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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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| Goods: ## for sale - elegant household furniture, glass, paintings, pianoforte, & 170 doz bottles of red port wine, property of gentleman leaving Bath. At 39 Milsom St on 30 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - apartments at 18 St James's Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:3c |
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| Art: Charles Rosenberg, profile painter to their Majesties moved from North Pde. to 14 Grove, Bath where he will take likenesses. Sitting time 1 min. only. Price from 7s 6d to 1guin., frames incl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:3,c |
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| Breeding: the famous "Telegraph" (late ppty of Lord Viscount Villiers) to cover this season at Duke of Beaufort's, Badminton at 2 guin/mare & 5s the groom. Enq Richard Weatherstone at Badminton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Delme (widow of late Peter Delme, esq of Rode) died in London last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - 1 acre garden (known as Bell Mead) let to Mr Joseph Fisher at rent £6 10s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: ## Somrst Qtr Sessions at Bruton - Tue se'nnight, William Pickford, tailor indited for acts of indecency in the public Walks nr Bath - has since absconded from bail. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - well built house S-side, W-end of New King St, now a boarding school. Ground rent 3 guin p.a. At Castle Inn Bath on Wed 28 May by Thomas Bird . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - variety of articles of furniture of a decd lady removed from her house in Princes Bldgs. Inc 2 large coolers, stands & other brewing utensils. At Mr Plura's Great Rooms, John Street, adj Queen Square on 21 May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: books for Sunday schools -"The Effects of Vanity" or "Mary Meanwell & Kitty Pertly"; also "The Contrast" or "The History of James & Thomas". Price 6d each or 4s 6d/doz from S Hazard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:3c |
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| Property: to let - airy lodgings in house at 14 Grove, Bath, furnished or unfurnished Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted in cabinet & upholstery business - a strong, active lad will be taken with a small premium. Enq Mr Robt Cramp, St James's Pde, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 758/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sheppard at the Cross Keys nr Guildhall died on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - 5 acres pasture (Berwick's Slade) 3 acres of close. Let to Mr Sheppard at rent £11 p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, "Macbeth" with "The Quaker"; Sat, "The School for Scandal" with "The Poor Soldier" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: several sums of money totalling £13 17s donated to help Aaron Bullock rebuild his cottage which was consumed by fire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - furnished from Michaelmas, elegant & convenient house on E-side of Catherine Place, now occupd by -- Cobbe, esq. Apply Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Bath Catch Club, White Lion - next meeting changed to 12 Apr, Mr Provis in chair. Next Ladies night 20 Apr, catches & glees 7.30pm. Mr Lutwyche, president; Mr Westcote VP, stewards (Mr Pigott, Mr Reynolds, Mr T Ball, Mr Gardiner) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - curricle & harness as new, also chestnut mare [horse] 6 yrs. old at Ryle's livery stables, Monmouth St. Queen Sq, Bath. Also to let by year a pair of bay coachhorses. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: young person wishes to engage herself to milliner or mantua-maker as assistant having lately been engaged at one of first houses in Bath. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 759/ article:2 e |
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| News: accident - 15yr old son of Mr Wilmerton seriously injured after being thrown off box of gentleman's carriage in Parsonage Lane, Bath & run over. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - l/hold messuage "Joiners Arms" Horse St, Bath. Let to Mr Robinson at rent £31 10s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - commodious house at Cloud Hill, Somrst, 10 m from Bath. Screened by groves of walnut & filbert trees, warren in front, walled garden, orchard giving 100 hghds of cider in good year. Particulars Mr Meyler's library, Orange Grove, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: exchange - elegant 2-wheeled chaise with silver plated harness worth at least 25 guin, for a strong horse 13½-14 hands high & master or mistress to 12 stone. Carriage to be seen at Mr Hensley's, Broad St [Bath] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, china, glass - property of the late Mr Morgan Davis of Box, decd. On the premises on 5 May et seq. by W. Howton (of Beauford Sq). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: wanted - an apprentice to surgeon & apothecary. Apply Baldwin Hernon & Co, druggists, Snow Hill, London or this paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:3d |
