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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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| Property: auction - small tnmnt adj. Three Crowns, let at about 40s p.a, plus some small pasture ground near London Road turnpike. At Three Crowns on 12 Nov. Enq Rbt Davis at Green Man, Ashley, Box or John Lowther, mason in Walcot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Hind AB, rector of Bradford, in bed at Barr last Mon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & haberdashery & hosiery shop of Mr Banister, decd. Those having demands to send accounts to his widow at shop in Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: lady of John Gore, esq at Barrow Court on Thur. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: Archdeacon Lovell's visitation in Bath reported to be on Tue 28 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal - Thur 14 June "Measure for Measure" with "the Spoiled Child", Sat 16 June new tragedy "Wild Oats" with "the Farmhouse" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3 d |
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| Military: ## the parish of Burrington has agreed to turn out in different capacities in case of invasion. The farmers have agreed to lend their teams gratuitously Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Floor, prompter - "A Cure for the Heart" at Theatre Royal Bath on 9 May. Tickets from Mr Floor opp Lamb Inn, Stall St; & usual places. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: cosmetics - Thomas Davies, perfumer of London, has opened a shop at the bottom of the passage leading out of Cheap St, Bath into Abbey Churchyard. Large assortment of cosmetics etc perfumes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Redmond, miniature painter, last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects & china at 11 Walcot Parade, 1 & 3 July by Mr C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: ## farmer Wm Legg of Kelston (hard working old man who brought coats to Bath for many years) robbed of 100 guin cash & Bath note of 5 guin at his house last Monday. Robbed by his servant Job Collins with James Croome, butcher of Kelston (supposed to have gone to London by coach). Reward 5 guin on apprehending either offender. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: Rev Mr Williams preaching at Countess of Huntingdon'd Chapel tomorrow (Thursday) & Friday at 7 o'c. Also preaching at Chapel in New King St on Sunday morning, afternoon & evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 c |
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| Property: wanted to rent or purchase - a house on east side of Bond Street, Bath. Apply post paid to A.B. at Mr Brown's, bookseller, Tolzey, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 d |
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| Military: Freshford armed assn - an assn of gentlemen, manufacturers etc. is formed in Freshford parish offering their services for the protection of that parish & its vicinity Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Eyre - "Five Thousand a Year" (written by Mr Dibdin, jnr) at Theatre Royal Bath on 11 May. Tickets Mr Eyre, 9 St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods & trade stock of Mr John Couzins, grocer at the Cross Bath on Mon 22 Oct by Mr Evatt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bishop (widow of Mr Bishop, tallow chandler) last Thursday, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture plate, china & brewing utensils of Mrs Swallow, decd. At her late dwelling in Farmborough, 7 miles from Bath on 1 & 2 July. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:2 d |
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| Health: Dr Goergslennor is leaving Bath for Gloucester on 21 July. Any person wishing to consult with him to come to his apartments, 17 Northgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Arthur Evans died at his house in Brock Street last Tue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: letter to Lady Audley by Philip Thicknesse, snr (with an affidavit, letter from Mrs Thicknesse to Lady Audley etc). Price 1s from Barrat, Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: shop of Mr Wm. Gibbons of Box broken into - Irish cloths, muslins, shawls, etc. stolen. Also 10 guin in gold & silver from the till Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens - public breakfast this present Thursday & continuing every Mon & Thur until further notice. T Holloway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of 2nd house in St James's Parade. At the house on Wednesday next 24 Oct by Mr Evatt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: shop of Mr Taylor, butcher, near Walcot Turnpike broken into & 17 mutton & lamb joints stolen, also coat with plate buttons with cipher "E T" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon Mr Yorke, Hon Mrs Browne, Monsieur de Chevalier de Gasville. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: Dr Goergslennor of 17 Northgate St, Bath wants directly a footman who must have good character at his last place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: excise duty - all 2-wheel carriages used for pleasure at any time to be charged excise duty. The decision to be left to a magistrate & not to commissioners of Land tax Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: a bank established on 4 June in firm of Awdry, Long & Bruges at Melksham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 d |
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| News: giant cowslip - gathered from garden belonging to Thomas Ward, mason of Combe Down. The stem was 2 inches circumference, half a yard long, containing 176 full blown beautiful pips. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - 8 Portland Place, whole or part, furnished. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - good newly repaired house at Old Sodbury including garden & stable. Suit small family. Enq Rev Mr Coates of Chipping Sodbury or Mr Stokes, attorney, Wickwar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Sunday Schools in Bath - nr 600 children attend every Sun, also at Abbey Church in evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Keene, printer of Bath, to Miss Fear, dtr of Mr Fear of Knowle Hill, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: Slave Trade bill - some disagreements expressed in debate in House of Lords . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: one of the Bristol stage coaches ran over a child in Keynsham killing him on the spot, one day last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - on quarter day next, coffee house & tavern called Argyle House, 1st on S side of Argyle Bldgs, Bath. W. Matthews, Hetling House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 d |
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| News: ## Friendly Soc. meeting at Harptree - a battle was fought last Mon between Henry Stephens & George Adams. Latter recd. blow to neck which killed him on the spot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3,c |
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| Military: Old Somerset Militia - some active single young men wanted by next Friday as substitutes in this militia by the Parish Officers of St Michael's. Handsome bounty. Apply Mr John Peacock, shoemaker, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - substantial house at Notton nr Lacock less than ¼ mi from Bath-London turnpike road with garden, land, coach-house & stabling for 6 horses [details]. House lately fitted up with many conveniences incl grates etc. Enq John Audry esq, Notton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Sunday Schools in Bath - committee has taken large house to employ 50 of children, £20 donated & new machines for their use. Master & wife paid £30 p.a to look after them. Their earnings go 2/3 to parents for maintenance, 1/3 for clothes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: the remains of Lady Margaret Beckford will arrive at Fonthill this evening [Wed 28 Jun], landed at Margate last Wed & lay in state at Salisbury last night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 b |
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| Health: remedies, Dr Hammond's - "Mild Specific Pills" for scurvy & leprosy etc, 2s 9d inc duty/box of 60; "Strong Specific Pills" for VD, 5s inc duty for a box of 60; "The Antimonial Essence" cures even most violent fever in a few hours, 2s 9d/bottle of 60 doses, from R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:4 c |
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| Crime: Mr Abraham Bateman of Wick stopped by 2 footpads at Toghill en route to Marshfield. Pulled from horse, threatened with a pistol, stole his purse containing ½ guin & 15s in silver. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - on quarter day next, 2 roomy new houses in Grove Street, Bath. Apply W. Matthews, Hetling House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: children of Charity School - church collections for their support on Sunday 13 May, amounted to £121 9s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house at Batheaston nr the Villa. Enq Mr Norman opp New Inn, Widcombe, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 e |
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| Politics: believed Spanish will evacuate Falkland Islands if neutralised & treated as undiscovered. Islands first discovered by Sir Richard Hawkins in 1593, named Falklands later. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1076/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: payment of duties etc - since 5 July, duties on coaches, horses, wagons, wains & carts to be paid to parish collectors (of house & window tax) & not as before to Excise & Stamp offices. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1076/ article:3,d |