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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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| Marriages: Mr George Thomson, officer of excise, to Miss Joanna Rickets of Bath on Sunday 25 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Boulter died in his 22nd year on Friday. Eldest son of Mr Boulter, pump-master. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to Henry Healey, ironmonger & brazier, pay same to Mr Ab. Nonmus, auctioneer, 45 Walcot St. From Henry Pritchard, acting creditor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:2,e |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/4 freehold dwelling house E-side of Lansdown Rd; lot 2/4, yearly rent issuing out of house in Trim Street £23 1s. At White Lion on 31 Jan by C. Trimnell.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Mark Lane 28-33s, Warminster 17s-22s/sack (9 gall bushel), Devizes 36-45s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:2 c |
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| Births: ## Grace Leigh delivered of a boy in her 64th year. Last child 30 yrs previous. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects & artefacts, property of a lady. At her apartments, 10 Rivers St, Bath on 16 Feb by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath 26 Jan - Countess of Egremont, Lady Loftus, Lady Hill, Lady & 2 Misses Wrey, Hon Mrs Herbert, Sir John Morshead, Sir John Trevelyan [NOTP = no other titled people]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Deverell, at Mrs Evanson's on St James's Parade, Bath, on 15 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr William Howell, coachman to Dr Frazier of Bath, died suddenly on Monday pm, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: appeal for Martha Taylor whose husband has left her with 3 small children. A small sum paid to Mr Turner at The Grove or at the printer may relieve distress. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:2,e |
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| Property: auction 31 Jan contd - lot 3/4, sundry ground rents from Northumberland Bldgs, Queen St, & Harington Pl; lot 4/4, messuage in Harington Pl now in occupation of Mrs Elston. At White Lion on 31 Jan by C. Trimnell.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3 e |
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| Health: remedies - "Chalybeate water" - subscriptions for drinking it at Wickstead's Machine in Bath. Drinking it restores appetite & braces the nerves Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:2,d |
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| Charity: debtors in Bath gaol given 1½ guin, spent on beef & bread, & additional 1 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - china, books & furniture moved to large room at Hetling Court facing Westgate Bldgs on 22 Feb by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: diamond pin found - by a gentleman in Ball Room in New Assembly Rooms Mon 14 Jan pm. Owner may have it returned by applying to Derham & Stroud. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr James Coward, at Chilcompton on 16th January. Father of Mr Thomas Coward, linen draper of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "Analysis of Bath Springs" by the late Mr Howard, vol 57 Philosophical Transactions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: horse lost/stolen - a black mare from field at Devonshire Bldgs. Reward 5 guineas if stolen. John Sone, butcher, Northgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: sale - household goods, stock in trade of bankrupt J Gaites, perfumer & toy man. At 6 Bridge Street 25 & 26 Jan by H. Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - gentleman's house nr. St. Michael's Church - 2 parlours (1 suitable for shop) , 2 rooms on 1st & 2nd floors, 4 garrets, soft water, servant's hall & vaults, small garden, brew - & washouse in yard. Enq. Mr. Layus, hairdresser, Abbey Green Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Ann Salter, 9 Peter St, Bath, last Monday. Leaves 5 small children, husband in gaol almost 2 yrs as debtor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3,d |
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| Music: three subscription concerts - at New Assembly Rooms, began on 8 Feb, & on succeeding Weds. Tickets ½ guinea. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3,c |
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| News: Anniversary of Queen's birthday on Fri, honoured by every mark of affectionate loyalty. Church bells rung at intervals during the day, flags displayed on steeples. Evening Ball and supper at the Bear Inn given by the Earl of Donnegal & a public Ball at the New [Assembly] Room. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Roger Cole AM at his lodgings in Bath, last Sat. Late rector of Farlington, Hants (many years curate of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms - winter ball given by the Miss Flemings last Saturday [21 Jan], pupils aged 5-16, parents, and nobility & gentry. Miss Fleming injured & could not dance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3c |
