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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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| Deaths: Mr Joseph Grimes, one of the people called Quakers, aged 85 at Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1061/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Charles Jacques, esq., of Chichester (stamp distributor for West Sussex), at his lodging in Bath on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: wine licenses, Stamp Office, London - license to sell wine by retail required by law. Granted daily 8.30am to 1pm at wine license office - John Brettall, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1027/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/9, pasture "Enocks" 3 acr, mostly planted to apple trees, on E-side of White-Ox-Mead bounding Mr Gibb's land, let at £3 3s p.a. At Swan Inn, Dunkerton on 2 July by Mr Plura. View & sale thru' Mr Barnard, Combe Hay; or Mrs Windsor, Corn St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 872/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: ## House of Commons - resolution yesterday to bring a bill to explain the Act of King Charles IInd prohibiting the planting, setting or sowing of tobacco in England or Ireland (London, 22 June). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 885/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: 2 men mowing grass at Wick Farm, Bitton. Arguing - 1 stuck scythe in other's belly, who died. Jury verdict "wilful murder", committed to Gloucester gaol for trial. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 963/ article:3 c |
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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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| Fashion: P. Grigg, draper, man's mercer, haberdasher etc removed from the Bear corner to more commodious shop (late Mr Baker's) 19 Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of lady, decd, at centre house S divn Queen Sq. on 15 Aug et seq. by W Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1065/ article:2 d |
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| Property: private sale or let - new house N-E cnr Catherine Place (facing opening to fields), 2 bedchambers on 1st floor, 5 papered garrets in attic, dining room 24' X 19' with 4 windows etc. Partcrs Mr Plura, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1047/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Gowen, baker in Green St, Bath, suddenly, on Thursday [8 Aug]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - no titled people. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1042/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of John Baker, decd., at his late home in Stall St - [contents well listed]. On 6 & 7 Aug by William Birchall, upholder (warehouse, Queen St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1010/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Ball at Assembly Rooms, Holt (9m Bath), 22 Aug. Tickets 2s 6d from Printer; from Mr Rennison (Post office, Bradford); Mr Halcomb (Bear Inn, Devizes); Mrs Poor (King's Arms. Melksham); Red Lion, Laycock; etc - Charles Nott Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1049/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - it is believed that Sir Guy Carleton has written to a Very Great Personage insisting that America may yet be conquered if proper supplies be sent for the purpose. He asks for 50,000 effective men, 20 sail of the line, 15 frigates 7 400 transports (London, 26 July) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1003/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Capt Arthur Blackall to Miss Fanny Voster, at St Michael's Church, Bath on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1069/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - at Twerton, dwelling house & outhouses, 2 acres orchard & 1 acre pasture, now in possn of Mr Richard Collins, butcher. Enq Joseph Buman of Dinder, Mr Benjamin Buman at Katherine, or Wm Fry of Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1058/ article:4 c |
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| Politics: American War - should Capt Lippincott be given up by or commander at New York to Gen Washington, refugees expect all Loyalists at New York & Charlestown, will to a man, take the 1st opportunity of making their peace with the Loyalists, as the British flag unable or unwilling to give them protection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1066/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Assize of Bread - 1d loaf wheaten 11oz 9 dr, ditto standard 13 oz 4dr. Wheat price 5s 4½d/bushel inc. bakery & carriage - Simon Crosbie (Mayor), John Chapman & Francis Bennett (Justices) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1085/ article:1 c |
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| News: archaeology - the remains of a large [Roman] hypocaust discovered lately at Cirencester. Great quantities of Roman pottery, coins & molten lead being found daily among the ruins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## vandalism in Bath - glass windows in various inhabited houses broken in the night. Mayor & Justices will try to discover offenders, also 5 guin reward for discovery & conviction (Jefferys, Town Clerk) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1050/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let, or sell in fee - commodious lodging-house in Abbey Green, Bath, now occupd Miss Temple - 3 rooms/floor. Enq Mr Gunning, attorney, Vineyards, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1081/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: ship arrivals at Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: diligences & light post-coaches - London Bath & Bristol in 1 day. Bricklayers Inn, Market Place Bath to London £1 3s. By G. Lester & Co. Also post-coaches in 2 days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1056/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: stolen from a house - gold-chased watch case, silver soup ladle with crest, black French silk negligee & petticoat, broad figured satin cloak with fur-trimmed arm holes, etc. Info to Mr Bowring, Milsom St, 10 guin reward on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1079/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - notwithstanding Lord Shelburne's secrecy, the idea has gone forth that America is to be abandoned. The delay is occasioned by strenuous endeavours to obtain favourable terms for the Loyalists (London, 17 Aug). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1101/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Advice to Lying Inn Women -- Drawing the Breasts" by C. Cruttwell, surgeon, Bath, 2nd ed, pub today 1s. Printed R. Cruttwell, sold by Bath booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1086/ article:4 c |
