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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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| Goods: closing down sale of stock of Ewbank & Stephens, haberdashery & millinery shop, Abbey Churchyard, Bath who are moving to Bristol. Shop to let, good terms for people inclined to settle in shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture [good list] belonging to Francis Ford, esq., Hardenhuish, nr Chippenham. 18 April et seq, by Thomas Brown. Enq Saracen's Head, Broad St., Bath. Catalogues 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: man robbed by 2 footpads with pistols nr Brislington on Sat se'nnight evening. They stole watch, money, shoes & buckle Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: lost between Ashley & Batheaston - small yellow metal watch & chain with cornelian seal & engraved. If found bring to printer for 1 guin reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: to let at Lady Day - 2 closes, 11 acres of pasture, & 1 acre, Brassmill Lane, nr the locks, Weston. Partcrs Mr Forman, attorney at law, Walcot (also advertised 12 Feb 3d). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Bevan to Miss Grace Grigg of Bath, at St. James's Church, Bath on 3 March Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:3,a |
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| Military: Mr Este informs Army gentlemen of opportunity of purchase, sale or exchange of Commissions - some with peculiar advantages. Apply Mr Strate, 33 St. James's Parade, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mrs Didier's benefit - "The School for Scandal" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 28 Feb (with Mrs Didier as Mrs Cancour). Afterwards, "The Double Disguise". Ticket Mrs Didier, 1 Orchard St, Bath; Mr Gye, stationer, Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 470/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: for sale - neat green gilded 1-horse chaise with travelling trunk & cradle, additional umbrella head, studded harness, with or without chaise-horse. Enq Mr Phillips, Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Margaret Watkins, widow of Benjamin Watkins, soapboiler & chandler, Old Market , Bath continues his business Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat [18 Mar] "The Chapter of Accidents" with "The Whim" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:3,c |
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| Breeding: 2 famous black stallions, cart horses 16½ & 16¼ hands, available to cover mares on Sat at Mr Hugh Beames, Avon nr Chippenham. 1 guin/mare, 1s the man Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: ## Bath Improvement Bill - turnpike trustees call meeting to consider petitioning Parliament against Bath Corporation's bill to increase present tolls by half [to fund improvements] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr J. Adcock, plumber of Bath to Miss Hannah Lidiard, daughter of Mr Thomas Lidiard in Corn Street, Bath on 5 March, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: ## Samuel Pullin of Widcombe, committed to Ilchester gaol by Charles Phillott, Mayor of Bath, for selling counterfeit gold & silver coin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Cherry's benefit - "Wild Oats" & other entertainment at Theatre Royal, Bath on 2 Mar. Tickets Mr Cherry, 5 Paradise Row, Holloway; & Mr Bartley at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 471/ article:2 d |
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| Inns: King's Arms, Devizes on Bath-Bristol Rd is open for business. Landlord Wm Stroud (from the Angel, Chippenham). Neat wines, postchaises & postcoaches Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - freehold tnmnt (freestone built) on turnpike road at entrance to Batheaston, (by order of assignees of William Fisher, bankrupt), in tenure of Mr. -- Tyler. At Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on Fri 1 April by William Cross. Enq Mr Giles Fisher, Corn St etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - house, garden, stable & paddock at Larkhall (a small distance from Lambridge on London Road). Enq John Morley, Three Cups, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:3,d |
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| Property: private sale - f/hold, dwelling house in Wine St, Devizes (contiguous to Markt Pl) in occup Mr Robert Grubb, tailor, t.a.w. 1 large garret, 4 bedchambers, dining room, shop, kitchen, yard, brewhouse, cellaring. Apply Mr Grubb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - gold & silver china [good list] at Mr Hathwell's, auctioneer & mfr glass & picture frames, at 4 Kingston's Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Jemima Slater, 4th dtr of Mrs Slater & the late Rev Mr Slater, at Lansdown Rd on 7 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:3,a |
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| Military: Voluntary contributions in Bath exceed £12,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:3,c |
