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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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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Sperring, sadler & rope-maker of Bath, after a lingering illness, on Thursday. [no more address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: open letter to Sexton of Bath Abbey asking why New Baths are dedicated to a heathen goddess in a Christian country in 1788 [cf 15 May 2b] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: ## King's recovery - general thanksgiving services & celebrations at the happy restoration of His Majesty's health on Thursday, flags displayed on steeples. Music played "God Save the King" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: accidental drowning of an under ostler at White Lion. He got into a boat to drown a diseased dog this morning, went over the weir & was drowned. Attempts to resuscitate for 2 hours failed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Brown, at an advanced age, lately. Mother of James Brown, hatter of Shepton Mallet, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 47s-57s/qtr; Newbury 47s-58s/; Warminster 46s-58s/; Reading 44s-58s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 751/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - un/furnished, elegant apartmnt in Kingsmead Sq, dining room floor etc & use of garden with outlet to Kingsmead & 6d fare from the Rooms. Also shop to let for any genteel business. Enq Mr Tucker, brewer, & coal merchant in the Sq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - freehold pasture "Barn Close" 3 acres, with barn & stable, in Lyncombe/Widcombe. 3 yrs of lease used. Let to Mr Tho. Quarman at £8 p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Isabella Walton in her 58th year at her lodgings in Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: letter from Frances of New King St re. Elizabeth, Queen of Henry VII - a very young female wishes to know why this Queen is described as 1st legitimate child of Edward IV & whether any, or all, of his children were illegitimate. [Ref to Weever's Funeral Monuments]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: ## King's recovery celebrations - bread distributed to poor after church service at Marshfield, charity boys had comfortable dinner of roast beef & plum pudding, each boy had ½ pint strong beer to drink King's health. After, a hghd of strong beer distributed to populace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: verse attributed to the author of the Bath Guide. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Anderdon, after a long illness last night. Wife of Wm. Anderdon of Newton St. Loe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 2lb 15oz 4 dr; standard loaf to weigh 3lb 5oz 13dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 752/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: strayed from his master's service last Mon - young man aka the "One-eyed Fiddler". Last seen in bedchamber in Holloway with his favourite enamorata. 1 fiddle-string reward for his return! Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - freehold moiety of "The Bell" public house, Holloway. Let to Mr Tho. Forden at rent £18 7s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:2,d |
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| Science: transit of Mercury to be viewed [in Bath?] on 4 May from 2.15 to 7.41 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall 1st public night 23rd May. Concert with full band & fireworks. Tickets 1s at gate of Parade coffee house. Bridge & road to gardens to be watered if necessary each public night. Grand preparations for the King's birthday which will be on a new plan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal - Thurs [30 Apr] "Robin Hood" with "Animal Magnetism"; Sat [2 May] "The English Merchant" with "Rosina" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Wed 11 Apr "The Battle of Hexham" & "The Scheming Lieut", Thur 12 Apr "Notoriety" & "Robin Hood"; Sat 14 Apr "Chapter of Accidents" & "No Song, No Supper". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: County Assize Taunton - John Isaac otherwise John Wilmot ordered to be executed & dissected on 4 Apr of murdering John Wilmot [sic] with a reaping hook in a house in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: E Heal (successor to Mr Richard Beck) of Full Moon Inn, Old Bridge, Bath has choice selection of wines & spirits etc. A good ordinary every day at 2 o'clock. NB very good stabling Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 753/ article:2 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [none]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - freehold messuage, Holloway. Let to Mrs. Holloway at rent £8 10s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: George Smith, workman at Mills at Keynsham drowned in river there. Had a phrenzy [sic] fever & threw himself in. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - concert on 23rd May, contd. Vocalist inc Mrs Warrel, Mr Waterhouse, Mr Howell, Mstrs Gray & Shepherd & Mr Russell [sic]. Cello by Mr Herschell, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: for sale - useful plate & cabinet articles [long list] at Mr Ashton's, 2 Bridge St Bath today et seq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:3 b |
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| News: metal watch lost, evening 9 April one mile out of Bradford. Makers name Booth No. 4603 with pink ribbon & 2 gold seals. Return to Mr Younger, 32 New King St, Bath. 5 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bowreman [sic] at the house of her brother-in-law (John Waters, esq. of Catherine Pl.) after an illness of 2 days on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: Charles Jaques from Bath now at Angel Inn, Warminster which is now fitted for reception of nobility. Neat postchaises, careful drivers at 1s/mile. A select room for accommodation of gentlemen travellers with well aired beds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 754/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Daniel Gahen, esq of Ireland married Miss M Bunbury (sister to Rev Mr Bunbury) at St James's Church, a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - freehold messuage, Holloway. Let to Mrs. Happerfield at rent £8 8s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Farmer Blatchley of Farley [Farleigh] taken out of river at Kingsmead on Thursday. Had been missing a month, verdict accidental death. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted by a steady man brought up in farming business who can serve as bailiff & steward & has no objection to go abroad to any parts of the 3 kingdoms. Letters to A.B at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: creditors of Mr William Parker, cecd late of Upton in Bitton parish to send details to Messrs Parker & Clarke, attornies, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## for sale - chestnut gelding [horse] 15 hands 5 yrs old for lady, price 30 guin. Enq ostler at White Lion, [Bath] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:3c |
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| Crime: Elizabeth Lovel (aka Gates, Baker) & Sarah Brooks (aka Robertson) brought from Bristol to be removed to County Gaol. Charged, with Stephen Gordon, for stealing trunk value £200 from White Hart Yd, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: 3 sermons preached in parish church of Chippenham by Rev Richard Weaver pubd today, printed & sold by J M Coombs, Chippenham & sold by Meyler, bookseller, Bath price 3s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 755/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Palmer, surgeon at Keynsham married Miss Masters of Englishcombe at St James's Church last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - freehold tenement, Holloway. Let to Mrs. Kemp at £2 2s p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: William Tavennor (servant to Farmer Salway of Chiverlens nr Chippenham) was attacked & robbed by 3 men. 10 guin reward from Farmer Salway for discovery & conviction, reward also paid to one of robbers who impeaches his colleagues. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, linen etc at Lanthorn House, Cross Bath. Inc 8-day clock, small set new brewing utensils, 2 coolers, casks etc. On 22 & 23 May by William Cross. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - commodious house at Upton in Bitton parish [likely property of late Mr Wm Duncan, decd] with gardens, stable & coachouse. Enq to Messrs Parker & Clarke, attornies, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - furnished apartments at 9 Argyle Bldgs, Bath. Drawing room, dining room, two attics, servants hall and kitchen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:3c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur 12 Apr "Love in a Village" with Madam Mara; Sat 14 Apr, "Much Ado About Nothing" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed - dark brown horse, Welch breed, 6 yrs, from field at Bathwick on Thu night. Reward 3 guin from Bath Guardian Soc & same from Mr John Bally, baker, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 756/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Milsom, wine cooper of Bath married Miss Cantell of Keynsham, at St James's Church on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - freehold tenement. Let to James Singers at rent £2 p.a. Apply Robert Forman, attorney, Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Somrst Qtr Sessions at Bruton - Tue se'nnight, William Sownes & Charles Jones of Bath convicted of robbing the area of Isaac Elton, esq in Milsom St, Bath & ordered to be transported for 14 yrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - neatly furnished house 24 New King St, S-side, 3 garrets, 2 attics, closet, drawing room, dressing room, 2 parlours, kitchen, hall & garden for 3, 6 or 12 months. By T Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 757/ article:1 b |