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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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| Marriages: Mr Smith of Bedminster to Miss Broderip of Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 475/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: at Warminster last Sat [27 Apr] (bushel of 9 gal. 1 quart) [8 bshls = 1 qtr], wheat 48-54s, beans 34-42s, barley 26-34s, oats 19-23s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 476/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Shaftesbury, Lord Clive, Earl of Ancram, Lady Holland, Sir John Astley, Sir George Robinson, Sir Wm. Stanhope, Mr & Lady Mary Archer, Mr & Lady Robinson. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 477/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball for the MC at Gyde's [Lower] Rooms on 17 May. Tickets from Mr Wade in Edgar Buildings; or at Rooms; Coffee houses & booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 478/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Capt James Poole of Ludlow, Shropshire to Miss Ann Bennett, daughter of Wm. Bennett, esq., of Bath, at St Michael's Church, Bath today [1 May]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 479/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm. Stone in 67th year, maltster & brewer & alderman of Salisbury on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 480/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Butt, relict of Dr Butt, late physician of Bath, last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 481/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Hon Ed. Nugent, Lt Col of 1st Regiment Foot Guards, Groom of Bedchamber to His Majesty & only son of Lord Viscount Clare, at his lodgings in Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 482/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sparrow in 75th year, wife of Rev Mr Sparrow, Rector of Walcot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 483/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Raymond, widow of Berkshire, at her lodgings in Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 484/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Thursday, fragments of 3 banknotes belonging to farmer of Reading & taken recently from bureau drawer & torn by a mouse into fragments, cashed by a bank. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 485/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## committed to Fisherton goal on Thursday - Mr James R---- eminent clothier of Trowbridge, charged with murder of new born bastard of his servant, child found in river weighted with 2 stones. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 486/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: committed to Fisherton goal - one Perrot, shepherd of Sandy Lane, Bromham for stealing about 80 sheep from Messrs Ballard & Flower of Imber. He boasted of making more than £50 a year from sheep & pig stealing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 487/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: general average price of grain (across 21 areas inc. London) 8-13 April - wheat 5s 10d/bshl, rye 4s 3d, barley 3s 4d. oats 2s 2d. beans 3s 7d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 488/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain (by county) 8-13 April) - Somerset, wheat 5s 11d/bshl, barley 3s 1d. oats 1s 10d. beans 2s 10d; Wiltshire, wheat 5s 8d/bshl, barley 3s 1d, oats 2s 2d, beans 3s 10d [sic]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 489/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: Archer, milliner near Abbey Green - closing down sale before moving to London & letting shop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 490/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - house at Bathampton, suit gent's family including handsome flower garden, coach-house, stabling, brewhouse etc. Enq Chas. Gill, cook, in Wade's Passage, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 491/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - two new-built stables behind Circus, one for 2 horses & other for 3 horses, with a coach-house, loft for hay, straw & good water. Enq Chas. Gill, cook in Wade's Passage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 492/ article:2 b |
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| Employment: place wanted for man aged between 25 - 30 as groom for nobleman or gentleman. Used to both hunters & racers & lived 4 years in last place. Will travel any distance for interview, expenses paid. Send post-paid letter to S.T.G. at Angel Inn, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 493/ article:2 b |
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| Property: for sale - house with 2 rooms/floor & shop with bow window in Claverton Street, Lyncombe & Widcombe, good conveniences, with garden to river. Enq Mr Sam. Strange in Holloway; or Mrs Elderton on the Walks, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 494/ article:2 c |
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| Property: for sale - house in Lampard's Buildings, 5th from Riding School, in Walcot. Enq Mr Sam. Strange in Holloway; or Mrs Elderton on the Walks, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 495/ article:2 c |
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| Property: auction - freehold messuage or tenement with garden in Belmont Row, Bath. At Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath on 15 May. Enq Mr Fowell, attorney of Bath; or Mr Harry Hillier or Mr Constantine Chilton who will show property. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 496/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: the Bagatelle - public breakfast began today & continues every Wed & Sun all summer with music (8 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 497/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Edwin - comedy "The West Indian" & song by Mr Moor & "Search after Scrubs" by Mr Edwin with farce "The Lyar" at Theatre Royal Bath on Wed evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 498/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mrs Saunders - comedy "Rule a Wife & Have a Wife" & singing & farce by the author at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat next. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 499/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Furnival - new comedy "The School for Rakes" at Theatre Royal Bath next Mon. [with list of actors] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 500/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - furnished, corner house at S-end of Barton Court. Views into Queen Square & fields beyond. Detached offices. Lately inhabited by Mrs Wilson. Enq at house; or Mr Gunning attorney in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 501/ article:3 b |
