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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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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - Ball for Master of Ceremonies to be held on 8 Jan 1796. Tickets from Mr King, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2361/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Orkney, Lord & Lady Hood, Lord Kirkwall, Hon Mr & Mrs Drummond, Hon Gen. St John, Sir C. Mills, Sir Henry, Lady & 3 Miss Avery, Sir J. Clutterbuck, Sir John & Lady Smith & family [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2362/ article:3 b |
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| Music: benefit for Mr Rauzzini - "Messiah" with full band & chorus, at New Assembly Rooms on Thu 24 Dec. Vocalists Mr Braham, Mr Williamson, Mr Cooke, Mr Russell, Miss Gopell & Mme Mara, plus violin concerto from Mstr Taylor. Tickets 5s of Mr Rauzzini in Queen Sq; Pump Room; Libraries, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2363/ article:3 b |
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| Music: new music may be had at Lintern's who have been honoured by their serving the Duke & Duchess of York with musical instruments on their visit to Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2364/ article:3 b |
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| News: conferment of appointment by Duke & Duchess of York on Sage Naish as their fishmonger in Bath with permission to use their Royal Highnesses's Arms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2365/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Edward Bowen & Co., announce their removal to 12 Milsom Street from 12 Bond Street and continuance of the sale of china, glass & Queen's ware. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2366/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: for support of the General Hospital - a collection will be made at all places of worship in Bath on Sun 20 Dec. At the Octagon Chapel, an anthem to be sung by Messrs Williamson, Ashley & Cooke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2367/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Whittington to Miss Croome of Pucklechurch at Cold Ashton on Thu [10 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2368/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr J. Higgins, late livery stable keeper in James St, Bath, & acting overseer for the parish of Walcot, on Fri [11 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2369/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Collings, widow of late learned James Collings, esq., who resided near 40 years on North Parade, on Sat [12 Dec]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2370/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Rev John Coles, AM, rector of Calstock, Cornwall & Vicar of Duboe, Cornwall & late fellow of Balliol College, in Bath on 29 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2371/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Singers, at The Blackbirds in Frog Lane, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2372/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr G. Saunders, grocer in Saville Row [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2373/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Harris, shoemaker in Trim St, Bath & many years clerk of St James's Church Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2374/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - review of pantomine "William tell" last night [Tue 15 Dec], directed by Mr Richer who also played the principal character. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2375/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - J. Lowther, snr., mason of Walcot. Certificate 5 Jan 1796 (Tue Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2376/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Bath Navigation - the single share belonging to late Leonard Coward, esq (advertised to be sold by auction on 18 Dec) is disposed of by private contract Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2377/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Bath Loyal Catch Club - opens in Great Room of Spring Gardens on Fri evening [18 Dec]. The President takes chair at 7pm, harmony begins at 7.30pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2378/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: a poem "The Bills" by E. Eyre, esq., of Bath, to be published on Sat [19 Dec], printed for the author & published & sold by Mr Meyler at 1s; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2379/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - creditors with proved debts against Owen Batchelor, corn-dealer, factor & chapman , late of Corn St. Bath, may receive a dividend of 7s 6d in £1 on application to Wm. Andrews (one of the Assignees), cheesemonger in Broad St, Bath next Monday [21 Dec] (16 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2380/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: Mr Breslaw was honoured to perform before their Royal Highnesses Duke & Duchess of York last week, at their house in the Crescent. He was also honoured with the presence of their Royal Highnesses at the Lower Rooms last Sat, when about 200 nobility & gentry were present. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2381/ article:3 d |
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| Law: Court of Requests for Hundreds of Chippenham, Calne, etc & Lordship & Manor of Corsham - to hold Special Court at Bear Inn Chippenham on 28 Dec to elect a Clerk in place of Henry Merreweather, gent., who has resigned his office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2382/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - committee at meeting at White Hart Inn Bath on 21 Dec are ready to receive proposals from persons willing to form & complete intended railroads from Paulton Coal Works to the Canal. Plans etc at Mr Smith, surveyor, Cottage Crescent near Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2383/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Sarah Dean & Co., New London Tea-warehouse, at the Grasshopper, 19 Argyle Bldgs, Bath - teas, best Turkey & plantation coffee, also patent chocolate, cocoa, nibs & sugars. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2384/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: Royal Assent given today to Bill for Protecting His Majesty's Person; to Bill to prevent seditious meetings; to Bill for free intercourse of Corn; etc (London, Fri Dec 18). