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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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| Marriages: Mr James Randall, clothier of Wilton to Miss Worsfold of Taunton, at Walcot Church on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 332/ article:3 b |
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| Health: ## John Bush, practitioner, removed from Farmborough to Twerton. Cancers cured without incision. Advice given on chirurgical & medical case. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 332/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction - messuage, garden & orchard of 14 acres at Lullington now let to Thomas Pike. Subject to charge of 20s p.a. to St. John's Hospital, Bath. At Crown Inn, Frome on 21 Feb, by John Alexander Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 332/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: man with wife & 9 children both out of employ due to inclemency of weather in great want. Donations to Messrs Bally's, Brown's & Meyler's libraries; & to printer of this paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 332/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Edward Arkel committed to Shepton Mallet Bridewell for stealing till from Mr Perry's, distiller nr St Michael's Church, [Bath] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: closing down sale of silks at Pettingal's Warehouse, North Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to estate of late Mr Thomas Davis, surgeon decd of Bradford, to pay same at his shop in Whitehead's Lane, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: State Lottery of 1787 - draw began last Mon. Tickets sold by Robert Clement, 17 High St, opp Town Hall, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Henry Burnett, esq, of Chippenham to Miss Jones, dtr of Michael Jones, esq of Bath, at Walcot Church on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - four empty sacks marked "J Glass" stolen from Mr Naish's Yard nr Porter Brewery, Walcot. Reward 2 guin on apprehension of offender & 2 guin from Guardian Society on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction, lot 1/3 - leasehold, mansion house & 37 acres at Ashwick 1 m from turnpike rd to Bath (13 m) & Wells (6 m), coal pits 1 m. In occuptn John Goldfinch, esq & Mr Chappel as tenants at will at £65. 10s 6d clear. Apply to Mr Joseph Clifford Whatley, attorney, Fairford, Glos. or Mr David Whatley, attorney, Cirencester. At Old Down Inn, 1 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: creditors of Thos Gulley, innkeeper of Bath to meet assignees at Full Moon Inn & Tavern, Bath to accept propositions for his stock in trade. RA Sheppard, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: James Popjoy & Thos Pillinger, masons committed last Mon, one to Taunton gaol, one to Shepton Bridewell, for sheep stealing from Prior Park, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Sunday Schools - committee to meet subscribers to decide which children (between 5 & 10 years) will be admitted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: illicit export of wool - chairman of meeting [from Devizes, no name given] calls a general meeting at Pelican Inn, Bristol Mar 2 at 6 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: for sale - elegant collection of silver & plated goods at Glover & Newman's Repository on the Walks nr North Parade. Inc silver buckles, pier glasses & Girandoles from London. Silver, ivory & bone hafted knives & forks, 12 good table knives & forks 7s 6d, penknives 2s 6d/doz Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Gen Rainsford MP for Beerashton & Govnr of Chester to Miss Cornwallis Molyneux of Losely, Surrey. At St James's Church [Bath] on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - two silver spoons marked "MMS" stolen from the Sun in the Grove. Reward 2 guin on apprehension, & 2 guin on conviction from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction at Ashwick, contd, lot 2/3 - farm-house & 16 acres occupd Mr Chappel at £26 9s 6d clear, held under Lord Fortescue at 10s p.a. At Old Down Inn, 1 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture incl 4-post, half-tester & tent beds, plate, linen, wine & spirits. At Beckhampton Inn, Wilts on 12-14 Feb by Wm Howton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Thos Telling, glazier on Sat nr the Bridge, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir John Prestwich & Lady. [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Mr Watson, surgeon dentist (from Leicester Sq, London) returned to Bath at Mr Cameron's 17 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3,c |
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| Breeding: horse "Conundrum" [pedigree etc given] will cover this season at Haslebury Farm, Box. 1 guin per mare & 2s 6d the groom. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:4 c |
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| Marriages: Richard Blacow, esq to Miss Patience Dutton, at St James's Church, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Paul Amsinck, jnr & Henry Walters jnr (successors to Mr Chalie), wine merchants, Chandos Bldgs, Bath - partnership dissolved by mutual consent. Henry Walters will continue the business & deal with all debts/claims arising. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:1,e |
