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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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| Charity: sermon for benefit of Bath Infirmary to be preached by Rev Dr Dechair at Octagon Chapel on Sunday 4 Nov. Pews presently unlet to inhabitants or strangers to be opened that day Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: concert in 3 acts & fireworks at Villa Gardens 1 Aug [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - house called "Bulgin's Castle" & shop near church yard, Trowbridge late in occuptn of John Bowles, grocer, bankrupt, & used as grocers shop for nr 20 yrs. At Three Wool Packs, Trowbridge on 11 Jul by Samuel Wilkins. Partcrs Mr Timbrell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:4 d |
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| Crime: a fat lamb property of Mr Edward East was killed & stolen from a field nr Twerton on 24 Jul. 3 guin reward for discovery & conviction from Bath Guardian Soc. W Meyler. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:1 b |
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| Notices: lost - small prayer book covered with red leather (in which Psalms particularly marked). Reward 5s if brought to Mr Davies, 11 Queen Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: London Sun Fire Office - premiums due midsummer to be paid to J Smith, agent, wine rum & brandy merchant, 6 Westgate Buildings, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Barlow, late eminent silk merchant in London, at his house in Bladud's Bldgs on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: ## angling - T Grant, 3 Bridge St Bath, has assortment of fishing rods, artificial flies etc & angling articles he makes himself. Also has extensive brook abundant with trout from Wellow & Combe Hay to Midford Brdge. 5 guin reward on conviction of trespassers on this brook Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale - household goods of late Mrs Cozens at her late dwelling house in Corsham on Tuesday 6 Nov by James Herring Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: concert & fireworks, in honour of Prince of Wales birthday at Villa Gardens on 12 Aug [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - 4 tenements Trowbridge, property John Bowles grocer, bankrupt. At Three Wool Packs, Trowbridge on 11 July by S Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:4 d |
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| Property: for sale - large elegant house, 14 The Circus. Inc 2 coachhouses & stabling for 10 or more horses at bottom of garden. Apply printer to view & price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:1 b |
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| Pets: stolen dog - mouse coloured greyhound answering to name "Crack" collar engraved "James Heaven, Lwr Rooms, Bath". Reward 10 guin on conviction of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture & effects of a family leaving Bath. With scarce prints inc Death of General Wolfe, bracket clock by Snelling. At 3 Westgate Bldgs, on 26, 27 & 28 June by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Davis, widow of Mr Davis, maltster, in Alfred St [no date]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Rowbotham - "The Belle's Stratagem" & bird imitations by Mr Nimroide with drama 3 acts "Edgar & Emmeline"at Theatre Royal Bath on Thurs 16 May. Tickets from Mr Rowbotham at Mr Strutton's, 4 St James's St; & Messrs Hooper & Keenes, Kingsmead St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1121/ article:3 d |
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| Music: good tenor or counter-tenor in Wells Cathedral. Enq Mr Brodrip, organist Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:1,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bish. of Bath & Wells, Earl of Bristol (Bishop of Derry) [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:3,d |
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| Law: ## Mr Wilberforce's bill for bodies of persons convicted of murder, rape, burglary etc to be delivered at a surgeon for dissection. Ordered to be read a 3rd time this day three months (London 30 June). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Publications: a short plain exposition of Old Testament by the late Rev Job Orton S.T.P. 6s in boards or printed on royal paper 9s from Hazard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of Mr Barker et al, who has left off housekeeping. At Auction Rooms of J Stafford Cheap St, Bath on 23 Jul. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: for benefit of Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary - comedy "Such Things Are" & comic opera "The Padlock." Last night of performing this season on 23 June. Tickets from Mr Bartley at his umbrella warehouse, 5 Orange Court. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mr. Poole, breeches maker [no date]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Mrs Cooke's benefit - the comic opera", "The Haunted Tower" with farce "My Grandmother" & entertainments at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 18 May. Tickets from Mrs Cooke, 22 Orchard St, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1122/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: apprentice of about 14 yrs with good handwriting wanted by watchmaker in Bath. Premium expected. Enq of printer of Bath Chronicle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:1,c |
