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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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| Leisure: Ball given by Earl & Countess of Kerry at Simpson's [Lwr Rooms] on Monday evening attended by 500+ nobility & gentry of Bath. Very elegant etc. [more but illegbl] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3,d |
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| Education: ## Sunday Schools - rules published, salaries 2s 6d/week master & 2s/week mistress. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:2,b |
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| Charity: wife of - Pigott, journeyman, baker delivered of three children, two survive. Lodging at room next to public house in Wine St. Donations gratefully accepted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Hon. Sir Francis Drake, bart, admiral of the blue, to Miss Onslow, only daughter of George Onslow, esq, many years member [MP] for Surrey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Publications: "Continuation of Hume's History of England" by T Smollet M.D. Sold by W Taylor & J Marshall, Bath. Price £2 8s. bound. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:4,d |
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| Property: auction - by order of assignees of Henry Mais, bankrupt, (lot 1) leasehold house on NE side of Laura Pl; (lot 2) new leasehold house with workshops at 1 Cheapside. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Market Pl, Bath at 5 pm on 27 Jan by Mr Spackman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3e |
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| Marriages: John Payne, esq., to Hon. Mrs Hyde, relict of late John Hyde, esq judge of Supreme Court, Calcutta, at St. James Church, Bath on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3,c |
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| Property: ## auction - freehold, 18 Lansdown Crescent, [good list of rooms] inc 4 bedchambers on attic floor & 6 good garrets; double coachhouse & 4-stall stable, occupied by Col. Cockburn, ground rent 12 guin p.a. At Castle Inn on 26 Feb by Mr English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: ## purchase of some city ground for a new play house was finally settled last Tue [long & complex case]. It involved - Mr. Cottell, Mr. John Lee, comedian & others. Also Mr Hereford & Mr Yescombe, trustees under late Mr Walker's will. Court decided defendants to fulfil contract & pay costs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - stabling for 20-30 horses in Horse St, Bath. Agent, Richard Lydiard, Corn St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: ## new road Bath to Cheltenham by way of Rodborough & Birdlip finished. Distance reduced from 48 to 43 miles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Crowden, lady's hairdresser (from Mr Nonnett's) requests the continued support of those ladies he has dressed. Sells the best perfumery. Lodges at Mr Layton's, fruiterer, 16 Margaret's Bldgs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: "A Complete Treatise on Practical Arithmetic and Book-keeping" by Charles Hutton FRS etc. for the use of schools. Sold by W Taylor & J Marshall, Bath, price 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:4,d |
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| Employment: work as a lady's maid required - by young lady who speaks fluent French & is happy to travel. Enq Barratt's library, Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,e |
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| Marriages: Mr John Hail to Mrs Margaret Williams, both of Bath, at Walcot Church by Rev. Mr Barry, on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal canal - meeting of subscribers & Commsnrs at White Hart on 7 Feb to discuss the canal re. Act of Parliament allowing canal to be built from the collieries to the Kennet & Avon canal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: Lieut Biggs of the Wiltshire regiment of militia to Miss Hayward of Devizes, at Devizes, Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: ## bankruptcy - John Morley, draper & salesman to surrender to Commissioners at Mr Wm Levitt's, George Inn, Trowbridge on 3, 4 & 29 Mar. To disclose assets, choose assignees & decide on allowance of certificate. Debtors to give notice to Samuel Way, attorney, Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [9 Feb] "The Tragedy of Merope" with "The Whim" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: lost - a single stone brilliant shirt pin, of a yellow cast, flat at top, weight approx 8 grains. 2 guin reward if brought to Messrs Bretton's, jeweller, 46 Milsom St. If offered for sale, it should be stopped. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:1 b |
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| Art: Exhibition of 3 ideal pictures of the Tender Passions (Grief -- & Joy), prior to sale. At Mr W Stafford's, broker, on the Walks, North Pde, Bath. Tickets 2s 6d at Mr Lintern's music shop, Dorset & Vasey's, milliners, 5 Churchyard next door to Pump Room; & Mr Cruttwell's, St James's St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustee's meeting to be held at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 31 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3,e |
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| Law: Mr Ernest Loveden has qualified to act as magistrate in County of Wilts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: partnership of Wm Deverall & Henry Murrell dissolved 13 Jan. The patent pump & stoneware manufactory business being carried on by Henry Murrell 21, Morford Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:2 d |
