (just before the watch take their stands). Inhabitants will do well to instruct their servant to secure the grates & street doors. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods & furniture at 34 Rivers Street on 18 Sep by E English . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Ralph Jennings & Thomas Griffiths of Bath, jewellers to surrender at Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn [Bath] on 4, 10 & 11 Aug (from Tuesday's Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: Warminster Road Turnpike - meeting of trustees to be held at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 3 July. James Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: British Fire Office - agent John Bally, bookseller, middle of Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1344/ article:2,c |
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| Education: clergyman sought to prepare delicate youth of 16 for university. Coastal area preferred. Enquiries at Mr Bull's library. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: the remains of Samuel Earle age 98 were interred at Freshford, Wed last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton Mallet goal on Monday by Leonard Coward, mayor of Bath - Elizabeth Silverthorne on suspicion of stealing a silver spoon belonging to Mr Samuel Whitchurch, ironmonger. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, Bath - Benjamin Axford, Hon David Anstruther, George Arnold, Edward Burge, John Burge, William Burge, Benjamine Brookes, Charles Brownlow, esq, Charles Bishop, esq, Charles, Brownlow, esq, Charles Cobbe, esq, Hiern Croome, Charles Demander, Charles Fielder Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:2 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Cardiff, Lord & Lady Audley, Lord & Lady W Seymour, Hon Mr Noel, Baron Carnock [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of Joseph Cooke, decsd, late of Frome Selwood, miller, baker, maltster requested to send accounts to Mary Cooke, Frome, widow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: all Excised law & adjudged cases relating to maltsters, brewers & hop planters pubd today by Robt Kyrle Hutcheson, esq, barrister of Bath, sold by Meyler of Bath price 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1345/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let in building leases - plot of land at Weston, in line of West Hall to Lock's Brook [Locksbrook]. Partcrs before Michaelmas, Mr Robert Forman, attorney at law, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3,b |
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| News: ## mailcoach pioneer - Mr [John] Palmer celebrated the takeup last Wed evening of his appointment with the Post Office [as comptroller] & dined with friends at Three Tuns in Bath. Three Tuns & Lamb Inns were illuminated. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: all persons having demands upon estate of Elias Lansdown, stay-maker, decd send a/cs to executor Mr Richard Singers on St James's Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, Bath contd - Thomas Hopley, John Morley, R Eyre Coote Purdon, esq, John Sone, G Augustus Sherman, esq, George Throckmorton, esq, Thomas Townsend, Walter Wiltshire, esq, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:2 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Parys of Suffolk St, London married Miss Lambe dtr of Mrs Lambe, grocer of Bath at St James's Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall 3 July - grand Gala Fete with music, fireworks by Signor Invetto, naval engagement between Lord Duncan & Dutch fleet (machinery by Mr J Rebecqi). Tickets 2s ea. at the gate, at Linterns, Abbey Churchyard, principal Inns & libraries. Gardens open 5pm, concert 7pm, fireworks at 10pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Kearsley's Peerage" pubd today, sold by booksellers in Bath & Bristol price 9s in boards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - several pieces of land between West Hall, Lock's Brook [Locksbrook] & New Bridge [Newbridge]. Partcrs Mr Robert Forman, attorney at law, Walcot St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: ## to mark Mr Palmer & his mail coaches - long descriptions [26 lines] of illuminations & celebrations on road between Bath & London, partcry at Lamb Inn, Bath & Angel Inn, Marlborough . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: clergymen who may have occasion for the assistance of a gentleman in priests orders to preach or do any other part of Sunday work in Bath may be accommodated next 5 weeks by addressing a letter to Mr Bayly, Nicholl's New Inn, Hotwells, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, Walcot - Daniel Adey, William Clarke, Thomas Head Dowson (clerk), John Godfrey, esq, Peter Hooper, Toomas [sic] Harford, Charles Harford, James Hooper, esq, John Hooper, John Higgins, John Naish, Charles Viner, Thomas Willis (clerk), Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Marriott, hosier & perfumer on the Walks, Bath, died this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Frederick Albrecht, stay & habit maker, 7 George Street. Latest ladies fashions from London (as worn by ladies of first rank). Maker of Circassian vest (which throws the chest open, keeps the shoulders down & keeps the body in shape) also elastic corsets. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - redemption & sale of Land Tax, Escott Farm, Urchfont in possn of John Axford, lease expires 1804. Also new cottage at Escott (6 mi Devizes) held by Wm Barton, at Castle Inn, Devizes on 4 Jul. Enq Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:2,e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-45s/qtr, Warminster 42-54s/, Devizes 48-60s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 b |
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| Law: Mr Wm Collins, gamekeeper to Sir James Long, plaintiff v. W B Bryant, a publican of Bath, defendant. Action at Somrst Assizes to recover £25 penalty for having bought, possessed etc 5 hares last Dec. Verdict for Bryant, despite evidence from Wm & James Smith that they had sold them to Bryant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - Gill's late shop, long established pastry & confectionery business in Wade's Passage. Apply Mr Wm. Trotman, grocer; or to Mr C Hemming's, poulterer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, contd - Peter Abbott, esq (South Stoke), William Briscoe (Bathford), Thomas Cowdrey (Batheaston), William Davies, esq (Monkton Coombe), William Fisher (Batheaston), Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: vandalism - large ladder thrown from pavement on the Walks, Bath into Mr Heaven's garden early yesterday morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 c |
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| Architecture: ## Bath Improvement Act - gen. meeting of Commissioners at Guildhall on 4 July. To consider purchasing The Bear Inn & opening communication from Stall Street to Milsom Street. J. S. Lawton clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 e |