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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: additional duty on newspapers & advertisements from 2 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1032/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: horse for sale - gig mare rising 5, good temperament. The gentleman who bid money for her at Binegar Fair may have her for the price offered. Enquire 15 St James's Sq, Bath before 11 am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1032/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: Philogical Soc. for Educating, Clothing & Placing out sons of poor Clergymen, Seamen, Saddlers & Mechanics - aims of Soc set out. Subs invited & can be recvd by Mr Hazard, bookseller of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1032/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: income tax - Commissioners of Appeal (Ambrose Goddard, Andrew Baynton & Edw Horlock Mortimer, esqs) will meet at Town Hall, Devizes on 21 May to determine appeals. W W Salmon, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1032/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: Mr William Burrough, bookseller, at Devizes, Tue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:3 d |
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| News: ## Shop tax came into effect yesterday - Bath shopkeepers protested, stayed open with draped premises in black crape. Graffiti " No Pitt, No partial tax" much in evidence. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Mongoe (age 18, & 6 stone) of Keynsham to Mrs Haynes (widow of 60yrs & nr 18 stone weight) at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Dunn, brewer, chapman & dealer late of Bath. Commssnrs to meet at at White Lion Inn on 26 July to make dividend of the estate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Rev Dr Beaver, formerly of Canterbury, at his lodgings on the North Parade this morning [Wed 1 Jul]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:3 b |
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| News: detailed account of King's Birthday - programme & dress worn (from London 5 June) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:3 a b |
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| Marriages: Mr James Harris, jnr, to Miss Mary Rackett, both of Keynsham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:4,c |
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| Finance: land tax redemption - Commissioners to meet at Lords Inn, Warminster 25 May, George Inn Trowbridge 29 May, Angel Inn Chippenham 15 June, Town Hall, Devizes 24 June. W W Salmon, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1033/ article:1 e |
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| Sport: a fisherman fishing for salmon in the Severn nr The Old Passage, caught a large seal [described] in his net. Being kept in a large tub of water. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:3 d |
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| News: ## shop tax - shopkeepers protest contd.- Miss Pitcairn, tapioca shop in Grove erased "Pit -" from her name for the day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: ## Commissioners of Bath City surveyed streets & places & found that Mrs Hannah Cottle & Mr Joseph Horler of Borough Walls had pitched too high. It must be taken up & repitched. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished house in New King St, Bath; also one in Cumberland Row, genteelly furnished. Apply Mr Potter, Cheap St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:2 c |
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| Births: Mrs Brunton (wife of Mr Brunton, manager of theatre at Norwich) was delivered of her 14th child last Fri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Vernon, Sir John Henniker & Lady [NOTP]. Admiral Vincent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Wm Sheppard, esq., of Styles Hill, Frome to Mrs Hyatt of Salisbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:4,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 48s-60s/qtr; Newbury 46s 6d to 56s 6d/; Warminster 48s-62s/; Reading 50s-66s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: tea etc for sale - best Bohea 4s/lb, Congou 5s/, best do 6s/, good Souchong 7s 6d, best do 9s, good Hysson 11s, fresh roasted coffee 4s 3d, fine Turkey coffee 6s, chocolate 4s, best do 5s. By Mr Clarke @ his Gt Auction Room, Iron Gates nt St Michael's Church, Walcot St, Bath, 9am to 7pm today et seq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:4 c |
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| News: Shop tax - in Bristol, some shops in mourning & muffled church bells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - fixtures inc fixtures & counter, shew glasses, marble morter, molds etc, & household goods of Mr Bedford, confectioner & pastry cook, at 31 Broad St, Bath, on 22 June by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: vehicles & horse for sale - a convenient roomy postchaise, likewise a 4-wheeled open carriage with a strong very serviceable mare that has been used to draw it. At White Lion Inn, the lowest price is left with the ostler. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:2 d |
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| News: ## debtors in Ilchester gaol presented petition to House of Commons on Friday seeking relief of grievances under which they labour. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:3 b |
