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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: auction - cloth, wool, yarn, good fire-engine, horses, cows & household goods of person quitting clothing business, [at Beckington] on 1 Aug et seq by Daniel Dickes, upholsterer & appraiser of Queen St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1172/ article:3,d |
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| Politics: Gordon Riots - information sought on milk-carrier employed by Mr Saunders who lives in or nr Slippery Lane, Bath. 27yrs old, 5' 10" tall, stoutish build, patch over 1 eye. 20 guin reward for bringing to justice. From John Chapman (Mayor), Francis Bennett & Simon Crook (JPs) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1173/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Health: ## remedies -"Mad Dog Medicine" - for cure of mad dog bite, prepared by Wm. Hill esq of Ormskirk, Lancs & nephews. Wm. Hill & Jas. Berry, apothecaries, Mount St, Berkeley Sq, London. Sold by R. Cruttwell, Bath [no price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1174/ article:4,d |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike road - trustees to meet by adjournmnt at Black Dog Inn in tithing of Short St on 1 Aug to elect 4 trustees (3 for Wilts, 1 Som) to replace those decd & nominate toll collector to attend weighing engine at Thoulston Gate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1175/ article:1,c |
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| Industry: ## patent granted to Wm. Somerton for friction boxes for all manner of wheel & other carriages. Engines & machines of all kinds from his warehouse Westgate St, Bath; Lamb Inn, Bristol; & 6 Poultry, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1176/ article:1,c |
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| Politics: Gordon Riots - Corporation thanks officers & gentlemen of Bath Royal Volunteers for activity in suppressing recent riots & for patrolling streets to keep peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1177/ article:1,d |
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| Politics: Somersetshire Committee - meeting to be held at at Swan Inn, Wells on 23 Aug to discuss special affairs. Philip Stephens, esq, chairman, Edmund Broderip, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1178/ article:1,d |
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| Politics: short biography of life of Lord George Gordon Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1179/ article:2 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Her Highness Princess of Dashkow, Lord Scarborough, Lady Harriet Hope, Sir James Ritchie [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1180/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: preferment of clergy by Bishop of Bath & Wells - Rev Wm. Tuder [sic], clerk to rectory of Kingston Seymour on presentation of Earl Poulett, upwards of £200 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1181/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Wheeler to Miss Elizabeth Mortimer of Bath, last Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1182/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: man who broke both thighs still lies at Green Dragon, Keynsham. His surgeons, Mr Cork of Keynsham & Mr Cruttwell of Bath advised amputation 1 leg, operation performed. All contributions to Major Molesworth, St James's Pde, Bath or Mr Somerton, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1183/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: ## Gordon Riots - persons accused of demolishing & setting fire to RC chapel & adjoining houses in Bath to be tried at Guildhall, Bath on 24 Aug before judges Nares & Heath by virtual of Special Commission (after County Assizes at Wells). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1184/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: venison to be sold at Farleigh Castle house. Enq Henry Schneider, gardener at the house Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - large & convenient lodging-house in Orange Court, Bath, with or without wine vault, occupd by Mr King. Enq Mr Wright, surgeon, Trim St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen, plate, china property of Miss Seccombe at house on cnr Church St, Abbey Green, Bath on 20 & 21 Jul by Daniel Dickes, upholder & appraiser (of Market Pl, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: ## absconding apprentice - Wm. Lambourn age 21, apprentice to Susannah Cole, blacksmith of Calne, Wilts, absconded 2 Jul. Reward of 10s 6d for info. He will be treated kindly if he returns Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: journeyman bread-baker wanted. Apply to Mr Thos. Fletcher, Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - entire half house, kitchen, parlour, shop, dining room, attic & garret, with vaults, 20 guin p.a. Enq Mr Bingham, tailor, Queen St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - grocer's shop in Northgate St, Bath in possn of Mr Wm. Russell to whom enquiries should be made for details Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1191/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: elderly woman, former milliner, being destitute seeks donations, needing £20. Particulars of case with Mr Cruttwell, printer of this paper, who will accept donations Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1192/ article:3,d |
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| Services: Bond & Stone, corn factors, on Quay, Bath have entered partnership with Messrs James Palmer & Co, Bristol, barge owners, to convey goods to & from Bristol. Large warehouse adjoining corn lofts. Stourbridge, bricks, pantiles & alabaster sold Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1193/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: public meeting of Commissioner for paving, lighting, cleaning & regulation of streets in Bath held in Guildhall 13 Jul seek contractors for parishes of St Peter & Paul, St James, St Michael & part of Walcot for 1 yr from 28 Sep. John Bowring, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1194/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: Commissioner for lighting - lamps to be lit 29 Sep to 24 Mar & half-lit 25 Mar to 28 Sep. Glasses, heads, fountains & wires to be taken down 25 Mar & replaced 29 Sep. Minimum 2 people proposed for cleaning duty & 2 for lighting. John Bowring, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1195/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: ## Post Horse Bill alterations - people travelling post, pay 1s 6s/day where distance not ascertained. All 4-wheeled carriages travelling from public stage ½d/mile. All carriages to have brass plate with inscription Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1196/ article:4,a |