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| News: ## bellringing - a true & complete peal of Bob-major was rung in 3hrs 35 min by Society of Abbey ringers last Tue at St. James's Church - an extraordinary performance & 1st ever in these parts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: estate of Joseph Mintrin, decd - if indebted, apply Mrs Mary Gifford, executor, -- Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - mansion house, stables walled garden, New Park St, Devizes lately possession Mrs Garth, decd. Partcrs Mr Thomas Eades, carpenter; or Mr Lacy, plumber at house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3,d |
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| Health: products - "prepared shamoy [chamois] leather socks" for prevention of chilblains etc, stamped "Seares & Harbin", allowance for ship's captains etc. Sold by Mr Tully in Bath, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:1 b |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house, brewhouse, stable & garden, conveniences for carrying on malting business at Weston. Enq Mr Edwards, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: Sarah Stanton delivered of a son, her husband dead beside her, an elder child about to die. 4 donors named. Subscriptions to Marshall's or Campbell's Libraries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Methold, relict of late F. Methold, esq., at her home in The Circus, Tuesday se'nnight [seven nights/week ago]. Left legacies to most charitable institutions in the city. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Westminster Life Insurance - premiums to paid within 15 days of their falling due. Rob Skeltin, sec. Bath agent, Mr John Bally, bookseller Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Gilbert, in his 18th yr, an only son, in peace at Bathwick on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike road - trustees meet on 22 Feb at Woolpack Inn, Beckington to appoint a collector of tolls at Frome 1st gate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: gardening - wooden frame of hot house 49 ft long 16ft wide. View & particulars Mr Daniel Brown, Beauford Sq, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - 3 fields nr Twerton, joining Bristol Rd, now occupd Mr Henry Phillott. Enq Thomas Parsons, Claverton St, Widcombe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: Stiracia's Italian oils for making hair grow & to prevent it falling out. For sale from Mr Cruttwell, printer, price 4s 6d per pot Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: "Distressed Widow "requests small donation to meet extravagant son's debt of £30. 6 donors named. Received by Mr Hazard's library Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Miss Crewe only daughter of Rev. Randolph Crewe, rector of Hawarden, at Miles's Court last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3,c |
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| Military: deserted from East Somerset Militia - James Pierce of Broad Hinton aged 30 & Wm Tuck of Swindon aged 27. Reward 20s, over & above allowances by Parliament Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:2 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Price, wife of Mr Morgan Price, pastrycook, at Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:3,d |
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| Property: private sale - "Beeks House" &" Beeks Farm" (200 acres), 2 m Marshfield & 5m from Bath. Agent - Isaac Freme, Marshfield. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: theft - loaf of double refined sugar stolen from Mr J Coles, grocer, Northgate St, Bath. Reward 3 guin on conviction from Board of Guardians & 2 guin from J Coles. W Meyler, sec, Board of Guardians Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: throwing at cocks on Shrove Tuesday - "evidently barbarous". Bath Mayor & Justices determined to punish offenders as crime deserves & law warrants. Leonard Coward (mayor), William Anderdon, James Leake (justices) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:2 c |
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| Publications: "The Winter Assembly or Provincial Ball" - a poem inscribed to the Ladies of the West, printed by R Cruttwell, price 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: ## letter from "A friend to Bath" re preservation & display of antiquities in Bath. New room proposed also a library, to be called Bath Museum adjacent to an existing building. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:4,a |
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| Deaths: Mrs Terry, haberdasher, in Abbey Green, after a few hours illness on Tuesday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: redemption of sale of Land Tax - meeting at White Hart Inn, Chippenham on 23 Feb, George Inn, Trowbridge on 1 Mar. From W. W. Salmon, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:2 e |
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| Publications: Bath & Bristol Chronicle, vol 10, no 481, printed & pubd by R Cruttwell in St James's St, Bath. Price [not stated], 4 pages, 4 cols Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |
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| Publications: "The Bath Chronicle", price 3d, printed every Thursday by R. Cruttwell in St James's St. 4 pages, each 4 columns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1/ article:1 |