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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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| Property: to let - house, offices etc & 49 acres pasture nr road leading to Kelston c 2m from Bath. Partcrs Mr Baldwin, Harington Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 807/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Crow, at her house in Widcombe 13 Apr. Relict of Col Crow, late of Kiplin, Yorks. Sincerely lamented by all who knew her for her benevolence Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 807/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: punishments - Thos. Clarke age 38 of Wrington, executed at Ilchester on Wed for horse stealing. He leaves wife, 2 children. Clarke also stole cheese of Mr Bluett, Bridgwater with Brooks (the latter reprieved for transportation). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 807/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: ## Masters & mistresses wanted for several stout healthy children aged 8-16 belonging to parish of Bathford. The usual premium will be given with them. Enq Messrs Evill & Goodchild, overseers of poor in that parish, any Monday after 8 May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 807/ article:1 c |
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| Music: concert at Strange's Great Room, Cheap St, Bath this Thursday by Sgnrs Marta & Carenzo on mandolin & lute. Tickets 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Squire Badcock, Master Rodney public house, Eugene St,. to Mrs Elizabeth Coward of Bath, at St James's Church, Bristol, last Wed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:3,d |
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| Military: ## Militia Bill - support to make service in Militia 5yrs not 3yrs. At the end of period, those who served for themselves would be entitled to discharge; but those who acted as substitutes should be compelled to serve to the end in war, rebellion or insurrection (London 12 May; H of C, Tue). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: Middle Hill Spa [Box] water to be had fresh every day from Mr [sic] Grimes, grocer at top of Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - now open for season, breakfast, afternoon tea. Public breakfasts with music (horns & clarinets) every Mon & Thu. Tickets 1s 6d. Walking in garden for ladies & gents 3s/each for season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Hill, saddler of Bath after a fall from his horse the previous evening on return from Twerton - 14 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:3 c |
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| Music: benefit concert for Mr Brooks - at New Assembly Rooms on 2 May. Tickets 5s from Mr Brooks, 16 Beauford Sq. & usual places. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:3,d |
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| News: weather - snow fell heavily to a depth of 9 feet in Derbyshire & northern counties last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 808/ article:2a |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes, last Thurs, wheat 45s-54s/, barley 18s-20s/, oats 16s6d-18s/, beans 27s-30s/. Peas 24s-30s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Lt. General Sir Robert Rich, bart. age 68, in his house in Alfred St, Bath last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Mr Whitfield, Marlborough rode a pony from Marlborough to Hyde Park Corner, 75 miles in 9 hours on Sunday se'nnight (Reading, 13 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:1 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Digby, Hon Mr Digby, Sir Richard & Lady Gwyn, Sir John Rous [NOTP], Adm Affleck. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - new gate at S end from S Parade, over the ferry and pleasant walk though the meadow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Penny at the Chair in Bridewell Lane, Bath on 14 Apr (late of the Half Moon, Holloway, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - Master Taylor's concert of vocal & instrumental work on 9 May. Tickets 5s from Master Taylor, 3 Trim St, New Rooms, libraries, Linton & Ashley music shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Wilts Qtr Sessions - Richard Hawtin & Samuel Grant for stealing 2 ducks & drake at Melksham, and S Say for assault, sentenced to 1 month imprisonment Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 809/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Warminster, last Sat (bshl 9 gall), wheat 24s-28s & beans 14s-16s/sack. Barley 18s-20s, oats 15s-17s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sawyer, Milsom St, Bath, after a lingering illness last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - new built dwelling house, N-side Lyncombe Vale, 2 parlours, 3 bedrooms, large closet in attic, 2 walled gardens, coach-house, stable. Enquire Mr Maltby, 6 Duke St, or Mr Forman, attorney, Walcot St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: John Moore, esq to Miss Brabazon of Bath at Chapel in the Square on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - elegant aprtmnt, genteelly furnished (with coachhouse & stable if reqd). Boarding also available in large house in neighbourhood of Bath. Partcrs from AB at the bar of The Grove Coffee house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mary Holbrook (wife of J Holbrook, tailor & shopkeeper) at West Harptree on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let or sale - 12 Camden Pl, Bath, now in occupation of N. Lechemere Charlton, esq. Also 21 Camden Pl, inhabited by Mr Symons, surgeon. Also shell of house no.18. Apply Mr Symons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 48s-60s/qtr; Newbury 45s-61s/; Warminster 48s-60s/; Reading 46s-50s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 810/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Grace Duke of Argyll, Lord & Lady Gainsborough, Sir Robert Bes?h? [IlGBL], Lady Noel [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Miss Brunton gave her last performance in "Mahomet" [on Tue 24 May]. A packed house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: dissertation on Growth of Wine in England by F. X. Vispre, 1s 6d. Printed for author by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Gabry, many years apothecary in Parsonage Lane, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - Barton Farm adj Bradford on Avon with 350 acres, farmhouse, barns, stables, granary etc, now in renting of Mr Paul Harding. Apply Mr Clutterbuck of Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: James Giddings of Bath committed to Shepton Mallet gaol by Walter Wiltshire, mayor of Bath for stealing a greatcoat from John Williams at the Bear Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - genteel & reasonable lodgings, Wood St. Queen Sq., completely furnished. 18s/week or 3 guin/month Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball at Angel Inn, Chippenham on 18 Apr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 811/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Robt Neale, esq of Corsham to Miss Goulston (only dtr of Gwyn Goulston, esq; & niece of Wm Duckett, esq of Hartham) at St Clement Dane, London, last Thu. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Charity School - collection by Bath churches raised £207 1s 9½d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: quantity of elm timber. To view & for sale apply Edward Chiffence, Potterne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Sykes, late a baker in Avon St, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - f/hold, house "Belle Vue", Kelston Rd (late residence of Thomas Wylde, esq, decd). 4 bedchambers on attic floor, 4 garrets, coachhouse & stabling for 7 horses. On the premises on 3 June by Wm Cross. Details from Mr Falkner, wine merchant, Horse St etc. House furniture available if wanted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: William Moore committed to Shepton Mallet gaol by Walter Wiltshire, mayor of Bath for stealing from Mrs Baker's house a greatcoat & umbrella belonging to John Culme, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house, on Lower Wells Rd, Corston. Apply to the printer or Mr Holbrook adjoining the premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:3,d |
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| Inns: E Heal, successor to Richard Beck has entered Full Moon Inn, Old Bridge, Bath & has good selection of wine & spirits Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 812/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr East, hairdresser of Bath to Mrs Margaret Fox last Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Capt. Cook's Last Voyage", 1st. of 24 numbers publ May 28th. Price 1s, sold by all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:4,b |
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| Travel: for sale - one-horse chaise & harness. Enq Mr Kilvert, coachmaker, Kingsmead St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Charles Ford, brazier of a decline [NFD]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Thomas Huggins, linen draper of Bath to surrender to Commsnrs at Bath Tavern, Bristol on 25 & 26 May & 20 June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## John Bailey committed to Shepton Mallet gaol by Walter Wiltshire, mayor of Bath for ill-treating his wife & setting fire to the chimney of his house in Walcot, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 813/ article:3 c |