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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: auction contd, lot 2/4 - messuage or tenmnt with garden & orchard in Midsomer Norton parish, now in possn of Charles Shearn, rent £5 p.a. At White Hart, Midsomer Norton on 25 May by Wm Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: creditors of George Bottle, bankrupt, dealer & chapman, late of Bath who have proved their debts may receive 5s in the pound by applying to Mr Bowsher, Gay St, Bath 9am to 3pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - rents from lands & messuages in Grosvenor Pl., Grosvener St. & gardens, late the property of Messrs Townsend, Hewlett & Townsend, bankrupts. 7 May at Hetling House. Wm. Matthews Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: eldest dtr of Thos Bruges, esq, at Melksham [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 832/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Aldridge - "The Mourning Bride" & farce at King St Theatre [Theatre Royal Bristol] Wed 15 Aug. Tickets American Coffee House, White Hart, Fountain & Tun Taverns, Mr Grumley's in Corn St, Mr Aldridge at Mrs Larry's in Prince's St & Mr Heath at Box. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - two adj tnmnts with ½ acre gardens & orchard. Occupied by George Dory & Thomas Hayward. At Bear Inn, Box on 17 June. Apply Stephen Bridges or Stephen Vezey, attorneys, Box. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - 5 acre pastureland "Keynes" at Studley nr Trowbridge, in occupation of Mr Fryer. Tenant will show. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:3 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Glass's magnesia" given with good effects to the Prince of Wales & the younger princes. Sold in 1 guin, ½ guin, 6s & 3s boxes with directions. At Mr Bull's library & toy shop; Pratt & Marshall's library. "An essay on the Nature & Virtues" 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction contd, lot 3/4 - messuage or tenement in Midsomer Norton parish in possn of Sam Allen, rent £3 p.a; lot 4/4 messuage or tenmnt with garden in possession of James Simmons, rent £2 10s p.a. At White Hart, Midsomer Norton on 25 May by Wm Smith. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: creditors of John Powell, bankrupt, late of Bath, hatter, hosier, dealer & chapman may receive a final dividend of 5d in £. Enq Mr Bowsher, Gay St, Bath 9am to 3pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - for benefit of creditors, household furniture, large pier-glasses, "Chambers Encyclopaedia", post-chaise & curricle. On premises, 6 Edgar Bldgs. by Mr Evill Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rippon (wife of Rev Mr Rippon & dtr of Mrs Roycroft of Bath) in Padua, Italy [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 833/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Reddish - tragedy "Merope" or "The Royal Shepherd" & farce at King St Theatre [Theatre Royal Bristol], Mon 8 Aug. Tickets Mr Shiereliff's circulating library on St Augustine's Back, White Lion Inn, American Coffee House, Mr Reddish in King St & Mr Heath at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: for sale - carriage & harness, similar to landaulet. Apply Robert Coxhead, cnr Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - 5 acres pastureland "Talbots" at Studley nr Trowbridge, in occupation of Mr Samuel Ghey. Tenant will show. Enq Mr Clutterbuck, Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: pocket book lost 26 May between Bath & Marlborough. Red morocco containing bill for £10 drawn Leeds new bank on Messrs Welch, Rogers & Co, bankers in Cornhill, payable to Risdale & Beaumont. Payment now stopped. Whoever brings it to Mr Bull's library will receive reward of 5 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:1 c |
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| Health: remedies - "Persian Restorative Drops" cure for nervous diseases sold by Mr Cruttwell, bottles 8s 6d each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:4 d |
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| Finance: creditors of Thomas Bird of parish of St Michael, Bath, upholsterer, dealer & chapman may receive dividend of 3s 6d in £. Enq Mr Bowsher, Gay St, Bath 9am to 3pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let - modern house in Walcot parish, stables & coachhouse, for 1, 2 or 3 yrs from 1 May. Apply Mr Mullins, architect, 12 Rivers St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:1,e |
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| Deaths: Samuel Hyde, esq of Ireland, in Bath last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 834/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - fourth part of four good houses in or near Abbey Green, Bath, the estate of late Mr Charles Rotton under tenancies of Mr Guest, Mrs Cox & Mrs Rotton & held under Duke of Kingston for 99 years. At White Lion Inn, Market Place, 3 Sep by - Bartlett, auctioneer. Partcs Mr Wetherell, attorney, Wells. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - crane-necked coach, good for overseas travel. Apply Robert Coxhead, cnr Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of late - Court, esq, decd at 20 New King St on 19 May by P Birchall. Catalogues at P Birchall, Queen Sq, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture etc at 13 South Parade, Bath on 5 & 6 June by C Trimnell (of Westgate St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - Terry Farm, nr Bathwick turnpike bar. Inc garden, house, stables, coachhouse & never failing spring of soft water. Partcrs J Lockyer, carver & gilder, John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:1,b |