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| Inns: Richard Poore from White Hart Inn, Atford (& many years servant to late Mr George Whatley at Bear Inn, Devizes) removed to King's Arms Inn, Melksham with fresh stock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 502/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: auction of horses - chestnut gelding, bay gelding, black coaching gelding, bay mare & other useful horses etc. At Mr Scrace's rriding house, Bath, next Sat. by Mr Walsh. View Fri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 503/ article:3 b |
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| Services: Richard Scrace, stable-keeper from London, at large livery stables & riding house in Montpelier Row, Bath thanks nobility & gentry & public for custom. List of horses, services, etc available. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 504/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house, 4 rooms per floor & piece of ground 80 ft in front on building lease. Richard Scrace, Montpelier Row. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 505/ article:3 b |
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| Livestock: for sale - gelding under 6 years, over 14 hands high, well bred, leave lowest price to purchase with Mr Phillot at Bear Inn, or with his ostler. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 506/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Hannah wife of Nat. Freeman, gardener of Bath, has left him & 2 children taking several things of value. He will not pay her debts, she is not trustworthy & will not welcome her back. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 507/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Lord Halifax out of danger, but his physicians have recommended cure of the Bath-waters (London, 7 may). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 508/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: Warminster, last Sat (bshl 9 gall. 1 quart), wheat 44s-52s/qtr, beans 36s-42s, barley 25s-30s, oats 20s-24s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 509/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Guildford, Lord Strange, Lord Findlater, Sir James Esdaile, Hon Mr Charles Fox. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 510/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: collection for children of the Charity Schools - at several places of Divine Worship in Bath next Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 511/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Robins, landscape painter, of Bath to Miss Ann Wellings, at the Abbey Church on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 512/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Lady Stanley, greatly lamented relict of Sir Edward Stanley, bart., late of Alderley, Chester, after a long illness, etc, at her house in Gay St, Bath on Wed 1 May. Very benevolent to poor, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 513/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Wilson at her lodgings in Bath on Wed 1 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 514/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Webb, keeper of Weymouth Inn, Warminster a few days ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 515/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Ludlow, wife of Mr Ben. Ludlow, mercer & haberdasher of Warminster, on Monday a week ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 516/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: General Hospital - collections held in several places of Divine Worship in Bath on Sunday a week ago in aid of Hospital totalled with additions £154 10s 9½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 517/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: committed to Fisherton Goal last Friday [3 May] - Jane Mattock, late servant to Mr Read of Trowbridge, on suspicion of murdering her bastard child. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 518/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: general average grain prices (121 areas) in England 15-20 Apr, by standard Winchester bushel of 8 gall [& 8 bshls = 1qtr] - wheat 5s 11d/bshl & 47s 4d/qtr; rye 4s 8d & 35s 4d; barley 3s 7d & 27s 4d; oats 2s 3d/bshl & 18s/qtr; beans 3s 7d/bshl & 28s 8d/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 519/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: average price of grain (by county) 15-20 April) - Somerset wheat 6s 1d/bshl, barley 3s 2d, oats 2s 3d, beans 3s; Wiltshire, wheat 5s 11d/bshl, barley 3s 4d, oats 2s 4d, beans 3s 10d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 520/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Law: His Majesty went to House of Peers yesterday & gave Royal Assent to - Bill for Preventing counterfeiting of Copper Coins; to Bill to Prohibit import of foreign-wrought silks & velvets & to Prevent Unlawful Combination of Workers in That Trade; etc; etc (London, 10 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 521/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: end of Parliamentary session - the Lord Mayor of London & Mr Alderman Oliver proceeded from the Tower to the Mansion house in State coach with 53 carriages in their train Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 522/ article:1 b |
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| News: India House yesterday, news at India House that the ship "Endeavour" with Dr Solander, Mr Banks & others arrived at Batavia on 10 Oct last & proposed to sail for England in a month from that date. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 523/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Chippenham Assembly - on Wed 22 May. Tickets to be had at the White Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 524/ article:1 d |