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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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| Military: Supplementary Militia for local area to be chosen by ballot by Deputy Lieut. & Justices on 5 Mar, Guildhall. Ph George - Clerk of Bath Forum Division. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:1,e |
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| Publications: "The Discarded Secretary" an historical play in 3 acts, by E. I. Eyre of Theatre Royal Bath & Bristol. To be pubd next week price 2s from booksellers of Bath & Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 438/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction (if not sold privately) - estate of substantial house with barn, stable & 28 acres land in parish of Stoke St Michael alias Stoke Lane, lately occupied by John Barnard. Common grazing rights at adj Mendip Common. At George Inn, Frome Selwood on 16 May. Details from Mr Joseph Clavey or Mr Joseph Singer, both Frome; or Messrs Skurray, attorneys at Beckington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: ## unprovoked attack in Westgate St, Bath on previous Saturday. 3 guin reward offered by victim, James Mulleny Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Harris age 79, formerly eminent ironmonger of Bath, on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: linen drapery & hosiery, the stock in trade of Mr George Strawbridge at no 7, cnr Burton Street facing Bond Street. 20 to 30% under prime cost Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - l/hold dwelling house in Lwr Westwood let to t.a.w. at £12 12s p.a. Also 5 adj tnmnts let together at £9 7s. All held under Dean & Chapter of Winchester. On the premises on 24 March by Mr Pitman. View thro Mr John Williams, Freshford; partcrs Mr Clutterbuck or William Pitman, auctnr, both Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: Joseph Norkett, blacksmith, (covenanted workman to Messrs J Ford & Co) absconded from his master 20 Feb. Caution to the trade not to harbour him. 5'10" tall, round shouldered, fair complexion, rough voice, wearing dark blue jacket, light stripped cord breeches & striped greatcoat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: Poem - "The Effusions of the Heart" by Miss Stockdale - 5s, sold by Cruttwell & Maynard of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:1,e |
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| Property: for sale by private contract - messuage at 2 Garraway's Bldgs, Bath with 2 good rooms per floor, in occupn of Mr Garrett. Enq Mr Watts attorney, Cornwell Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 439/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - estate of late Mr Thomas Collins, lot I/'7. Messuage or tenement, gardens & backside adjoining known as Bence's Tenement situate in Dindar, Somerset + ½ acre meadowland. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: for sale - genteel coach with shifting box, also genteel roomy crane-necked Vis a Vis. By William Birchall, upholder, Queen Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rebecca Griffin, who kept lodging-house in Bath for many years, on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr John Green of Kelston to Miss Hornidge, dtr of Rev Mr Hornidge at Beverstone on Tuesday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:3,c |
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| Livestock: auction - 7 milch cows, 30 sheep, 2 fat pigs, 10hghds excellent cider. At Littleton Great House, Wellow on 26 Mar by Mr Pitman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - 14 acres good pasture land Melksham, well-timbered, let to Mr Nalder, lease expires Lady Day 1793, at King'sArms on Friday next, enaq Mr Long, Attorney-at-Law, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:2,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Moxham of Corsham - a Quaker. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: Mr Le Texier in Bath for 1 week makes 2nd reading at Lower Rooms tomorrow. The play "L'Avocat Patelin", 3rd & last "Le Sourd". Single admission 5s, 2s 6d for 3 readings, 1 guin for party of 8 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 440/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins' estate contd lot 2/7 - tenement called Long House formerly divided + gardens & orchard in Dindar now leased to Widow Wills. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr Beach, portrait painter (moving to Charles St., St.James's Sq, London). Inc. Mahoon harpsichord. At Westgate Bldgs, on 28 Mar by William Birchall (of Queen Sq, Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Wm Johnson, esq of Strangford, North of Ireland, at his lodgings in Bath on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Cooke, upholder to Miss Martha Rimmington of Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Wm Lonsdale & John Buttress, silk mercers - partnership dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to be paid to Wm Lonsdale, also will pay creditors from partnership. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath [no titled people], Gen & Mrs Wrey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 38/- to 62/qtr, Warminster 47/- to 66/-, Newbury 42/- to 65/-, Reading 58/- to 65/- Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: for benefit of Mr Dimond - a tragedy called "George Barnwell" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 26 Feb (Barnwell by Mr Dimond, Millwood by Mrs Siddons). Tickets Mr Barnwell; Mr Cruttwell; & Mr Bartley, box lobby (where boxes may be had). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 441/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins estate contd lot 3/7 - house & outhouses & adjoining buildings, called Ward's in Dindar + gardens & backside all about 1 acre. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:2,d |
