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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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| Music: good double-keyed harpsichord for sale. Enq Mr Drax, Batheaston or Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: bell ringing competition - at Trowbridge on Tues 9 Aug. 1st prize silver bowl of 3½ guin value; 2nd prize 6 hats to value 1½ guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - house nr Pump Room, in Stall Street, the Cross & Hot Baths. In possession of Mr Huntley & Mr Davis. Particulars Mr Collibee, Beechen Cliff. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:1 c |
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| Education: Mrs Russell's school for young ladies at Publow House, 9m from Bath, opens after recess on 23 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: theft - 3 horses in possn Thomas King, statuary stolen from field in Pound Lane near Walcot turnpike on Sat 20 Jun. Horses since recovered. Reward from Thomas King for conviction of offender/s of 10 guin over & above reward given by Bath Society of Guardians. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Broom, builder of Bath, to Miss Mary Baldwin, dtr. of Mr Baldwin, miller, of Box, Wilts, at the The Square Chapel, Bath yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: young needlewoman conversant with grocery, drapery & millinery businesses seeks employment in these businesses & in a dissenting family. Letters to M.N. at the printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:2,c |
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| Visitors: ## royalty - HRH Prince of Wales attended public breakfast in Sydney Gardens, Bath on Mon. Despite cold morning, largest assemblage of fashion seen. Country dances went till 4pm when approach of dinner hour dispersed the happy party. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 995/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - dairy farm from £100 pa, 4 miles from Bath nr turnpike road. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, or Mr Hull in Harecourt, Inner Temple, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - tenement, stables, warehouses in Bishop's Court opp. White Lion, High St. Enquire Mr C Waters. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: those having demands on William Ainslie, esq, decd to send accounts to his house Belvedere (sic) to be discharged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - trustees meeting at George Inn Frome on 10 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold estate of late Wm Oland, yngr, decd of Marshfield. House "White Hart" rented by Mrs Jane Spicer & 2 houses on S adj, & another house in possn of John Fidoe, all in Marshfield town. At Catherine Wheel, Marshfield on 28 Jul by Thomas Bird. Partcrs Mr Charles Sumsion, Colerne; Mr William Bletchly of Batheaston; Mr John Miller, attorney at Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bell (relict of late Mr Bell of Carlisle) at the house of her brother Mr John Newman of Melksham on Fri 18 May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: place wanted by steady young woman of 18, a needlewoman, washes & irons, used to wait on lady & at table, good references. Letter to A.B at Miss Hoblyn's, milliner, Barton Bldgs, Queen Square Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: person calling himself Capt Greenwood defrauded a Calne shopkeeper of £1 12s with a plausible story (which proved false) of cask of sugar & valuable hamper in Customs House, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: James Hillier, apprentice to Mr John Arnold, peruke maker & hairdresser in Broad St eloped 4 Sep taking 2 razors marked JA, Bath. It is illegal to harbour or employ him. He is 19 yrs, wearing brown coat with yellow metal buttons, new leather breeches, tail of false hair & speech impediment Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of Sir Robert Rich, bart, decd. at his late house in New Buildings on E side Milsom St (next to Bath & Somerset Bank) on 11 July et seq, by Wm. Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - farm house & outbuildings, 2 acre orchard for cider in Wellow. At George Inn [Wellow?] on 10 Jun by T Bird. Partcrs Mr James Clement, Claverton or Mr Burge, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: Newman's on the Walks near North Parade (late Glover) have silver & plated goods & a very fine-toned pianoforte & other musical instruments. Plated tea urns £5 15 6d, plain do 24-28s, best plated candlesticks £2 2s/pair, 12 table knives & forks 7s 6d, penknives 2s 6d/doz Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - estate of late Wm Oland, yngr, decd, contd. Ten closes of arable land c 40 acres & 8 closes of pasture c 22 acres part in Marshfield parish, part in West Kingston parish. At Catherine Wheel, Marshfield on 28 Jul by Thomas Bird. Partcrs as above & John Baldwin at Marshfiled Farm or Isaac Freeme, attorney at Marshfield. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sheppard of Frome, in her 84th year on Saturday 19 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:3,b |
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| Services: ## Paving & Lighting Act - meeting at House of Industry, Devizes 25 May. To receive proposals for lighting lamps in Devizes during Oct & following 5 months. Oct 6pm, Nov to Feb 5pm, March 6pm. All lamps to burn until 4 am. 12 thread wicks. Wm W Salmon, clerk to trustees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: ## as result of warrants issued by Mayor for examining weight of bread, Bath magistrates confirm no loaves found deficient. Many exceeded weight. Butter also examined - none was deficient Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 997/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - 5th house in Chatham Row, Bath, newly furnished, with fine views, £50 pa or £13/qtr. Also for sale or let, 4th house in Row, unfurnished. Enq Mr Williams in corner house opposite Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:3,a |
