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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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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - cmmttee to meet at White Hart on 1 Dec to receive proposals for embanking, puddling, lining & completing part of canal between the Foss Lane (above The Swan at Dunkerton) & the intended caisson in Combe Hay parish on the Dunkerton (ca. 2 m) & on the Radstock Line between Peglinch & the road nr Wellow & then to Stoney Littleton, c. 2¼ m) & erecting bridges. The lines of the canal may be viewed at house of Mr Smith, surveyor, Cottage Crescent nr Bath 920 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2211/ article:1 e |
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| Politics: new Treason etc Bills - protest meeting at Guildhall Bristol last Friday. A petition to Parliament against the Bills was signed by above 4,000 people Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2212/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Devizes 19 Nov, wheat 88s - 96s, barley 34s - 38s, oats 28s - 31s, beans 58s - 62s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2213/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 23 Nov, beef 2s 6d - 3s 6d, mutton 3s 6d - 4s 2d, veal 3s - 5s, pork 4s - 5s/per stone of 8lbs. Sold 2800 beasts, & 11,500 sheep & lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2214/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: help sought for a labouring man with sick pregnant wife & 8 children, all in great want. Smallest donations gratefully received at Hazard's, Russell's, or Bally's libraries. Donations for £2 14s [itemised] acknowledged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2215/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: Joseph Gawen, linen draper and undertaker, 12 Bath Street informs public of his return from London & his sale of drapery goods, muslins, calicoes & dimities. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2216/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - with swings, labyrinths, etc will continue to be open during the winter with teas, wines etc. Gravy & pea soups every day 12 noon to 3pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2217/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: M. Howell, milliner, informs the public of her return from London & the sale of fashionable articles at 8 Milsom Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2218/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: A. Dando, grocer & tea dealer, informs the public of her removal to new premises, the India House, Market Place, Bath and the sale of teas, coffee, chocolate, cocoa & refined sugar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2219/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Isaac Webb Horlock, Wm. Anderdon & Caleb Jones, bankers & co-partners. Commissioners to meet at Guildhall Bath on 23 Dec to make further dividend to those with proved debts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2220/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Livestock: auction - of horses at Thos. Dovestone's repository stables in Barton Street near Queen's Square on 28 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2221/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Politics: 2 new Bills now pending to prevent treasonable & seditious protest & seditious etc meetings - meeting of bankers, merchants, traders & inhabitants at Guildhall Bristol on 20 Nov to consider the bills, which are violent measures. Petition for their rejection. Edw. Long Fox, MD in the chair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2222/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duchess of Manchester & 2 daughters; Earl & Countess of Abergavenny; Lady Poulet; Lord Elgin; Lord Grimstone; Dowager Lady Langham; Lady & Miss Mary Coke; Lady Kenyon; Lady Ann Malton; Lady Aubrey; [CONTD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2223/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Lady Harrowby; Lady Arabella Ward; Lady & Miss Chambers; Hon Col Munston; Hon Mr Ward; Sir John, Lady & Miss Mosley [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2224/ article:3 c |
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| News: the Mayor & Sheriffs presented HRH Duke of York with the Freedom of Bath on Tue (24 Nov]. After the ceremony HRH honoured the Corporation with his company for dinner at the Guildhall. Their Royal Highnesses graced our Theatre again with their presence last night [24 Nov]. Royal visitors welcomed with warm affection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2225/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: a copy of the loyal address to His Majesty on his late happy escape from assassination, via Bishop & Rector of Bath is now deposited at Mr Meyler's in The Grove for signature of clergy of Bath & neighbourhood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2226/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Rich. Hancock, tailor of Bath to Miss Sarah Cruse, daughter of Mr John Cruse of Burdrop near Swindon, lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2227/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Geo. Young, linen draper of Radstock to Miss Eliz. Gay of Camerton on Wed [25 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2228/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: John Henry Pennyman, esq., Major of the Cinque Port Fencibles, in the Circus on Fri se'nnight [?? = 13 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2229/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Leonard Coward, esq one of the aldermen of Bath, in his 80th year, this morning [25 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2230/ article:3 c |
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| News: Wed 25 Nov at 11 o'clock at night an earthquake shook a large area of England from Yorkshire, the Midlands (inc Leicester & Birmingham) & the S-W (inc Gloucester & Bristol). People were shaken in their beds & stacks of chimneys fell down. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2231/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: General Qtr Sessions of the Peace held in Guildhall on Mon 23 Nov with John Symons (Mayor of Bath) & Walter Wiltshire. Ordered the makers of bread for sale in Bath not to make or expose for sale any bread purported to be superior or other than standard wheaten bread. Jefferys, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2232/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: E. MacKinnon announces her removal from Milsom Street to 2 George Street for the sale of perfumery, toys & fancy articles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2233/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: John Ames announces his sale of British muslins at 9 Milsom St., Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2234/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: E. Duckett announces his return from London & his sale of fashionable dresses at no 7 on the Walks, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2235/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Wilts & Berks Canal - 4 million & upwards bricks wanted for section between Melksham & Calne. Contractors to deliver proposals to cmmttee at their next meeting at King's Arms Inn Melksham on Thu 10 Dec. Partcrs from Mr Whitworth, engineer, King's Arms Inn, Melksham. Signed J. Ralph, principal clerk, 19 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2236/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Lower Rooms, Bath - capital deceptions etc displayed by Mr Breslaw on Sat 28 Nov & Monday. Admission 2s 6d. Private exhibitions in private houses for 3 guin., & 3s per head for numbers over 12. Notice to Mr Breslaw at Mr Benton's, grocer, next door to the White Hart Inn, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2237/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: new Treason etc Bills - the petition to the House of Commons against these Bills will be at 1 Pierrepont St to receive signatures on Thurs [26 Nov] until 3pm (Bath, 25 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2238/ article:3 e |
