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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: auction - household belongings of Mrs White, on the premises at Kington St Michael, Wilts, 18 May et seq by Daniel Dickes (auctioneer) . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: for sale - stock in trade & working tools of Mr John Wilkins, carpenter & joiner in Chippenham. [no reason, agent or address for sale] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, carpets, linen etc at Lanthorn House, Cross Bath. Inc 4 post & ½ tester bedsteads etc; Wilton, Turkey & Scotch crapets,, almost new brewing utensils. On the premises on Wed 21 May et seq by Wm Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:1 b |
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| News: general thanksgiving for His Majesty's recovery - - long account of events in London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - neat house, 2 rooms on each floor with garden in Claverton St. Enquire Mr Dover at Lamb Inn, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "Easter Holidays or Domestic Conversation" 4s 6d in boards on fine wove & hot pressed, or 3s 6d on inferior paper. Printed by & for S. Hazard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, working tools, valuable books, linen, 8 glass jars foreign pickle & large family bible, ppty of Mr Charles Dogget, decd, late of 13 Belvedere, Bath. At 2 Burlington St, Bath on 1 Apr by Mr Nonmus. Catalogues 45 Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Basnett (from London) has moved from shop next to Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, to the upper house in Bond St, bottom of Milsom St. Stationary wares - ledgers, bill books, patttern books, pens & quills Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: donations sought for journeyman tailor in debtors prison with family. Thanks for 7s 6d. Donations at Mr Hazard's Library, Cheap St. [cf 24 Mar] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc of Mrs Rowland. At 12 St James Parade on 11 May by William Cross. [no reason given for sale] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit Mrs Keasberry - The Young Quaker" (new comedy as performed at Theatre Royal, Haymarket to universal applause), & "The Romp" at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 17 May. Tickets Mrs Keasberry, St James St; Mr Marshall's library, Milsom St; Mr Taylor's library, Church St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: gardening - to be disposed of, a small stage of fine auriculas just coming into blow [bloom], also some fine myrtles. Enq Mr Brownjohn, Upper East Hayes, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: horses for sale - pair of black coach geldings (have been twice to London lately). Owner driving pair of Galloway's during the summer season. Apply Mr Ryle's riding school, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "Henry", a novel in 4 vols. by Richard Cumberland price 14s. May be had from booksellers in Bath, Bristol,etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:1,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr Pritchard quitting Parade Coffee House, on premises 4 & 5 Apr by Mr Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: gardener wanted - can manage melons & cucumbers. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - estate at North Bradley, Trowbridge, inc farmhouse, outbuildings, 17 acres, tenant Mr Joseph Francis. At Woolpacks Inn, Trowbridge on 8 May. Partcrs Mr Thring, Bishopstrow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:2 d |
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| Music: benefit Mr Whitehead - public breakfast concert at Villa Gardens under patronage of a nobleman of 1st distinction on 16 May. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr Whitehead 20 Orchard St; Mr Lintern's music shop, Church Yd; Mr Marrett's, wine merchant, Milsom St; & Gardens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: plants for sale - small stage of auriculas & myrtles, by Mr Brownjohn at Upper East Hayes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: Bath Life, Annuity & Assurance Co - special general meeting of co-partners will be held at York House, 26 Apr 5pm. R Clarke, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: Wm. Evans & Co. 16 Monmouth St. - a stock of excellent wines & spirits. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/5, f/hold dwelling house E side Lansdown Rd, Bath tenant Mrs Willis; lot 2/5, rent of £23 1s from houses in Trim St, Bath. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 8 Apr by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Eliz Flower (mother in law of Mr Taylor, cutler of Bath) died aged 92 on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - county lodgings, furnished. 1½ miles from Bath. Commands a cascade. Enquire G Briscoe, hatter & hosier, Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Meredith, bankrupt, linen draper of Bath to surrender to commissioners at The Rummer Tavern, Bristol on 8, 9 May & 10 Jun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: Villa Gardens - to enable people to get there, a good coach road for the convenience of Upper town, & a ferry opposite Walcot Parade is provided. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting of directors & co-partners at Old Rooms on 12 May at 10am. Breakfast on table at 10 o'c precisely. J Salmon, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike road - next Trustees meeting at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 24 April. James Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished, 6 Sion Hill. Apply Wm. Evans & Co, 16 Monmouth St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction contd - lot 3/5 sundry ground rents of £209 10s from properties in Northumberland Bldgs, Queen St & Harington Pl, Bath. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 8 Apr by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Wilkinson, keeper of The Duke of Kingston's Baths died on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - lodging & board for lady & servant, nr Bath. Enquire G Briscoe, hatter & hosier, Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Lionel Lee, linen draper, mercer, upp end Market Pl, Bath. Printed muslins & calicoes, muslinettes, dimmities & quiltings, India Muslins, Irish linens, sheeting & table linen. Extensive assortment of fabrics. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy of Robt Moxham, late of Priston - creditors who have proved their debts to apply for final dividend to Mr Richard George, deal-merchant of Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens, Vauxhall now opened for the season. Tickets 1s 6d to be had at the gate of the gardens. Season ticket 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:1 d |
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| Employment: wanted - upper house maid 25 - 35. Capable of directing one under her. Some plainwork, mending etc. At least one year at last place & good character. 13 Circus, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: ## annual court for discharge & relief of persons imprisoned for small debts. This charity restored 15,827 prisoners to liberty during last year, average amount £2 10s 8¼d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction contd - lot 4/5, 2 messuages in Barton St, Bath in occupn Steart & Sims; lot 5/5 tnmnt in Harington Pl, Bath in occupn Mrs Elston. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 8 Apr by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: John Browne committed to Marlborough bridewell last Friday on the oath of Moses Anslie for robbing him of 2s on the highway nr Beckington Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:3d |
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| Property: to let - for summer season, furnished house nr the wells at Holt, with stables & outhouses, occupier Dr. Harvey. Enquire at house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - offices, coach house, stables, 7 miles from Bath, with or without furniture. For details see printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: new private baths in Stall St - the Sexton of Bath Abbey provides his own translation of dedication to Hygeiae re private warm baths in time of Leonard Coward, mayor of the city & T Baldwin, architect. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:2 b |
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| Property: S Hazard, land agent has removed from his late residence at Littleton House to Holt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "The Secret History of the Court & Reign of Charles II" by a member of His Privy Council, published 12 Apr in 2 vols by J Bew, 28 Paternoster Row, London. Sold by booksellers, Bath. [No price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:2,e |
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| Music: new music just published - 3 sonatas for pianoforte 3d, from C. Lates, St. Andrews Terr. or Mr Holland, in the Grove, Bath. Mr Lates intends to reside in Bath for purpose of teaching music. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: London Sun Fire Office - Lady Day premiums now due. J Smith, agent, importer & dealer in foreign wines & spirits, Westgate Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: accident - Francis Charmbury, labourer, crushed to death by rock fall in Combe Down stone quarry on Tuesday. He leaves wife & 9 children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 733/ article:3 d |
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| Art: for sale - altar piece of Eastern Magi & Christ. Partrs & view at Mr Williams, portrait & landscape painter, 2 Westgate Buildings, Bath. Other paintings Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 733/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: complaints to Bath Commissioners of City re. pitching of principal streets & lanes. Summer is time for pitching, if repairs not complied with, Commissioners will seize on premises for payment. J Smith Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 733/ article:3 b |