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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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| Finance: state lottery tickets available from William & Robert Clement, linen-drapers in Wade's Psg, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: ## Somerset Assizes, Taunton - Wm Law sentenced to 7 yrs transportation for stealing 5 handkerchiefs from Messrs Collins & Prynn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Norfolk swing ploughs (for 2 horses without driver). £1 11s 6d. E Rack, Harington Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - 2 excellent houses, 1 let for 10 yrs other for 7. No repairs required or taxes to pay. Seller engages that purchase will return 8% for those wishing to make double interest on their money. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: ## Mr Smallpiece (a soap-boiler of Frome) in Bath last week. Death attributed to drinking cider stored awhile in a lead cistern. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - for creditors of Mr Joseph Jenkins - lot 1/3 - 13 & 14, Devonshire Bldgs, ground rent each £2 5s p.a. At Gt Room, 10 Milsom St on 2 April by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3,d |
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| Health: veterinary medicines - Franckling & Austin, chemists, 52 Horse St., Bath are fully stocked with genuine horse medicines Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:1,e |
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| Property: ## any respectable man as nurseryman & gardener may treat with assignees of late Hewlett, & the Townsend's, Bath for immediate possn of Grosvener Gardens nr Bath, to be rented exclusively of the Tap, Walks & Bowling Green. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: portmanteau lost or stolen from postchaise between Leat & Stourhead 22 Apr (long list of contents incl books in French & Italian). Reward 2 guin on return to Mr H Phillott, Bear Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: Somerset Assizes, Taunton - Thomas Busly sentenced to 7 yrs transportation for assaulting John Renoden on road to Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: hoes for drilled crops, cut up weeds. 4s. E Rack, Harington Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3 c |
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| Science: Aetheroeides - Mr Didier giving 1st part of his lecture on the solar system at Lwr Rooms on 5 Apr at 12 o'c. Tickets 5s for 2 lectures from Mr Smith, optician in Bond St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: £20 bank note from Prince of Wales last week, left with Mr Meyler for distressed clergyman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction for Jenkins's creditors - lot 2/3, 20 Devonshire Bldgs, freehold, ground rent £2 12s 6d p.a. At Gt Room, 10 Milsom St on 2 April by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 40/- to 64s/qtr; Warminster 47/- to 68/-; Newbury 48/- to 64/-; Reading 58/- to 65/- Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: sermons on several subjects by Rev Richard Graves MA, rector of Claverton, Som pubd today printed by R Cruttwell, Bath & sold by local booksellers price 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Lee - "Hamlet Prince of Denmark" at Theatre Royal, Bath, on Mon 7 May together with new farce "A Trip to Scotland". Tickets from Mr Fisher at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Crime: ## Somerset Assizes, Taunton - Sarah Sperring sentenced to 7 yrs transportation for stealing lawn & printed cotton from Messrs Collins & Prynn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people], Dean of Salisbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: entertainment of manly agility on horseback & foot at Ryle's Ride, Monmouth St, Bath on Thurs & every evening this week, starts 6.30pm. Inc troop of young equestrians, Sgnra Riccardini, tightrope dancing & Mr Handy's still vaults. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3 b |
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| News: Bath Improvement Bill - Sir J R Miller understood to support Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction for Jenkins's creditors - lot 3/3, 21 Devonshire Bldgs, ground rent £2 12s 6d p.a. At Gt Room, 10 Milsom St on 2 April by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mrs Witchell & daughter at Wickwar - young ladies boarded & educated 12 guineas p.a & entrance 10s 6d. Also young gentlemen 3 to 7 yrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: Public Library, 7 Bridge St, Bath - T Gibbons continues to accommodate subscribers with use of books & Bath newspapers for 10s 6d/yr, 6s/half yr, 4s/qtr or 2s/month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Sherriffe - "The Clandestine Marriage" with comic opera "The Padlock" at Theatre Royal, Bath, Wed 9 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Inns: J. Williams, Three Tuns Inn & Tavern, Stall St, Bath. Completely fitted up & new furnishing. Vehicles for hire. Best wine & liqour Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:4,c |
