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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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| Finance: bankruptcy of Benjamin Montague, Bath, perfumer, dealer & chapman - Commissioners to meet at Black Horse Inn, city of New Sarum [Salisbury] on 23 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Mr Moor, surgeon dentist from Oxford arrived in Bath for 14 days at 3 Abbey Green Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:3,c |
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| Law: Western Circuit - Hon Mr Justice Ashhurst & Mr Justice Buller - Wilts 7 Mar at Salisbury; Somrst 27 Mar at Taunton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:1 b |
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| Health: Mr Ruspini, jnr, surgeon-dentist to HRH the Prince of Wales has arrived & at 10 Duke St, N Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: next Sunday at the Abbey, a lecture on the duty of being merciful & the great sin of cruelty to brute creation. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - awarded against James Hunter Gray, late of Breeham Lodge, Somerset, dealer & chapman. Cmssnrs to make a dividend of the estate at Castle Inn, Bath on 26 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:1 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Guildford. NOTP. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - compact farm, Hassage nr Norton St Philip. House, stables & 145 acres. Partcs Mr John Batten at Bitton, Gloucs; or D. Dickes, auctioneer, Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy of John Pinnock, cabinet-maker, uphol,sterer, dealer & capman, late of Devizes. Commissioners to meet in house of Walter Flay or Black Swan Inn, Devizes on 7 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,d |
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| Births: lady of Henry White, esq delivered of a daughter at his house in Brock St, Bath on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: toiletries etc from Messrs Warren & Co (of London) at their house in Alfred St, Bath. Milk of Roses 2s, 4s & 11s 6d/bottle; Warren's British toothpaste & pearl dentifice 1s 1½d/bottle, lady's lily wash balls 1s & 2s ea, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Edward Gibbons, esq, younger son of late Sir John Gibbons, bart. married Miss Salter, dtr of late Elliot Salter, capt. Royal Navy, at Queen Sq. Chapel by Rev. Mr. Sibley on Mon 14 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals contd - Hon Miss Agar,; Sir Tho Lady & Miss Saumaraz, Sir Henry Sheridan, Sir Charles Ross, Sir John Pollen, Col & Hon Miss Warneford NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: weather - much delay caused to mailcoaches by snow & ice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:2a |
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| Leisure: Ball at Mr Gyde's Rooms on Tue 3 April. Tickets from Capt. Wade's in Axford's Bldgs & at the Rooms, coffee houses & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Benjamin Montague, perfumer of Bath. Dividend at Bear Inn, Bath 8 Apr (from London Gazette 5 Mar). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Jackson - "The Inconstant", with "Lethe" at Theatre Royal Bath on 23 Feb. Tickets Mr Jackson at Mr Lockstone's, St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Major Leslie, at his lodgings in Bath on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: sober steady man requires employment as gentleman's servant. Letters to A.B. at Mr Harris's boot & shoe maker, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brereton (wife of W Brereton, esq of Bath) in her 77th year in Dublin on 8 [Feb] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Frampton of Greenham Farm to Miss Elswood of Blackdown, at Wayford recently. He courted lady 2 X week for 45 yrs & walked c. 17,000 miles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: details of various people (not from Bath) perished through severity of weather Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:2 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Ruspini's dentifrice" 5s in large block tin box, also tincture with proper directions - from Mr Downton, mercer on N. Parade & Mr Bull, jeweller, The Grove. Both products in box with seal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-46s/qtr, Warminster 42s-54s/qtr, Devizes 42s-60s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mrs Bernard - comedy "A Word to the Wise" with farce "Bon Ton" at Theatre Royal Bath on 25 Feb. Tickets from Mr Bernard at Mr Jenkins's, Orchard St, Bath, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,d |
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| News: last Thur, Commsnrs for Bath fined the scavenger for not keeping the streets cleaner, & fined the new lamplighter for not lighting the lamps better. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: coachman of good character wants a place in Bath in order to take advantage of the waters. Enq Mr Dover at the Lamb in Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rose at Rodney Arms, Westgate Pl died on Sun 13 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Miss Chapp, of Old Sodbury after a life of innocence, piety and charity on 9 Feb. Sister of Edmund Chapp, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: ## Benj Moon & wife of Kilmersdon were disturbed by intruder (with hatchet) who proved to be Moon's apprentice John Taylor aged c. 20 yrs.[Lurid a/c of hatchet attack] Taylor was apprehended by Moon & neighbours & committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell for trial. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 354/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: - - Andrews, esq. of Batheaston to Miss Hillman, dtr of Mr Hillman of Walcot, at Walcot Church last Tue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit Miss Wrigh t- comedy opera "Lionel & Clarissa" at Theatre Royal Bath next Sat [12 Mar] [cast list]. Tickets from Miss Wright at Mr Blisset's in Orchard St, Bath; & Libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Blisset - "Macbeth" with "Three Weeks after Marriage" at Theatre Royal Bath on 28 Feb. Tickets from Mr Blisset in Orchard St, Bath, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: John Twycross of Bath married Julia Harford (dtr of Mr Harford, formerly a silk mercer in Broad St, Bristol) at St James Church on Thu. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: creditors of Rev Mr Page to meet at Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on 26 Feb to consider his affairs & setting apart some of his income towards discharge of his debts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Moger, glazier, nephew to Mr Martin Moger, in Horse St on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,d |
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| Law: John Bennet, High Sheriff of Wilts has appointed Mr Gough of Warminster as under-sheriff. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 44s-54s/qtr, Newbury 43s-55s, Warminster 42s-54s, Reading 42s-55s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 355/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons - 1st meeting of newly constituted lodge held last Thu. at Mr Moody's, the Angel Inn, Warminster. After opening ceremony company processed to the Church for sermon by Rev. Mr. Boucher. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - one or two houses, furnished on London Rd nr Walcot Turnpike, with kitchen garden, owner Mrs Coyd. Apply at premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Stanhope's New Lady's Magazine" 1 March, 6d. Published monthly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:4,a |
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| Crime: ## fraud - 17 persons in one Wilts parish were convicted of selling by short weight & measure, before John Awdry, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house at Keynsham, with 2 parlours, 6 lodging rooms, kitchen, brewhouse, 2 sorts of water orchard, & stabling for 3 horses. Enq William Atkins at Upton, John Fielder at Bath or Henry Brown in Keynsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr. George Ewbank died at his lodgings in Bath on 15 Feb (formerly eminent haberdasher of Bristol) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:3,d |
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| Military: John Strode, esq. appointed Col. East Somerset Supplementary Militia, John Manley, esq., appointed Lt. Col. Somerset Militia Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Aid & Contribution Act - Acting Commissioners for Bathforum advise on surcharges to those whose assessment shall be increased. John Strode, esq, Samuel Day, esq & Richard Milford, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 356/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Batton at N. Bradley, Wilts, wife of Rev. Mr Edward Batton, rector of that place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - household furniture, [good list] of 17 Paragon Bldgs. At premises, on 15 Mar by William Birchall, upholder & auctioneer (Queen Square). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:3,b |
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| Health: "Healing mammillary balsam" for tender or chapped nipples. Sold by Mr Cruttwell, Mr Pratt & Mr Hazard, all Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:4,c |
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| Property: to let - pasture land at Twerton, late tenure Mr Wm Gibbs, decd. Apply Robert Forman, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:3,d |