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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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| Churches: curate wanted in country village 20 miles east of Bath. Enq 21 Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:1 d |
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| Politics: City of Bath to petition Parliament in favour of abolition of the African slave trade (petitions from principle cities & towns seem likely) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:3,d |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - Sir John Hugh Smyth, John Halliday, Thos. Coward, John Piggott, Harry Edgell, Henry Walters, Sir W. Yea Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: for sale - 20 bags Spanish wool. Enq Mr Whereat, Bradford, Wilts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 357/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr George Hardwick, eldest son of Geo Hardwick, esq, at Chipping Sodbury, lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - household furniture, stock in trade of Mr John Vindin, Newton Mills, nr Bath. On the premises 18 March by William Birchall, upholder & undertaker. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: Shop tax - list of 29 petitioners (Counties, Cities etc) against this tax - Bath submiited 31 Jan, Bristol 2 Feb (London, 24 Feb). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - f/hold dwllng house (with small tnmnt behind) on St James's Parade, in present possn Mr Atkins, t.a.w at rent £24 3s p.a, clear; tnmnt let at 6 guin p.a, 2 ground rents each £3 3s p.a; [etc cf 31 Jan 3d]. At White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath on 3 Mar. [No auctnr named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:3,d |
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| Property: wanted for 7 mths - comfortable country house between Bath & Salisbury. Apply to Messrs Derham & Stroud at New rooms, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath Fair 15 Feb - price of fat beasts [cattle], increased from 38s to 45s/cwt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:3,d |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - Wm. Hawker, Matthew Brickdale, James Bernard, Thos. Warren, John Strode, John Whitmath, Thos. Darch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - convenient house at Weston nr Bath, with stables, barn, barton & extensive gardens late in occupn of Arthur Donald, gardener & now of Capt Kergree. Enq Mr Purlewent, Shepton Mallet Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 358/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Thos. Augustus Cruwys, esq. of Cullumpton, Devon age 52, at his lodgings in Bath on Sun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: mortgage - wanted £300 on mortgage of freehold estate in Bath. Apply Mr Charles Davis, Chapel Court, Cross Bath, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted by man c 40 yrs & wifec. 50 yrs, no children - him as butler or gardener, she as housekeeper, with single gentleman. Apply to MB, Mr Tyrrell's in Churchyard, Trowbridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:1,c |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric. Soc - report of AGM on 12 Feb 1788, Dr Fothergill, VP. New members Capt Knatchbull, John Coles, esq, Wm Everitt, esq, F D Astley, esq, Rev Clothier, James Roper Head, esq & Sam Galton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - various elegant phaetons at Phillips & Thornthwaite, coachmakers, Monmouth St, St John's Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr. Charles Stewart, harness maker of Bath, thrown from horse on Midford Hill Sun 13 Feb, died 14 Feb despite best surgical advice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:3,e |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - Matthew Quantock, John Hanning, Wm. Provis, John Hunt, Peter Sherston, Robert Gutch, John Band. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr Roger Wilshire, late of George Inn, Wellow are to meet Golden Lion, Horse St, Bath 20 Feb to pursue 1 trustee to account for the money he has received. Geo Whittington, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 359/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Ed Jesup, esq. [sic] in Bath, on Fri.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - new public house, can be improved or continues as brewery business. Enq Mr Wm Stafford, cnr Church St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - messuage of Benjamin Edwards, bankrupt, with workshops, brewhouse, stable, garden etc, now in occuptn Mrs Sarah Hill as tenant. At Bear Inn, Chippenham on 11 Mar 3-5 pm. Particulars Mr Goldney, attorney Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:1,c |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agric. Soc - public trial of various ploughs. Meet with ploughs & teams at Red Lion, Odd Down on 11 Mar at 9 am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Didier - comedy "Such Things Are" at [Theatre Royal] Bath Thurs 26 Feb, followed by "A Trip to Scotland". Tickets Mrs Didier, 1 Orchard St, Bath, or Mr Bartley at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu 16 Feb, "The Haunted Tower", with "The Midnight Hour"; Sat 18 Feb, "The West Indian", with "The Double Disguise", a musical farce; Tue 21 Feb, "Wild Oats", for the last time Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:3,e |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. Richard Combe, Wm. Hanning, James Coles, John Warre, Edward Trowbridge, Halliday, Jefferys Allen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: James Day, jnr of Nyland, Dorset makes public apology in Sherborne & Bath papers for driving his wagon in dangerous manner & causing harm to Mr Joseph Newcomb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 360/ article:2 d |
