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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 - 2 houses Upper Charles St, Bath. [? also part of estate of late Evelyn, Duke of Kingston, decd]. Apply Mr John Perry, brandy merchant, Northgate St or Mr John Jelly, attorney, Green St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:2 c |
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| News: trial of Warren Hastings, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Livestock: horse sale - handsome mare, 5 yrs old, 13-14 hands, suit lady of light weight, lowest price 16 guin. At the White Hart, Stall Street, by Mr Pickwick [no date], Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:3 d |
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| News: science - Paris Academy of Arts & Sciences has given a prize of 1200 livres to astronomer Dr Herschel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Soc. for Encouragement of Agriculture, Commerce etc - met 14 Apr. Challenge by John White Parsons of West Camel to exhibit various livestock - Wm Matthews, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: theft - hen roost of Wm Pyne, esq of Widcombe broken open on 9 Apr, & 9 fowls, 1 hen turkey & 1 gallina stolen. Reward 5 guin for info leading to conviction, plus 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 826/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - all house contents at Mrs Hutchings, large house upper end Gallaway's Bldgs, Bath starting Thursday, by Wm Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: Kingsmead, Bath now open for cattle, also for fattening horses & milking cows. Partcrs John Hucklebridge at New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:2,d |
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| Property: for sale or let - upper house, 15 Westgate St. Enq Mr Evatt, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:2 d |
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| Architecture: discussion in House of Commons on costs of buildings at Somerset House London by Sir Wm. Chambers - original estimate £250,000 likely to cost more than £500,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, prints etc removed from house in Princes Buildings. At Mr Plura's Great Room in John Street on 21 May by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: King James's Palace (or Lyncombe Gardens) - gardens open with breakfast & afternoon tea. Dinners dressed - orders for large parties at Mr Cadman's, perfumer, facing Pump Room, Bath. Subs 2s 6d for walking - R Tanner. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:1 c |
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| Military: voluntary contributions [for national defence] - Somerset Light Troop (Capt Searle), own equipment expenditure £200; Pucklechurch £34 13s, Keynsham £36 8s etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:4,c |
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| Visitors: ## HRH Prince Ernest arrived yesterday to dinner on a visit to Prince of Wales. Splendid entertainment was given by Col. Smith at his seat at Combe Hay to the princes, Lord Gwydir & several noblemen & gentlemen. His Highness returned c.11pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 827/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - annually, dining room apartment furnished in Milsom St, Bath. Details Wm Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "Complete letter writer" 17th edtn, inc. letters from Rev Lawrence Sterne and Earl of Chesterfield. 2s bound, from all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:2,d |
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| News: Bayham the 2nd title of Earl of Camden in consequence of Mr Jeffery (uncle to Mr Pratt, Lord Camden's son) gifting the deeds of Bayham Abbey, Sussex on occasion of Mr Pratt's marriage to Miss Molesworth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Oliver (father of Joseph Oliver, coachbuilder of Bristol) at West Harptree [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Crime: theft - 3 square-cut glasses with plated tops (from black writing stand) & china article stolen at auction preview from 14 Circus on 4 May. Rewards 5 guin from Mr Plura, Milsom St & 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc for discovery & conviction of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:3 d |
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| Music: benefit Mrs Clendining - vocal & instrumntl music at New Assembly rooms on 2 May. Tickets 5s at Mrs Clendining, 2 Trim St, Bath; or Campbell & Gainsborough's library etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:1 e |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal - gen. meeting 27 Mar authorised a call for £5 per share to be paid to Messrs Harfords, Davis & Co. before 1 Jun 1798. John Ward, principal clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:1,c |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini's concert this evening to be honoured with presence of HRH Prince of Wales & Prince Ernest Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 828/ article:3 c |
