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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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| Goods: ## auction - property of Mrs [sic- cf 20 Aug 3c] Cox, decd. Household furniture, paintings, books, cider, strong beer, cider & brewing eqpt, carpenters bench, new kitchen range [long list] at Westwood nr Freshford on 19 to 22 Aug by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Robert Boulter, pumper. His term for renting the pumps ends 17 Jul. Requests payment of rents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Royal Cheshire militia commanded by Lord Grey marched into this city, last Fri & Sat; & on Mon proceeded to Bristol to relieve the Berkshire militia who also passed through this city Mon & Tue, under command of Earl of Radnor, on their march for Poole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: John Cottle of Wellow begs pardon of Mr & Mrs Noke of Wellow whom he did falsely abuse on 14 May & he promises not to be guilty of similar offence. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:1 e |
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| Leisure: Mstr Deneuville age 7 yrs & Miss Curtis age 8 pupils of Mr Deneuville, dancing master, to give dancing performances at Mr Deneuville's room at Mrs Adams in Horse St Bath on Wed, Frid & Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Trafford & Miss, Sir James Wright, Sir James Wallace, Sir Robert Jebb, Sir Richard Reynell [NOTP.] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: new Act for additional duties on English-made wines - additional 6s 6d/barrel paid by maker. Licenses with £2 4s stamp for retail sales needed even for those without spirit or ale licence; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: Wm Attfield, coal & corn merchant, W-cnr Queen Sq, Bath engages to serve very best coal, oats & beans on lowest terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture at 15 Trim Street on 13 & 14 Aug by J Stafford (upholder & auctnr, Market St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mr Steven's academy, 7 Barton Buildings, Queen Sq, re-commenced last Mon. Young gentlemen boarded & taught reading & speaking, writing, arithmetic, drawing, navigation etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Mr Robert Brooks of Wookey, nr. Wells had 8 ewes & lambs killed & 12 more seriously bitten, a few nights ago Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Webb, draper, dealer & chapman of Walcot St, Bath suspected of concealing much of his effects & committed to Bath Gaol by Commissioners. Those having same may be punished. Reward £20% of goods recovered. John Usher, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:1 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Fricker, brick & tile maker, Bedminster to Miss Humphrys, only daughter Mr Humphrys, Monkton Combe, at South Stoke last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: proposal by correspondant to reduce/prevent crime. Essentially when capital crimes committed, to fine owners of dwelling house they inhabit, or parishes if they inhabit poor or work houses, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:4 b |
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| Property: auction - substantial lodging & boarding-house in Abbey St, Bath. At Mr Cook's, Castle Inn opp St Michael's church on 22 Aug by J Evatt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:2,c |
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| Property: ## auction - contingent estate & interest of a bankrupt in valuable farms etc in Jamaica. Inc wharves, storehouses, pens, negroes & other valuable property worth £500 p.a. At Crown Inn Frome on 21 Aug by S Middleton, auctnr. Partcs Mr Jesser, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Thomas Hewitt, cutler removed from 22 Orange Grove to Lilliput Alley nr The Parades, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Thomas Roach of Nailsea, foreman of Mr White's coalmine was killed Tue se'nnight [week] when rope used to control descent of mine gave way. On examination rope found to be cut. Coroner's verdict - murder by persons unknown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 52s-64s/qtr; Newbury 42s-65s/; Warminster 52s-66s/; Reading 50s-66s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - 3 houses, 1 furnished, in St John's Court, 2 rooms/floor & gardens both sides. Enq Mrs Frahern [sic = Trahern] at house fronting court steps, or Joseph Ward, jeweller in Churchyard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Hon Mrs Mackworth, in Bath at an advanced age on Tuesday. Widow & relict of Herbert Mackworth, esq, decd of Gnoll Castle, Glam. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Trial of Mrs Ann Wood for adultery with Quintin Dick, esq. 3s 6d. [no sale place given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:4 d |
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| Publications: "The Gentleman's Stable Directory" by Wm Taplin, surgeon, inc "Draught Horses - their proper management", 4th edtn, pubd 29 Aug, available from booksellers in Bath price 6s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Eliza Fry in 17th year at her father's house in Brislington [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:4 b |
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| Sport: goods - to lovers of archery, some fine foreign bows at C Viner's, perfume & toy shop. 9 Bond St. Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:3,d |