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| Property: auction - leasehold estate at Ashwick contd, lot 3/3 - 32 acre enclosure in Mendips occupd John Chard at £24 clear. At Old Down Inn, 1 Mar. [No auctnr] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:1,d |
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| Property: auction - 3 lots totalling 22 acres meadow, all in Lyncombe & Widcombe parish on W side Warminster Rd. Lot 1/3 "Barwick's Slade" nr 1 milestone, in occupn Mr Holmes, tenant at will 14 guin p.a. At White Lion Inn, Bath 2 Mar by C Trimnell. CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Figg (formerly keeper of Lamb Inn, Bath) in her 93rd year on Sun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bridget Breton, at an advanced age at her lodgings in Bath, on Monday se'nnight [week]. Relict of late George Breton, esq., of Horseman's Place, Dartford, Kent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Mr Watson's tincture, dentifrice, sets of brushes available at Mr Cameron, 17 Milsom St, Bath, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: slavery - petition for the abolition of slavery from Manchester to House of Commons signed by 10,639 persons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:1,a |
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| Deaths: Miss Sarah Edwards age 13, youngest dtr of Mr John Edwards of Rode, on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: millinery, haberdashery for sale, Exhibition Room in Bond St, this and following evenings at 6 p.m by J & M.Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: wanted - £800 or £1000 in a lucrative & secure concern, return near 9%. Particulars Mr Scudamore, solicitor, St. James's Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:1,e |
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| Property: auction, contd - lot 2/3, 8 acr meadow on N side Englishcombe Lane ("Great Rodmore" & "Chantry Mead") adj premises of Mr Opie Smith, in possn Mr Robert Moody, 2 yrs unexpired of 21 yr lease. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 2 Mar by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mr Charles Rotton, attorney, of St James's parish, Bath, to send accounts to his widow Mrs Anna Rotton, administratrix & also pay debts to her. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr John Handcock of Frome, on 20 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:3,d |
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| Education: boarding-house for young children - reasonable terms in healthy situation, pleasant walk from Bath. Particulars 9 Bond St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: hose, gloves, lace, black modes best fabric & colour before the advance of silk, also shawls cloaks & bonnets. Young's Hibernian snuff sold only in this shop in Bath. J Gale, 3 Wades Pssge, for ready money only. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Brookman of Crown Inn Saltford of a decline on Mon. Son to late Mr Thomas Brookman, some years ago master of White Lion, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - freehold dwelling house in Rivers St, ocupied by Mrs Arbouin, tenant-at-will. 5 p.m. 27th at Bear Inn, Cheap St, tickets & prtcrs J & M Viel, 2 Cheapside, New Town Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:1,e |
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| Employment: wanted - journeyman tailor, sober, steady, middle-aged man. Apply C. Britten, tailor, Charlton, nr. Radstock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:1,e |
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| Property: auction, lot 2/3 contd - 3 closes "Tyning", "The Hopyard" & "Little Rodmore" adj previous, also in possn Mr Robert Moody. 2 yrs unexpired of 21 yr lease. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 2 Mar by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Phineas Best charged with breaking into Mrs Jacob's house in Marshfield. Discharged on bail at Gloucester Assizes last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, bart (of Cullompton, Staffordshire) in Bath on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: relief of poor in Westbury, Wilts. Meeting in vestry room, parish church Westbury 28 Feb at 11 am to sign petition for Bill by Parliament for additional overseer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house nr Cross Baths, late in possession Mr James Durham. Enq Mr Love at next house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:1,d |
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| Notices: ## following complaints, the scavengers fined £5 each by Commissioners last Thursday, for neglecting to sweep & clean the Bath streets properly. Several nightwatchmen also discharged for not doing their duty on the night of the fire at Marlborough Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: display of horsemanship, dancing & wire dancing by Mr Sanders from Sadlers Wells. At the Ampitheatre, Monmouth St on 15 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:3,b |