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| Property: auction - new freehold dwelling house, New buildings, E side Milsom St, property of late Sir Robert Rich, bart, decd. On the premises on 12 July by William Cross, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:3,c |
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| Property: wanted to purchase - country house near Bath. Enq T Bird, auctioneer, Queen Street, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:2 d |
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| News: subsidence - a large sinking of the earth nearly circular 210' dia, 27' depth at Briston in Norfolk. No agitation of the shock of the earth or the least subterraneous noise was received before this uncommon event. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - copyhold estate in Prince of Wales's Manor of Farrington Gurney, farmhouse etc, 3 closes arable, 6 closes meadow, now in possn Jacob Collins, tenant at will £80 p.a excl rates & taxes. At Plume of Feathers, Farrington Gurney on 13 Jul. Partcrs J Purnell, attorney, Hallatrow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: prospects of good apple crop in Western counties Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: young man, well recommended, has served in grocery or drapery shops. Wishes to serve in either business with a dissenting family. Would prefer wholesale to trade. Letters to YZ at printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:2,e |
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| Music: Miss Comer, whose apprenticeship expires on 3 May informs public that her benefit concert on her own account will be at New Assembly Rooms on 8 May. Tickets 5s from Miss Comer, 24 Gay St, Bath, music shops & libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 998/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - large dwelling house lately owned by Mr John Webb, clothier, + ½ acr garden, brewhouse, cellar, 2 wool lofts, shear shop, press shop etc at Cayford, Frome, at Sign of Waggon & Horses 17 Oct. Enq Richard Adams of Bradford Bridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3,a |
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| Travel: for sale - four wheel phaeton with harness. Particulars the ostler, White Lion, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Lady Margaret Beckford died not from broken heart as reported, but of a miliary fever after her lying in, she left 2 children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: public disclosure by Mr Vagg that slugs destroy turnips seems generous as it was before his subscription for £2,000 was full. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: Bath & Weymouth coach will set out on Mon 29 Jun at 6o'c (then every Mon, Wed & Frid during the season) from White Hart in Bath to Crown Inn, Weymouth. Performed by Pickwick, Beale & Co, Bristol. [no fare given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: Bristol Magdalen Hospital - housing 3 Bath penitent prostitutes out of 21 - only 4 subscribers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Marshall, bookseller, of Bath to surrender to Commissioners at White Lion, Market Place, Bath 9, 10 May & 5 June. Creditors choose Assignees, assent to allowance of his certificate at last sitting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: sale - quantity of Smyrna & Lexia fruit for making wine for private families, at reasonable prices from Hetling House, Bath by W M Matthews Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 999/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes last Thurs, wheat 45s-58s/, barley 21s-24s/, oats 17s-21s/, beans 28s-32s/. Peas 29-33s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 c |
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| Education: boarding & day school for young ladies - by Miss Des-Moulins, Kingsmead House on 11 July. Details from Mr Williams Academy, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: ## gambling - the vice of gaming has reached a height never before known, the nobility with dice, ladies with cards, linen drapers with bills & the lower class with lottery tickets. Consequences are suicide, adultery, bankruptcy & the gallows. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Mrs Hilliar has taken a house, 16 St James Parade where 4 more boarders can be accommodated. The day school open as usual. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Grand Gala for King's Birthday - on 4 June at Spring Gdns Vauxhall, Bath. Illuminations, Concert at 6.30, fireworks by Sgnr INvetto between acts. Public breakfasts continue Mon & Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis de Blair, Sir Henry Goodricke. NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: sale - seeds used in farming & laying down land for pasture. Sent with dispatch according to order. W M Matthews, Hetling House, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1000/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - furnished house & genteel dining room aprtmnt in Milsom St. Enq Cross's Upholstery warehouse, Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale. Lyncombe/Widcombe. Freehold quarry 2 acres. Let to Eleazer Pullen at rent £2 2s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:2,d |