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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 - lot 2/2, 4 acre meadow called "Great Ground"; 3 acre pasture "Pipler Ground" nr Bradford. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 22 May by Wm. Pitman. To view, apply Mr Robert Charles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: auction - 18 horses belonging to 6th or Iniskillin Dragoons by C Demander, Walcot Street on Sat 12 Jun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Rev R Ferryman's museum of British quadrupeds and birds to be open every day except Sundays. Catalogue 1s Admission 2s 6d. At Mr Axfords, Great Room, Bond Street Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: 11 prisoners escaped from Ilchester gaol early yesterday by making a hole in the wall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Jos. Beaman of Corsham to Miss Edwards of St. James's Sq, Bath, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Petit Poems", a small vol of ballads by G D Harley of Theatre Royal, Bath to be pubd shortly by subscription to Mr Cruttwell or Mr Meyler in The Grove, Bath. To be paid for on delivery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 851/ article:3 d |
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| Notices: Wiltshire Venison Meetings - various dates of meetings in Bradford, Trowbridge & Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bowring (wife of Mr John Bowring, late milliner/haberdasher, Bath) in Bristol last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - new built house in Pippett St, Bradford with stable & gardens, late occup Mr John Renison, grocer; also, adj tnmnt Pippett St, Bradford occup by Mrs Fitzherbert. Apply to view Mr James Harris, cabinet maker. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 29 May by Wm. Pitman (auctioneer) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - all furniture at 2, E-side Queen Sq, Bath on Tue 17 Jun by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3 c |
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| Services: Messrs Viel, upholders, cabinet makers & auctioneers, 5 St James St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: Rev Dr Coke to preach at New King St chapel 27 Apr at 7pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Geo. Whittington, attorney of Bath to Miss Catherine Richardson, dtr of Thos. Richardson, esq of Chelsea. At Bathwick Church by Rev. John Whittington on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: theft from late sale at 27 Circus - 1 Qto vol of Surgery with many plates, 3rd vol Cook's edition of Amelia, & Pasham's small bible (from locked closet). Reward of 2 guin on conviction from Mr Plura, 3 guin from Bath Guardian Soc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 852/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & effects of Mr James Durham at his house on W-side of Upper Charles street, Bath on Wed by Wm Cross . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Chilcot, gardener, last Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - two small tnmnts behind Mrs Fitzherbert's in Pippett St, Bradford occupied John Gibbs & Widow Thrush. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 29 May by Wm. Pitman. Apply to view Mr James Harris, cabinet maker. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let by year - dining room apartment near Queen Sq, Bath. Enq C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: lost - on Wells Rd between Red Post & Red Lion, Odddown, a silver watch, (marked made by B Roberts London 10565, JR) with steel chain & 2 seals. If found, return to printer or to Isaac Williams, compter, the Quay, Bath, reward 1 guin if not damaged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Wm Shaw (one of the superintendents at worsted factory at Twerton, Bath) was drowned when boat he was in went too near the weir below Brass Mills & filled with water. 2 workmen (also in boat) swam ashore. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm. Reeves to Miss Ann Bolwell at Queen Sq. Chapel on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3,c |
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| News: Susannah, wife of John Charmbury, labourer of Midford eloped on Sun with Joseph Royal, mason, sometime cobbler, native of Ireland. She is c. 45yrs old, has been married 22 yrs, had 8 children, 4 survive. I will not pay any debts she contracts - J Charmbury, 10 April. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 853/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: William Wakely, labourer of Broughton Gifford left his wife & family, who are now a charge on the parish, last May. Reward of 1 guin for info (description of his looks) accompanied by a brother. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: ## Wm. Street, esq., (Mayor & Chief Magistrate of Bath, partner in Bath & Somerset Bank) on Thursday. Taken from family seat at Lyncombe to internment at Swainswick on 2 June. Civic procession though Bath city [details] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: exhibition of Jone's new optical reflecting tube, admission 1s (refunded if purchased at 2 guin each). Profiles taken & framed 2s 6d. Specimens seen at Mrs Snagg's, pastry cook, Broad St, Bath. Admittance 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon Mr Wenman. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens 20 May - a public afternoon tea with music, tickets 1s. (Also details later of fete champetre with concert, illuminations & fireworks) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3,c |