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| News: King's birthday (entering his 55th year) - observed by bells ringing, royal gun salute fired at noon in Spring Gardens last Mon. Over 2,200 people attended concert with fireworks & illuminations in Gardens. Corporation Address to King will be determined next Mon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:3,c |
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| Military: Assembly of Somerset Yeomanry Officers & gentlemen - to draw up statement of facts re recent allegations made against Mr Deverell of Wraxall Lodge so they may be refuted. Charles Searle - capt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: meeting of creditors of Mr Thomas Wright postponed - Mill & Young Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1035/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: for sale - miscellaneous inc wax candles 2s 6d to 2s 8d/lb, superfine broadcloths at 13s 6d/yd, corks at 9d/gross, raisin wines etc, etc [good list]. By Mr Clarke @ his Gt Auction Room, Iron Gates nt St Michael's Church, Walcot St, Bath, 9am to 7pm today et seq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:4 c |
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| Marriages: Richard Trigg, esq. to Miss Ann Harland of Bath, at Walcot Church on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Mr Bedford, confectioner & pastry cook (31 Broad St, Bath) has purchased stock of, & moved to Ice House, bottom Bond Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:2 c |
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| Education: Miss Cannon, ladies boarding school, Hinton 5m from Bath reopens 28 July. She has engaged a French educated teacher. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - late Rev Mr Bataille left life interest bequest of £700 to his housekeeper, & on her death £200 to Bath Hospital, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini gave an excellent serenade to numerous ladies & gents at his villa at Widcombe on Wed evening. Singers inc Mr Neild, Mr Hattley, Mr Russel, Miss Goepel & Mr Rauzzini Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of late Thos. Russell, Chippenham. On the premises on 28 May by Harry Russ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/4, tenmt & dwelling house at Limpley Stoke, in occup Mr John Webb (as under-tenant to Mr John Gage). At New Inn Freshford on 15 May. To view, Mr John Gage or Mr Williams, attorney, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1036/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: ## Mr & Miss Fleming having just returned from Paris, teach various dances at Mrs Pulleine's boarding school in Trim Street, Rev Mr Hele's grammar school in Broad St Bath & at their own house in John Stt near the Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Isaac Batchelor, butcher, Bath to Miss Collins, daughter of Mr Collins of Whitney, on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - sundry household goods at corner Union Passage & Stall St, Bath on 29 June by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:2 c |
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| Education: Mrs Russell's School for young ladies at Publow House, 9 miles from Bath, opens 23 July. Wants a young lady assistant with French language Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:2 d |
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| News: ## 105 yr old man examined before Bath magistrates re his 3rd marriage which took place at the Leek, in Horse St before the present Marriage Act, wife still alive & married to another Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: Philip James Gibbs, esq has presented living of Englishcombe to Rev John Bachelor of Trowbridge (son of Rev Mr Bachelor of Freshford). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Thos. Russell of Chippenham to send in a/c, & debtors to pay same. Persons having sacks belonging to decd. required to return them immediately. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/4, adj. dwelling house in occuptn John Gage; lot 3/4, adj. orchard in occuptn John Gage beside turnpike road to Bath. At New Inn Freshford on 15 May. To view, Mr John Gage or Mr Williams, attorney, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1037/ article:2 c |
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| Fashion: Roe Palmer, weaver & mercer, silk manufactory, Bath. At the Peacock in Union Passage just returned from his looms in Spitalfield, London with variety of best silks, can always match with any trimmings, black silks fabricated on Italian principle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Oland of Marshfield, in his 62nd year last Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & shop at cnr Union Passage & Stall St, Bath; & other houses. Enq Thomas Bird, Queen Street, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: review - Miss Prideaux from the Bath theatre appeared for the first time before a London audience last night at the Haymarket in the character Lady Bab Lardoon in "The Maid of The Oaks". Lukewarm praise - rather timid. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: new Act - "Licensed Hawkers" to be on packs, wagons, shop bills etc. From 1 Aug, license £4 p.a + £4 for each horse up to 2. Fine £10, & £10 fine for hawking without license. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: George Gordon, esq of Aberdour in Aberdeenshire in Queen Square, Bath, last Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1038/ article:3,c |