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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 - sale of ground rents for Circus & other buildings in Bath due to have been held in Garraway's Coffee House, London on 19 July [see 1 Jun, 2b] by Mr Winstantley, now postponed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: for sale - all brewing materials, household goods at sign of the Pack Saddle, Frome on Thurs 7 July by Middleton & Balne, auctnrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 2b/9, 3 closes arable land in West Kington, called Tiley's Kingston Moordown, Harford's Kingston Moordown & Woodward's Eight Acres, 17 acres 3 rods 17 poles Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: causes of suicide in Bath - "timidity of women often bordering on folly". Attributed to "debauched young men who earn more money" than necessary for their real needs spending surplus in alehouses. Letter from "Censor" 12 June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:4,b |
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| Employment: wanted - apprentice to a printer. Enquire, post paid to 20 Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house (excl dining room) in elevated part of Bath. Not a lodging-house, so care of the house more an object than the rent. Details from Mr Taylor, solicitor, 50 New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: William Frederick in the Grove, Bath no longer has circulating library & is now just a bookseller with over 9000 vols of modern novels, romances & other subjects. Catalogue out soon. Newspapers available in shop as usual Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:1,d |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of this diocese attended Abbey yesterday for confirmation service for great numbers of youths of both sexes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - part of unfurnished house in centrical [sic] position. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:1 c |
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| News: honorary titles - application of title "esquire" absurd to those without business or money. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 2c/9, 3 closes of pasture in Marshfield parish called Ford's Close, Beale's Splatt & Thorndale, 11 acres 1 rod 30 poles. Total area lot 2 48 acres 30 poles, rent £61 8s 6d p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: imports to Bristol - 100 flitches bacon, 1 hghd beeswax, 5 casks butter, 12 bags feathers , 10 barrels figs, 82 hams, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:4,c |
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| Goods: Angel Inn, Warminster - Charles Jaques from Bath has refitted for reception of nobility, gentry etc. Good stock of wines, spirits etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "The Discarded Secretary" by E I Eyre of Bath & Bristol theatres, dedicated to Col & officers of Bath Military Asscn, pub today 2s/ sold by all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:3 e |
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| Pets: lost early last week - mottled red spaniel called "Rover" with pricked ears & short tail. Reward of ½ crown for return to Mr George Milsom, apothecary in Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:2,a |
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| Publications: "Ridgeway's Abstract of the Budget or taxes of the year 1785", printed for James Ridgeway, Piccadilly. 1s. & sold at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:4,b |
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| Property: to let - large dwelling house at Corsham, well adapted to carry on brewing & malting trade, occupd by proprietor Mr John Dalmer. With malthouse, brewery, store-rooms, spacious courtyard, stable & large walled garden adjoining. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: market news Mark Lane 28 Jul - wheat (black) 38s-41s, mealing 41s-45s, rye 20s-22s, barley 17-21s, pease 20s-23s, oats 13s-17s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 3/9, pasture Worlock's Close of 3 acres 2 poles, with barn stable, barton & dwelling house, rent £14 p.a; lot 4/9 close of pasture Culverslade 1 acre 2 rods 13 poles rent £2 17s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "An accurate description of all the direct & principal cross roads in England & Wales" by Daniel Paterson, asst to Quarter Master General of His Majesty's Forces. Price 3s sewed. From all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:4,d |
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| Fashion: cheap India muslin from Samuel Slack at the Pheasants, Bath St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: income tax - commissioners for E Somerset (Sir Abraham Elton, Peter Sherston, esq) 1st meeting at Swan Inn, Wells on 24 May & White Hart Inn, Bath on 27 May. By order of P Welch, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1128/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: "New plan of Bath city & suburbs" in small convenient size, pubd today, price 6d available with other stationery (long list) from J Basnett, stationer & printseller of London, at upper house, Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:2,a |
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| Publications: "New London Magazine" new monthly, 1st part pub 1 Aug, 6d. Printed for Alex. Hogg, London, sold at all booksellers, stationers & newscarriers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:4,b |
