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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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| Agriculture: harvest begun in the neighbourhood - fine plentiful wheat crop, despite late long continued wet weather. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1109/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: fortnightly market for fat cattle at Salisbury - 2nd largest in England, 2nd only to Smithfield. Last Thursday - 2,000 sheep & lambs mostly sold, fetched good prices Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1139/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Edward Bally at age 66 on Saturday - many years Master of the Charity School, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1160/ article:3 b |
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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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| 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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| Leisure: Ball at Assembly Room, Holt on 12 Sept. Tickets 2s 6d each inc. tea, from Mr Renison (Post Office, Bradford); Mr Halcomb (Bear Inn, Devizes); Mrs Poor (King's Arms, Melksham); Red Lion, Laycock; & at Assembly Room of Charles Nott Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1126/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: persons indebted to estate of late James Gowen, baker in Green St, to pay debts to his widow (E. Gowen) who continues business at the old shop (16th Aug).. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1082/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Mary Gardner eloped on 31 Aug from her husband, John Gardner of Wedmore - he repudiates any debts she may incur from 3 Sept etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1152/ article:1 c |
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| Notices: missing - from his house at Drewett's Mill, Box 15 Aug 10pm. John Sumsion, age c. 68, c. 5' 3" tall, lost middle finger left hand, no coat. Reward from Printer for information. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3 d |
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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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| Politics: "Political Reflections" - defeat of General Burgoyne & his army at Saratoga; surrender of Lord Cornwallis & his army in North America; our little armies cooped up in Savannah, Georgia & Charlestown, Carolina. Gibralter " what can we say -- what words -- etc -- rouse our Ministry into wise, vigorous & spririted action [to defend Gibralter]"? Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects at cnr house E side Milsom St, door below Octagon Chapel. On 3rd, 4th & 5th Sept by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1076/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## drink - rum price has fallen 3-4s/gallon in consequence of import by last fleets from Jamaica & Leeward Islands. Best rum 10s 6d gallon in Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1140/ article:3 c |
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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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| 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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| News: increase in peerages - doubled in 20 years. Details of all new elevations from 1762 to 1782 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1178/ article:1 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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| Notices: Susannah Canvin eloped from husband, Jeremiah Canvin of Timsbury. He repudiates her debts from 4 Sept [his mark]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1154/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Conyngham, Sir Robt & Lady Smith [no other titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1157/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Loftus Jones, esq., at his house on Queen's Parade, Bath a few days ago Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1159/ article:3 b |
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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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| Leisure: dancing school for young ladies - Mr Froment opens 6 Sept at his house 1 Rivers St, Bath. 2 X week at 5pm, 1 guin entrance, 1 guin/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: "Advice to Lying Inn Women -- Drawing the Breasts" by C. Cruttwell, surgeon, Bath, 2nd ed, pub today 1s. Printed R. Cruttwell, sold by Bath booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1086/ article:4 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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| Politics: ## late election at Wells was contested, & is said to have cost each candidate nearly £8,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1162/ article:3 b |
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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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| Crime: robbery - a male servant of Mr Edwards of Shawford Mill, stopped between Woolverton & Norton by 2/3 footpads. Robbed of 2s 6d & his new smock frock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Miss Lee & sisters - Belmont School for young ladies. 24 boarders, boarding & instruction 25 guin p.a, entrance 2 guin. Day-scholars 3 guin p.a, entrance 10s 6d. No holidays next Xmas. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1052/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & other property of lady removed from her house in New King St. Inc. Brussels carpet 17' x 15', Wilton carpet 24' x 17'. At his Great Room, John St nr Queen Square on 12 Sep by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1173/ article:3 d |
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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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| Deaths: Charles Jacques, esq., of Chichester (stamp distributor for West Sussex), at his lodging in Bath on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Bishop of Hereford [no titled people], Rev Mr Wesley, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1191/ article:3 c |
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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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| 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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| Politics: letter to electors of Wells from John Curtis, thanking them for his election as one of their MPs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3 c |
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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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| 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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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural &c Soc - report of general meeting of 10 Sept. Inc model newly-invented machine to raise water 3½ ft; Norfolk plough made by Mr Richard Clarke, Barracks Farm, Bath which ploughs stiffest land with 2 horses ahead without a driver. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1183/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: "Flying Wagon" for conveying goods & merchandise between Bath & London, 48 hrs, performed by William Somerton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1057/ article:3 b |
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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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| 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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| Property: to let - at Twerton, dwelling house & outhouses, 2 acres orchard & 1 acre pasture, now in possn of Mr Richard Collins, butcher. Enq Joseph Buman of Dinder, Mr Benjamin Buman at Katherine, or Wm Fry of Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Journal 1058/ article:4 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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| Politics: American War - account of heroism of Capt Asgill near Gloucester Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1067/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: American War - rumours of division among the American states, reported from Dr Waters [sic] of New York (in a letter to Mr Pepperell). Public should suspend their opinion until an authentic account is given them by Govt. Asserted that many people in New York know less of what is going on in their country than we do in England (London, 10 Sept). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1184/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: ## robbery - the post-boy with Bradford & Trowbridge letters for London, etc, was attacked 2 miles from Trowbridge on Mon night. The bags of letters & his horse were stolen. Usual rewards of £200 from the Post Office, with a Royal pardon for an accomplice [informing] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1177/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Law: Sussex Assizes, action for trespass when Exciseman forcibly broke into & entered a house & seized smuggled tea. Sir William Ashurst decided Excise had acted unlawfully in breaking open the house. Verdict for plaintiff, £25 damages with full recovery of costs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1060/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house in Orchard St, Bath. 3 garrets, 2 attic rooms, light closet, drawing & dressing room, 2 parlours, store room, servants hall, kitchen, brew-house, cellars etc. Partcrs Mr Birchall, upholder etc, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1202/ article:3 d |
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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 |