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| Science: ## the celebrated Mr Moore, inventor of the machine to go without horses, has invented a balance table for use at sea, keeping the surface level Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:2b |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall 3 June. Grand Fete. Concluding with a Grand Chorus (Handel). Tickets 1s. each at gates & at Parade Coffee House Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Joseph Dibbens of Bath, grocer (London Tue 16 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Lloyd, treasurer & Mr Phillips, box book-keeper - comedy "I'll Tell You What" by Mrs Inchbald, dance "Bonny Scotch Soldier" by Master & Miss Michel at end, with "The Two Misers". At Theatre Royal Bath on Thurs 5 June. Tickets Mr Lloyd in Abbey Green; & Mr Phillips, box lobby of Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen, china etc [good details] at 25 Gay St, Bath on 19 & 20 May by William Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:3 d |
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| Health: ## General Hospital - long letter from "a friend of the hospital" questioning the costs involved in building the new one to contain 150 patients. Last year's expenses £1,413 11s 10½d for 112 patients & 25 domestics, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: drink for sale - old wines, bottled porter - from L. Lee, wine merchant, at Vaults, Trim St., Bath. London bottled porter 6s/ doz., spruce beer 4s 6d/doz., (many other prices). Bottles 3s/ doz. returnable. Orders at 4 Wood St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:1,d |
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| Visitors: Sheriffs of Bristol invited Prince of Wales to Bristol on Monday. He politely declined on a/c his health, but hoped he could have some further opportunity of paying his respects to Mayor & Corporation of that city Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 829/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Salisbury assizes, disputed estate - Mr Wadham Locke, attorney of Devizes, plaintiff had bought the estate 24 years ago from trustees of will of father of Mr Styles of London (defendant & heir at law) who now claimed it. Verdict for Mr Locke Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:2c |
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| Property: to let - coal yard, 48 stall stables & warehouse on the Quay, late in possn of Mr Stephen Fricker. Apply Mrs Ann Ward, at her Salt Warehouse, the Quay, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens - annual breakfast concert at 11.30 am on 18 May weather permitting. Tickets 3s 6d, inc. breakfast, of Mrs Purdie at the Gardens; booksellers; Pump Room, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Egan* - "A Chapter of Accidents"* by Miss Lee with "The Lying Valet"* at Theatre Royal, Bath on Sat 7 June. Tickets Mr Egan 20 Orchard St; White Lion; Mr Salmon, Stall St; Mr Phillips at theatre & all libraries. [* neither as Orchard St Calendar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - l/hold dwelling house in Brittox, Devizes occup by A Filkes, apothecary. Inc large shop, 3 parlours, 6 sleeping rooms, large dining room, kitchen, cellars, brewhouse etc. At Castle Inn Devizes on 22 May by R King. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Committee of Freemen - quarterly meeting to be held at White Hart Inn, Bath 27 Apr 7pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - for 1 yr. Chelwood House & well stocked garden. 10 miles Bath, 12 miles Wells. Apply Thos. James, auctioneer, Chelwood Pk. nr. Pensford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr W Chislett, attorney of Fromefield to Miss Parrish of Shawford nr Beckington [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 830/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: bankrupt's sale - linen, drapery, millinery, hosiery & jewellery, at the Three Cups, upper end of Market Place Bath, continuing for 2 more days . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - genteel dining room apartment, furnished/unfurnished. Apply Mrs Ann Ward, Salt Warehouse, head of the Quay, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted - lightweight lad 17-18 years as underservant to gentleman's family in Bath. Must be used to horses. Apply Mr Briscoe, haberdasher, Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - goods & other effects of deceased gentleman to be held at Exhibition Room, Bond St, Bath at 11 am on Thu 5 June by Wm Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - in Midsomer Norton parish, owned by George Carter, decd, yeoman, late of Charlton, all held for 414 yrs unexpired. Lot 1/4 messuage with garden & orchard, late in possn of Richard Hooper, rent £6 p.a. At White Hart, Midsomer Norton on 25 May by Wm Smith. Partcrs B Milward, attorney, Keynsham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: tenants of St John's Hospital to pay ground rent due 25 Mar at 10 Westgate St 1 & 2 May between 9am & 3pm. By order of the Master, John Physick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction sale - all rights, interest & property of Rev. Samuel James. At Hetling House on 7 May. Details Wm. Matthews, Hetling House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Capt Foy of Royal Artillery to Miss Lukin eldest dtr of Rev Dr Lukin, Dean of Wells, in Norfolk [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 831/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Lansdown Fair 10 Aug - drinking booth holders to pay 9d each for boards used in booths. Horse dealers to pay tolls without dispute. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - furniture & fixtures of 12 South Parade, Bath. On the premises on 14 June by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: ## for sale - exceeding cheap, new forcing pump for well or water closet. Enq Mr Daniel Browne's, builder, Beauford Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture at 12, S-side of Queen Square on 11 & 12 June by Wm Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:1 b |