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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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| Services: ## postal thefts - Mr Palmer's new postal service to secure mail from robbers. Amount stolen frequently £30,000 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:2,a |
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| Employment: sober young man who writes a good hand to act as night constable wanted by Bath City Commissioners. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr William Seldon to Miss Sarah Lucretia M'Kinnon (dtr of Mr M'Kinnon of Milsom St, Bath) at St Michael's Church on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Marshfield turnpike tolls to let - after expenses, last years profits total £668 14s 18¼d e.g. Marshfield East gate £33 5s 8½d, Marshfield West gate £305 11s 6¾d, etc. At house of Mr William Bush, The Crown Inn Marshfield on 21 Sept. Isaac Freeme, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: armed robbery - Mr S of Brock S was robbed at gunpoint of 8 guin & half contents of his purse after an elaborate & unusual deception involving several men on 23 June Bath [detailed account] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:4,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, patent electrical machine and paintings (by Teniers, de Vlieger, Wyche, Valerio Castilli, Rofa di Tivoli, Carravaggio, Canaletto, Gicardy, Snyders, van Goyen, Ibbotson etc). On the premises on 21 Jun by Mr Bailey. View 20 Jun at 34 E-side Milsom St., Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: ## Mr Richard Cruttwell, aged 52 (for upwards of 30 yrs printer & proprietor of this paper) at Cheltenham on 1 Jun. As a general printer he was one of the best outside London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1245/ article:3 b |
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| News: scaffolding at Bladud's Buildings collapsed last Saturday injuring 3 men. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: prevention of smuggling of wool & live sheep - meetings of clothiers & wool dealers concerned. At White Lion Inn, Bristol on 2 Sept; & at Devizes Aug 17 1785. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: Letters & Papers on Agriculture third volume with 5 copper plates [detailed]. 7s. Printed R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: Visitation of the clergy in the Archdeacon of Bath yesterday at Abbey Church at which Rt Rev Dr Moss, Bishop of the diocese was present. Sermon by Rev Dr Philpott Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: essay on "Preservation of the Health of all Persons employed in Agriculture" by Wm Falconer MD, FRS, physician at Bath Hospital, pubd today price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:2,c |
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| Law: Western circuit - [Somerset Assizes] at Wells on Sat 11 Aug with Hon Mr Justice Buller & Hon Mr Justice Wilson. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:4 c |
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| Finance: bankrupt - John Naish, coal-merchant of Walcot to surrender 26 & 27 Jun and 21 Jul at White Lion, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:4,d |
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| Deaths: Arthur Blennerhassett, esq of Ballyseedy, Co Kerry, Ireland, at his house in Bennett St, Bath after a long illness on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1246/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Ann Duding, 12 year old daughter of Mr Duding, carpenter drowned whilst trying to retrieve her hat at Kingsmead on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - Great Lodge Farm in Pinham forest, Wilts. House, outbuildings, 395 acres. Adj turnpike rd & 1½ miles from Chippenham. Occupd by John Hancock. To view John Orchard, Derry Hill, Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - music, illuminations & fireworks on 3 Aug at 6 pm. Admission 1s entitles bearer to tea or other refreshment in lieu of 6d.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Browne (wife of Mr Browne, surgeon of Bradford) after a long & painful illness on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: persons indebted to estate of Mr William Pope, decd, innholder late of Chipenham, to pay debts to Mr Goldney, attorney at Chippenham. Creditors to send A/Cs to him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:2d |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - beef 4 barrels, bees wax 1 box, coffee 12 tierces, cotton 2 bales, deals 9c 3qrs 26, elephants teeth 2, fir timber 1144 pieces, firewood 1 fathom, ginger 27 bags, tortoiseshell 2 boxes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:4,c |
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| Health: remedies - various patent medicines Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:4,d |