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| Politics: landowners & inhabitants of Bradford parish & neighbourhood to meet at Swan Inn Bradford on 26 Nov to consider opposing the 2 Bills now before Parliament which infringe the rights of Britons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2239/ article:3 e |
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| Pets: lost - from Larkhall a fortnight ago, a yellow pied beagle bitch called "Sprightly". ½ guin if brought to John Morley, jnr., in Ladymead. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2240/ article:3 e |
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| Livestock: for sale - a promising young horse, bred out of an excellent road mare by "Young Captain". Enq 25 Marlborough Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2241/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: the Prize essay "A New Inquiry into the Suspension of Vital Action" by A. Fothergill of Bath, MD, FRS, MRCP, etc. 2nd edition pub today 2s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2242/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: auction - valuable library of gentleman, decd, inc fine Venice edition of Palladio's "Architecture", at his Great Room, 9 John St., Bath on Thu 3 Dec by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2243/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol since our last - ashes (pot) 1 hghd; battens 100 tubs, 180 frk; deals 68c, 3qtr; deal ends 13c; fir timber 112 pieces; flax 28 bund, 168 bobbins; glue 1 hghd; herrings (red) 434 brls, 124 ½-brls, 2 kegs, (white) 36 brls; iron (Russia) 5727 bars; lathwood 14 fathoms; masts 128; vells 1 brl; wainscot logs 210. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2244/ article:4 c |
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| Finance: the partnership between Joshua Watts of Box, & Peter Drewett Powell of Marshfield is dissolved. All debts due to be paid forthwith (18 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2245/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: Mr John Stone in Northgate St, Bath was robbed last night (23 Nov) of 2 shoulders of mutton & 30 lbs. side of beef. Reward from Bath Guardian Society for info leading to conviction of offenders, 3 guin., & 5 guin by John Stone. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2246/ article:1 d |
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| Property: ## to let - by the year, buildings called the Mews in Grove Street, Bathwick consisting of coach-houses, stalls for 46 horses & 6 dwelling houses. Apply Mr Harding, wine merchant on North Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2247/ article:1 e |
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| Goods: the undersigned, mostly tenants of Christopher Codrington, esq of Marshfield, Gloucs., have decided to sell 2/3rd wheat mixed with 1/3rd barley at 7s/bshl of 70lbs until 1 Nov 1796 to help the labourers & poor of their parish. John Baldwin; Stephen Toghill; Joseph Bence; Stephen Toghill, jnr.; Charles Boucher; William Wait; William Smith; William Huff; Joshua Tayler; James Lewis; Joseph Bedford; Samuel Cox, jnr.; Edward Isaac & Chas. Osborne(tenant to Mr Huddlestone) (17 Nov) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2248/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Devizes 26 Nov, wheat 88s - 96s, barley 33s - 37s, oats 28s - 32s, beans 58s - 62s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2249/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: average price of corn, England & Wales 21 Nov - wheat 83s 3d, rye 48s 1d, barley 35s 4d, oats 23s 9d, beans 44s 6d, peas 47s 11d, oatmeal 45s 7d/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2250/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 31 Nov, to sink the offal, beef 2s 6d - 3s 6d, mutton 3s 6d - 4s 4d, veal 3s 6d - 5s 4d, pork 4s - 5s per stone 8 lb. Sold 2800 beasts, & 10,150 sheep & lambs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2251/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, small house at back of Camden Place, Lansdown Road, Bath, messuage occupied Thomas Wittard at rent £8 p.a. At Belvedere Coffee House, Lansdown Road on Wed 23 Dec by H. Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2252/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/3, small house at back of Camden Place, Lansdown Road, messuage occupied William Kingston at a rent of £8 p.a. At Belvedere Coffee House, Lansdown Road on Wed 23 Dec by H. Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2253/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/3, small house at back of Camden Place, Lansdown Road, messuage occupied Henry Moreman & Jonathan Pillinger at rent £12 p.a. At Belvedere Coffee House, Lansdown Road on Wed 23 Dec by H. Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2254/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: the two Masters of Ceremonies solicit early attendance at Balls at the Rooms so that minuets can begin at 7.30pm. Rd. Tyson, MC & James King, MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2255/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke of Hamilton; Earl of Abingdon; Lord Bishop of Ferns & Lady; Lord Grandison; Lady & Miss Gerrard; Ladies Anne Montague & Mary Montague; Lady Saumarez; Lady Gertrude Villiers; Lady Wake; Hon Miss C. Devereux; Hon & Mrs C. Chapman; Hon Capt Lindsey, Sir John Lambeth; Sir Nigel Gresley; Hon Capt & Lady Cecilia Johnson [NOTP]; General Grenville Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2256/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Marshalls, milliners & fancy dress makers announce their removal from George Street to 23 Milsom Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2257/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Mr Shew, surgeon dentist announces his return from Weymouth & setting up his practice at 4 Fountain Buildings, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2258/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Joseph Gawen, linen draper and undertaker informs the public of his return from London and the sale of drapery goods at his house 12 Bath Street near the Pump Rooms, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2259/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Edward Bowen & Co., (successor to Mrs Williams) inform the public of their removal of the china, glass & Queen's-ware warehouse from 12 Bond Street to 12 Milsom Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2260/ article:3 b |