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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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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins estate contd lot 6/7 - house & backside adj. ca. 1 acre & other pieces of land ca. 20½ acres situate within & parcel of the Manor of East Herrington in the Out Parish of St Cuthbert in Wells. Rent of £1 p.a. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: sale of silks begins today at Pettingal's warehouse, North Parade, Bath. Retiring from business Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Glass's Magnesia" as taken by Prince of Wales & younger Princes. 1 guin, ½ guin, 6s & 3s. Directions included. At Mr Bull, library & toy shop & Pratt & Marshall's library, Bath. [Does not say what it cures!] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:4,b |
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| Charity: the debtor in Bath prison returns his grateful thanks to Mr Spry for 10s 6d & to a gentleman for 5s by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Land Tax - collection for Bath Forum, City, Wellow, Hampton & Claverton at White Lion Bath on 21 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: ## Bath Police Petition - complaint from "Old Inhabitant" of Bath a) signatories to petition (Mayor etc) unrepresentative, unelected & unaccountable; b) petition does not represent views of parish vestry meetings of April 1790. People do not know corporation men, or how they account for public monies passing through their hands. 30 men do not represent 5,000 rent payers etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:3,c |
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| Military: "Voluntary contributions" recent list inc. £9 14sh 6d from Bath Loyal Society of Chairmen of 62 members at The Bell, Balance St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & farm stock of late Mr Edward Wethee at South Wraxall on 4-6 Mar by R. H. Shrapnell. Stock incl 41 dairy cows, 7 2-yr old heifers, 5 cart horses, 2 sows etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 445/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins' estate contd lot 7/7 - very good house & garden in St John's Bridge, Wells, + house, backside & garden in Queen St. Wells, contd. Details Mr Samuel Page at Mr Collins' house in Wells. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - furnished house with stables & coachhouse, Bathford. Enquire York House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Baume de Vie" for relief in gout, rheumatism, stomach upsets. Public to note genuine bottles have T Becket & Messrs Dicey & Co engraved on labels on corks. From Cruttwell, Lambe & Taylor in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:4,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Harrison in New King Street [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Land Tax - collection for Chew, Chewton & Keynsham at King's Arms, Pensford on 1 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Henry Mais, carver, dealer etc. Commssnrs to meet at Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn on 7 Ma for creditors to prove debts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3c |
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| Military: "Voluntary Contributions" inc. £110 4sh 3d from Duke of Beaufort's household in parish of Gt. Badminton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:2,f |
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| Services: tax on income - schedules of income prepared by J. C. Sheridan, accountant, 6 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 446/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - Thomas Collins' estate contd lot 7/7 - & capital messuage aka as St John's Priory in Wells + gardens & orchards & lands leased to Rt. Hon. Earl Brook & Warwick, rent 14s p.a. & pension to Dean & Chapter of Wells. Details Mr Samuel Page at Mr Collins' house in Wells. At Swan Inn, Wells on 25 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished house, stables, coachhouse at Bathford, late occupied by Dr Walter. Apply York House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Cephalic snuff" relieves headaches & brain disorders. 7½d/bottle sold by Cruttwell, Bull, Taylor, Marshall & appointed vendors of Mr Newbery's medicines. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:4,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Shepherd at White Horse Cellar, Walcot [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: first Dress Ball of the Season, Lower Assembly Rooms 19 March. James King, master of ceremonies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: ball at Angel Inn, Chippenham on Thu 8th March, tickets from Mr Lawes at the Inn [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Voluntary Contributions for parishes of Didmarton, Sapworth, Wick, Tormartin, Acton Turville, Littleton Drew £231 14s 7d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:2,f |
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| Property: for sale or let - house & shop in good situation. Enq J. C. Sheridan, 6 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 447/ article:3 e |
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| Services: prime hay & corn; & good coachhorses & lodgings for gentlemen's servants at Samuel Allen's livery stable at uppr end of Monmouth St, Bath. . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3,a |