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| Inns: to let - old established public house, "Red Lion" at Churcheaton 4 m Chippenham. 1,000 galls to be taken of Mr Bell, the present occupier. Quantity of good old beer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 472/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - messuage, barns, stables etc & 34 acr land at Heddington, Devizes now let to farmer John Pearse at £45 pa, at Bear Inn, Devizes 7 Jun. Enq Mr Smith, auctioneer, Salisbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale - several l/hold or f/hold estates of late Mr Thomas Jelly (unsold at earlier auction). Apply Mr Henry Fisher, Walcot Turnpike; Mr John Perry, Northgate St, Bath etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/4, 6 acres pasture "The Bird in Hand" in Nunney Lane, Frome, tenant at will Mr James Houstoun. At George Inn Frome on 5 April 5 by John Harvey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Royal Exchange Assurance Office (estab reign of King George I) - W Matthews, secretary to Bath Agricultural Society appointed agent. Apply to said agent at Harington Place Bath between 10 am & 2 pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: ## Bath Improvement bill - letter from AB in Crescent opposing Turnpike trustees meeting, & supporting improvements which cover baths, buildings & streets of Bath Old Town Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs E. Ford at Gallaway's Bldgs, Bath on 7 March. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:3,a |
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| Military: Voluntary contributions - subscriptions from Batheaston parish totalling £73 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - estate of 270 acr rich meadow pasture at Monkton Farleigh 5 m Bath, 3 m Bradford, 7 m Melksham. Enq Mr Ladd, Kingsdown Wilts; or Wm Tutton, Monkton Farleigh; or J Farmer, Maiden Bradley nr Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 473/ article:2 e |
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| Property: auction - messuage, barns etc, 7 acr meadow & pasture + 40 acr arable at Heddington, Devizes, now called Hutchins & let to Mr Francis Child at £35 p.a at Bear Inn, Devizes 7 Jun. Enq Mr Smith, auctioneer, Salisbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let or for sale - the Mill at Newton with 3 French stones, late occupier Mr Vindin. Apply Robert Nott, Norton St Phillip, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/4, small "Dyers Close", Dyers Close Lane, Frome. At George Inn, Frome on 5 Apr by John Harvey, auctioneer . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - modern house at Englishcombe, 2 miles from Bath, 2 cellars, plenty of fine water, & orchard if wanted at moderate rent. Apply to Mr Walsingham Llewelyn at Englishcombe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Lloyd, treasurer & Mr Bartley, box bookkeeper - comedy " Chapter of Accidents" by Miss Lee on Thurs 19 March at Theatre Royal. Tickets Mr Lloyd in Abbey Green & Mr Bartley, 15 Marchant's Court, Market Place Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: remainsm of Mrs Barclay from London (widow of late Capt Barclay of Bath) were interred in family vault in Walcot Church on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:3,a |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini's Concerts for this winter closed on Wed. evening with a selection of Handel's songs & choruses. Singers inc Rosedini & Miss Comer - well reviewed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: 300-400 faggots set alight at Hassage, Wellow 25 Feb. Dwelling house covered in thatch, cowhouse, barn & stable. 20 guin reward for info re. perpetrator. John Vigor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 474/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: John Totterdell, woollen-draper, merchant-tailor & laceman of St James's End, Bath sells mens' wear inc various cloaks & reversible "Rateen Beaver" greatcoats Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: teas - John Coles, Golden Canister, Northgate St, Bath - certifies his teas are from E India Co's warehouses - good bohea 1s 10d/lb, best bohea 2s/lb, good green tea 3s 4d/, congous & souchongs from 3s 6d to 8s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 3/4, 5 acres pasture "Rail Close" cnr Barton's Lane by Nunney Lane, tenant at will Mr James Houstoun. At George Inn, Frome on 5 April by John Harvey. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: variety of entertainment on foot & horse, particularly the Egyptian pyramid or men piled on men & tight rope dancing. Next Mon (Easter Monday) & every evening next week at Ryle's Rooms, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: lost - from a tilted cart in Bath (or on Bristol Rd), 2 cello bows, & violin bows, [described] all identifiable. Reward 5s if returned to Mr Lintern's in Abbey Churchyard, Bath, or Mr Howel's, St John's St, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:2 b |
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| Health: General Hospital - a General Court of the Governors meet shortly to discuss rebuilding on a larger scale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3,a |
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| Leisure: Bath Theatre - the zeal of management & performers in appropriating a night for Defence of Nation oversubscribed by public. House overflowed. Receipts of £140 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Rev Thos Bargus (to retire from Berkeley nr Frome) at Parsonage House, Berkeley on 11 Mar by Thos Jones. Also 2 cows. Catalogues from Woolpack Inn, Beckington; Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common; Abingdon Arms, Westbury, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:2 e |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - bay gelding, 6yrs, 15 hands used as hunter for last 2 seasons, at Axton's new stables Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: final sale of linen-drapery & mercery, at Mayo & Co in Market Place & Wades Passage. To reopen as haberdashery late Spring. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3,b |