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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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| Marriages: Sir John Caldwell, bart to Miss Harriet Meynell of Bath, at Chapel in the Square, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Richard Prynn, draper of Bengal warehouse, 26 Market Pl, Bath can supply dimities at 18d/yd, counterpanes 11s ea, white calicoes at 13d/yd, printed furniture cottons 17d & 18d, etc as a result of recent fall in price of cotton (wool) [list of products/prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Miss Fleming's Ball held Upper Rooms last Wed, after gap of 2 yrs. Upwards of 100 young ladies (her scholars) in elegant dresses executed various figure dances & minuets Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Mr I Lloyd from the Lyceum will give course of 3 lectures on the new Dioastrodoxon or grand transparent orrery, when he has 100 subscribers. Subs 7s 6d for course, 3s 6d/lecture for non-subscribers. Subs to Mr Cruttwell; or Mr Meyler in the Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: partner wanted - to invest at least £400 in very advantageous business for the island of Barbados. Further details from Mr Wm Evill, Market Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: "Memoirs of late Dr Samuel Johnson". Printed by J. Walker, 44 Paternoster Row, London; 2s at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:4,c |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/7, burgage tnmnt Carpenters Arms, High St, Chippenham occupd William Blanchard & Widow Brookes. Reserved rent £1 5s p.a, lease held by Sir Samuel Fludyer. At Bear Inn Chippenham on 9 Jun. Partic Mr Heath, attorney Chippenham. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Chilcott, gardener of Weston, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Sheppard, jnr to Miss Lewin at Frome on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3,c |
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| Art: Mr Lesley, watercolourist of 30 yrs teaching experience has watercolour sets for sale, also painted & varnished pier tables etc. Orders received at 5 Kingston Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 c |
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| News: voluntary contributions for national defence - inhabitants of Bromham nr. Devizes have contributed 100 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: debtors of James Marshall, bookseller & stationer of Bath requested to pay debts by 20 Apr to Mr Cruttwell, printer or Mr A Hay, apothecary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 858/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - meadow & pasture land at Ditcheat currently let annually for £28 7s 6d. Also 3 leasehold estates 1 @ 100guin, 1 @ £50 & 1 @ £12 p.a, at Ansford Inn, 17 Sep. Partcrs from Mr Jesser, attorney in Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: Fielding's "New Peerage" 6s on board, 7s 6d on calf/gilt & 9s morocco. Printed John Fielding, Paternoster Row, London. Sold by all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:4,d |
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| Finance: auction - lot 4/7, share of £200 on turnpike tolls from Brickers Barn to Batheaston. At Bear Inn, Chippenham on 9 Jun. Partcrs Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Casualty Hospital - persons admitted inc. Samuel Hathaway, 14, bruised ankle, John Baker, postillion rider, fractured skull at Batheaston. [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 d |
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| Births: a son delivered to the lady of Lewis Bossier, at his house in Burlington St, Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - grocer's shop in Claverton St, Widcombe now in occupn of Mr Thomas Abbot, carpenter & joiner. Stock & fixtures to be taken at an appraisement Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 c |
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| Military: [voluntary contributions] - members of Chippenham troop of Yeoman Cavalry have subscribed £73 10s for use of the government Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale by private contract - commodious house with furniture in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath facing Crescent fields, in perfect state of repair. Enq Mr Richardson, 11 Sydney Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 859/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction- freehold estate, substantial mansion house [long detailed list], Highfield in Gloucester 6 miles from Bath owned by Benjamin Perrot, esq valued at c. £300 p.a. Details from Mr Yescombe in Bath, Messrs. Jenkins & Bray at New Inn, London, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: John Newman, Flower-de-Luce Inn [sic], Norton St Philip will hire postchaise, two horses & driver Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: auction - lot 7/7, mortgage of £110 at 5% on 3 f/hold mssg with gardens at Cantox Hill, Lacock. At Bear Inn, Chippenham on 9 Jun. Partcrs Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Casualty Hospital admissions contd - Benjamin Sykes, plumber fell from a window in Peter St, Bath; Richard Green, 13, leg broken when stone cart ran over it in Bathwick Lane Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Rosco, who formerly kept academy for young ladies in Bath & in Bistol, some time ago Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: ## for sale -good family cider. Any person taking at least 5 hogsheads will have it at 1½ guin/hghd (containing 63 gallons). Enq Mr William Jefferys, Southstoke Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 d |
