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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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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes wheat 42s-52s/qtr, barley 24s-40s, oats 24s-28s; beans 40s-48s/qtr. Warminster wheat 42s-53s/qtr, barley 28-42s,oats 23-26s, beans 44-52s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3,a |
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| Property: auction in fee - pasture nr Bradford, E side of road to Bradford's Leigh. Now rented by Mr Henry Harding as tenant at will. Partcrs Mr Smith at Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: [madness of King George IIIrd] - lively debate in the House of Lords as to who should take over the responsibilities of King during his period of mental illness. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:2,a |
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| Goods: arms for sale by private treaty - foreign gun mounted in silver made by Jean Dussan for foreign duke, cost £36, fired only 5 times, £20 with case, C Demander, Bath. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:2e |
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| Charity: Philolological Fund for educating &c sons of poor clergy, seamen etc - appealing for donations. Send to the Society at Hazard's library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:2,d |
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| Art: auction - engravings & scarce proofs from Sir Joshua Reynolds, Copley, Moreland, Barker, Rawlinson & others. At his Great Room on 28 to 30 Jan by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Leech, wife of Mr Leech, snuffmaker at Devizes a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3,d |
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| Marriages: John Andrew De Luc, esq, to Miss Cooper. At St James's Church, Bath, yesterday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3,c |
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| Education: gentleman of leisure in elegant situation nr Bath has plan of private education. Partcrs apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture inc 4 poster & tent bedsteads, wine cisterns, spring clock, prime Turkey carpet, small mangle, copper still, malt mill etc. Removed for sale to Gt Room, John St on 24 Feb by Mr Plura, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Bath Society of Guardians announce theft of a sheep from field near Beacon Hill, its body cut to pieces. Reward of 5 guin to anyone helping to discover the offenders paid by James Maggs, butcher in Glocester St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:2,c |
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| Employment: young man wants place as gamekeeper to nobleman or gentleman, would accept under-steward. Apply Mr Demander, Pelican Inn, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:2e |
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| Music: for sale - finger & barrel organs, harps, grand & square pianofortes, jewellery, japanned goods, guns, ca. 2000 yards of Brussels, Kidderminster & Scotch carpets, etc. At Glover's ware-rooms, 39 Milsom St. Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: unclaimed parcel - wrapped in canvas, brought by Bath coach to James Thurley at Christopher Inn, Wells on 8 Oct last, will owner Wm Mabbott collect Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brazier (relict of late Mr Brazier, brazier of Devizes) last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Lt. Gen. Preston, Colonel Scots Greys, at his home in Queen Square, Bath on Monday se'nnight [week] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: public breakfast - by desire of Duchess of Atholl at Lower Rooms on 11 Feb, followed by musical glasses. Tickets 3s 6d inc breakfast, from Mr Cartwright, 4 Lower Church St opposite Grange [sic - Orange] Grove. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - sundry plate, plated goods, gold horizontal and silver watches, capital telescope, new and elegant Wilton carpets, a family bible in numbers & sundry other books at Queen St, Bath] on 29 Jan by Thomas Bird. NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: auction - four young horses, wagons & farm machinery, the property of late Mr John Aust of South Wraxall, decd. At Wormwood Park (Atwood 1m, Bath 7m), 2 Feb by Mr Pitman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: British Tontine, 7 years from 25 March, by far the largest in the land, Trustees include W Overend of Keynsham. Committee is 21 gentlemen from Bristol, 6s 6d/qr, 31000 shares already bought. Apply Mr Orchard, Cross Bath, Bath and others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:2e |
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| Goods: auction - unredeemed pledges of Mr John Allen, & quantity of household furniture. At Auction room, cnr Westgate St & Westgate Bldgs 1 & 2 Feb by John Booth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:2,d |
