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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: Michael Ormsby, esq., [of Gay St, Bath] after a short illness on Sunday [2 Sep] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1161/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: debtors of the late Mr William Stump of Corsham, to pay Mr John Stump of Corsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - household furniture etc of John Shaw, nr the Porter Brewery, Walcot. On 3 Sept by William Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1127/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "Account of the Epedemick -- Influenza" which appeared in Bath in May & June 1782" by W. Falconer MD, FRS. Pub today, printed by & for R. Cruttwell - 1s. from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 972/ article:4 c |
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| Property: for sale - 9 Milsom St, now occupd Mr Wm Evans. Enq Mr Foster, apothecary, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 985/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: High Treason - David Tyrie, a Scotsman, convicted at Winchester Assize on Sat for sending naval intelligence to the French. Sentenced to be hung, drawn & quartered (Salisbury, 12 Aug) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1063/ article:2:00 AM |
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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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| Employment: middle-aged man wants a place as a gardener - he understands management of a hot-house, green-house, forcing & framing, with all the management of a kitchen & pleasure garden. Direct to A.B. at Mr Ashley's, the Shakespeare in Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1125/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: the few days of fine weather recently & the pleasing prospect of its continuance. Wheat crops are more plentiful than for years past. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1165/ article:3 c |
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| Music: singing - new silver pint cup value 3 guin & punch ladle value ½ guin to be sung for 3 or more companies at George Morris's, the Greyhound, South Wraxall on 30 Sept. Dine 1pm -sing at 3pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: creditors of Messrs Hetling & Atlee of Walcot, distillers, to meet at White Lion, Market Place, 9 Sept to consider some propositions & consult. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1172/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: ## backsword - subscription opened for raising 2 purses of 10 guin each to be played for 16 & 21 Sept. Gentlemen lovers of this "manly exercise" send subs to Mr Williams at the Shakespeare & Greyhound (Inn), Market Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1142/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: only son of Mr David French, innkeeper of Frome - accidentally shot dead while out shooting last Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1110/ article:3 b |
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| News: sinking of the "Royal George" 100 tons, 27yrs old at Spithead on Thursday morning. Lower deck ports open, sudden gust of wind, filled with water in c. 8 min. About 1200 persons on board [overloaded?] & c. 230 on deck saved. Admiral Kempenfelt (youngest Admiral in the Navy) drowned in his cabin (London, 30 Aug) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Travel: post-coaches - from Lamb Inn & Tavern, Stall St, Bath at 4pm daily exc Sat. to London, Bath & Bristol in 16hrs. Inside £1 1s, outside 13s, short passengers 3d/mile. Performed by John Dover & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1103/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: robbery - Edward Horlor, a collier of Norton was robbed of 12s & the greatcoat he was wearing by 2 men on Winfield Common on Sat evening [1 Sept] while he was returning from Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## Mr Herschel of Bath, lately appointed Astronomer Royal at Windsor, has improved telescope, discovering nearly 3,000 stars previously invisible. The King is delighted & often spends the whole night observing heavenly bodies [sic]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1158/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: robbery - house of Philip West, tailor of Woolverton, broken into on last Thursday night [29 Aug] & clothes stolen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - dispatches by way of France yesterday [9 Sept] that Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, both Jerseys, & Connecticut had entirely disapproved of the mode adopted by Congress for continuing the War with the assistance of French troops (London, 10 Sept). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture [well listed], for benefit of creditors of John Shaw, near Porter Brewery, Walcot, on 3 Sept by William Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1120/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - bay gelding [horse] 6 yrs old, 15 hands, able to carry 16 stone hunting - Dash's livery stables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - 2 freehold pastures "Great Rowley" & "Long Rowley" in South Stoke, now in occupation of Edward Giles, as tenant at will at £9 p.a rent. By J. Fargus at Red Lyon Inn, Odd Down on 27 Sept Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1181/ article:2 c |