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| Deaths: James Poyas, esq at his lodgings on North Pde, Bath aged 69 on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1247/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Arnold, a mason committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell on Monday for stealing loin of pork from the Saracen's Head in Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - adjoining Little Lodge Farm in Pinham forest, Wilts. House, outbuildings, 200 acres. Occupied by Edward Hancock. To view John Orchard, Derry Hill, Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, 26 High St, Bath - printed cottons 1s/yd, plain clear muslins 1s/yd, handkerchiefs 11d ea, tambourine do 20d each. Arrived 2 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Samuel Edwards & Martha Williams, conveyed from Bath on Fri & committed to Fisherton gaol on Sat. Charged on strong suspicion of stealing a purse from Matthias Jennaway (on his oath) at Crown Alehouse, Salisbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Lady's Complete Guide", or Cookery & Confectionary in all their Branches, inc "the Complete Brewer" by Mrs Mary Cole, 6s, sewn or 7s bound, avail at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:2d |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Co - Directors meet every Tue to grant annuities & assurances. (Annuity rate being altered). Directors attend office 33 St James's Pde, Mon-Sat, 10-2 & 4-7pm to receive proposals. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Old Bath Fire Office, St. John's Pl. - premiums for coming yr. on policies expiring at Midsummer, now due. J.L.Davis, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Stephen Bridges at Box, Wilts on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1248/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: sundry silk & millinery stolen on Friday evening from Bond Street shop of milliner, Miss Buck. Everything recovered when dropped in area next day following offer of reward by handbill distribution. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: theft - clothing stolen from Mrs Pugh's, South Parade, Bath on 18 Aug. [good list of clothes, gloves etc]. If offered for sale etc, advise Miss Amphlett at Mrs Peacock's, Orange Grove. Reward 5 guin for recovery, & 5 guin on conviction [not explicit by whom] . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Dowager Countess of Granard, Lady Ann Talbot, Sir Willoughby Aston. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3 c |
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| News: one Filer, driving a wagon nr Radstock on Sat, fell under wheels, crushed thigh & life despaired of. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: the turmoil in France continues. National Assembly declared the confiscation of all ecclesiastical property by the State, & control of the Church. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: estate & effects of Mr John Manley, decd, mason & quarrier of Corsham. Persons with demands to send A/Cs to Mr John Manley of Corsham. Also, debtors to pay latter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Sun Fire Office - local agents inform persons insured whose annual premiums become due at Midsummer that printed receipts are ready for delivery on renewal of their policies. J. Smith, Westgate Bldgs., Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:1,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Reed of Claverton St, Bath, this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1249/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: burglary from stable of Edward Andrews, esq of Bathford last night. Saddles, drivers clothes etc taken. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "European Magazine" pub. 1 Sep, price 1s. Engravings, reviews, parliamentary proceedings etc. From all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:2,d |
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| Churches: Rev John Wood, vicar of South Stoke presented to the Rectory of Newton by Wm Gore Langton, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:3 c |
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| News: method for making breakfast coffee - 1 oz fresh ground coffee 1¼ pints boiling water, boil, set aside overnight. Take off clear liquor, add milk & warm not boil. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane cornmarket - price of wheat & flour continues to decline. Flour 44s/sack yesterday [? 17 Aug], 2s cheaper than last week & wheat has fallen in proportion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:3,b |
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| Education: Miss Ewings's Boarding & Day School for young ladies opens 23 July. Trim Street Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Holt School, Wilts - Mr Arnot can admit 3 or 4 additional pupils at Midsummer. Moderate terms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:1,c |
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| Military: Tuesday, HM's birthday - Frome Volunteer Assn of Cavalry (commanded by Capt Wickham), Infantry (Capt Shephard) had grand field-day, joined by troops of Mells (Capt Rogers) & Wolverton (Capt Leadyard) & performed manoeuvres with great precision Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1250/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## East India Co. have raised seamens wages from 25s-45s/month, as [deck] hands scare because of numbers being impressed (London, 30 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1251/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Warminster last Sat, bshl of 9 gall, wheat 24s-28s & beans 15-16s/sack. Oats 17s-18s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3 c |
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| Industry: auction - timber stock of Messrs Taylor & Clements at Laycock (as partnership dissolved). At Lacock on 18 July by S Wilkins, auctioneer (of Trowbridge). Enq at Pack Horse, Corsham; Duke William at Chippenham; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:3,d |