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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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| Charity: General Hospital - collection at all religious places in this city for the support of the poor of the General Hospital on Sunday 22 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 698/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Stevens, Master of the Academy in Barton Bldgs, Bath, to Miss Taylor dtr of Mr Taylor, wine merchant, Queen Sq, Bath, at the Chapel in the Square, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 699/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr William Paul, merchant of Poole to Miss Rebecca Jefferis dtr of Mr Robt Jefferis of Melksham, at Quakers' Meeting, Melksham on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 700/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Abbott, jnr of London to Miss Sophia Sheppard of Bath, at the Abbey Church on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 701/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Brewer, late an apothecary, of Corsham, last week. Universally lamented Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 702/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Aubrey Beaven of Grenton, merchant & member of Quakers' Soc, in his 33rd yr, in Waterford, Ireland after a painful illness lasting 2 days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 703/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Ann Woodroff, dtr of late Mr Robt. Woodroff of Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 704/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Dalmer, late of Corsham, at Sodbury on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 705/ article:3,d |
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| News: Mr Samuel Biggs of Chittern was elected to office of county Bridewell keeper at Devizes on Friday. This was on removal of -- Phillips, who is to be allowed a salary of £20 for life. 5 other candidates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 706/ article:3,d |
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| News: a few weeks ago, 9 or 10 large trees on roadside of Entry Hill, Bath suddenly slipped from their position for a space of 50 yds into the adjoining field carrying an immense weight of earth. However, they kept their upright position and are now breaking into leaf Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 707/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Soc - any inhabitant of Bath who values his own or his neighbour's property would do well to join the Bath Guardian Soc for 5s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 708/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: James Hussey, esq., brother to Lord Beaulieu & nephew to last Baron of the ancient house of Galtrim Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 709/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs, "She Wou'd & She Wou'd Not" with "The Old Maid"; Sat, "Much Ado About Nothing" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 710/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: a request to the charitable & humane to help a poor widow & prevent her being contained. Donations to Mr English, Broad St; or Mrs Mulleny, North Pde, both in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 711/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture & effects of Mr James Harris, bankrupt. At auction room, Hetling Court, Bath, nr Hot Bath on 19 Apr by P Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 712/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & stock in trade of Mr William Fisher, carrier of Batheaston. On the premises on 20 Apr by P Birchall, by order of assignees Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 713/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - freehold dwelling S-W end of Royal Crescent, Bath, ground rent £5 p.a, lately occupd by James James, esq. On the premises on 23 Apr by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 714/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - beds, mahogany furniture, bureau, bookcase & 4 mahogany candlesticks, Wilton carpets, etc. At Exhibition Rooms, Bond St, Bath on 25 Apr by Wm Cross Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 715/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Johnsonia" - from Mrs Poizzi [sic] , Mr Boswell & oral testimony Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 716/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Science: Dr Herschel, the celebrated astronomer, has nearly completed his stupendous telescope. It will be upwards of 40' long & 4' 9" in diameter. He has plainly seen a volcano on the moon & pursues his researches with curiosity Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 717/ article:4,b |
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| News: transportation to Botany Bay presently suspended as vessels are too small for the numbers & the need for separate accomodation. Sickness amongst convicts brought onshore. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 718/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: new regulations consequent to the Commercial Treaty - port wines will be reduced to £16/ton to importers, £7 a pipe to consumers, tavern keepers will be compelled to retail at 2s/bottle, a considerable rise Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 719/ article:4,b |
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| Crime: Wm Faulkner, esq., & his brother were travelling from Maidenhead in a postchaise on Monday when they were stopped by 2 highwaymen who robbed them of £20 & their watches, then gave the driver 2s 6d & bade him go forth Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 720/ article:4,b |
