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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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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Warrell - "The Foundling" & "Golden Pippin" at Theatre Royal on Sat 14 Mar. Tickets from Mrs Warrell, Orchard St; libraries & theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 432/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Didier - comedy "The Dramatist" at Theatre Royal Thurs 1 Mar. Tickets from Mrs Didier, 28 Peter St, or Box Office. Also a dissertation on hobby-horses by Mr Hodgkison, & farce 'The Englishman in Paris' Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 432/ article:1,e |
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| Property: auction - farmhouse & outbuildings & 47 acres of arable land at Southstoke, property of late Mrs Clement, decd. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 10 March by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 432/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: John Lloyd (servant to Mr Ward, the Quay, Bath) swept to his death by current while watering his horse in river nr Old Bridge on Sunday. He leaves aged mother, pregnant wife & 3 children. Body not yet found Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 432/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: letter from "Crito" claiming to identify "Junius" [author of many published letters] as a triumvirate of L-d G-- S--k--e and Mr B---e. Their ideas are licked into the form of a letter by the E--l of S-----ne's chaplain, then to the press via King's Bench prison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: Maidstone geneva [rum] - made in Dutch fashion sold 6s 6d/gall at Samuel Sayce, wine, rum & brandy vaults, nr St Michael's Church, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:1,c |
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| Crime: theft - coal stolen from yard at Bathford of Mr John Naish, reward of 5 guin on conviction (Lambridge, 25 Feb). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: troop from Astley's & Hughes's riding schools at Ryle's Ride, Monmouth St, nr Queen Sq, next Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - of goods at Mr Ames's house, he is leaving Bath. On the premises in Margaret's Place nr Walcot Place on 17 March by T Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Keasberry - comedy "Which is the Man" at Theatre Royal on Sat 3 March. Tickets from Mr Keasberry, St James's Street, or Box Office. Also comic opera 'Robin Hood', reduced to two acts, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:1,e |
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| Military: ## "Voluntary Contributions" [for Defence of the Country] under a recent Act of Parliament - 2 new books opened, New Rooms & at 8 local libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:3,e |
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| Architecture: ## proposed Nelson monument - correspondent admiring view of hill at end of Gt Pulteney St, Bath wishes some public-spirited gentleman to forward subscription for an obelisk, to be called Nelson's, to be erected thereon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 433/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Mark Lane corn exchange, London 27s - 33s/[qtr]; Devizes 36s - 45s/qtr; Warminster 8s - 12s sack (9 gall bushel) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:2,b |
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| Art: marble monument by Mr King of Bath, in memory of Rev Philip Moore, was delivered to Douglas, Isle of Man Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:2,a |
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| Goods: auction - ## library of up to 1,000 volumes [detailed] of deceased gentleman. At Town Hall Devizes on 21 Mar Matthew Randall. Catalogues White Lion, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:3,c |
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| Art: miniature paintings - the nobility & gentry are informed that Mr Hay has just arrived in the city & takes the most perfect likenesses at 2, 3 or 4 guin. No payment to be made unless esteemed an approved painting & exact resemblance. Specimens to be viewed at 18 Orange Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - small house at Batheaston with garden, stable & malthouse. Particulars from James Stone on the premises, or T. Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: ## Bath Police Petition - from The Mayor, Aldermen & Common Council to the House of Commons 16th Feb. [complex]. Appears to seek a) extension of present powers for pitching, paving, lighting, cleaning public streets outside present limits of City & Liberty, & part Manor of Bathwick; [contd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:2,b |
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| Churches: church living wanted for ready money, yearly value about £300. Letters to Parker & Clarke, attorneys, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [21 Feb], "The Distressed Mother" (with Mrs Siddons) with entertainments; Sat [23 Feb] "The Provoked Husband" (with Mrs Siddons, her last performance here) with "The Jew & the Doctor". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 434/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Bathonian Lodge of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of Bucks - anniversary feast at White Hart Inn on 30 Apr at 2 o'clock, tickets 5s from the bar. Townshend, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:2 c |
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| Property: for sale - tnmnt, E side of Walcot St, all offices, 170 ft garden down to Avon, held under 99 yr lease from Corporation. Apply Mr Forman, [attorney] at adjoining house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: public breakfast for Mrs Nichols at New Assembly Rooms on 14 Mar. Tickets 3s 6d at New Assembly Rooms & Pump Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:3,d |