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| Music: Mrs Clendining's benefit concert - by partcr request of Catch Club is to be at Town Hall not New Assembly Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Andrews, at an advanced age at her daughter's house in Oxford Row on Saturday. Relict of late Samuel Andrews, esq. of Andover, Hants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - elegant household furniture of Mrs Key, decd, at her late residence on N side of Queen Sq, Bath on 23-25 Apr by Mr Viel, Union Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 854/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - house contents of Mrs Jones at Duke Street near the Parades, Bath on 27 Aug by Messrs Hill & Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:2 d |
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| Notices: Leonard Coward, esq, JP elected Mayor last Monday, for remainder of year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - reflecting mirror 1 guin. For taking perfect likeness. Child of 10 can succeed. Also, mathematical instrument for accurate reducing of maps etc. 10s 6d. At Mrs Snagg, pastry cook, Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Wm Strickland, esq of Beverley, Yorks, in his 75th yr at his lodgings on North Parade, Bath, yesterday. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Shrewsbury, Sir Wm Jenningham, Sir John Durbin & Lady, Sir Francis Lumm & Lady, Lady Fleming, Lady Knowles, Sir C Davers. [NOTP], Gen Cailland Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs 26 Apr "The Haunted Tower" with "The Farmhouse"; Sat 28 Apr "The Road to Ruin" (by T Holcroft, esq, not performed before in Bath) with "The Flitch of Bacon" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Miss Ann Chisholme, youngest daughter of James Chisholme, aged 11 yrs 8 mths. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: for sale by private contract - strong modern chariot with lamps & pair coach-horses with 2 sets harness. Enq Mr Viel, auctioneer of Union Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 855/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Banister - "Cymbeline", with a farce called "The Apprentice", at King St theatre [Theatre Royal Bristol] on Wed 22 Aug. Tickets from Mr Banister [and various shops and inns] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mrs Whiting (wife of Mr Stephen Whiting, Nag's Head, Lear Lane) on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/7, new built tenement High St, Chippenham lately occup by Mr Thomas Brown rent £16 p.a & 901 yrs of 1,000 year lease. At Bear Inn Chippenham on 9 Jun. Partcrs Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr S Smallcomb of Weston, Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Brown of Cirencester to Miss Lucretia Jefferys of Melksham, at Quaker Meeting House in Melksham on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: letter to printer suggesting that for political purposes he had mis-reported the arrest of Thomas Payne for a debt of £200 - signed "Truth" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3 c |
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| Military: military assn. for protection of Bath & its vicinity - formation resolved at meeting at Guildhall, Charles Phillott, Mayor, in chair. Offer by Mr Dash of use of riding house. Performers of Theatre formed military corps. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3,c |
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| Science: ## Mr Lloyd's Orrery - never yet exhibited in Bath, the largest & most magnificent in the kingdom. 21' diameter, richly decorated scenery forming a correct illustration of the solar system. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 856/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Hull - a comedy "The Jealous Wife", followed by Mr Garrick's "Ode to the Memory of Shakespeare", & a farce, at King St theatre [Theatre Royal Bristol], on Wed 29 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: ## Miss Brunton engaged by Mr Harris to play at Covent Garden (with her father) for 3 yrs at £12 a week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/7, house with malt & brewhouse in St Mary St, Chippenham. In renting of Richard Hyatt, reserved rent £3 10s p.a. Lease held by Sir Samuel Fludyer. At Bear Inn, Chippenham on 9 Jun. Partcrs Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham. [no auctioneer given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Allwood, horse dealer of Kelston [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 857/ article:3 c |