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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: Miss Tittore's benefit at Theatre tomorrow [Thurs 7 May] deserves the distinguished patronage with which she is honoured. Also a Bagatelle written by Mr Murray Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:3,b |
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| Property: 2 acr land wanted for rent within 1 or 2 miles Bath for gentleman's pleasure ground with small cottage for servant. Enq Russell's library, George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction sale - extensive stock in trade of late Mr Richard Egan, china, glass, clocks etc. At Weston 25 Apr by Mr Plura. Furniture to be sold subsequent to auction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: ## William Saunders charged with death of Samuel Gilson in a battle fought on Kingsmead, Bath - fined 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 782/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Humphry Senhouse, esq of Netherhall, Cumberland, in Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sainsbury (sister to Mr Sainsbury) at Lambridge House, Bath on Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold tenmnt, garden, orchard & 8 acres called "Webb's" in Rudge, now in occup James Wilcocks as tenant. At Woolpacks Inn, Beckington on 23 May by Samuel Wilkins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: £12,000 ready to be advanced at 4½ % on mortgage of freehold lands eligibly situated or fee farm rents properly secured. Apply Mr Edwards, attorney at law. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: Great Western Canal - at general meeting in Salisbury last Wed a canal from London & Ealing to Salisbury was supported, but not to be continued to Bristol as it may be injurious to landed interests. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: several masons to pitch & pave streets of Bath sought by Commissioners. Person/s willing & capable of doing it in a proper manner may find continued employment by applying to Commsnrs at Guildhall on Thu 19 Apr. J Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, lot 1/4 - freehold villa in Weston parish (short walk from Crescent) in occupation of Mrs Carrington, 5 ground rents (in fee) amounting to £10 2s 6d. At Argyle Tavern, Bath on 5 May by Mr Plura (of 9 John St, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [6 Apr], grand dramatic romance of "Blue Beard, or Female Curiosity", with "The Lyar" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 783/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Farmer Baily of Rollmead [poor legbl] Farm nr Warminster, suddenly last Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Masters, grocer in Beauford Square, Bath on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or let - upper house, 15 Westgate St. Apply Mr Evatt, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: Mr Joseph Kennell an honest & industrious man who drove a stage between Bath & Bristol & overturned his coach & broke his legs & has a wife & 4 children to support, thanks many persons who donated money for him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Mdme Gautherot's concert tonight - wonderful execution by her on violin expected. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3,b |
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| Livestock: forgotten horse - Mr Francis Fisher of Batheaston gives notice that dun coloured mare 14½ hands left with him 26 Oct last will be sold to cover costs if owner does not come forward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, lot 2/4 - 5 ground rents of £10 2s 6d well secured by 5 adjoining tnmnts in Weston parish. At Argyle Tavern, 5 Argyle St on 5 May by Mr Plura (of 9 John St) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:2,d |
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| Politics: Commissioners for General Purposes for Bath - (elected to act by Grand Jury, Taunton under Income Bill), Wm Clavill, G E Allen, Samuel Day, Thos Walters & H E Howse. To supply vacancies, Chas Crook, Henry Harington, Joseph Phillott, esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 784/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mary Stone, sister of the late Mr Alderman Stone last Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Rt. Hon Lady Lucy Stanhope (twin of Philip Earl Stanhope; dtr of James, Earl Stanhope) at her house in The Circus on Sunday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - 7 yr lease, dw. house, Limpley Stoke, 3 m. Bath. 2 kitchens, brewhouse, bakehouse, 3 cellars, milkhouse, 2 parlours, drawing room, 8 bedchambers, 8 bedrooms for servants, 3 stables for 12 horses, garden, & stables, 4 acr orchard making 50 hghds cider p.a. Enq Robert Langley on premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:2 c |
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| Employment: insanity, a steady man aged 40, for 10 years past has cared for sundry reputable characters seeks similar post. Address a line to C.D, at Mr Green's, hairdressers, 10 Queen St, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 d |
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| Architecture: ## Bath Improvement Bill - House of Commons gave leave yesterday se'nnight to bring in a bill for protecting & securing the baths & hot springs of Bath, widening certain streets lanes & public passages. Mr Moysey & Lord Bayham to prepare the bill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: middle-aged butler or household steward wanted - with knowledge of brewing business seeks position with gentleman. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:1 c |