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| Property: for sale or let - dwelling house 13 Kensington Pl., Lower East Hayes - 2 gardens. Details Mr Mant, attorney at law, Gay St. & Mr Dyer, 10 Kensington Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - all live stock & dairy utensils of Mr W M Eyles of Melksham incl 26 dairy cows, 25 ewes & lambs, etc. On premises on 12 Apr by Harry Russ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 760/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Edward Bailey aged c. 10yrs drowned after falling from tree branch overhanging river at Dolemead, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-45s/qtr, Warminster 40-52s/, Devizes 40-58s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Livestock: letter encouraging humane treatment of horses, & cattle. Improper use of whip should not be rewarded by gentlemen, ladies & travellers in mailcoaches, stagecoaches & postchaises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - assortment of plated hardware, cutlery, jewellery, japanned articles, watches, trinkets, firearms, Derbyshire Spar ornament etc. At 11 Bennett St nr Circus on 22 May et seq by Mr Hathwell (catalogues from 4 Kingston's Bldgs). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:1 d |
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| Notices: Bath Common - Freemens' handbill to get signatures for their petition to assert their privileges is "ill-timed". Petition never intended to be discussed at the meeting of 4 May to explain the privileges of election. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - all neat and almost new household furniture, china & glass, at 39 Rivers St on 13 Apr by J Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3d |
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| Art: auction sale - paintings by Guido, Correggio, Van Dyke, Gerard Dow, Murillo, Ostade, Vandearner etc. at the Great Room, 9 John St, Bath by Mr Gwennap by favour of Mr Plura. Public viewing 13 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: for Apr - Morning Dress, pink muslin gown plain sleeves, single plait round neck coming to point in front, full muslin braces on breast girdle, same on waist, white beaver hat with purple cord & gold buckle, purple feathers & shoes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 761/ article:3a |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Reading, wheat £9 10s-£11 7s 6d/load, barley 17s-20s/qtr, beans 25s-26s, oats 18s-20s, peas 26s-28s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - new house "The Raven", Abbey Green. Enquire at the house, or Mr Orchard, Abbey Green Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:3,a |
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| Health: remedies - Mr Spilsbury's drops for scurvy, gout, rheumatism. Bottles 5s & £1 2s at R Cruttwell, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: private sale - stock in trade of late Mr W. Evans, cooper, lately decd at Frome. Large quantity of oak in tree & plank, caks, staves & beading, a copper, cooper's furnace, tools etc. Business contd by Mrs Evans & available for purchase Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:2 b |
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| Fashion: for sale - silks, sarsnets, taffetas satins etc, by J Buttress at his shop in 5 Abbey Church Yard. Also Pall Mall London & N Parade Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - collection of fine prints (inc "The death of General Wolfe" & "The death of Capt Cook" by Bartolozzi), property of gentleman leaving Bath, at the Great Room 10 Milsom St on 12 Apr at 11 o clock by Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:3d |
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| Services: Sarah Maggs of Batheaston, widow of late Wm. Maggs, cooper & hair sieve maker will carry on business at all branches. Orders recd. at King's Arms, Monmouth St. & Gloucester Inn, Walcot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: for Apr - Morning Dress, half gown of lilac muslin with broad white chenille trimming. Lilac bonnet of muslin tied under chin with bow of white crepe, lilac shoes & dark purple cloak Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 762/ article:3a |
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| Leisure: Bath Races - three £50 plates will be run on Claverton Down on 11, 12 & 13 Sept. Partics later in newspapers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - apartment nr Bath, a genteel summer retreat. Apply the Printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:3,a |
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| Fashion: the colours the ladies have fixed principally on are black & blue. These are diversified in every article of dress.This year's hats have parallel stripes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Health: ## General Hospital - conditions of admission. Also a favour if ladies & others would please to send old linen to the hospital for lint & rollers etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:2 c |
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| Fashion: to be sold - cheap millinery belonging to late Miss Spilsbury. At 4 The Walks, opp Lowr Assembly Rooms. Mr Buttress will move his silk mercery business to this address when he has disposed of the above stock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - f/hold of 13, 14, 20 & 21 Devonshire Bldgs, Bath, respectively worth rent £25 p.a, at White Lion on 16 Apr by Plura & Bally. For the benefit of creditors of Mr Joseph Jenkins Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 763/ article:3d |