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| News: weather - mildness of season has brought forward fruit of wall trees. Also great many greenish grey caterpillars lately on fruit trees, damaging them. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 721/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: details of duties paid into Exchequer - hats £40183; plate £17, 761; quack medicines £13, 312; attorney's licenses £26,876; posthorses £153,166; land tax £1,925,919; malt £511,942. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 722/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Inns: Samuel Saunders from Mount Pleasant Widcombe has entered Golden Lion Inn, Horse Street, Bath with stock of best beers, ales & spirituous liquors & very good stabling. Horses taken greatest care of. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 723/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: Lionel Lee, 20 Northgate Street has linen drapery etc for sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 724/ article:1 c |
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| Charity: the sufferers from the fire at Marshfield 16 May 1786 return grateful thanks & need further assistance. Donations to Bath & Somerset Bank, Rev Watkins & Mr Freeme, Marshfield. Meeting at Crown Inn Marshfield on Thurs 3 May at 11 am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 726/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: Mr Garbett of Birmingham met with the Minister on Saturday to agree the contract for coinage of ½d & ¼d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 727/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - William Fisher, carrier, dealer & chapman of Batheaston. Creditors to meet assignees at house of George Arnold, White Lion, Bath on Fri 27 Apr 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 728/ article:2 c |
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| Leisure: a grand & wonderful exhibition of an insect named "Diamond Beetle" magnified to 13", "seeing is believing" at Great Room, Cheap St, Bath. Entrance 1s; after 6 pm, 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 729/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: Samuel Dainton now refuses to depose before a magistrate re. truth of Mr Giles's allegations. He [Dainton] received a severe reprimand for the magistrate for his matchless duplicity, prevarication & deceit. Signed J. Lea, Winsley 24 Apr 1787. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 730/ article:2 c |
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| Property: to let immediately - mansion house with 300 acres in barton of Ewridge. Also Lucknam Farm & Trimnell Farm. Kingsdown, Middlehill Spa near Box etc. Farmer Moon of Oxwell will show premises. Apply Wentworth Parsons esq , Bath; or Cridland & Weech, Taunton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 731/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - of James Harris, saltman, dealer & chapman. Assignees to meet at house of George Arnold, White Lion, Bath Fri 27 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 732/ article:2 d |
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| Property: private sale - 10 New King St, Bath, tenant Mrs Watts. Partics Mr Symons, attorney, Corn Street, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 733/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: old epigram on a modern adventure of some bucks in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 734/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Powell, hatter of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 735/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Joseph Dibbens of Bath, grocer. Certificate 15 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 736/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Mr Cantelo's catches & glees at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 9 May. Tickets 5s from Mr Cantelo, 6 Fountain Bldgs, Bath; or New Assembly Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 737/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: an anonymous letter through Bath post received by a gentleman accusing him of injuring his apprentice are totally false. Any information of guilty person shall receive 5 guin reward. Letter to J. F. at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 738/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess of Bute, Lady Stewart, Lord Sydney, Hon Mr & Mrs Brown, Sir Richard Lady & Miss King, Sir Edward Bayntun, Sir John Stepney, Lady Cottrell, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 739/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath, contd - Sir Edward Crosbie, Sir Corbet Corbet & lady, Sir George Montgomery Methem, Lady Frances Bulkley, [NOTP], Admiral Mrs & Miss Drake. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 740/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - display of superb set of fireworks (showing the engagement between Admiral Rodney & Count de Grasse & capture of Ville de Paris) on Mon 30 Apr. By Italian artist Signor John Invetto from Milan. Entry 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 741/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Josiah Ashley, musician of Bath, to Miss Ann Gordon, daughter of Mr Gordon in Milsom St, Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 742/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Sir Nigel Gresley (one of the ancient baronets of England) at his house in Bath, yesterday se'nnight. He is succeeded by his only son. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 743/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Dr Vaughan, rector of Papworth in Cambridgeshire, at his house in Brock St, Bath in his 86th year on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 744/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Jane Coward (sister of Thos Coward, esq of Spargrove & sister of lady of John Pigott, esq of Brockley) at her house in Bath suddenly on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 745/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: James Brown, esq of Alfred House, Bath, a few days since in London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 746/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: ## gambling - at Bath Quarter Sessions last Sat, Mr Wetenal's fine for keeping faro table etc in Alfred Street was reduced to £450 & treble costs; & Mr Twycross's fine for playing was reduced to £100 which he paid with treble costs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 747/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Mr Smith, optician of Bath is exhibiting in London a curious model of the human eye; also a microscope & lamp which gives grand effects likened to the sun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 748/ article:3 d |