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| Property: auction, lot 3/4 - 3 freehold tenements & gardens in Weston (Messrs Lock, Daniel & Simmons) at rents amounting to £23 14s p.a. At Argyle Tavern, Bathwick on 5 May by Mr Plura (enq to 9 John St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:2,d |
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| Politics: Commercial Commissioners for Bath - (elected by Grand Jury, Taunton under Income Bill), Wm Clavill, Wm Clarke & Henry Walters, esqs. To supply vacancies, Chas Phillott, Henry White & Walter Dallimore, esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 785/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Ferrys, snr, shoemaker in St.James's St on Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mary Whittaker, at boarding school in Trim St, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3,d |
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| Breeding: "Conundrum" stud-stallion for service at Haslebury Farm, Box. 1 guin a mare, 2s 6d the groom. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit Miss Harley - comedy "The Heiress" with musical entertainment "The Agreeable Surprise" at Theatre Royal Bath Sat next [24 May]. Tickets Miss Harley, 7 Abbey Green; of J Salmon, printer; & of Mr Phillips at the Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: remaining stock of umbrellas 4s/each from John Peterswald, tobacconist, Trim St. Also best Arnotta or cheese-colouring made from real Spanish rock Arnotta continues to be made & imported 5-12s/lb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: gardener wanted - for gentleman's family must be single with good character reference. Enq Mr Williams, woollen draper, Abbey Church Yard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction sale, lot 4/4 - 3 freehold tenements with tenants (Messrs Pratten, Tutt & another) amounting to £12 p.a. On 5 May by Mr Plura, 9 John St., Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:2,d |
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| Politics: Commissioners for General Purposes for hundred of Bath forum - Wm Clavill, G E Allen, Edmund Reynolds, John Lowder & Samuel Day, esqs. To supply vacancies, John Wiltshire, Thomas Walters, Henry Attwood, Thomas Joyce & William Sheppard, esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 786/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Samuel Witson, journeyman plasterer & tiler drowned near Walcot [date illegbl] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: General Hospital - church collections on 8 May totalled £261 3s 11¼d. With donations, collection boxes & Pump Room total £298 10s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Oriental Vegetable Cordial" for disorders of stomach & bowel. 5s/bottle, £1 3s 3d/6 bottles. Sold R Cruttwell, the printer & his country newsmen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr & Miss Summers - comedy written by Miss Lee "The New Peerage"* with "The Honest Yorkshireman"* at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 27 May. Tickets Mr & Miss Summers, Orchard St; at Libraries, & of Mr Phillips at box office.[* neither as "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 d |
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| News: recovery of His Majesty - at day of thanksgiving, Pucklechurch village was beautifully illuminated, partic the pleasure ground at Vicarage. Inc pyramidal transparency 8ft high with "God Save The King" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: gamekeeper & bailiff wanted to superintend small manor in country. Enq Mr Salmon of Devizes, or Mr Hazard, printer in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal - comic opera "Lionel & Clarissa", Madam Mara's last night performing here, on Thur 19 Apr. Tickets from Madam Mara, 17 Queen Sq. & Mr Bartley, theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:2,e |
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| Politics: Commissioners for General Purposes under Income Bill, contd - Commissioners for appeal for Eastern District of Somerset, Peter Sherston, esq, Rev Methuen Rogers & Sir Abraham Elton, bart. To supply vacancies, Edward Lyne, James Stephens & John Strode, all esqs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 787/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: manservant wanted to look after a house and do anything else required, in a small family. Enq Mr Marg---illeg] near the White Hart, Claverton St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:4a |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2 - 2 f/hold messuage, bakehouse & brewhouse with stables at Widcombe & Lyncombe. Occupied by Tompkins, baker & -- Ford (tenants at will). Now let £26 p.a. + fee farm rent. at Angel Inn, nr Bath Bridge on 31 May by Zephaniah Bullock, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:4,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Howe, druggist of Bath to surrender to Commissioners on 15 & 17 May & 17 Jun at White Lion, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: ## Post horse tax challenged - Qtr sessions of Recorder etc at Guildhall, Exeter on 8 May allowed appeal by Thomas Sercombe, baker that hiring a horse for a day to deliver goods is NOT travelling. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [9 May] "I'll Tell You What" with "The Farmer" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - copyhold, Pickwick House nr Bath-London turnpike road, with c 14 acres pasture. Partcrs John Bennett of Pickwick, or G S Bayliffe, attorney (the present tenant), or Mr Wm Matthew, Hetling House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 788/ article:1 e |