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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 in fee - dwelling house, stable, garden & c 2 acres meadow adj in Chilcompton, 11 miles Bath. At New Inn, Chilcompton 23 Feb. Partcrs Richard Langford, attorney, Hallatrow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:2 d |
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Property: for sale - 7 year lease, Claverton House, 2 miles from Bath, recently repaired, with gardens, meadows, furniture. Apply to Samuel Hazard, bookseller at circulating library in Cheap St, Bath. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:1d |
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Crime: conterfeit coins - beware of counterfeit half-guineas bearing date 1791. The head is but faintly depressed - easily distinguished by weighing or ringing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:3,d |
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Churches: Rev. Mr Daubeney giving lecture on the duty of "Showing Humanity & the Sin of Cruelty" next Sunday evening at the Free Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:3 c |
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Goods: Chippenham Assembly - gentleman ask for second-hand sedan chairs due to its "flourishing state." Apply to the MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:1,c |
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Fashion: sale all at ½d - scotch goods, check, striped & plain lawns & muslins; handkerchiefs etc. At Mr Barley's, baker, White Hart Lane, Bath. To help customers will take ½d not current in neighbourhood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3,b |
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Property: auction - estate of Robert Moxham, bankrupt - fee farm rent of 10s on coachhouse & stables granted to Luc Anniston, esq. At White Lion Market Place on 27 Feb by Osborne & Seager Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3,d |
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Goods: writing pens in gold & silver - by Daniel Fellow at Mr Lintern's Music shop, Churchyard. Equal best quills, good for travellers. Also portable ink stands. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3 b |
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Property: bakehouse & garden behind presently unoccupd, & 3 tnmnts all tenanted contiguous to above, at Chilcompton. At New Inn Chilcompton on 23 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:2 d |
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Health: remedies - "Gowland's lotion" for eruptions & diseases of the face & skin, 5s 3d/pint bottle from R Cruttwell, printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:1e |
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Deaths: Thos. Hughes killed at Midsomer Norton - fell under wheels of wagon owned by W. Vincent of Doulting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3,d |
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Marriages: Mr Walter Broom, cabinet maker to Miss Sarah Fowles, both of Bath, on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3 c |
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Property: to let - family house at Rode (nr Church on Frome-London turnpike rd, 8m Bath), garden, orchard, stabling for 3/4 horses & room for postchaise. Was in possn Hon Mrs Arundel & late of Mrs Pritchard, decd. Butcher & baker available. Apply Jeremiah Curtis, parish clerk or Mr Windsor at Angel Inn nr the Bridge, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:1,c |
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Education: French evening classes, Mr Alexandre MA (Paris), 3 Margaret's Bldgs, new tutor Mr Lamothe (a French gentleman). 1 guin/quarter, ½ guin entrance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:3,b |
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Property: auction, Robt Moxham, bankrupt, contd - 2 unfinished messuages on ground near Gay's Court. At White Lion, Market Place Bath on 27 Feb by Osbornes & Seager, attornies, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:3,d |
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Finance: estate of Thomas Longden, late ostler at White Hart Inn, Bath, decd. Indebted persons to pay Mr Robert Forman, attorney in Walcot St, who will also receive creditors demands. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:3 b |
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Property: auction - one paddock on Old Down nr Chilcompton, let to ---Norris at £2 10s p.a. At New Inn Chilcompton on 23 Feb. Partcrs Richard Langford, attorney, Hallatrow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:2 d |
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Notices: slander - 5 guin reward offered by Mary Lansdown to discover person who said her late husband Charles Lansdown, chairman, had murdered a man found hanging on a tree in orchard under Holloway. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:2,d |
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Crime: fraud - pale woman, ca. 25 in dark cotton dress defrauded Mrs Andrews, New Bridge of shawl, 3 yards of lace etc., under pretence of being servant of family in the Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:3,d |
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Marriages: Mr Geo. Kingdon, clothier of Frome to Miss June Bayly (dtr of Benjamin Bayly, esq of Little Keyford, nr Frome) on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:3 c |
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Agriculture: auction sale - all stock alive & dead from several farms called Cottle's & Street's. Also 200 sheep & lambs, 2 heifers, carts & 66 acres corn. At Cottle's farm nr Atford, Wilts on 23 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:1,c |
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Property: auction in 5 lots - named lands & premises of late Mrs Ann Castleman, Wedmore. Details, Mr Millard, Bell Inn, Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:3,b |
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Property: auction - Robert Moxham, bankrupt, contd - cottage & orchard at Priston, 99 year lease granted by Wm Davis, esq to Robert Moxham & determinable with lives of bankrupt's brother Wm Moxham. Rent £2 15s p.a. At White Lion, Market Place, Bath on 27 Feb by Osbornes & Seager, attornies, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:3,d |
