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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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| Publications: almanacks for 1771 pubd 22 Nov by William Bally, bookseller & stationer at his circulating library in Milsom St, Bath.[Good list of goods for sale] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Peter Drewett, jnr. to Miss Woodham of Bath, at Colerne last Monday se'nnight [week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: debtors in our prison give thanks to A.B for 5s by Rev Mr Grigg. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: meat prices- Smithfield 11 Aug, beef 2s 10d/, mutton 3s 2d/, lamb 3s 6d/, veal 3s 8d/, pork 3s 4d/stone of 8lbs. Today sold 1400 beasts, 14000 sheep, 4000 lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Terrace Walk behind Crescent - committee state no person would tread on this walk in pattens, or attempt to bring horses through the new-made gates which are solely for the use of sedan chairs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3 d |
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| Property: wanted - unfurnished house on W side of Brock St, Circus, Gay St or in Crescent. Apply Mr Hallett, hosier, Abbey churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall, Bath - a public tea & promenade with music every Wed & Fri evening, Tue & Sat when Theatre closes. Admission 1s. J Gale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: dinner in honour of HM's birthday will be provided at Town Hall, Devizes on 4 Jun. Tickets 4s at bar of Bear Inn by 1 Jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:2 d |
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| Inns: Joseph Smith of Angel Inn & Tavern, Westgate St, Bath has fitted out house & stables, wholesale neat wines, arrack, brandy, rum. Postchaises, Bristol machine leaves from here every day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Watkins, one of the preachers at Countess of Huntingdon Chapel, to Mrs Anderson, Bath. At the Chapel in the Square, Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - stock in trade of Mr Charles Handy, linen-draper & haberdasher, cnr Green Street opp Bath Bank. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall, carcase, beef 2s 4d, mutton 2s 10d, lamb 3s 2d, veal 3s, best town-made bacon 4s 2d, Wilts 4s 4d/stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - farm at White Oxmead, Wellow parish rented by Giles Long. Inc good dwelling house, 7 acre orchard, 90 acres arable & 43 acres pasture. Partcrs Micah Gibbs of Wellow, or Mr Wickham of Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - 2 well-built freehold dwelling houses, being easternmost at Devonshire Bldgs, Bath. At White Lion Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on 14 Jul by Mr Spackman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3,a |
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| Agriculture: for sale - 3 score & 10 elm hurdles suitable for fencing. Enquire Mr Brownjohn at Weston House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3,e |
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| Employment: wanted - experienced woman cook, also complete footman in gentleman's family. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: almanacks for 1771 pubd 22 Nov by W. Taylor, bookseller in Church St, Kingston Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: Thomas Still was executed at Ilchester on 11 Aug. Still stole gelding from Mr William Dallamore, Bath & returned from transportation before his time. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - shop of Mr Charles Handy, linen-draper & haberdasher at cnr of Green Street opp Bath Bank. Site most eligible in city. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3 d |
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| Services: G Wills, silk dyer & scourer has opened a shop in 4 Westgate St, Bath. Dying, calendering & cleaning. Bed furniture cleaned & dyed. Also method for cleaning spotted or mildew leather & gloves. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: horses for sale - black long tailed pony, also nag-tailed coach horse. Enq Mr Price, Abbey Green Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3 d |
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| Pets: lost dog - fallow coloured greyhound called Smoaker lost on 25 Jun. Bring dog to Mr Dover at Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath. Reward ½ guinea. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - elegant house, W-side St. James's Sq., Bath commanding beautiful prospect. May be viewed by permission of tenant. Tickets 9 John St. By Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Commissioners of Appeal for Income Tax have adjourned meeting at Swan Inn, Wells 17 Jun to White Hart Inn, Bath 19 Jun. Those having appeals, to enter same with clerk at his office, Somerton at least 2 days previous. R Welsh, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:2 e |
