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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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| Employment: ## merchant seamen's wages reduced this week by 15s/mth because of press warrants being recalled (London, 26 Feb). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Richard Dawson [ILLGBL ?= Davison] of Hill St. [London] to Miss Eliz. Sharpe of Great Pulteney St., [Bath] (London, 26 Feb) [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: the lady of -- Farr, esq., one of the Aldermen of Bristol, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bennett, wife of Mr Bennett, timber merchant in Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: George Tyndale, esq., many years a conveyancer in Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster last Sat (bshl 9 gall. 1 quart), wheat 43s-52s, beans 30s-32s, barley 21s-30s, oats 14s-18s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Sir Wm. Yeo, Hon Mr Drummond [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,d |
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| Sport: horse race on Claverton Down, Friday, between Capt Hamilton's horse (ridden by Capt Wade) & Capt Johnson's horse (ridden by Mr Morgan) was easily won by Capt Wade Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Binfield, a widow lady, of Oakingham, Berkshire, at her lodgings in Bath, yesterday morning [Tue 26 Feb) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - freehold house nr Church Yard, Trowbridge consisting of 3 tenements, occupd by Chas. Rose, widow Vince & Paul Dagg at 14 guin p.a. At Woolpack Inn, Trowbridge on 12 Mar by Henry Hill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:4,b |
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| Music: the recent attempt of a certain celebrated castrato to elope to the Continent, entirely due to a scandalous report "that his wife was pregnant", rumour probably first propagated by the Harmonic Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: apprentice lad wanted, good understanding & active disposition for genteel business. Adequate premium expected. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Bath Races at Claverton Down for 4 days starting 24 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:1,c |
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| Inns: Wm. Halcombe solicits trade at Castle & Ball Inn, Devizes. Good coach-horses & stall stabling, post-chaises & careful drivers. Also finest stock of neat Old Wine, Rum, Brandy, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: ## Annuity Soc (at Mr Wm. Halcombe's, Castle & Ball Inn, Devizes) - allowing widows thereof £10 p.a.; sick members 5s 6d/week for 6 weeks (then 3s 6d/week); 6s/week for life for members over 65 yrs & who who have subscribed for 20 yrs. Present terms of admission ½ guin. & 2s/6d monthly to the chest. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 239/ article:2 c |
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| Travel: to let - stable for 10 horses + 2 lofts; also to let, a large yard, coach-house & stables on the Quay, Bath. Enq Mr Harris, ironmonger of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 240/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let for summer - small house at Turleigh, incl furniture, double coach-house, plenty of water, pasture & gardens on surrounding hills. Enq Mr Clutterbuck of Bath; or Mr Erwood, attorney of Bradford. Farmer Sheddon nr house will show premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 241/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - house in Princess [sic, later = Prince's] St, nr Queen Sq, Bath, 2 rooms & light closet/floor, all wainscotted; kitchen, servants' hall, washhouse, etc; gardens front & back from dining room floor. Plenty water from good spring which never dries. Enq Mr Phillott in Wood St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 242/ article:3,a |
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| Notices: the advertised reward of 14 guin (to be paid by James Biggs & the constable & tythingman of Widcombe parish) for apprehending James Broad, is hereby restrained by this advert. Signed James Biggs, John Edwards, Samuel Jones. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 243/ article:3,a |
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| Marriages: Mr Stretton, cooper, to Miss Day, at Bristol [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 244/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the wife of Mr Emerson, at the Cupolas, Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3 c |
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| Law: George Gibbs, surgeon of Devizes, offers himself as Coroner for county of Wilts following death of Mr John Clare Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,a |
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| Law: Mr Wm. Clare, surgeon of Devizes, offers himself as Coroner for county of Wilts following death of his father, Mr John Clare Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3,a |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Plymouth & 2 dtrs, Lord Viscount Lisburne, Lord March, Hon Mr Selwyn [NOTP], Rev Mr Coxe, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr William Pearce, surgeon & apothecary of Bath, last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: for support of Pauper Scheme - collection next Sunday at several places of worship. Preachers, Dr Paul at the Abbey, Mr Dart at St. James's, Mr Humphrys at St. Michael's, Mr Dobson at the Chapel in the Square, Mr Grigg at the Cross Bath Chapel. During last year, 2900 poor objects were relieved by this Charity. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Robert Clement on North Pde, Bath, on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Stevens, dyer of Bath, on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 252/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Soc for Encouragement of Arts offers premium of £50 for most number of acres sown with wheat this season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 253/ article:3,d |