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Finance: mortgage - gentleman glad to advance £5,000 (in 3 sums) at 4½% interest on security of good freehold land in Somrst, Wilts & Gloucs. Apply A.B at Mr Taylor's, The Angel Inn, Bridge foot, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:3 b |
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Property: to let - dwelling house at Timsbury, for 7 yrs. Inc grocery & drapery shop on ground floor, 3 +1 bedchambers 1st floor; 1 acre orchard, garden, wall fruit, brewhouse, bakehouse. Apply Mr Thomas Rossiter on premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:2 d |
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Finance: bankruptcy - John Thomas, cutler, hardwareman, St Peter & Paul parish, to appear before Commissioners on 2 & 6 March at Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:2,d |
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Travel: turnpike roads - letter to the printer of the paper offering hints to the surveyors. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:3,e |
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Marriages: Mr Edward Watkins, surgeon & apothecary to Miss Jenkins of Hinton Charterhouse, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:3 c |
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Property: auction - household furniture, china & effects of Mrs Stevenson (leaving England). At her house in Milsom St, on 21 March et seq by Mr Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:1,d |
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Leisure: Master of Ceremonies Ball at Town Hall, Bath. Tickets 5s from Mr Horton, apothecary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3,c |
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Property: auction, Robert Moxham, bankrupt, contd - equity of redemption of mortgages of Robert Moxham, amounting to £502 of, & in 2 messuages nr Walcot turnpike, occup Mr Richard Otto rent £20 & Miss Witts rent £28. At White Lion, Market Pl, Bath on 27 Feb by Osbornes & Seager, attornies, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3,d |
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Property: for sale - Hall House, Frome now in occuptn Mr Frampton, attorney, as tenant at will [t.a.w]. Partcrs Mr William Bull, Frome or Mr Stephens, attorney, Salisbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3 b |
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Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Walter Rawlingson & Lady, Sir Egerton Leigh & Lady, Sir Elijah Impey, Sir Richard Bassett, Lady Mary Noel [NOTP], Gen Burgoyne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3 b |
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Publications: "A New Theatrical Dictionary" listing all dramatic writers & their works, 5s, printed for S. Bladon, London. From all good booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:2,e |
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Notices: parish incorporation for maintenance & employment of poor - churchwardens of St. James call vestry meeting today at 11 am to consider plan for incorporation, and to consult with Mr Wood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3,e |
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Marriages: Mr Mitchell, woollen-draper to Miss Francis Tresler of Bath, on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:3 c |
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Crime: runaways - Joseph Browne, apprentice & Luke Dumbler, servant - absented themselves from masters's service in London last Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:1,d |
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Employment: wanted for country house, woman as cook & young woman as upper maid. Apply printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3,c |
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Publications: poem to Hon Mr Pratt on his marriage to Miss Molesworth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:4:00 AM |
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Goods: toiletries - perfumes, skin lotions, tooth powder, hair powders etc. From Messrs Warren & Co of London & Alfred St, Bath. "Milk of Roses" 4s & 2s bottles. Also "Volatile Essence of Lavender", Warren's "British Tooth-powder", "Royal Liquid of Violets & Jasmine" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3 b |
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Marriages: Mr John Pleydell to Mrs Coatworth (widow of late Mr Thomas Coatsworth in Horse St) at Chapel in the Sq, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3 b |
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Leisure: ball at Angel Inn, Chippenham on 9 Feb. Tickets from Mr Lawes at the Inn. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3d |
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Notices: parish incorporation for maintenance & employment of poor - vestry meeting at St. Michael 4 pm today, and at the Abbey tomorrow. Also vestry meetings summoned Lyncombe, Widcombe & Bathwick parishes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3,e |
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Deaths: Mr W. Fisher of The White Lion Tap, on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:3 c |
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Goods: William Tucker, maltster, brewer & coal merchant has moved from his dwelling house in Avon St to Kingsmead Sq adj Kingsmead St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:2,d |
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Fashion: for sale - silks, at Pettingall's Warehouse. Retiring from business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:3,c |
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Education: letter supporting Sunday Schools from "Humanus" (Bath, 2 Feb0. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:4:00 AM |
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Music: New Musical Soc - meet 1 Feb at White Lion, Bath. Mr Vigor in the chair. Catches & Glees begin at 7o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:3 c |
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Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - review of Mr Pearce's performance last night [Tue 3 Feb] as Capt MacHeath [in "The Beggar's Opera] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:3 b |
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Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Tracy, Sir Harry Burrard, Sir Thomas Wallace, Sir Frederick Roger. NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:3,d |