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| Military: voluntary contributions - Southstoke & Monckton Combe have contributed £27 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - Jaggard's House, 2 mi Corsham, 7 mi Bath. Well stocked orchard, coachhouse, pigeon-house with half acr. Rent 20 guin pa. Tenant may be accommodated with 19½ acr. Enq Daniel Wyatt, Westwells Farm; or Mr Leir, attorney of Shepton Mallett Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 860/ article:3 e |
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| Politics: ## "Present State of Europe" - list [unsigned] claiming to show the Russians fighting, Turks running away, Germans drinking, Dutch getting money, Italians praying, French bowing and deceiving, Scotch getting places, Irish grumbling, English doing nothing at all! Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: John Newman, Flower-de-Luce Inn [sic], Norton St. Philip has best old wines, liquors. Good well-aired beds. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate of late Mr William Pinnegar, decd to pay same - - Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Dr Goergslennor, physician & oculist will be at his apartments at Mr Parsons, 17 Northgate St, upper end of Market Place. The real poor will be treated for free. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Henry Hudson, esq of Wheatly Hall, Northumberland at his lodgings in Bath age 69 on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - rich & elegant household furniture, large pier-glasses, cut glass lustres, ornamental china etc of gentleman retiring from Bath. On the premises, 2 Orchard St, Bath by J Stafford. Date to be advised Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: speeding - Joseph Bateman & Geo. Gingell of St. George, Glos. fined last week for driving their wagons furiously on the turnpike road Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale by order of executors - 14 Paragon Bldgs, Bath with coachhouse & 4-stall stable, late ppty of Col. Master, decd. Immediate possn. Also 26 Milsom St, Bath in occupn Mrs Ockford. Enq Mr Plura, 9 John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 861/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: news of very good harvest near city despite late heavy rains which should reduce market prices before Christmas. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3 d |
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| Education: single man wanted at boarding school. Knowledge English grammar, basic Latin. Writes a good hand preferred. Apply Mr Hazard, Cheap St. Bath [No school named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: weather - daily barometer, temperature, wind & weather readings for April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Travel: for sale - phaeton with complete head, boot on a perch carriage built in modern taste, as good as new. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3 d |
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| News: ## Bath Improvement Bill - petition from trustees & creditors of Bath turnpike roads presented to Parliament last Wed. Objects to proposed increase in tolls under Bill (to pay for enlarging streets, lanes etc). Tolls are presently insufficient for road maintenance & the paying £17,000 interest on security of tolls. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Mr Bizet MA (Paris) to teach French to families & schools. Enq Mr Webley's, 8 Barton Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3 e |
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| News: Qtr. Sessions at Wells - scandalous attack on character of young clergyman was thrown out by Grand Jury as malicious & unfounded Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold estate, villa & farm of 54 acr, ppty of gentleman, capable of accommodating large family, a little beyond church at [St] Catharine nr Batheaston c. 4 mi Bath. At his Great Room, 9 John St, Bath on 4 May by Mr Plura. Land has sand & stone quarries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 862/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Warminster last Sat (bshl 9 gall), wheat 27s-30s & beans 15s-17s/sack. Barley 19s-21s & oats 15s-17s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mrs Fowler, Beauford Sq., Bath - private tuition in reading to children & young ladies. 1 hour/day, 1 guin term, & ½ guin entrance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:1,c |
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| Health: remedies - "Baume de Vie" relief for gout, rheumatism, stomach disorders etc. 3s 6d bottle. New labelling due to medicine tax. Sold by Cruttwell, also by Lamb & Taylor in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:4 c |
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| Travel: auction - 2 firm built wagons & 9 draught horses, at Mr Arnold's White Lion Inn on 7 Jun by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3 d |
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| News: ## Bath Improvement Bill - petition from landowners in Bath neighbourhood & colliery proprietors (Camerton, Timsbury, Paulton, Radstock, Midsomer Norton etc) opposing Bill & proposed method of raising money by additional turnpike tolls. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3,c |
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| Health: Bath Hospital - an address to the governors by several of the governors on extending the benefits of the institution. Printed by R Cruttwell price 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 863/ article:3 e |