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| Breeding: horse "Munster" will cover this season at Dash's Riding School, Bath at 2 guin/mare & 2s 6d for servant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:2 c |
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| Military: ## defence of Kingdom - proposals sent to Lord Lieutenant for removing means of subsistence from threatened parts of the country in case of invasion e.g. by destroying mills, ovens, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:2,c |
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| Music: the Voluntaries at St James's church were excellent, particularly the flute & cornet, & did credit to Mr Lates's abilities Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 835/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - leasehold house (adjacent to that of Mr Spry) in Abbey Green occupied Mr Harris. At White Lion Inn, Market Place, 3 Sep by - Bartlett auctioneer. Partcs Mr Wetherell, attorney, Wells. Enq Mrs Rotton in St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: for sale - light phaeton. Apply Robert Coxhead, cnr Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of Mrs Larman, on the premises in the High St facing Town Hall Bath on 18 & 19 May by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let for not less than 7 years - commodious house in Harington Pl, lately occup by Edmund Rack & present tenanted by Mr Wm Matthews, sec to Agricultural Society. House is remarkably well suited for a small genteel family. Tenant quits at midsummer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: "Sonnets" by Rev W L Bowles of Trinity College, Oxford. Price 2s. Sold R Cruttwell Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:1,c |
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| Finance: Bath Life, Annuity & Assurance Co - special general meeting of co-partners will be held at York House, 26 Apr 5pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:2 d |
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| Military: ## defence of Kingdom - allowance of 18d a day for pioneers - for leaders of 25 men extra 2d a day. Nobility to provide wagons for distribution of bread to HM Forces. Able to supply 30,000 men easily Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:2,c |
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| News: reports of an accident & a walking wager involving Mr Wm Penn are untrue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 836/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors etc of late Mr Rotton to send account to Mrs Rotton, widow & administratrix in St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of gentleman leaving 6, W-side, Gay St. On the premises 6 & 7 June by Mr Evatt, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - furnished, The Lodge House, Pickwick, garden stables. Partic Mr Merewether, Calne or Mr John Manley, mason of Pickwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: unlawful entry - Mr Spang age 27, hairdresser with Mr Warren, Pall Mall broke into Princess Elizabeth's apartment whilst she was being fitted on Sat 2 June. He declared he was in love with her. He was committed to Tothill Fields Bridewell. It is believed he got over the wall at Green Park Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Travel: Frome turnpike roads - trustees meeting at the George Inn, Frome on 4 June. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: for sale - good 1-horse chair with harness, plated furniture & 6yr old horse 14½ hands high (sturdy in harness). Reasonable trail of horse allowed. At C Demander's repository, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:2 e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 36s/- to 60s/qtr, Warminster 42s/- to 60s/- Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: ## Somerset Coal canal - the trial of the Caisson on the canal took place Friday last. It evinced the perseverance of the Trustees in this matter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 837/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes last Thurs, wheat 50s-60s/, barley 19s-21s/, oats 16s-18s/, beans 29s-34s/. Peas 26s-30s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let or for sale - 20, Walcot Parade. Enquiries Mr Evatt, Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished, house 7 miles from Bath. Stables for 6 horses, 27 acres meadow. Apply printer for details of possessor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: ## Bill to limit number of persons carried outside stagecoaches. From 1 Nov 1788, limited to 6 on top & 2 beside driver. 40s fine per person for carrying more.(London Mon 2 June). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - flour mill at Midford, Hinton parish, 3 m Bath - with 3 pairs of French stones, house, gardens & stables, 40 acres arable land & good supply of water. Apply Wm Smith on premises Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:1,c |
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| Crime: Bath Society of Guardians - report of AGM at Guildhall 16 Apr - member subs 5s p.a. Income £260 12s 4d (from 306+158 subs, with another 38 subs from Liberties), expenditure (court fees, rewards etc) £290 19s 2d in yr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 838/ article:2 e |