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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: to let - furnished house in Duke St, Bath, now occupied by Sir Thomas Whitmore. 2 parlours, dining room, 4 bedchambers & closets on each floor. Suitable gentleman's family. Enq. Hill & Birchall, Queen Sq. Warehouse, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: two men defrauded a countryman of 2 guin at Shakespeare in Westgate St. Held in Bath prison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Richard Crook, mercer, draper & undertaker Chippenham, has removed from Mr Singer to 2 doors below Mr Figgins. A house to let. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - tolls to let on Warminster toll gate (produced £121 profit last year) & Horse & Jockey toll gate (£21 profit last yr). At house of Thomas Handy, George Inn, Frome on 3 April. James Wickham, clerk & treasurer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Townshend, silversmith to Miss Eliz Sumsion, dtr of Mr Sumsion of Colerne (Cullerne) at St Michael's Church, Bath yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: persons with demands on estate of late Mr Charles Brett, timber merchant, to send a/cs. Debtors to pay Mrs Brett, 38 New King St, or Mr Crooke, 2 Cary St, Lincoln's Inn. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:1,d |
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| News: Mr James Pearson, woolstapler of Tetbury was attacked near Hampton Common on Monday, . He escaped without injury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: ## Rev W McClaverty (rector of parishes of Skewry & Rathcaven, County Antrim) at his lodgings in South Pde, Bath aged 40 on 6 Feb. He did not recover from beating by armed rebels while carrying out his duty as Magistrate last June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 370/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: wanted - journeyman whitesmith [tinsmith] who can forge & file well. Apply Wm. Swan at Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: ## a gentleman's servant had pocket picked of 18 guin in Bristol fair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Ad Libitum Assoc, Pump Room Pssge, Bath - S Ellis assures that wise precautions have been adopted & office opened to supply public with certificates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:2,c |
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| Property: sale of paper mill at Bitton [7 Feb 2,b] now postponed until further notice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Berwick, perfumer of North Pde, Bath after a long illness this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: an address to HRH Duchess of York against the use of sugar. Printed for C. Dilly in the Poultry, London. Sold by all booksellers price 6d, 2s 6d per doz., 20s per 100 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:1,d |
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| Music: Thursday, "Beggars Opera", Polly played by Madame Mara, with Catherine & Petruchio. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs E Pownall (sister of late Capt Pownall of the Navy) at her lodgings in Gay St, Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 371/ article:3 b |
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| Education: George Compton (almost 25 yrs teaching) continues to teach writing, arithmetic, English etc at the Hand & Pen opp. Globe Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath. Also visits young ladies & gents at home, 1 hr, 3X week, at ½ guin/month & ½ guinea entrance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:2,b |
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| Agriculture: cure for sheep scab - tobacco, verdigrease [sic], brimstone, small lees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & linen of Mr Lancashire. At his house 10, cnr Margarets Buildings, Catherine Place on 2 Mar 2 by John Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: benefit Mrs Goodall - "The Hypocrite" with "Bonton, or High Life Above Stairs" at Theatre Royal Bath on Thur 28 Feb. Tickets from Mrs Goodall at Miss White's, Wade's Pssge; Mr Meyler's library; Mr Arnold (White Lion); & box office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:3,c |
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| Births: lady of Capt Preston safely delivered of a son at their house in the Square last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: "An account of the insurrection of the negroes of St. Domingo, began in August 1791" (translated from the French) printed for J. Sewell, 32 Cornhill, London, all booksellers price 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:1,d |