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| Politics: American War - account of heroism of Capt Asgill near Gloucester Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1067/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Biggs, an eminent merchant in Bristol, in an apoplectic fit [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1096/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - cottage, barn & several closes of land ca. 24 acres lying in Rowd, nr Devizes, late estate of Mr Humphry Buckler, decd, & now in occup Wm. Crowch. At Castle & Ball, Devizes on 5 Sept. Partcrs Mr John Buckler, clothier, or Mr Wyche, both of Warminster. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1097/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - pieces of pasture at Barrack's Farm. Also horses taken into grass at 3s/6d single week, or 3s/week for a month or longer. Enq of Richard Clark at the house, or of the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1034/ article:1 d |
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| News: local government - Mr Crook, jnr, apothecary, son of Mr Alderman Crook, chosen a member of Common Council of Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1043/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Norris of Gracechurch St to Miss Gunning of Marshfield [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: John Hurle, linen draper of Bristol, to Miss Cary of Paulton, Somerset [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 887/ article:2 b |
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| Music: ## Sodbury Music Festival [? - ILLGBL] oratorios, Bach serenatas, & Gluck's opera "Orfeo" at Church on 18, 19 & 20 Sept. Rev Dr Harrington [sic, ? = Harington], W. B. Earle & Edward Baker (stewards) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1080/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Bivins, surgeon of Bristol, to Miss Hester Rogers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1095/ article:1 b |
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| News: ## St Ann's Hill Fair, Devizes - last Tuesday se'nnight [seven nights/week], lambs sold remarkably cheaply, as low as 1s 5d each (up to 5s for best), lowest price for many years. Many lambs unsold. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Miss Wade, dtr of late Mr Wade, teaman of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1008/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - house in Corn St, Bath with 2 rooms/floor, good cellars, brew-house, together with large shop & yard adj, let at £35 p.a with GR £2 14s p.a. At Swan Inn, Dunkerton on 2 July by Mr Plura. View & sale thru' Mr Barnard, Combe Hay; or Mrs Windsor, Corn St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 880/ article:3 d |
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| Military: the Island of Montserrat surrendered to the French on 21 Feb last (London, 30 Apr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 617/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Wiltshire Venison meetings - at Devizes on 26 Aug; at Trowbridge on 28 Aug; & at Bradford on 30 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1099/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr William Harding, writing master of Bath, to Miss Munro, late milliner in the Walks, at Walcot Church on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1089/ article:4 c |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture of Mr Richard Painter at his house in Chandos Bldgs. On 19 & 20 Aug by Trimnell . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1088/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: accident - Wm Dickes, journeyman plasterer, killed last Sunday when fell 40' from scaffold while finishing a ceiling at New Rooms. Widow & 4 young children live in little house opp the Printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1044/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr John Williams of Trevithin, Monmouthshire, to Miss Elizabeth Day of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 643/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Charles Axford, on Tuesday. For many years carried on brush-making business in the Market Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1090/ article:4 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Cornwall, hair-dresser, of Bath, on Sunday se'nnight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 896/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: ## cost of stamp duties on Inland Bills of Exchange, promissary notes etc. Duties to be levied, paid & collected after 11 Aug. Fee is 3d under £50, & 6d for £50 and over. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1019/ article:3 b |
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| Services: ## commissioners for paving etc in Bath - seek contracts for lighting & maintaining the public lamps from sunset to sunrise, ½ lamps only to be lit June, July & Aug, & all lamps lit from 31 Aug to 29 Sept. Glasses, heads, fountains & wires to be taken down at contractors expense on 1 June, & delivered in good & sufficient repair on 29 Sept. John Bowring Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects at cnr house E side Milsom St, door below Octagon Chapel. On 3rd, 4th & 5th Sept by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1076/ article:3 b |