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| Goods: almanacs & pocket books for 1771 put in old cases or any kind of binding. Also maps mounted, letter paper, message cards etc. Andrew Tennent moved from the Churchyard to large shop at corner house, top of Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: Thomas Woodhams age 69 was executed at Ilchester on 11 Aug. Woodhams robbed Wm. Wiltshire of 1s 6d. nr. Batheaston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: brown bay pony stolen or strayed from field of Farmer Wintel, Weston Lane near Bath. 1 guin reward if brought to Mr Orpin, Barton Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold lodging & boarding house in Abbey St, now occupd by Mr Viel. 6 garrets, 6 attics, 5 rooms on dining room floor, 5 parlours, lwr offices, soft & fine pump water. At Mr T Cook's, Castle Inn opp St Michaels Church on 22 Aug by J Evatt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: stolen dogs - 2 hound whelps, badger pyes, from kennel of Bath hounds, Twerton on Thurs evening. 5 guin reward on conviction from Mr Benjamin Williams. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## vandalism & theft - calico lining (yellow ground with black & white spots) in the shape of a heart, cut & stolen from phaeton belonging to Mr Ward on The Quay. Bath Guardian Society offers reward 5 guin for discovery of offender. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: Grand Western Canal - annual general meeting at Half Moon Inn, Bath on 28 Jun. Henry Brutton, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3,e |
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| Military: War Office - Chippenham Troop. John Fowles, gent to be cornet, vice Gaby (promoted) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - newly built dwelling house & large shop at upper end Queen St near Queen Sq, Bath, premises of late perfumer & bankrupt Alexander Jelly. With bow windows, 1 parlour, dining room, 3 bedrooms etc. On the premises on 26 Nov by Mr Evatt. Enq Mr B Axford in Stall Street etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: Somerset assizes - Ann Pearce, sentenced to be privately whipped for stealing an umbrella from Mr Sims, tailor, of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3,d |
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| Pets: white French dog, brass collar, stolen or strayed. 1 guin reward if brought to Miss Jones, Ainslie's Belvedere offers . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: absconded - Joseph Moore age c. 18yrs [detailed description] ran away on 6 Aug fom his master John Noyes, kersey maker of North Bradley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: housebreaking - bar of Mr John Stockwell at Raven in Abbey Green entered 5 Aug & drawer broken open & 2 or 3 guin worth of ½ds & some bits of tenant wood (marked E Hanny) & documents stolen. Any information on thief will gain 5 guin reward from Bath Society of Guardians. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Somers, Lady Eliz Noel, Count & Countess De Golokin, Sir Charles Bampfylde. NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - "Bath House", Gt. Pulteney St., Bath (no.2 on north side). Established lodging house kept by Mrs Caulair. Details Mr Mulleny, Johnston St, & Mr R. D. Woodforde, attorney, Bathwick St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3,e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - no titled people. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture & quantity of trade stock of perfumery from late perfumer & bankrupt Mr Alexander Jelly. At uppr end Queen St on 26 Nov by Mr Evatt. Enq Mr B Axford in Stall Street or Mr Evatt in Westgate Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: Somerset assizes - William Dicks, charged with stealing buckskin leather from waggon of W. Fisher, carrier of Batheaston. Discharged as Wm. Fisher (alleged fence) failed to appear. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: wanted - a working gardener with knowledge of fruit trees, cucumbers, melon. Several labourers kept. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3 d |
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| News: weather - nothing can be finer than the weather & fruits of the earth in The Western counties & over a large tract inland parts of country. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: for sale - a greenhouse & stove etc on premises nr Crescent. Enq Mr Field, builder near Catherine Pl, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: John Anstey, esq of Lincoln's Inn, barrister at law to Miss Senior, eldest dtr of late Ascanius Wm Senior, esq of Cannon Hill House, Berks, by Dr Alleyne Walter at Walcot Church on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of John Stockwell, late of Greyhound Inn, Bath to meet at Inn on 19 Jun to receive dividend.Creditors who have not executed Deed call at Messrs Boord & Ridpath, Vineyards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Rev John Adey Curtis, vicar of Bitton to Miss A F M Winstone (eldest dtr of Wm H Winstone, esq of Great Bedford St, Bath) by Rev Mr Barry, at Walcot Church on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: for sale - by Thos Evans, tailor in Bell Lane leading from Stall Street to Cross Baths [detailed list of clothes & prices]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1201/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Travels through Ireland" by Sawney Mackintosh. 1s 6d. Printed for W Adlard, 10 Salisbury Sq. London. At all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1201/ article:4,b |