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| Deaths: George Kerbey in 77th year, after a heavy meal suddenly on 6 Mar. Merchant of Lyme, 37 years Alderman & twice mayor of that place. [no place of death given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Mary Castle apologises to Ann Sumption late of Coldhorn but now of Bath for propagating a false report in respect of her character. She threatened prosecution but accepts apology. Witnessed Wm Goodall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: review of Miss Mahon's singing last Wed. Believed to be a pupil of Mr Corfe in Salisbury [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - N-end house in Upper East Hayes, perfect repair, delightfully situated, view 12-3 Mon, Wed, Fri, enq Mr Perry, wine merchant, Northgate St or Mr Davis, the Old Bath Fire Office, Saw Close [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3,e |
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| Fashion: Shingle & Sons - glover, breeches maker, undertaker of Frome have ceased business in favour Mr James Coward, their late apprentice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: ## L Lee offers genuine choice old wines & spirits on reasonable terms at Trim St, Bath & Gascoyne Pl (adjoining). Porter 6s/ doz, pale beer 7s in full quarts, spruce beer 5s, London proof Geneva Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Handel's "Messiah" at Octagon Chapel 10 May directed by Mr Linley & Mr Herschel. Tickets 5s from them at the Rooms, Pump Room, & booksellers. Reserved seats in chapel from Mr Bullman, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Jonathan Masters, his wife & 2 children of Bath were stopped by 2 highwaymen at Salthill. Two footmen chased them away empty-handed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:1,a |
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| Deaths: Mrs Whalley, wife of Francis Edward Whalley, esq of Winscomb in this county, suddenly on 14 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall now open for Spring season with breakfast & afternoon teas. Subscription open at bar for those walking in Gardens at 3s for season. Chair hire from Pump Room 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 c |
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| News: recovery of beloved King - general illuminations & fireworks etc at Bradford, Frome, Trowbridge, Shepton Mallet etc [long list] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 b |
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| Music: 6 silver punch ladles to be rung for at S. Wraxall. Ordinary [? meal] at King's Arms, South Wraxall at 2 o'c on Easter Tuesday, 10 April, umpires to direct ringing to be chosen by the company present [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: claimants to the estate of John Amsbury, Box send a/c to Thos. Evill, executor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - country house at Westwood , 5 m Bath, 4 rooms/floor, fit for reception of small family. Servants wanted - postillion & footman of good character. Enq 1 Upper East Hayes, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: music - public breakfast at Mr Gyde's Room 5 May 10am followed by performance on triple harp by Mr Evans. Tickets 3s 6d from Mr Evans in Church St, Mr Leake's bookseller, Pump Room, & the Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for pupils at Miss Flemings [dancing school] on 13 April at Assembly Rooms. Tickets 5s, inc tea at Mr Gyde's; the Misses Fleming, Johnstone St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: receipts at benefit at Theatre for treasurer & book keeper last Thurs were £150. Largest audience seen in theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: £300 will be given to anyone who can procure a place for advertiser at £100 pa. Write to J.T at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 c |
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| News: recovery of King - account of rejoicings in Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: servant in husbandry wanted for a farm, mainly grass. Must understand sheep, cattle &c, and be unmarried. Apply Mr Powney, grocer, Brock St [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: theft - cloth, in excess of 70 yds. stolen from shear-shop of Thos. Joyce & co, Dunkirk, nr Freshford - reward 20 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: Land tax - commissioners to meet at Guildhall 19-21 Mar for those wanting to purchase or redeem Land tax in parishes of St Peter & St Paul, St James & St Michael, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr. Richard Fisher, gardener of Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of Trowl House, Trowbridge. On the premises on 23 Feb by Samuel Wilkins . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:2,d |