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| Births: wife of Widcombe innkeeper safely delivered of 2 girls & I boy. Boy since died, girls likely to live. [no other details] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: ## exhibition of gilt decorated air balloon diam 25' circ 75' seamless, admittance daily 1s at Mr Gyde's Assembly Rooms. Will then ascend at Bristol with proprietor in majestic car below, tickets 10sh 6d/5s at Rooms, Pratt & Marshall's library & Mr Cruttwell - money in escrow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - Fromefield House, 2 parlours four bedchambers, coach-house, stables, gardens, 12 miles from Bath, ¼ mile Frome. Apply Capt Willsonn, Stiles Hill nr Frome [repeat of 19 Jan]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: detailed biography of Prince Charles Steuart [sic] (The Young Pretender) who died at Rome on 31 Jan 1788. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Knight - comedy, "The English Merchant" at Theatre Royal, Bath Sat 28 Feb followed by musical farce "The Devil to Pay". Tickets Mrs Knight 4 Gallaway's Bldgs or theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - anchovies 400 barrels, alabaster 1 case, bacon 15 bales, beef 15 barrels, French brandy 185 punch, butter 315 casks, capers 2 cases, liquorice paste 10 cases. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:3,e |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - John Slade, Wm. Dickinson, Edward Lyne, Edward Napier, Nathaniel Dalton, Nathaniel Webb, Sir Richard Hoare. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: ## foreign animals - Mr Cross's collection may be seen at Mr McPherson's Gardens, bottom of Orchard St, Bath nr the Playhouse. Long list of animals incl an "Arabian Savage". Proprietor gives best prices for foreign birds or beasts if alive Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 361/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: accident - John Biggard (servant to the brewers Buckler & Ferris of Warminster) was knocked by a falling sack into boiling liquor of mashing tub on Tue week. Leaves wife & 3 small children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Cotillon Balls at Lwr Assembly Rooms - ill-attended lately, stopped till Easter Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: General Hospital of Bath - "Sermons" on Various Subjects" by Rev Lancelot St Albyn AM (one of the Governors of the Genl Hospital, etc), for benefit of Hospital. Pubd today, 5s in boards, printed by S Hazard, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: Festival of St David - Welch gentlemen to meet to celebrate at York House on 1 March. Dr Parry & Mr Nicholls, presidents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: shop tax - letter to Rt Hon James C Fox dated 3 Feb from Bath shopkeepers - signd William Mandell (of Milsom St). Reply from Mr Fox after meeting shopkeepers in Bath - he is still opposed to shop tax. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: ## imports at Bristol - elephant's teeth 12, ox & cow horns 1050, juniper berries 200 bags, lard 5 hhds, whale oil 133 tons, timber 10,921 feet, Lisbon wine 23 pipes, Spanish wool 2 bags Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:3,e |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - John Burge, Rich Messiter, Samuel Daniel, Wm. Hoskins, W. Gore Langton, Robert Gooden. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Hon Mrs Vixen (nearly related to Rutland family) at Cirencester on her way to Bath, at a very advanced age [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 362/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: childrens books by late Mr Newman - long list with prices, many at 2d - 6d. Carnan & Newbery, 63 St Paul's Churchyard, London, sold by booksellers & newscarriers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:4 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Walter Vavasour, Dean of Gloucester, Hon Miss Bennett NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - undivided moiety of freehold estate, Seend Wilts - [advertised in last issue at Swan Inn, Devizes on 2 Mar, now sold privately] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let - elegant house, now occup Henry Chichester, esq, ¼ mile of Bath, with gardens, coachhouse, stables etc. Partcrs Mr Rosser on the Quay Bristol; Mr King, statuary or Mr George, perfumer, Alfred St, Bath. Also adj land 1 acre, walled, with fruit trees etc, lately occup by a nurseryman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: ## lost dog supposed stolen - greyhound bitch belonging to Wm Briscoe, Bathford. Reward for conviction of theft of £15 & £10 under Act of Parliament passed in 12th yr of HM's reign, plus furthr 1 guin from Mr Briscoe on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:2 c |
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| Health: Sir John Hill's pectoral balsam of honey for coughs, colds, asthmas and consumptions, 3s 6d/bottle from R Cruttwell and Mr Hazard. Reward of 20 guin on conviction of anyone forging the certificate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:1,c |