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| Art: ## auction - collection of pictures of Mr Beach, portrait painter (moving to Charles St., London). Masters, inc. Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyke, Watteau, Sir Peter Lely etc. At Westgate Bldgs, Bath on 28 Mar by William Birchall, Queen Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Daniel Dickes, upholder & auctioneer of Bath, after a lingering illness, yesterday [Tue 7 Mar]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: trial of ploughs - to find cheapest & best held yesterday in a field of strong old ley ground on Barracks Farm near Bath. The 1st place was awarded to John Billingsley, esq & 2nd to Farmer Sully of Midford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: James Younge, Angel Inn & Post Office, Chippenham thanks nobility etc for support during his short residence at Inn. Will endeavour to provide good horses & chaises & best accomodation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: slave trade - a petition against this by the inhabitants of Bath & neighbourhood is to be presented to House of Commons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3, b |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 3lb 2 oz 4 dr, standard loaf 3lbs 9oz 8dr standard loaf 3lbs 4oz 2 dr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:2,b |
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| Leisure: Mr O'Brien, the Irish giant on his last visit before retirement thanks the public - Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 442/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins estate contd lot 4/7 - house in Dindar + garden, curtillage, backside + orchard all of about 1½ acres, recently occupied by Thomas Wilmot. Rent 10s p.a. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:2,d |
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| Art: auction - artwork belonging to Mr Beach, portrait painter (moving to London) - busts, casts, framed prints (Ruben's Luxemburgh gallery, & Worlidge's gems). On his premises Westgate St, Bath on 28 March by William Birchall (of Queen Sq, Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3,b |
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| Births: Mrs Crowe (wife of Major Crowe) delivered of daughter at her mother's (Mrs Buckland) in Paragon Buildings yesterday [Tue 7 Mar]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: ## robbery - Mr Broad, butcher of Freshford was going to market to buy cattle between 4 & 5am on Thursday. He was stopped near the Globe at Newton by 3 footpads who pulled him off his horse, beat him with a bludgeon & robbed his pockets of 37 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Bath Universal Tontine Soc - meeting last Wed 12 March at White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath. Elected a Treasurer, Trustees, a committee & a Secretary. Book for nmaes of approvers at Mr Goodall's attorney, 11 St James's Pde. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Thomas Whittington, esq, snr, at Hamswell House nr Bath almost suddenly, last Friday,. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3,b |
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| Military: "Voluntary Contributions" [for Defence of the Country] another list over three columns, totalling many £100s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:2,c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - no subscription concert Wed next because of the General Fast. 12th & last concert on 6 Mar, Mr Herschell, violincello Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 443/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins estate contd lot 5/7 - reversion in fee of house, The Barton, + garden & ox pen or orchard in Dindar leased to person aged over 60 for his life at rent of 2s 6d p.a. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture, porcelain, harpsichord of Thomas Clarke, esq., at his house in Vineyards, Bath, on 7 & 8 April by Mr Plura of Milsom St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: weather remarkably severe, farmers have lost their lambs very fast. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Casualty Hospital - Nathaniel Beggs, a labourer with a contused leg was admitted yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Commercial Tables of French & English money etc". "General tables of duties payable to both countries" 5s each, available on subscription to be left at any booksellers.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath Police Petition - churchwardens of all Bath parishes call Vestry meetings next Friday to consider measures to be taken in consequence of the petition. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3,b |
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| Military: "Voluntary contributions" recent list inc. £43 17s 6d from Rev. Mr Morgan's scholars of Bath Grammar School Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:2,d |
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| Charity: help sought for aged mother, wife & 3 small children of John Lloyd, waggoner to Mr Ward (swept away at dangerous inlet to the Avon) whose payments to Friendly Soc had lapsed recently. At Mr Ward, the Quay; Meyler's Library; & by the poor woman at Mr Tylee's opp Angel Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 444/ article:3 d |