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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: to let - Alfred House in Alfred St - apply Mr Cruttwell, printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 913/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James White & Jonas Fish, the yngr, clothiers of Devizes, dividend 8 May (from Sat Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 913/ article:4 b |
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| Crime: Mr Edward Cottel, butcher of Box, was robbed of £8 nr Lambridge on Saturday, by footpad with blunderbuss Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-45s/qtr, Warminster 38-50s/, Devizes 40-58/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:2,d |
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| Charity: Charity Schools collections at 7 churches etc on 14 May with additions totalled £120 9s 1¾d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: ## Old Bath Fire Office - a reward of ½ guin will be given to the person who brings the fire ladder capable of taking a person from the windows of an attic storey. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:1 c |
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| Goods:auction - household furniture. At 7 W-side Milsom Street on 11 Jun by William Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: Warminster to Bath turnpike road - meeting of trustees at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 22 May at 11 o'clock Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: Mrs Smith, 1 Bath St. Just returned from London with large selection of lace cloaks, leghorn, straw & chip bonnets Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - certificates [of discharge] for George Morton, coachmaker of Bath (from Saturday's Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 914/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: horse owned by Mrs Cope of Tetbury ran 12 times round Tetbury course in 1 hour for bet of £50. Many bets placed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let or be sold - commodious house in Kingsmead St. Enquire Mr Brown, builder or Mr King, statuary, Walcot Turnpike. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - public house "The Bell" at Frome Field, ¼ mile from Frome. Possession Mr Thomas Box. Tennis court, bowling green, billiard room. Apply S Jesser, attorney, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:4 b |
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| Property: for sale - dwelling house on S-side of Rivers St, Bath now in possn. of Mrs Morgan at 60 guin p.a. 2 rooms/floor, with every convenience. Enq Mr John George, Gloucester St; Mr Edward Mullins, Rivers St; Mr Mark Fowles, Morford St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mrs Roberts [sic] decd . At her late dwelling house, 1 Queen Square on 15 - 17 Jun by William Cross, upholder & undertaker, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: list of stolen articles found in possession of Mr Barnett (now in Ilchester Gaol). Apply to Mayor's office for return with proof of ownership Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: French stay & habit maker - P Brickman, 5 Lower Church St, Bath has just returned from London with the newly invented Circassian Vest (made by Mr Brickman), ready money. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal Committee - invites those interested to attend public exhibition of the merits of the Caisson at Combe Hay nr Bath 26 Apr at 12 noon precisely Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 915/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: fire destroyed 5 hayricks, a waggon, outhouse etc belonging to Farmer Smith at Nettleton last Tue night. Damp suspected as cause. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - new built house nr Abbey Green known by the sign of "The Raven", with good stabling, plenty of cellars. Might be converted to small brewhouse. Enq at house or of Mr Orchard, Abbey Green, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale 1 acre pasture lying in common with 2 acres belonging Mrs Haynes, near Clink in possession Mr John Sheppard. Apply S Jesser, attorney, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:4 b |
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| Notices: after paying all expenses for lighting, watching & cleaning, the Commissioners of Bath City have a balance or £300 to help reduce rates again. J Smith, clerk, 12 June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mrs Roberts [sic], decd. At the SW cnr house in King St, Queen Sq on 23 & 24 July by William Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: James Beachim, 9 George St, grocer & tea dealer also provides hire of plate, china & glass and will book accommodation for visitors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:2 e |
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| Music: Master Taylor's benefit - New Assembly Rooms on 9 May. Dirctr - Mr Rauzzini; Voc - Miss Comer, Mr Chad of Winchester; leader- Mr Brooks; Con violin - Mstr Taylor. Tickets 5s each of Mstr Taylor, 3 Trim St, & New rooms, Pump Room, Libraries etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting of Directors to be held Lower Rooms 14 May. J Salmon, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 916/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: Somerset County Assizes at Bridgwater - report inc persons & their crimes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Green St. Suitable for family. Enquire at Christopher Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - estates late Phillip Coombs, decd, Trudoxhill, Nunney. Apply S Jesser, attorney, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: J Crease, sign & house painter, colourman & varnisher, 10 Bridge St, Bath. His Japan paper manufactory for tables boxes etc are inferior to none. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome, neat, modern-built phaeton (for 1 or 2 horses) property of a decd lady 30 guin. Apply Robert Davis, Green Man, Ashley nr Box Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:2d |
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| Publications: concise treatise on "The Art of Angling" by Thomas Best, plus the "Complete Flyfisher". Price 1s 6d, 2s bound from good booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:2 e |
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| Military: voluntary contributions (for defence of the country) - Whadden, Wilts donated £13 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Lectures on Diet & Regimen" by AFM Willich MD pubd recently in 1 large vol 8vo sold by R Cruttwell, W Meyler & S Hazard, price 9s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 917/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: appeal for heirs of Robert or Ed Elderton, both decd & late of Chippenham, to contact Mr Wm Killington, sadler of Coleman St, London or Mr Goldney, attorney of Chippenham to hear advantageous news Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: creditors of William Noad, Luckington, Wilts, tanner. Meeting at Dunkirk House 27th June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Songs of Handel", directed by Dr Arnold, organist to His Majesty. Vol. 1, continued weekly. 3s. Sold all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:4 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Stiracia's Italian oils" will prevent hair falling out which it does after illness within 24 hours. It is far superior to bear's grease. Sold R Cruttwell 4s 6d pot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - house & shop (grocery, drapery, haberdashery & hosiery) Gentle St, Frome. Partcrs Mr A Crocker, Frome; or 28 Borough, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:2d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Kinnaird, Lady Isabella Sinclair, Sir Francis Wood [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, 2 houses at Corsham inc. Malt house & garden, now occupd Mr Henry Harpur & Mr John Pritchard. Lot 2/3 house at bottom of Horse Fair, now in occupn Mr James Hale. At Pack Horse Inn, Corsham on 9 May by Wm Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, books etc of Mr W Harding, decd at his late dwelling house 22 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath on 26 Apr by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 918/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Ed Davis (from London) has new livery stables in James St, Kingsmead, Bath & repository for auction of horses & carriages each Thu. Prices -1s/ £1 if sold; if not, 2s 6d for putting up, to stand at livery 10s 6d/ week. Also, neat post & 1-horse chaises, double & saddle horses to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: philosophical experiments & apparatus - at Exhibition Rooms, Bond St., every evening this week from June 15th. [NFD as page cut] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Illustrated Holy Scriptures", published 1 Jun, weekly numbers until completed. 6d at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:4 b |
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| Travel: Stage Coach Bill (limiting passengers travelling outside) - did not pass. Would not have been popular with publicans as outside passengers are good customers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Concert & Fireworks to celebrate birthday & recovery of George IIIrd - at Spring Gardens Vauxhall 4 June. Also, public breakfast every Mon & Thu, tickets 1s 6d each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:3c |
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| Marriages: Mr John Cogswell, scrivener to Miss Youngclass of Bath, on Thursday [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/3, dwelling house, nursery & garden in Bence's Lane, Corsham. At Pack Horse Inn, Corsham on 9 May by Wm Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr Wm Fisher (late of Northend House, Batheaston) to send a/cs to Mr Wm Fisher of Ashley, Bradford; or to Isaac Freeme, attorney at Marshfield. Debtors to pay same to either of those gentlemen Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 919/ article:1 d |