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| Travel: ## Post Horse Bill alterations - day tickets to have duty according to no. of horses. Forfeit 10s to innkeepers failing to take duty & give ticket. Removal of brass plate 5s, drivers without forfeit £1. Carriages hired for under 2 days pay for 1. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1197/ article:4,a |
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| Travel: ## Post Horse Bill alterations - gatekeepers misbehaviour £1, postmasters not entering business on same day £1, toll gatherers allowed 3d in pound neglecting tickets £1, neglecting to charge 1s 6s per horse forfeit £1. All horses hired by mile or stage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1198/ article:4,a |
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| Health: remedies - Thos. Jackson's wholesale medicinal warehouse , Fleet St, London has only true British powder for teeth & gums price 1s per box from Mr Cruttwell & all Mr Jackson's country agents Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1199/ article:4,d |
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| Churches: appointments - Rev Henry Estcourt LLD to Rectory of Newton, Wilts with Rectory of Oldmarton & Oldbury annexed in Gloucs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1200/ article:1 c |
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| Churches: appointments - Rev Henry Kent DD to Vicarage of Urchfont Wilts vacant by promotion of Rev Richard Halkes, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1201/ article:1 c |
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| Churches: appointments - Rev William Neville Clerk, MA, to Bishopstone on presentation of Earl Pembroke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1202/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: vandalism - garden of Mrs Northey, Ashley House nr Box was robbed of fruit, garden stuff & flower roots pulled up on 18 July. Reward 1 guin for information. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1203/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: Trowbridge Fair - traditionally held on 5 Aug will now be held on 7 Aug. Fair for cattle will now be held on vacant site adjoining the bridge. William Vine, bailiff Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1204/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Trowbridge carnation feast will be held at Mr Elderton's, The George Inn on Fri 4 Aug. Mr J. G. Everett & Mr Charles Dilke, stewards. Dinner on table 2 p.m. Five or more judges chosen from company. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1205/ article:1 d |
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| Health: mortality statistics - expectation of life at various ages (London 22 July). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1206/ article:2 b |
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| Health: advice - cough prevalent amongst adults & children, perpetual blisters behind shoulders, with change of air, light exercise & vegetarian diet should bring about cure & prevent lung infection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: Hon Mr Pratt (son of Lord Camden) has declared himself candidate for Bath. He is expected to be joined [as a candidate]in a few days by Hon William Pitt (son to Earl of Chatham). (from Morning Chronicle) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: ## average meat prices - Smithfield 24 Jul, beef 3d/lb, mutton 3¼d, veal 3½d, pork 4¼d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Prince of Dashkow, Earl & Countess of Powis, Lord Rivers, Bishop of Ossory, Hon T. Townsend, Hon C. J .Fox, Sir J. Chichester [NOTP], General Burgoyne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Miss Wright (only dtr of late Alexander Wright, esq of Bath & niece to Rt. Hon. Lord Chedworth) on Sat [untrue - retracted on 3 Aug] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:3 c |
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| Churches: Rev Archdeacon Chapman will hold visitation at Abbey Church Bath on Wed on 2 Aug; & at Keynsham on Thu 3 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: poor man (who broke both legs in Keynsham & has had one amputated) is recovering at the Green Dragon attended by his wife & 5 children. All donations to Maj. Molesworth, St James's Parade, Bath; or Mr Somerton, Westgate; & the printer of this paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Ann Parker, poor woman (who lived by gathering simples [herbs or plants]) was gathering elder flowers behind house on Odd Down on Thu afternoon. She fell down well & broke her leg & thigh. Found on Friday, she was at bottom of well nearly devoured by vermin & died on Sun evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1214/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Richard Painter of Bath - to meet at Christopher Inn, Bath on 17 Aug to make a dividend of money from sale of estate. Simon Collett, John Brabant, trustees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1215/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: Timothy Williams apprentice, ran away from service of Thomas Bird, upholder etc, Kingsmead Street, Bath on Sun 16th. Being 4th time, anyone harbouring him will be prosecuted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1216/ article:3 d |
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| Charity: gentlemen engaged in or willing to support the charitable society for apprenticing poor children & relieving distressed lying in women within hundreds of Chew & Chewton Keynsham to meet at Lamb & Lark in Keynsham on Fri 4 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1217/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: woollen drapery, goods & buttons to be sold by hand by Samuel Wilkins at St James's Barton near St James's Church. Sale will only continue a few days. [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1218/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished Combe Grove House, with 45 acres pasture include greenhouse, pleasure gardens, leisure gardens, kitchen garden. View with ticket Mon - Sat 11am - 2 p.m. Apply William Birchall, upholder, Queen Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1219/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - framing stock, implements & greenhouse stock (inc fine citrons, oranges & dble blooming myrtles), 25 tons hay, livestock (cows, pigs & a horse) etc. On the premises of Combe Grove House on 14 Aug by Wm Birchall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1220/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: [long list] inc "Advice to Lying in Women" by C. Cruttwell, surgeon of Bath 1s; "The Rival Ball Rooms (1774)" 1s; "Bath - its Beauties & Amusements" 2nd ed, 6d. From R. Cruttwell, Bath & all booksellers with circuit of paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1221/ article:4 c |