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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 - neat furnished house, 47 New King St, Bath. Apply Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - house in Cumberland Row, Bath, genteelly furnished. Enq Mr Potter, Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:1,d |
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| Agriculture: ## wheat prices - Bear Key 50-66s/qtr; Devizes 66s-74s; Bristol 54s-56s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:2b |
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| Crime: James Mills who was convicted of robbing John Smith, esq of Combe Hay but escaped from Ilchester jail, was apprehended at Englishcombe robbing a stable Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of John Newman, late Norton St. Philip to send a/cs to Mr Jonah Webb of Hinton Charterhouse or Mr Edward Collier, Norton St. Philip, (trustees of late John Newman). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:1,c |
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| Sport: ## preservation of birds - number of young rooks diminishing through rooks being shot at Lodge Farm, Hungerford Farleigh. Anyone found shooting without leave will be prosecuted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:2 e |
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| Publications: "New & Correct Plan of Bath & Suburbs", with latest improvements, engraved on small scale to fit pocket book. Pubd today, price 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Marriages: George Hewett, esq. Major 4th Reg. of Foot to Miss Johnson, Bennet St. Bath. At Great Pansdon, Essex by Rev John Johnson, on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - farm with 130 acres at South Wraxall, farmer John Salter. At White Lion Inn on 15 July by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Mark Lane 4 Aug black wheat 37-40s/, mealing 41s-43s, fine 46s-47s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: flour prices - Bear Key, fine flour 47s/sack, seconds 44-45s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:2b |
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| Charity: Bath Infirmary & Dispensary subscribers - letter to Messrs Dimond & Keasberry thanking them for the benefit at Theatre Royal. From John Ewart, chairman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:3 c |
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| Education: boarding school, Devizes - reports that Mrs Kedden no longer takes boarders are unfounded. Her school for young ladies opens after midsummer recess 23 Jul. 16 gns p.a plus extras Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:1,c |
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| Breeding: bay horse "Caustic" bred by Lord Egremont will cover this season at Rocks Farm, Bath 4m. 2 guin a mare & 5s the groom. Enq groom at the farm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: lad wanted 14-17 yrs of age for apothecary's shop. Enq at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Capt Knatchbull, Royal Navy, to Miss Knatchbull, Babington. [same surnames] Monday se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: Pensford JPs declare poor business sales of cattle & merchandise at Queen Charlton on 20 July (St Margaret's Day). Also, Fairs have occasioned drunkenness, riots, gaming, immodesty & damage to property by lower class of people. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: Smithfield 4 Aug - sold 1,000 beasts, 19,000 sheep & 4,000 lambs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall, beef 2s 6d/stone of 8lbs, mutton 2s 10d/, veal 3s/, pork 2s 8d/, lamb 3s 8d, town made bacon 3s 9d, Wilts [bacon] 4s/stone of 8lbs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:2b |
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| Travel: for sale a modern light Phaeton with plated furniture, little used. Enq. Kilvert's, coachmaker, opp Westgate Buildings. [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - freehold estate, 54 acres & house with large Gothic bow window, beautiful views ¾ mile beyond Catherine Church, c. 5 miles Bath. Details from printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: John Walker [description given] eloped from the service of Charles Manns, carpenter & wheelwright at Coleford, Kilmersdon parish about 1 month ago. Whoever employs said apprentice will be prosecuted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1153/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - f/hold mssg or tnmnt with garden in Belmont Row, Bath. At Saracen's Head, Broad St St on Sat 17 Nov [auctnr not stated]. Enq Mr Fowell, attorney in Bath, or Mr Harry Hillier or Mr Constantine Chiltern who will show premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Strange, brass founder to Miss Eliz. Wyatt, dtr of Mr Wyatt, of Marksbury at St. James Church, Bath on Mon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: no fair to be held at Queen Charlton on 20 July (St Margaret's Day) until public notice given to the Lord of the Manor (or his depute). From Pensford JPs (inc Vickris Dickinson, Henry Hippesley Coxe & Charles Hippesley Coxe, etc). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 4 Aug, beef 2s 10d/stone of 8lbs, mutton 3s 2s/, lamb 3s 6d/, veal 3s 6d, pork 3s 4d/stone of 8lb. Sold this day, 1000 beasts, 19000 sheep & 4000 lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: Bristol Markets - best double Gloucs cheese 30-35s/?, middling do 21s-25s/, new salt butter 4½d/lb, brown sugar 46s-47s/ middle do 48s-50s/, fine [sugar] 52s-58s/. Irish tallow 44s/cwt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:2b |
