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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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| Health: "Therapeutics: or the Art of Healing" by Thomas Marryatt MD, 8th edtn pub today, 1 vol 8vo in boards 6s, printed in Bristol by W Routh for T Mills, sold by Mr Hazard at Circultng Library, Cheap St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Livestock: auction - all livestock and deadstock of late farmer Ponting of Mont Pleasant, nr Norton St Philip, on 12 March by W Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of decd. lady, Wilton carpets, French encyclopaedia (35 vols) etc. At The Great Rooms, John St, Bath on 8 & 9 Mar by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr John Phillips, baker of Bath to Miss Ferris of Christian Malford, Wilts on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: ## John Franklin (convicted at Salisbury Assizes of robbing mail between Chippenham & Marlborough) was executed nr Beckhampton House & then hung in chains. Watched by thousands, he swore innocence to the end Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Games Certificates - killing game Stamp duty inc £2 3s; appointing gamekeepers/searching 12s 6d. Mr Burge in Bath authorised to act. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - death sentence for John Nightingale for stealing 5 guin, pair of stockings & other apparel from James Harris, Westbury. Left for execution Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Rev Dr Smythe (Rector of St Giles in the Fields) in Bath on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: sale - umbrellas & oil case coaks [sic - cloaks or coats?] (with whalebone) debtor's stock, 4' at 9s etc. By John Peterswald, tobacconist at 3 Trim St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Fashion: C & E Sandys, Borough Walls, opposite Cock Lane for fancy trimmings in gold, silver, silk, cotton thread and worsted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of gentleman leaving Bath. On the premises 18 Kingsmead Terrace, 3 Mar by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr Chapman, tanner of Simmington to Miss Ford, at Frome on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly 9 May. Tickets [no prices] from White Hart Inn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: tea warehouse cnr Green St. nr. St. Michael's Church opened by Peter Paul. Black tea 2s/lb, Souchong 8s/lb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - death penalty for William Hiscock & John Gilbert for stealing gold silver & copper coins from house of William Dearman, Devizes. Gilbert reprieved, Hiscock left for execution Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Rev James Smith at his house in Bennett St, Bath after a few hours illness on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Wm Marriott, hosier, perfumer & snuff dealer at The Plume of Feathers in the Walks & fronting N Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture, linen etc at No.7, Belmont, Bath. By William Cross on 21 March Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3,c |
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| Property: sale or let - house on St. James's Parade by Mr Viel, Union Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs General Webb in Brock St, Bath [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Thos Mountjoy, surgeon at White's Hill, Winterbourne parsh, 10 m Bath. Specialises in child disorders esp rickets & ruptures. At Castle & Ball in Bath on 2nd Sat in May, & fortnightly until Aug. Will attend houses. Seeks apprentice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:1 d |
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| Education: Mr Baillio, native of France, to teach French, Greek & Latin. Lodging at Mr Embury's, Barton St, Queen Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - death penalty for James Underwood for stealing ewe sheep, property Samuel Hull, Devizes. Reprieved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: Duke of Chandos sent a £20 note to a poor Welsh clergyman (Rev Mr Davies) & gave him a rectory in Saltford worth £120 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: 1st Dress Ball for spring season at Lwr Assembly Rooms 19 March - John King MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: creditors of bankrupt Thomas Bird, upholsterer, dealer, auctioneer. Meet 16 April at 'Greyhound & Shakespeare' in the Market Place to receive dividend from estate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction sale - household furniture & garden glasses. On the premises, 8 Margarets Place nr Walcot Pde, Bath on 5 Mar by Mr Nonmus Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Webb (relict of Rev Samuel Webb, rector of Winford & Box) at Wrington on 11 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - effects of decd merchant, pictures, fossils, firearms etc. Tea, coffee at reduced prices - good Bohea tea 3s lb, fresh roast coffee 4s 3d lb. Egyptian mummy sold for dissection 20 shares 1 guin ea. At Clarke's great auction Rooms from 3 May et seq 9am -7pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: light phaeton with iron cranes. Mr Higg's livery stables. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Salisbury Assizes - transportation 7 years William Hayward for stealing 4 guin gold ring from house of William Tucker, Westbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: Mr Moysey (one of Bath MPs) though indisposed, attended House of Commons last Thur to vote for repeal of Shop Tax. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: next Cottillon ball at New Assembly Rooms on 21 March & following Saturdays - Richard Tyson MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: creditors of bankrupt Geo. Bottle, dealer & chapman - meet 17 April at 'Greyhound & Shakespeare' in the Market Place to receive dividend from estate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: 2 mares [horses] belonging to Mr Nicholas Webb of Woodhouse. If stolen, 10 guin reward on conviction of offender Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Wm Master, esq (uncle to present MP for Cirencester) at his house in Paragon Bldgs, Bath aged 81 on Thursday. Was shot in lung 50 yrs ago at Flanders. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3 c |
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| Health: remedies - Rowley's Herb snuff & tobacco for sale at Three Tuns Inn, Bath (Mr Boulter) [no prices] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:2 b |
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| Education: Sunday School - children to attend Abbey service weekly at 6pm. Subs to H Southby, esq., Beauford Square, or Mr Cruttwell, St James's St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Fruit Gardener & Wall Tree Pruner" by Ralph Preston, gardener at Chelsea. Printed in London, 2s at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Easter Tues [25 Mar] "Such things Are" with "The Whim"; Wed [26 Mar] "Robin Hood"* with "The Midnight Hour"; Thurs [27 Mar] "Romeo & Juliet" with "Thomas & Sally"; Sat [29 Mar] "Know Your Own Mind" [* not as "Orchard St Calendar"] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Archbishop of York, Earl & Countess of Corke, Hon Lady Lucy Boyle, Sir Capel Molineux & Lady, Lady Hill, Sir John Coghill [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: creditors of bankrupt John Powell, hatter, hosier, dealer & chapman - meet 17 April at 'Greyhound & Shakespeare' in the Market Place to receive dividend from estate Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Ann White, sister of late Mr T. White of The Cross Hands Inn, Old Sodbury NFD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:4,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Shepherd (wife of Wm Shepherd, esq of Style's Hill House nr Frome) on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3 c |
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| Health: dentist - John Goldstone "operator for the teeth", Green St, Bath. Artificial teeth made by partner Mr Allen. Also sells patent medicines. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:2 b |
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| Property: ## to let - Angel Inn & Tavern, Westgate St, establshd more than 50 yrs. Stabling for upward 50 horses. Apply J Ewing at Inn, or Mr A Ewing, 13 Uppr Seymour St, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: those indebted to estate of William Taylor, decd, victualler, Frome apply James Osborne, Warminster. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:2 d |
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| Pets: red & white setting dog lost on 4th Mar - niche on upper lip, full feathered stern, answers to name "Grouse". Bring him to Mrs Norton, Abbey Green. Reward 10 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Morton (of Ridmarly, Worcs) to Miss Wingfield of Walcot Parade on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: ## wanted - rough stone masons, carpenters, plasterers & painters to contract to build a chapel in New Town Bathwick. Apply Mr Baldwin, architect 11 March between 10 & 2 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:3,d |