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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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| News: appointed Deputy Lts.- Charles Knatchbull, Thos. Hoskins, Henry White, George Rich, John Lovell, Geo. Symons, Thos. Mellard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Rosevear, mason of Lyncombe & Widcombe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 363/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: James and Peter Ferry, Gallaway's Bldgs leaving off trade, winter silks more than a quarter cheaper than any shop in England. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Lt Col Brownlow, 57th Reg (son of Rt Hon Wm Brownlow of Ireland) to Miss Ashe, eldest dtr Benjamin Ashe, esq, Bath. At Walcot Church on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: for sale - phaeton & 2 ponies. Enquire Mr Dash, Riding School. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:1,d |
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| Churches: Walcot Church - letting of pews by Messrs Hale & Fielder, churchwardens. Meet in vestry rooms to inspect plan of seats on 5 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction in fee - modern-built dwelling house in Chilcompton with stable & garden, 2 acres, on turnpike rd, Bath 11m. At New Inn Chilcompton 2 Mar. [cf date & 5 Feb 2d] Enq Richard Langford, attorney, Hallatrow, Som Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:2 d |
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| Health: Godbold's Vegetable Balm for disorders of the lungs, 17s/pint, £1 12s 6d quart, from Mr Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:4,c |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - Robert Mitchell, John Acland, George Seymour, John Box, Edward Andrews, John Burland. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arivals in Bath - Countess of Galloway, Count Einstedell, Sir J Rich, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 364/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let immediately - house of James & Peter Ferry, Gallaway's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Ball, Minehead, surgeon, to Miss Hestings on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Astier, dancing master, 13 Charles St, Bath - private lessons Fri & Sat,. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:1,d |
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| Politics: letter to House of Commons from Mayor & Bath Corporation re the Guinea Trade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:2,b |
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| Health: remedies - "Jackson's celebrated tincture", cure for rheumatism, gravel, piles etc. Bottles 13½d sold by R Cruttwell, Hooper & Keenes, Bryant & Hazard of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:2 d |
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| Health: Speediman's Stomach Pills 2s/box from R Cruttwell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:4,c |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - JohnTucker, R. B. Deverell, John Fownes Luttrell, John Hooper, Samuel Rodberd, Shuckborough How, George Allen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: ## several of the domestics of the Prince of Wales arrived in Bath to prepare for his reception Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 365/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Bathonian Lodge of Order of Bucks - anniversary feast of brethren at White Hart Inn, Bath on Mon 28 Apr. Tickets 5s. from bar of White Hart & stewards - Townshend, secretary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: George Foster, esq. in Queen Square, yesterday se'nnight [week] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: to let - capital inn on a great post road [not situated in Bath or on Bath postroad, 9 Mar 2c], employs 20-30 horses, stock & furniture valued £1,600 to £1,800, present occupier unwell. Letters post-paid to D.G.H. may be left at Mr Cruttwells's in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Alfred Street next to New Assembly Rooms. Enq J Stafford, Market Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:2,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady de Montalt, Lord Carberry, Hon Lady Perry, Hon Mr Dormer, Lady Matilda West, Sir Robert Clayton & Lady, Sir Charles Middleton & Lady, Sir John, Lady & Miss Guise [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: lad wanted as apprentice to hairdresser & perfumer - rquired to serve occasionally in stationers shop. Partcs Mr Thomas Hall, toyman, Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:1,d |
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| News: appointed Deputy Lts. - Jacob Mogg, Joseph Hill, Benjamin Greenhill, Sambourne Palmer, J. Addington, John Brickdale, Wm. Fraunceis, Sam Baker. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:3,c |