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| Politics: copy of letter from David Tyree in Winchester gaol on 22 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1175/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Politics: American War - news (via a ship which left New York on 20 July) that Capt Lippincot has been given up to the Americans which has produced the release of Capt Asgill from confinement, though he is still a prisoner of war (London, 3 Sept). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1156/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - f/hold dwelling house in New King St, 2 good rooms/floor. At White Hart Inn, Stall St 21 Sept. Partcrs Mr Jacob Smith, attorney, Union Passage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1179/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: Lieb, hairdresser from Brussels has opened an Intelligence Office, Union-passge nr Cross Bath. For registering [& providing] servants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1201/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: American War - letter from New York says trial of Capt Lippincot was attended by prodigious crowds. Evidence proved that Capt Huddy was executed by his particular order & that Governor Franklin had authorised the execution. Verdict not yet delivered, but known to be for acquittal Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: robbery - house of Mr Joseph Mitten, snr, of Beckington broken into on Friday night [[30 Aug] & clothes, etc., to value £10 stolen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Edward Tucker of Road [Rode], returning home last Friday night from Bath, was going down Midford Hill when attacked & robbed by 2 footpads Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: boy of 6, when children at play in Kingsmead nr river, fell in & drowned on Sunday afternoon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Mr John Wilton & Joseph Perry of Charlcombe nr Bath detected Thomas Rynock, labourer, late of Yeovil, stealing 2 horses (22 Aug). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: 2 large seeded cucumbers, 15-20 doz cucumbers stolen, & destruction from garden of James Chilcot nr Locksbrook in Weston, Bath last Sun night. 5 guin reward from Jams Chilcott on (28 Aug)conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1143/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: Rev Mr John Wesley intends preaching next Sunday morning at his chapel in New King St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1192/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: "The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America"; "The Declaration of Independence"; "Articles of Confederation"; "Treaties between [King George] & the United States of America". Pub today by Order of Congress - 3s. 6d from booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 987/ article:1 d |
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| Health: Patence, surgeon-dentist & physician to some of Royal family & household etc - proverbial skill, in demand, diagnosis at first sight, fee expected. To be spoke with at the Permit-office, Walcot St; or at the Bell where his carriage stands; or at 16 Bond St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1180/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: 2 highwaymen stopped an empty post-chaise last Tuesday evening on Bristol Road nr the New Bridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3 c |
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| Property: ## auction - large plot facing St James Prde, frontage of 64ft on N-E (adj Borough Walls), depth 120 ft on S-E, depth 71 ft on N-W side + shells of 5 dwelling houses & large building adjoining "some time since destroyed by a riotous mob in this city [Gordon Riots]. At Greyhound & Shakespeare in Market Place, Bath on 28 Sept by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1174/ article:3 d |
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| News: sport - letter hoping Lords of Manors will reject all applications for, and avoid shooting & coursing - would make it impossible for farmers to get in crops. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1108/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: election of an MP for Bath next Friday. Vacancy follows appointment of Hon Mr Pratt to be one of the Lords of the Admiralty, his re-election is expected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 980/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Bush, apothecary, on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Amos Rowswell, journeyman-tailor, committed to Bath prison for breaking into a house of Mrs Dawson in Milsom St (see 15 Aug) & stealing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - opens with "Love in a Village" with Mrs Haskins on 17 Sept & every day in Race Week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - William Hetling & Samuel Atlee of Walcot, distillers, to surrender to commissioners on 21, 23 Sept & 19 Oct at White Lion, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: published this day, proposals for printing by subscription "An History of the American War" in 3 vols, large 8vo, by William Stevenson, MD (profits to medical charity). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1144/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction, Joseph Lloyd's estate - lot 3/7, house in Walcot Parade, garden behind, now in occuptn of Rev Mr Shepherd, ground rent £6 p.a. At White Lion, Market Place, Bath on 18 June by William Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 743/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Race Ball at Gyde's Rooms on 19 Sept. Tickets 3s 6d, inc tea. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Stennett, watchmaker of Bath, to Miss Thomasin Heydon of Penzance, on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 996/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Thomas Lewis, city surveyor of Bath, to prove debts & take dividends at Mr Williams's Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Market Place, Bath 23 Aug. Debtors to pay Mr Forman, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1119/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - entry 5 Oct, f/hold, compact estate at Twinho in Wellow parish, 3 miles from Bath. Inc. farmhouse, barns etc & some 160 acres, now in possn of farmer Selway.To view, apply Mr George Flower at the Fox, Mitford; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1100/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: ## exports - in 1 year before the accursed American War, port of Bristol sent 141 ships to America & Liverpool sent 105. In the same year, Bristol sent 32 ships to Africa while Liverpool sent 74. Facts from a gentlemen who has been ruined along with thousands of others by the war (London, 4 Sept). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1176/ article:1:00 AM |