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| Services: Mr Heath (from London) at Walcot House, Walcot St, Bath & hopes for support of himself as auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: ## body of pregnant wife of James Say, broadweaver found on road nr. Trowbridge. Jury inquest verdict of exposure. [Long account of husband's cruelty & neglect]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Williams of Shakespeare & Greyhound Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: for sale - nearly new phaeton with pair of ponies. Enq Mr Dash, riding school. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Post Horse Duty - Mr James Hodge, farmer [collector] for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somrst & Bristol city from 1 Feb 1788. He is paying the Govt an annual amount more than required to match gross sum paid from 1 Aug 1785-1 Aug 1786. Reminds all concerned of need to pay Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath 28 Jan - Earl of Peterborough, Rt Hon. Charles James Fox, Lady Dowager Wrey, Lady James, Hon Mrs Gray [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Royal Universal Tontine, 7 years from 26 December 1791, Trustees include Edward Wilmot, Richard Atwood, William Abraham, Henry Knight (Bath), William Grace (Batheaston), 6s 6d/qtr, apply S Whitchurch, secretary, Bridge St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:2e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & linen of Mrs Biggs (decd) of 5 Paradise Row, Holloway. At Angel Inn, 6 Feb by W. Howton. House to be let immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:2,d |
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| Notices: lost - miniature picture of Lady in red Moroccan case, painted by Robinson of Dublin 1788. Reward £1 1s from P. Monck, esq., Harley Place Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3 e |
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| News: ## explosion - the house of John Tucker, coal-miner of Kilmerton was blown up accidentally by 5 yr. old son setting fire to gunpowder lying on floor of house. Son & mother gravely injured. Nursing baby saved. Adjacent house badly damaged. No other injuries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Rt Hon Lady Camilla Wake, on Friday, after a lingering illness. Wife of Mr Wake in South Parade, only dtr of late Earl of Tankerville Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Richard Knight, upholder, cabinet maker, appraiser & auctioneer has taken over ware & dwelling house of Mr John Pinnock in the Market Place, Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,b |
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| Music: 3 subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms. Sacred music to commemorate King Charles' martyrdom 30 Jan. Spiritual concert 6 Feb, & one of modern music 13 Feb. Subscription ½ guin, non-subscribers admittance 5s. Tickets transferable for ladies & gentlemen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Rev Thomas Hughes, Prebendary of Worcester, to Miss Watts, dtr of Rev George Watts of Uffington, Berks. At the Chapel in the Square, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,b |
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| News: London newspaper - item about a Bank in Milsom St being defrauded of a large sum of money - untrue. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: auction of wood - 160 oaks & 50 elms at Whetham, nr Calne. At White Hart Inn, Calne on 7 Feb, by R. Knight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:2,d |
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| Employment: housekeeper, middle aged active woman requires comfortable situation. Apply 6, St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3 e |
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| Education: new academy for young ladies at Montpelier, Belvedere, Bath, by Mrs Burdett (dtr of Lady Burdett, late of Bath, dcsd). Daily up to 10 yrs, boarders up to 14 yrs. Details from Mrs Burdett Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Moger, a young man of excellent character, last week. Son of Mr Martin Moger, Horse St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, plate, linen, china & fixtures & fittings of shop of C Clinch, milliner etc, a bankrupt. On the premises at George St, Bath on 13 Feb by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - country residence, elegant coachhouse & stabling for 12 horses, garden well stocked with wall and other fruit, pleasure grounds, kitchen garden, wines & livestock may be had, & any quantity of land from 7 -10 acres. Partcrs P Birchall, upholder & auctnr, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Miss Cantelo has musical engagements in London & will leave Bath in a few days. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Miss Harriet Bird, a young woman, died after 3 weeks illness at her lodgings on Wed morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: a gentleman of speculative turn with £1,500 disengaged may be introduced to a share of a concern which may return in 3 months £5, 250. Address SK at printers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - Claverton House, [detailed inc rooms & sizes], with some furniture, double coachhouse, two 4-stall stables, 2 kitchen gardens, ample spring water. Apply Messrs Bayly, Harington Pl, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - house next to Pelican Inn, Walcot St. Details from Inn, or from Mr Milsom in Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:1,c |
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| Crime: William Bally, lamplighter committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell for stealing oil from his employer, Mr Armstrong Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock of millinery & haberdashery of C Clinch, milliner & haberdasher. At George St 6 pm Mon Feb 13 by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: compassionate relief sought - by man in distress, having served prison sentence, sold most of his belongings, & wife pregnant with fourth child. Partcrs from printer, or Libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3 c |