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| Education: W Stevens advises that his academy for the reception of young gentlemen opens 17 July [no place given - 7 Barton Bldgs, Bath]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 28 Jul, beef 3s, mutton 3s 4d, lamb 3s 8d, veal 3s, pork 3s 4d/stone of 8lbs. Sold 1100 beasts, 12000 sheep, 4000 lambs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 5/8, close arable Culverslade 2 acres, 2 rods & 19 poles rent £7 17s; lot 6/9, close pasture Gay's Leaze 2 acres 2 rods 4 poles, rent £4 4s 7d p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "Paterson's travelling dictionary" showing the distance between principal cities & towns. Up to 50,000 distances. Price 4s sewed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:4,d |
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| Leisure: Grosvener Gardens Vauxhall - gala night 6 Jun. Boats provided to ferry those who will from the slip, Grove St. at 6d per person. Tickets 1s each at the Gardens Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - fashionable furniture effects of a gentleman leaving Bath. On the premises 8 Camden Pl on 4 & 5 June by Mr Viel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1129/ article:3 e |
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| Notices: Mauge & Lancashire, successors to Mr Prince Hoare, statuary (& his principal workmen for many yrs), now trading at same yard in monuments, chimney pieces, works in marble, wood & stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:2,b |
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| Publications: "Christian's New complete Family Bible", by Rev Thomas Bankes, illus. In 80 numbers 6d. First number Sat. July 30th. Printed for Cooke, London. At all booksellers, stationers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:4,c |
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| Notices: pointer bitch found - owner after proving ownership may have her by applying Mr Taylor, Angel near the Bridge & paying for this advert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: meat prices Newgate & Leadenhall - by carcase, beef 2s 6d, mutton 3s, lamb 3s 4d, veal 3s, pork 3s 4d. Best town-cured bacon 4s 2d, Wiltshire [bacon] 4s 4d/stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 7/9, close of pasture Innock, 1 acre 2 rods 35 poles, rent £3 p.a; lot 8/9, pasture Half Acre Close, 1 acre 2 rods 34 poles rent £4 12s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: 50 part edition of "The Newgate Calendar" 6d per week. Published by Alex Hogg. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:4,e |
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| Property: exchange - gentleman in Bath wishes to retire to the country & seeks exchange with owner of house not willing to risk sale in these times. Letters to ABC, post office, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: double wedding of sisters - Rt Hon Earl of Tabby Hall & Capt C Nicol of 16th Foot to Miss Russell & Miss K Russell of Northend [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1130/ article:4 b |
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| Politics: long letter from "Junius" critical of corruption & poor leadership by the King. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:2,b |
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| Publications: "Memoirs of George Anne Bellamy", actress, including her intrigues. 2s. 6d at all booksellers. [with info on its "pirating"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:4,d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, large house & workshops, late occupation Mr Gordon, clothier. At Cross Keys Inn, Road [Rowde] Wilts on 14 July by R Townsend. Partcrs Mr Thring, Bishopthrow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: letter to printer suggesting builders consider naming in Bath a building after Offa, king of Mercia who fpunded a monastery in Bath (as Edgar, Alfred & Bladud have had buildings named after them). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 9/9, close arable called Wetlands 2 acres 1 rod 5 poles rent £3 15s 5d p.a. At Catherine Wheel Inn, Marshfield on 28 July by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:2 c |
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| Art: portrait of Mr Thomas Paine by Mr Romney, the painter commissioned by Constitutional Society of London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Travel: postchaise for sale - moderate terms. Apply the printer or Mr Gray, coachmaster, St. James's St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - C Spackman of Bath, broker, dividend on 17 June (from Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1131/ article:4 b |
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| Finance: Bath Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners at Guildhall, Bath on Tue 13 Nov. William Kingston, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: counterfeit George III half guineas in circulation. Made of copper gilt, look fresher & feel lighter than genuine coins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: ## new financial arrangements for Prince of Wales - King has refused to pay Prince's debts. Prince will live in £10,000 p.a & give up £40,000 p.a to his creditors. Selling his horses & carriages etc & retiring from the Metropolis. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:1 d |
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| Law: Wool Bill - has just received Royal Assent. It provides penalties for the export of live sheep & wool, restricts night shearing near coast, wool to be in packcloth & stamped WOOL. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:2 b |