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| Employment: wanted - two body makers for coach maker. Kilvert's opp Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:3 c |
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| Military: voluntary contributions [for defence of country] - from Winscombe, £67 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: ## concealment - John Webb, bankrupt, draper, dealer & chapman of Walcot St, Bath suspected of concealing a considerable part of his effects. 20% reward on all such goods. Persons having same to deliver to assignees or will be prosecuted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - all the new mssgs or tnmnts in Gerrard St, now held by Mr Grant & Mrs Goodall for remndr of 996 yrs & ground rent £12 p.a. At White Lion Inn, Markt Pl Bath on 27 Nov. Enq Mr Brimble at Mr Drewett's, Broad St, Mr Seddon at Butler's Bldgs, or Mr Pinniger at Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr George Bye, carpenter, to Miss Eliz. Tucker, dtr of Mr John Tucker, farrier, Bath, on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - grand fete with fireworks on 18 July at 6.30. Tickets 1s at Gate of Gardens, & from Mr Pritchard, Parade coffee house, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted - place as lady's maid, housekeeper or look after children, by person aged 30 yrs who can dress hair, do needlework. Enq Mr Ewing, 24 Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:2,c |
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| Education: school - E Batchelor Webb of Norton St Philip - boys genteelly boarded, kindly treated & usefully instructed in reading, English grammer, writing all hands, arithmetic, merchant's A/Cs. 12 guin/term & 1 guin entrance] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: silver tablespoon engraved "T. Cook" stolen from "The Castle Inn". 1 guin reward from T Cook, & 3 guin from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - farm & lands lying contiguous in Hinton Charterhouse in possession of Farmer Heale - about 234 acres pasture & arable with farmhouse & buildings. Apply Mr Jefferys, Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: ## concealment of bankrupt's assets, contd - Commissioners have committed to Bath gaol, John Webb, bankrupt, draper, dealer & chapman of Walcot St, Bath - suspected of concealing a considerable part of his effects. Debtors to pay assignees. John Usher, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1155/ article:2 e |
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| Goods: closing down sale at Coward's lace warehouse, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Monk at advanced age on Thursday. She kept a lodging house on North Parade for many years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3,d |
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| Music: Villa Gardens - concert inc Mr Sheppard to sing "Mary's Dream" & fireworks Monday next [17 July]. [no price or time given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - large & valuable collection of hosiery, millinery, cutlery & Japan ware. At his rooms cnr Queen St & Queen Sq, Bath on 9 Aug by Thos Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:2,c |
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| Notices: Coroner for E divsn of Somrst - Peter Layng of Wells & John Dowling of Chew Magna, offer themselves for vacancy left by death of Mr Tuthill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: caution to blacksmiths - Wm Jenkins & Wm Daniel, covented blacksmiths to Messrs Ford & Co, machine mnfrs [Bath] left their employment without consent on 27 June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 18s/- to 28s/- per sack, Newbury 39/- to 56/qtr, Reading 35/- to 56/-, Warminster 38/- to 54/- Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:2,c |
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| Health: Dr G Brawne, physician of Bath, to be a Fellow of the College of Physicians, Edinburgh. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: John Totterdell, woollen draper, tailor & lace man sell all kinds of fabrics & trimmings for tailoring at his great coat & cloak warehouse, St James's End, Bath. Latest patterns of gold & silver spangle laces, bindings & buttons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Robert Bartlett, South Cadbury, on Thursday. He kept White Hart in Cadbury for many years. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Governor Tryon [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - several hundred doz of richest fine flavoured wines of 1st vintage. At his Auction Rooms cnr Queen Sq & Queen St, Bath on 27 Aug by Thomas Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:2,c |