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| News: Grant Cottle, a young fellow of St Mary Redcliffe parish Bristol kidnapped an indulgent aunt & took her gagged to Kingswood under pretence of insanity, he then rifled her house & stole £80 money, etc. Lady found next day, & the villain now confined in Newgate awaiting trial at the next Assizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 254/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Clare, surgeon of Devizes ( & Coroner of Wilts for 20 yrs), last Thursday, as a result of being thrown from his horse returning from Poulshot, nr his home. Universally respected & esteemed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 255/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Devizes last Thursday, wheat 40s-52s, barley 18s-26s, oats 15s-17s, beans 30s-32s, peas 30-36s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 256/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster, last Sat (bshl 9gall. 1quart), wheat 45s-55s, beans 32s-34s, barley 22s-31s, oats 15-21s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Bryant, upholder of Bath - dividend at Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn [Bath] on 6 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 258/ article:3,d |
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| Law: Nullum Tempus Bill - debate etc., on the estate, provenance etc., & title of the Earl/Duke of Portland from 1695. Court in Chancery ruled the Duke had no right to some of the Manors, lands & privileges claimed, particularly the Manor of Carlisle & the Forest of Inglewood in Cumberland, which they granted to another. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 259/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Politics: His Majesty at the House of Peers [Lords] gave Royal Assent to the Bill to continue the Act for punishing mutiny & desertion in the American colonies; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Inns: James Spragg, New Inn Melksham - business has increased since he has been unlicensed. Good postchaises. Good bowling green belonging to the Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 261/ article:1 c |
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| Publications: "The Bath Guide", new edition, corrected to the present time, 6d, available from W. Taylor, bookseller, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 262/ article:1 d |
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| Politics: ## this night's Gazette has Royal Proclamation offering £50 reward for the apprehension within 3 weeks of John Wheble (printer of the Middlesex Journal) & R. Thompson (printer of the Gazeteer) for misreporting the speeches of several MPs (London, Sat 9 March). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr Turner, snr, deal merchant, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 264/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Phelps, a widow lady, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 265/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Howell, relict of Mr Roger Howell, formerly a linen draper of Bristol, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 266/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Clymer, sailmaker, at Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 267/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain 16-23 Feb, Somerset - by standard Winchester bushel of 8 galls, wheat 5s 10d; barley 2s 11d; oats 1s 7d; beans 3s 3d/bshl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 268/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain 16-23 Feb, Wilts. - by standard Winchester bushel of 8 galls, wheat 5s 3d; barley 32s 9d; oats 1s 11d; beans 3s 7d/bshl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 269/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: to let - 8-stall stable in John St, nr Queen Sq, Bath. Enq Mr Ditcher, surgeon of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 270/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let or sell - several houses in the new part of Kingsmead Sq., & in Chatham Row (Pitt St.). Enq Mr Brett at his Deal Yard; or of Mrs Brett's milliner, in the Grove Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 271/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: from 1 March, Mr Brett will give discounts on any quantity of timber & deals of £5 and above. If paid in cash on delivery, £5%. No discount allowed after 6 months. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:2,c |
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| Fashion: Mr Hickey, from the late Mr Lynch (tailor to His Majesty) continues to serve gentlemen at the Cross Bath, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: debtors & creditors of late Mrs Sarah Cozens of Corsham to send a/cs to Mr Jeffery Holliday of Corsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 274/ article:2,d |