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| Employment: wanted by sober young man who can drive horses, wait at table & do other work. Enquire Mr Hazard, bookseller, Cheap St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - house in Salisbury Close & also Wells Close. Particulars Mr Bowsher, attorney at law, St John's Close, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Reeves, grocer, Westgate St, Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Bloomfield - [Shakespeare's] "Merchant of Venice" with a farce "Tom Thumb"* with Mr Incledon singing, at Theatre Royal Bath next Tue 17 Mar. [* not in "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: cheap black lace, modes, cloaks, hosiery, gloves etc & newest fashion at J. Gale, hatter, hosier, 3, Wade's Passage, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: 'Chemical Analysis of Bath Water',' Enquiries into Efficacy of Bath Water in Palsies', 'Histories of Cases under the care of late Dr. Oliver' by R. Charlton MD . Price 4s-, or 1s 6d sold separately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:2,f |
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| Property: to let - leather mill, 2 miles Bath. Room for carrying on extensive trade with dwelling house adjoining. Enq Mr J Baker, 1 Kingsmead Terrace, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 448/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let annually - elegantly furnished house & 4 rooms on a floor (incl. drawing room 30 ft x 20ft) with or without stables & coachhouse, on northward flank of King's Circus (2nd house from Bennett St), nr New Assembly Rooms. Details at house, or from Mr Chas Davis, printer in Gerrard St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3,a |
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| Churches: curacy wanted, with parsonage in Bath or Bristol. Write to Grammar Master, Wickwar, Glos. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: those indebted to estate Mr John Bowring, Milsom St, Bath, haberdasher & milliner to pay debts to Mr Samuel Elkington, trustee, Bridge St, Bath, or Mr RichardTownsend of London. [no mention of bankrupt/decease] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Jacob Axford, brazier in Market Place, Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: house thefts - warning to be cautious about admitting people to homes as clothes, linen etc being stolen in different parts of City. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3 c |
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| Property: ## to let - Claverton House, 2 miles from Bath, now in complete repair, many years occupd. Mrs Clutterbuck, lately decd. [Good account of rooms, & outside features]. To view apply Farmer James Clement, or Mr Henry Hathway at Claverton. Partcrs Rev Stafford Smith, Prior Park Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: debtors of late Mr John Pritchard of Horton, Bishops Cannings, Wilts, decsd. To pay same to Mr T. Brown of Horton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:2,f |
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| Property: for sale or let - desirable estate in Wellow with farmhouse, bartons, offices, 52 acr pasture & 76 acr arable. Enq Mr Whittington, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 449/ article:3 e |
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| Property: for sale - substantial well-built house in Kingsmead Sq, Bath, occup Mr Cooke. Details from Mr Creaser, woollen draper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: new tea warehouse opens 26th, cnr Green St. nr. St. Michael's Church, Bath. (Further to Robt Preston MP's etc plan to supply pure teas at moderate prices). Peter Paul swears affidavit that his tea is unadulterated & not smuggled. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: those indebted to estate of Mr Thomas Davis, late of Bradford, surgeon & apothecary, decd to pay debts to Mr Clutterbuck of Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Hendy, linen draper, Quiet St, Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Peterborough; Lord Kinnaird; Lady Gresley & 2 Misses; Lady Wright; Sir Richard & Lady & Miss King; Lady & Miss Trafford; Hon Mr Pelham [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale or to let - large house Johnson St, adj Laura Place with good view of Avon & hills. 3 good rooms each floor, 7 garrets, patent water closet in attic story & another leading to garden. Apply Eveleigh, architect, Cheapside, New Town Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: debtors to late John Pinker & Mr Thos. Cowdrey, coopers of Bath, meet 2 Mar at Mr Bell's, the Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:2,f |
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| Goods: auction - 300yds printed calicoes, 3 doz prs white silk & coloured stockings, 2 doz Norwich shawls, book muslin, tablecloths etc, ladies & gents watches, at Great Auction room, Parsonage Lane, Bath on 22 Feb by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 450/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - house near North Parade, Bath lately in possession of Mr Prince Hoare. Details from Mr Edw. Parker, wine merchant in Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 451/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms. Cotillon Balls commence Tues. 29 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 451/ article:3 c |