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| Employment: wanted - person skilled in management of farm stock. Comfortable residence. Prefer person of middle age. Marriage no obstacle. Children insurmountable obstacle. Apply via printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:2,e |
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| Property: sale - share of dwelling house in Ladymead, owned by J Gaites, perfumer & toy man, bankrupt. At 6 Bridge St, Bath on 25 & 26 Jan by H. Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - very cheap furnished house in St. James's Sq. by week, quarter or year. Details Mr. Layus, hairdresser, Abbey Green Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur [10 Feb] "The School for Scandal", Sat [12 Feb] "The Follies of the Day" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: William & Robert Clement sell lottery tickets, whole or divided. Wade's Passage, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr George Evil, woollen draper of Bath, to Miss Sarah Ledyard, dtr Samuel Ledyard, esq, clothier of Rode [Road], at Bradley, Wilts this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: James Gambier, esq., vice-admiral of the Red, at his home in Brock St, Bath this morning [on 28 Jan]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: 2 ships from Bristol to sail to new settlement of Sierra Leone in Africa Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3,c |
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| Crime : 4 horses found (believed stolen) in possn of Wm. Webb, Robert Webb, alias Bowley, of Sandy Lane, & James Poverstone, alias "Scramhanded Jemmy". Apply Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, etc. of Mrs Rickards, who is quitting business. On premises 6 Kingston Bldgs on 31 Jan by H Thurston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - small unfurnished family house at Rode, near Church, on turnpike road. Was occupied by Mrs Arundel, then by Mrs Pritchard, deceased. Apply Jeremiah Curtis, Clerk of the Parish; and Mr Windsor, Angel Inn, nr the bridge, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: ## Old Bath Fire office - further £50 reward (to original £50) for information on threatening letter to Mr Pembridge. M Davis, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3,d |
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| Property: wanted - board & lodging by the year, by 3 ladies. Tradesman's family preferred to public house. Enquire at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3,c |
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| Births: lady of T H Phipps, esq, safely delivered of a son at his house in Bladud's Bldgs, Bath last Thursday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [29 Jan] "The Castle of Andalucia" with "The Humourist"; Sat [31 Jan] "Love Makes a Man" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3,b |
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| Law: ## inquest at Heston nr Hounslow on Edward Bradshaw, a poor old man. Given pass in St Leonard's Jewry & put on pass-cart to home parish of Bristol. Cold night, weak, few clothes so died on journey. Call for reform of Pass Law called for (also costs public £2½ mil/yr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3,c |
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| Health: remedies - Clinton's snuff - John Smith, tailor of Bath cured of stoppage in head, dimness of light & deafness; the wife of Samuel Pearce, mason of Bath of continuous headache Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: legacy duty - the following agents will receive money daily - Mr Cruttwell, Bath; Mr Evill, Wells. From Rob Lax, distributor of stamps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:1 b |
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| Property: for sale - 2 shares in New Assembly Rooms & buildings on E. side of Circus in Bath. (At 10% discount for next 13 days). Details from John Tempest, esq., Pierrepont St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,a |
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| Livestock: for sale - 2 horses, Mr Partridge, Livery Stable, cnr Bennet Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: money advanced on mortgage of land £4,000 to £800. Apply Mr H Salmon, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: ## Walter Smythe, esq of Bambridge, Hants, at his house on Queen's Parade last Monday se'nnight [seven nights - week]. Son of the late Sir John Smythe, bart, & father of Mrs Fitzherbert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Mr Mathews [Benefit] night - at New [Assembly] Rooms, Bath 7 Feb. Concert of music & singing inc , inc Mr Billington (piano), catches & glees by Dr Arne, Dr Crook, Mr Billington etc. Tickets 5s. each from Mrs M Mathews, 3 George St & Mr Mathews, 2 Trim St; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: ## Children of Charity Schools - collection Sun 15 Jan from 7 local churches etc totalled £112 3s. Abbey £17 19s, St James's £7 14s, St Michael's £9 14s, Walcot £11, Octagon Chapel £45 6s, Queen Sq Chapel £17 17s, St John's Chapel £2 9s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,c |