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| News: Prince Ernest is going on a visit to Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim prior to visiting Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 366/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - ploughshare half-worn stolen from stable of Thos. Lavington, Hat Farm, Box, c. 19 Feb. Reward on conviction 1 guin. Thos. Lavington. Now has to dispose of c. 80 fine sound couples in good condition. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Joseph Humphreys (once curate of St Michael's Church, Bath) at Ellisfield, Hants on 18 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: national expenditure, 5 Jan 1785 to 1786 - inc Navy £1,551,307; Army £2,286,263; ordnance £392,855; deficits on previous year £1,612,908; Exchequer bonds £2,500,000; interest on Bonds & funded debt £9,486,940; Civil List £900,000 etc -total £20,124,807 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Notices: public apology from Robert Wilson, carpenter of Rode, Somrst for traducing the character of Mr Joseph Cabell. Witnesses Benjamin Hawkins & John Tilly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:2,c |
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| Fashion: toiletries - "dentifrice tooth powder" of late Mr Foy (dentist of Bath) now prepared by his widow & by appointmnt sold by Mr Cruttwell, printer of Bath. 2s 9d/box, 3s 6d/bottle inc duty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:3 b |
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| Property: private sale - 4 tnmnts in High St, Lansdown Road rent ca. £32 p.a; 3 tenements in Milk St nr Kingsmead, rent c. £24 p.a; 1 house in Chatham Row. Parctrs Mrs Brett, 38 New King St, Bath, or Mr Crook, 2 Carey St, Lincoln's Inn, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mr John Gent, son of Mr Gent, apothecary of Bath, after a few days illness on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr O'Brien (the most wonderful man ever seen) has been prevailed upon by persons of consequence to return to Bath from his retirement to the country. He has waded through the snow & has taken up residence at Angel Inn, Bath. Hrs of admittance 12-4 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 367/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - St James's St, Bath. Large dining room with 3 sash windows, 2/3 bedchambers & garret with use of kitchen & other offices. Plenty of soft water. Enquire of Printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Edward Flux driving a wagon of Messrs Bleeck, fell and was killed between Bath & Bristol last Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: national revenue - details for 1785 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: rectorial manor & parsonage of Bradford - many persons holding glebe lands have neglected to rent. Mr Clavill has interest in possn from 12 Aug, & has authorised Mr Clutterbuck to resume letting to each tenant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Rev Thomas Tregenna Biddulph AM to Miss Rachel Sharpnell (dtr of Zachary Sharpnell of Bradford) at Bradford on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - 2 freehold messuages, one occupd Mrs Shapland, other by Mrs Biggs & Mr Fletcher with respective malthouse, gardens etc. Partcrs Mr Bletchly, Batheaston or Mr Stibbs, Westgate Bldgs, Bath. At Catherine Wheel Inn, Marshfield on 6 Mar by Richard Knight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: New Fantoccini by Mr Rebecqui, performing at Mr Stafford's Exhibition Room, Union Pssge, Bath daily Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Wm Bury, esq to Miss Maxwell, niece to Mrs Percival of Fountain Bldgs, Bath, at Queen Sq Chapel on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 368/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let immediately - neat apartment furnished or unfurnished. Dining room & 2/3 bedchambers & garret if required. Enquiries Mr Berwick hairdresser & perfumer, opp Gallaway's Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: James Woodham, labourer, committed to Shepton jail. Robbed a waggoner of a few ½ pence on the Upper Bristol Road. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Ode on much lamented death of Dr Till-Adams of Bristol" (from A.O., Bath 28 Feb) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Peter Grigg, late of Bath, woollen draper, dealer & chapman. Commsnrs to meet to make a final dividend at Three Tuns Inn, Stall St on 3 Mar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Thomas Ivie Cooke, esq to the Rt Hon Lady Amelia Murray, by special licence by Rev John Bull (chaplain to the Duchess of Atholl) yesterday [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - 4 freehold grounds (3 pastures 1 meadow) in Marshfield. "Cumberslade", "Fuddlebrook", "Knoll Bill" & "Clay Croft", part of estate of late Mr William Oland, eldr, decd. Partcrs Mr Bletchley, Batheaston, Mr Stibbs, Westgate Bldgs, Bath etc, or Isaac Freeme, attorney, Marshfield. At Catherine Wheel, Marshfield on 6 Mar by Richard Knight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:1,d |
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| News: ## caisson attempting to lift boats from upper to lower level - people gathered at Combe Hay last Friday to see this. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: John Wansbrough, esq of Berwick St James to Miss Fussell of Nunney on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 369/ article:3 b |