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| Music: Saturday, new comic opera "Abroad & at Home" with "No song, No supper, Margaritta" by Miss Mitchell. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Wm Smith, farmer of Marshfield, Gloucs on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 372/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let immediately - old established bake house in Freshford (only one in parish). Enq. Mr Wm. Tugwell, Bradford on Avon. To view apply to Mrs Lord now at house, who also has some trade utensils to sell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:2,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Thieves vinegar" to cure infection. Recipe - rue, wormwood, sage, lavender, mint & rosemary boiled in best vinegar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: State Lottery - John Maddocks of the Irish Linen warehouse, Bridge St, Bath continues to receive subs, certificate ofr 4s 6d may win £140, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Blissett - "The Chapter of Accidents", with the farce of "The Humourist" at Theatre Royal Bath on Saturday 1 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: Rev John Wesley to preach at his chapel New King St, Bath on Mon 6.30pm. He is 87 yrs old, still preaches up to 3 times/day & is going on annual journey to north of England, Scotland etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - Mr. Edward Davis of the Griffin, Monmouth St. offers reward of 1 guin. for arrest of Thomas Cole & wife Sarah, both charged with theft of bed linen & furniture. Further reward of 5 guin from Bath Guardians on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:1,e |
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| Marriages: ????, jnr, esq [PAGE CUT] of East Harptree to Miss Sarah Revell of Bristol, sister to G. Yeeles of Bathford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Maj Gen Prendergast, at his house in Russel St, Bath aged 65 on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 373/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: ## horse for sale - strong genteel bright bay mare, 5 yrs, 15½ hands. At Mr Matthew Rood's, The Pelican Inn, Walcot St. Bath. "To prevent trouble the lowest price is 30 guineas". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3,a |
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| Agriculture: Bath Agricultural Society - letter from Sir Thomas Brewer, Norfolk, giving new farming techniques especially for wheat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:4,b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Warminster, wheat 42-52s, barley 28-40s, oats 23-25s, beans 42-52s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Ward - "The Rivals"* by Sheridan, with "The Apprentice" at Theatre Royal Bath on Tues 4 Mar. [* not as "Orchard St Calendar"] Tickets Mr Ward, 22 Orchard St; & Mr Phillips at Theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Advice to the female sex especially in a state of pregnancy", by John Grigg man-midwife (surgeon to the Pauper Charity in Bath & late of His Majesty's Navy). In press soon to be pubd. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3 c |
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| Music: subscription concerts in Passion Week at New Assembly Rooms - Mr Rauzzini advises that Mrs Billington is engaged for the occasion. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:1,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Isaac Matthews (of Queen's Sq, Bristol) at his lodgings in South Parade [Bath] on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Miss Mary Reynolds, late of Litchfield, Staffs at her lodgings in Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 374/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: closing-down sale of hats & hosiery from Mon 9 April - at warehouse cnr Union Passage & Stall St, opp. Pump Room Psg. Cash only for all goods. Shop & apartments to let, fixtures for sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3,a |
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| Music: New Musical Magazine Vol 1, revised by Dr Arnold. 1s 6d from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:4,d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices/qtr - Devizes wheat 42s - 52s/qtr, barley 22s - 35s, oats 22s - 26s, beans 40s - 48s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess Dowager Miltowne, Hon Miss J Habut, Lady Frances Leeson, Lady Caroline Leeson, Sir John Lindsay & Lady, Dean Barry & Lady [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house, late "The Jolly Footman" in Kingsmead St, Bath with 110ft long yard behind. At White Lion Inn, Markt Pl, Bath on 21 Mar. Enq H Salmon, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - mansion house at Farleigh Castle, with gardens, orchard, with or without park, whole about 112 acres. Partcrs Joseph Smith, esq Bradford, or James Houlton, esq, Farleigh Castle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:1,e |
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| Property: auction by order of admnstrs - new dwelling house, Gt. Pulteney St., owned by late Lawrence Field, [or Fielde] decd. Held under Baroness of Bath for ground rent £7 4s p.a, Now let rent £110 p.a. excl taxes. At Greyhound Inn, Bath on 3 Apr. Details Messrs Baylys, Harington Pl; or J. Pinch, architect, 17 Chatham Row, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3,d |
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| Churches: prayers every Wed morning & lecture every Fri evening at the Free Church during Lent Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 375/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - large house nr Westgate Bldgs & Cross Bath, 5 rooms/floor, with/out coachhouse & stabling for 7 horses. Suit wine merchant as good valuts beneath. Enq Mr T King, coachmaker, Bath [repeat of 1 Jan] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 126/ article: 1 c |
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| Property: auction, Nicholas Tucker's estate contd - lot 3/3, f/hold house E side Lower Charles St let to Dodington Egerton, esq., rent £50 p.a. & ground rent £4 16s. At Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on 21 Jan by William Cross, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 126/ article:2,b |