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| Music: White Lion new musical society - 3rd monthly dinner 4 pm next Friday, Mr Ryves in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - for benefit of creditors of Mr Joseph Giles, cabinet maker, Beauford Sq, Bath. Stock in trade, some mahogany in planks & boards, set of Cumberland tables, mahogany & walnut chairs. On 19 Mar by T Bird. Creditors to send a/cs to, & debtors to pay, Mr Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: ## Bath Police Petition contd - seeks b) increase in the required distances for licensed chairmen with management reforms; c) establishent of Hackney carriages regulated by law for Bath, & part of Walcot within City, & without. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:2,b |
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| Charity: former army gentleman, now confined for debt, solicits the benevolent having sold an estate to assist a brother officer purchase a Majority for £3,000. Details Rev. T. East, 2 Belle Vue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:3,e |
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| Charity: appeal from Guildhall to help poor following recent bad weather. List of donations totalling £30 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 435/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: soap - quantity of foreign soap recvd without invoice by Messrs Will & Wa Sheppard of Frome, unclaimed. Some marked WWS - rest largely illegal. Whoever can prove their property apply to W &W S for full satisfaction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:2,d |
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| Notices: ## poor lighting etc of public lamps - following complaints to Bath Commissioners, they fined Mr William Armstrong (contractor) £20 last Thursday. Complaints (signed) re lamps, scavengers or watch to J Smith in Westagte Bldgs - J Smith Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Aberdeen, Lord Bishop of Hereford, Ladies A & S Gordon, Hon W Gordon, Lady Bowman, Dean of Gloucester, Sir Christopher & Lady Whichcote [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: seeds of various kinds for agriculture may be had of W Matthews, seedsman & cornfactor & sec to Bath Agricultural Society. A fresh supply of mangle wurzels seed expected from France in a few days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: for sale - postchaise, new last Xmas with spring curtains, patent hind axle-tree, on 2 sets of horizental town-made springs. At Hamlen & Lee, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: ## "Bath Police Petition" - from The Mayor, Aldermen & Common Council to the House of Commons 16th Feb. (continued). Walcot parish now populous & the split jurisdiction between Bath City & Walcot parish (County magistrates)is "evil" & allows avoidance of justice. Seeks d) amendments, better regulation & government of Bath to include Walcot parish & "other parts adjacent thereto". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:2,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Society (for encouragement of arts, agriculture, manufacturing & commerce) - gen. meeting on 13 Feb. Wm. Matthews - sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:3,e |
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| Music: Mrs Miles's concert at New Assembly Rooms now 15 Mar, not preceding Wednesday. Tickets 5s at Rooms, at York House & at Mrs Miles, Oxford Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 436/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let (or interest of lease to be sold) - house in John's Court, Bath, lately occupied by Mr Lister (who is moving to Queen Sq). Enq Mr Lister. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - tnmnt occupd by John Morley, draper, alesman & pawnbroker, bankrupt of Trowbridge & all his household furniture. At George Inn, Trowbridge 6 & 7 April by Samuel Wilkins. By order of assignees (John Little, Bradford, & Mr Anthony Rogers, Trowbridge). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: George Lax, esq, eminent attorney of Wells to Mrs Chapman, late of Bath, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - furnished, apartments at the Great House, St John's Place, Bth by week, month or year,. Apply at said house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods, furniture, china & plate of late James Brown, esq decd. At 2 St James's Place, Bath on 12 & 13 March by E. English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:2 d |
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| Health: remedies - Mr Splisbury's anti-scorbutis drops for gout, rheumatism etc, 5s and £1 2s/botle from our office [sic] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:2,c |
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| Music: subscription concert, New Assembly Rooms, last 24 Feb in aid of "Voluntary Contribution" [for Defence of the Country]. Sgnr Rauzzini states as consequence of public opinion, programme was largely changed to Sacred Music by Handel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:1,d |
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| Publications: sermons on various subjects by Rev Richard Graves MA, rector of Claverton, chaplain to Countess Dowager of Chatham to be pubd next week printed by R Cruttwell & sold by booksellers of Bath [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 437/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - modern brick built house at Potterne, 2m from Devizes. 2 good parlours, kitchen & outhouses. 4 papered bedchambers & garrets above. Coachhouse, stabling for 7 horses, garden & 2 orchards all for £15 p.a. Furniture new. Enq at John Monck, esq in Brock St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: duties on printed calico 3d/sq yd yielded £120,000; fustin duty at 1d/yd gave about £28,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr James Biggs, son of Mrs Biggs, butcher of Bath, on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Charlotte Murray, Hon Mr Radclyffe, Bishop of Llandaff [NOTP], Adm D Edwards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - almost new household furniture of gentleman leaving Lwr Westwood (6 miles Bath). On the premises on 23 & 24 Mar by Mr Pitman, auctioneer, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:2 d |
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| Health: Appleby's Vegetable Composition, a substitute for tea available to try when Mr Appleby visits Mr Blow's, Argyle Coffee House, Argyle St. every Wednesday & Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:2,c |