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2385/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal - meeting of proprietors at White Hart Inn Bath on 8 Jan 1796 to discuss communications between Bath & Bristol. John Ward, principal clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2386/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: "Lectures on Astronomy & Natural Philosophy for use of children", published this day [24 Dec] printed by Mr. Cruttwell, price 1s 6d. Also, "Poems & Essays" by late Miss Bowdler of Bath, 8th edition, 5s; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2387/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Sun Fire office for insuring houses, goods, merchandise, ships in harbour etc - printed receipts ready for annual premiums due at Xmas. Agents inc. J. Smith (Westagte Bldgs, Bath), Thos. Whitfield (Devizes), Robert Butt (Warminster), etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2388/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Mr Metralcourt's morning academy in Bond Street, Bath will continue to be open on Tue & Fri mornings, partic. for teaching of Scotch & Irish steps. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2389/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: Phoenix Fire Office - printed receipts ready for annual premiums due at Xmas. Agents inc Mr Carpenter (George St., Bath), Mr Thos. Jones (Frome), etc. Note rate reduced from 5s% to 3s% on timber & thatched barns & outhouses & on unthreshed stock therein & in ricks & stacks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2390/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: at Shrewsbury on Sat [19 Dec], salt butter sold for 8s 6d -8s 9d & some to 9s/gawn (of 12lbs); cheese sold for 42s-48s/100 [?=/cwt] )London, Mon 21 Dec). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2391/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Townsend,silversmith of Bath (from Sat Gazette [21 Dec]) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2392/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - William Townsend,silversmith of Bath (from Sat Gazette [21 Dec]) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2393/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Townsend, victualler & builder of Bathwick (from Sat Gazette [21 Dec]) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2394/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - certificate 2 Jan Caleb Jones, banker of Bath (from Sat Gazette [21 Dec]) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2395/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices Devizes 17 Dec, wheat 86s - 98s, barley 33s - 36s, oats 23s - 27s, beans 56s - 62s per qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2396/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: average price of corn, England & Wales, 12 Dec - wheat 85s 5d/qtr, rye 49s, barley 35s 8d, oats 23s 8d, beans 44s 1d, peas 50s 7d, oatmeal 48s 5d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2397/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 21 Dec, to sink the offal, beef 3s - 4s 4d, mutton 3s 8d - 4s 8d, veal 3s 4d - 5s 6d, pork 4s 4d - 5s 8d per stone of 8lb. Sold 2000 beasts; 9250 sheep & lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2398/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: family in great distress - labourer with sick wife & 8 children. Donations of £1 7s in total acknowledged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2399/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy of Cross, Baylys & Co. - creditors meeting at Hetling House on 15 Dec. Considered, law suits; payments of ground rents on unfinished houses in Bristol; to suspend sale of mortgaged property on hopes of advantage from approaching peace; the future interests from inheritance of James & Thos. Cross; & the concerns of principal creditors of Wm. Jenkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2400/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: ## bankruptcy of Cross, Baylys & Co. - creditors meeting - positive & probable losses from [associated] bankruptcies & debts are now estimated at upwards of £90,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2401/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/3, fee farm dwelling house 18 Kingsmead Terrace Walcot parish, 18' in front, 26' depth, garden 80' long, workshop 34'X 2' behind, stable 30 X 20', in occupation & property of Edward Bushell, bankrupt, GR 6 guin p.a. At Lamb Inn, Stall St., Bath on Mon 4 Jan 1796, by J. Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2402/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/3, fee farm dwelling house, 17 Kingsmead Terrace in Walcot, same dimensions as lot 1, in occupation of Mr Heath, as t.a.w at rent 30 guin. p.a with GR £3 12s. The property Edward Bushell, bankrupt. At Lamb Inn, Stall St., on Mon 4 Jan 1796 by J. Stafford.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2403/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/3, fee farm dwelling house, 16 Kingsmead Terrace, in Walcot parish [unfinished] 18' in front, 30' depth, roof covered in, partitions up & floord laid, 80' garden. GR £3 12s p.a. (part of the property of Edward Bushell, bankrupt). At Lamb Inn, Stall St., on Mon 4 Jan 1796 by J. Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2404/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy, William Townsend, silversmith, builder, dealer & chapman of Bath, bankrupt - to surrender to Commissioners at Argyle Coffee house, Bathwick on 5, 6 & 30 Jan 1796. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2405/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Townsend, silversmith of Bath & of John Townsend, of Bathwick, victualler & builder, chapmen & co-partners, to surrender to Commissioners at Argyle Coffee house, Bathwick on 5, 6 & 30 Jan 1796. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2406/ article:2 e |
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| News: The Queen due to weaknesses in her eyes has appointed 2 gentlemen to be in constant attendance in order to read to her, one in English the other in French & German. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2407/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Archbishop of York, Lord Grey de Wilton, Lord Aylmer, Lady Willes, Lady Harewood, Lady Carnard, Hon & Rev Mr Cholmondley, Hon Mrs Wallop, Sir C Mills, Sir Wm. Johnston, Sir John Aubrey, General Sir Jas. Stewart [NOTP], Admiral Mason, General Smith, General Grant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2408/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: ## The York table, a folding table for reading, writing & drawing was invented by B. Smith, optician of Bath. The original was bought by the Duchess of York & is honoured with her name. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2409/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Christmas gifts including a variety of ell-wide Town print gowns 16s each from Bengal Warehouse, 23 Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2410/ article:3 b |