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| Property: private sale - elegant house & garden west side of St. James's Sq, Bath presently occupied. Tickets to view from Mr Plura, 9 John St., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 2lb 13oz 12 [?ILLGBL] dr; standard loaf to weigh 3lb 4oz 2dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1235/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - new & substantial dwelling house in Garrard [sic - Gerrard] St, Bath nr the Bridge. At Bear Inn, Bath on 6 Dec. Remainder of term of 980 years commenced 1769 at rent £4 p.a. Enq Mr Rogers, musician, in same street or Messrs. Osborne & Seager, attorneys in Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: accident - Mr John Snellgrove on Friday, the day after a shooting accident at Heytesbury. Left a widow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: ## caution against Welsh curates not educated for their profession "ignorant, mean & sottishishness". Curates are cheap & so employed in great numbers in Gloucs, Somrst, Devonshire & Cornwall.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Livestock: auction - live & dead stock of John Scrine, decd consisting of 12 cows, 2 weaned calves, 2 pigs, a good draft gelding, cart harnesses etc, c.14 tons hay, sundry household furniture, at White Hart, Widcombe on 27 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: Commissioners meeting on 13 Aug - resolved to seek scavengers to remove waste from streets & inhabitant's ashes in city parishes & Walcot from 28 Sept (with 1 bond person). Also seek contractors & prices for lighting & maintaining public lamps for 9 months & 3 summer months (with 2 bond persons) from 29 Sep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:1,b |
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| Employment: wanted - a porter accustomed to wine & spirit trade. Apply to Sayce, Son & Kelson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or let - furnished house, 7 Barton Bldgs, Bath. Open front & back looking into gardens in Milsom St. & Barton St. By Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - modern phaeton with plated harness for pair or single horse, in excellent condition. Enq Fuller & Coxhead, coachmakers, Kingsmead St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1236/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, 5 - 10 years, centre house on S-side Queen's Square lately occupied late Robert Dinnwiddie, esq. 3 rooms/floor, brewhouse in garden, stable for 6, & coach house adjoining. Pew in St Mary's Chapel if reqd. Enq Mr Wood in Brock Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: wheat harvest is fine & abundant in Somrst, & much in highest perfection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale - lease of house with shop, & entire stock of millinery goods, proprietor quitting business. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:1 c |
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| Services: ## Eveleigh, from eminent surveyors & builders, London (late with Mr Baldwin, architect, Bath) will execute plans at his office 11 Bridge St, Bath. As he intends to build in New Town, Bath, designs may be seen at his office or prepared to your taste Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: Commissioners' meeting 13 Aug - resolved to undertake clearing of rubbish from streets & backyards, & guard streets at night in parishes of Sts Peter & Paul, St James, St Michael & part of Walcot, commencing 28 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:1,b |
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| Music: oratorio "The Messiah" at Chippenham Church at 11am & 7pm on 19 July, principal vocalists inc Messrs Hutley & Russell from Bath. Morning 3s 6d, evening 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - harpsichord (1758) by J. Kirkman with double row of keys. Details Mr Plura 9 John St., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house nr Cathedral Church, Wells, built as a school with extensive playground & garden. Enq Mr Layng. This will only be advertised once Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1237/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - well built messuage for small family near turnpike in Keynsham, presently rented £9 9s p.a by Thomas Palmer, surgeon. Bath & Bristol machines pass twice per day. Enq John Lansdown attorney, Keynsham. 11 Dec Lamb & Lark, Keynsham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: very poor apple crop in Somrst. One parish had 5,000 hogshead cider last year, but scarce 1 gallon of fruit this year. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike roads - trustees to meet at Black Dog, Standerwick Common on 15 Aug. J Maskelyn, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:1 c |
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| Health: Brewer, surgeon-dentist of Broad St, Bath continues to perform operations on teeth, likewise makes & repairs trusses Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: two business men (previously involved in banking & trade in London) are to set up a banking house in Bath & ask for support from gentlemen of property & credit. Enq The Printer, Small St, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - freehold dwelling house at E Hayes, lately let to Denham Skeet LL. D at £126 p.a & all taxes. 6 stall stable etc etc. Land makes of interest to builder. At Great room, Milsom St on 1 Aug by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Lansdown Cresc, Bath - healthy situation suitable for nobleman's family, elegantly furnished, double coachhouse with stabling for 6 horses. Also, sedan chair to let. Details Francis D'Arcy, 4 Bellevue, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1238/ article:3,d |