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| Law: Mr Thomas Timbrell, attorney at law, Trowbridge appointed Master Extraordinary of HM's High Court of Chancery, last Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:3,d |
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| Military: political reflections - tributes to gallant Rodney "great conquering hero" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Travel: Bath Turnpikes - interest on the monies borrowed on credit of turnpike tolls will be reduced from Christmas next to £4% p.a by order of trustees. P George, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction - f/hold estate in Marshfield 9 lots of late Mr William Oland, yngr, decd. At Catherine Wheel Inn, Marshfield on 28 July by Thomas Bird. Partcrs etc Mr Charles Sumsion, Colerne, Mr William Bletchly of Batheaston, Mr John Miller, attorney of Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:2 c |
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| Military: inscription on a cenotaph erected by Sir Wm Draper near Bristol - a translation of Latin verses by Mr Ansty . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:4,a |
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| Deaths: D. Anker, esq. at his lodgings in North Parade by discharging a pistol through his head whilst in bed on Monday. Verdict - lunacy due to recent loss of wife Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Galindo - new musical interlude "The Volunteer" with comedy "The Hair at Law" at Theatre Royal Bath on 21 May, (select pupils will display on stage small sword & highland broadsword). Tickets Mr Galindo 22 Orchard St, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1123/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - dining room apartment, furnished or not, by week, month or year. Enq of printer of Bath Chronicle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Jacob Turner of Norton to Mrs Reatherdon of Bradford, at Bradford "in this county" [sic] on Thur. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Sunday Schools - report by letter of "Humanus" describes as excellent. Request for cost of clothing for pupils attending School of Industry, St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let or sell - dwelling house, malthouse, stables & garden + 12 arable pasture acr, tithe free nr Bide Mill, Corhsam, Partcrs Mr Hill, Oickwick Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot1/9, White Hart in Marshfield, rented by Mrs Jane Spicer, snr & jnr & several houses on S-side now or late occupd by Jacob, Kidd, Betty Allen & Hannah Smith, rent £13 18s p.a. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: address from the Corporation of Bath to the King presented last Thurs by Lords Viscount Bayham & Weymouth, members for Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:4,a |
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| Deaths: inquest on body of Hannah Baffon at Pill who cut her throat with a razor & died after 14 days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Hat, Hosiery & Glove warehouse, 8 Bath St - Mr Glasey just returned from London with fashionable assortment inc 100 dozen kid gloves 9d/pair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1124/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: for sale - large stock of millinery of the Miss D'Oyly's of Bath [no street given - ? at Alfred's Bldgs, Walcot] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Robert Dalton, esq., of Thurnham Hall, Lancaster, at his house in Brock St. on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome Bath turnpike - trustees meet at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 18 July. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:1 c |
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| Education: Rev Mr Spencer, vicar of Winkfield 8m Bath, 2m from Bradford. Tuition for a selected number of young gentlemen for university or mercantile life. Board & tuition 25 guin p.a, entrance 2 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction, Oland estate - lot 2a/9, 5 closes arable land in Marshfield parish, called Harcombe Path, Barn Close, Briscoe's Two Acres, Harford's Marshfield Moordown, & Briscoe's Mooordown with barn, stables & barton thereon, 18 acres 3 rods 17 poles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:2 c |
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| Politics: address to National Assembly of France by Mr William Priestley, son of Dr Priestley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:4,a |
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| Crime: sedition - basket maker of Keynsham after fortnight's confinement for disloyal language, was freed on bail of £100 himself & 2 sureties of £50 each for his appearance at next assizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - established butcher's shop at 1 St James Pl, Bath as P Ryan going to carry on business in the country. Apply P Ryan at shop or at Monckton Combe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: denial on oath before magistrate C Biggs 18 Aug. by Will Brereton that he wrote or circulated a letter to - Slade esq regarding a case between himself & Gardner & offering £50 reward for the name of the forger that they may be convicted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 876/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: demands on late Randle [sic] - Gauton [cf 24 Feb 3b] , apply by 8 June to Mr J Salmon, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 876/ article:3,c |