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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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| News: local govrnmnt - yesterday, Mr Hutchinson, apothecary, elected member of common council, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 961/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: verses by R. B. Sheridan, esq., on meeting Miss Linley (now Mrs Sheridan) at the entrance to a grotto in the vicinity of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 971/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Col. Barlow, at his lodgings in Bath last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 927/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Bath Subscription Concerts - to establish on an agreeable footing, proposed subcription for 12 concerts, alternately at Upper & Lower Assembly rooms. Gentlemen 1 guin admits 2 ladies; ladies sub ½ guin; gentlemen non-subscribers 5s & ladies 3s 6d/night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 772/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: ships arriving at Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome mare 14½ hands high, 7 yr old - will carry 11 -12 stone well on road or hunting. Enq Mr Scrace's livery stables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3 c |
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| Military: some 11,000 French American & Spanish prisoners have been exchanged since 1 January, 7,000 remain (London, 14 June) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Deaths: John Roberts, esq., of Capel, Herefordshire, at his lodgings in Bath last Monday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 925/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - comedy "Duplicity" by Mr Holcroft, with musical entertainment "The Quaker" on Sat 13 July (last night this season) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 965/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: post-coaches from White Lion Inn & Tavern, Market Place, Bath daily at 4am daily to London in one day, 4 inside, fare £1 1s.; daily exc Sat at 4pm & 5pm to London; post-coach on Tue & Thur at 8am in 2 days to London. Performed by G. Arnold & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 947/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "Account of the Epedemick -- Influenza" which appeared in Bath in May & June 1782" by W. Falconer MD, FRS. Pub today, printed by & for R. Cruttwell - 1s. from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 972/ article:4 c |
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| Leisure: text of address by Mrs Siddons on Tue 21 May giving her 3 reasons (her three children) for quitting the Bath Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 942/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Charity: appeal from John Bartlett (coal-seller), destitute, wife & 5 small children. When ill recently, a careless driver killed his horse, so he is unable to procure coal from pit. Donations to Mr Cruttwell, or at Hazard's library, Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 910/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: post-coach from White Lion Inn & Tavern, Market Place, Bath, daily except Sat, at 5pm to London in one day, 4 inside, fare £1 1s. Performed by G. Arnold & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 949/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: arrears of unfunded debt estimated at approx £39½ milliion if peace is made before next Parliament meets. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 903/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - the Crescent Fields, Walcot, now in possn Mr Wintle as tenant to Rev Sir Peter Rivers Gray, bart. Partcrs Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 969/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: Bell's Edition of "The Poets of Gt. Britain" inc Milton's complete poetical works in 4 vols, 6s; Pope's complete poetical works in 4 vols, 6s; Dryden's complete poetical works in 3 vols 4d 6d; etc, etc. Sold by Mr Cruttwell & Mr Pratt in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 958/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: R. Tanner, perfumer & haberdasher - opened shop cnr St Andrew's Tce, Bath (leading from Miles Court to New Rooms). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 966/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - 9 Milsom St, now occupd Mr Wm Evans. Enq Mr Foster, apothecary, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 985/ article:1 d |
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| Politics: Royal Assent on 1 July for act to repeal the act restraining Highland dress; & for Act to explain Militia Act re. £10 payment and liability to serve again after 3 years, & obliging substitutes to make an oath re. their place of settlement (St. James's, 2 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 920/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: post-coach from White Lion Inn & Tavern, Market Place, Bath on Tue & Thu at 8am to London in two days, 4 inside, fare £1 1s. Performed by G. Arnold & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 950/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Newman, last week. For many years a trader in spirituous liquor in Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 981/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: ## American War - dispute between Sir Guy Carleton & Gen. Washington re. the capture & subsequent execution of American Capt [Joshua] Huddy. Gen Washington insists that loyalist officer Capt Lippincourt [sic = Richard Lippincott] should be executed in retaliation, but as the Court Martial failed, English Capt Asgill (son of Sir Charles Asgill) will be executed in retaliation unless Americans satisfied. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 975/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: brown bay mare [horse] stolen or strayed from Paulton, also colt. Reward for info & recovery, 1 guin & expenses. Cornelius Lockston, Paulton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 956/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon Mr Pratt, Lady Browne, Governor Donellan [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 979/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "Genuine Memoirs of lives of George & Joseph Weston" under death sentence in Newgate, by Mr Williamson, 2nd ed. 1s, inc account of their escape & recapture. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1001/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Industry: ## auction - coal-mining lease, 21 years at "Genley", Pucklechurch. 9 acres inc. coal veins & seams under; also 30 acres of pasture & wood same parish with underlying coal. Partcrs Mr Pinniger, Chippenham. At White Hart, Pucklechurch on 20 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 986/ article:1 d |
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| Employment: ## local governmnt - Bath City want active person as clerk & surveyor to commissioners for lighting, cleaning, etc. £500 security required for person elected. Apply to commssnrs at Mr Street's, bankers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 967/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Stennett, watchmaker of Bath, to Miss Thomasin Heydon of Penzance, on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - pair of strong bay coach geldings [horses], 16 hands, 20 guin. To view/enq Dr Watson, Crescent, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: robbery - from apartment in Lampard's Bldgs of Richard Stafford, labourer. Items inc. 2 silver engraved tea-spoons & clothes. Young woman suspected, & warrant issued. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 934/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Hundred of Keynsham - next court at Keynsham on Friday 12 July & then every 3rd Friday. Signed W. Percival, steward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 943/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: clebrated old ballad "The Battle of La Hogue" altered and applied to late naval victory in the West Indies by Miss Seward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 992/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: for sale - set of brazier's tools lately new, with forge at Mrs Margaret Cattehall's, widow of the late Mr Robert Cattehall of Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: election of an MP for Bath next Friday. Vacancy follows appointment of Hon Mr Pratt to be one of the Lords of the Admiralty, his re-election is expected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 980/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: London Sun Fire Office - Mr Smith, wine merchant of Bath, appointed agent, in place of Mr Alderman Chapman who resigned the agency Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: account of surrender of New Providence by capitulation to a Spanish fleet on 8 May (London, 13 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 974/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Churches: ## vestry of St James's Parish to elect a salaried organist on 25 July. Parishioners to vote, &candidates can play organ any Sunday by arrangement with churchwardens. Candidate to apply to Mr Jones or Mr Cruttwell (churchwardens). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 908/ article:1 d |
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| News: ## attempted suicide from poverty - Elizabeth Bartlett attempted suicide early Thursday am, by walking into river. Rescued by watchman & returned to sorry garret in Avon St. In her 70th yr & sweeps Theatre, earns 3s/week, but the Playhouse shutting at Qtr day will owe 10s for lodging. Not entitled to relief. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 780/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - 2 houses at Ainslie's Belvedere. Admiral Moore's term expired last Lady-day (no contact given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 517/ article:1 c |
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| Services: general meeting of commissioners for paving, cleaning, enlightening, etc held at Guildhall, Bath on 18 July - seek contractors for daily sweeping & cleaning, & lighting & maintaining public lmaps in either or all the City parishes & assocd. part of Walcot. John Bowring Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## Salisbury assize - gentleman nr Chippenham took pretty young widow to Bath [for sex etc] & loaned her £100. She did not repay & was imprisoned. Verdict against her for £200 + costs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 989/ article:2 b |
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| News: North America - place-name changes in Georgia in 1777. St Paul became Richmond, St Philip became Chatham, St Thomas & St Mary became Camden; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 988/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Finance: debtors to estate of Mr Joseph Blissett, yeoman, decd. of Stasnley in Chippenham parish to pay debts to Mr William Essington of Calne (authorised to receive same by executors, Mr John Bishop & Mr Joseph Hughes). Creditors to send a/cs to said W. Essington Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 944/ article:1 c |
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| Art: stained glass "Age of Man" by Mr Jervais, moved by machinery, at Mr Bateman's Museum, at Mr Gyde's Rooms from 12 noon to 3pm. 1s/single admissiont or 2s 6d/season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 543/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects [well listed] of a lady. At her home in Rivers St, Bath on 25 July et seq. by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 990/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: appeal for Mr Wm. Sweatman, excise officer in Marshfield & country baker who died of smallpox on 2 June leaving a widow & 11 children. From W. Oland, 2 June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 796/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: desertion - William Player left wife & family chargeable to Siston parish. Return in 3 weeks or will be dealt with by law. Reward for apprehending him - churchwardens & overseers [named] (2 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:2 d |
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| Pets: lost on Sat 8 June, a small, very deaf, old yellow & white pointer dog with collar engraved "Capt Newton, Oxforshire Militia". ½-guin reward if brought to White Lion Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 900/ article:3 c |
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| News: last Friday, a servant of Mr Hobhouse of Clifton placed 1½lb gunpowder in an oven to dry, when another servant wanting to iron lit fire. Oven exploded & the female servant fractured both legs, since amputated & she now lies in utmost danger (Bristol). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 976/ article:2 b |