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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: ## donations requested by Rev T Street for Martha Francis, poor woman of Englishcombe parish, who had twins Tue se'nnight. She has 4 other small children, her husband earns 7s/wk out of which they pay 40s p.a for 1-room cottage whose ceiling is thatch. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2245/ article:2,e |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/2, 2 unfinished dwelling houses, 3rd & 4th from corner of Rivers St, Bath & in continuation with 3 unfinished bldgs on NW side of New King St. At Argyle Coffee House on 25 Nov by J Stafford. To view - Wm Matthews, Hetling House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2246/ article:2,e |
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| Property: auction - lot 2/2, 3 unfinished dwelling houses, 5th, 6th & 7th from end of corner of Rivers St, Bath & in continuation with bldgs on NW side of New King St, incl material to complete. At Argyle Coffee House 25 Nov by J Stafford. To view - Wm Matthews, Hetling House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2247/ article:2,e |
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| Fashion: Miss Minchin, milliner, 19 Circus, Bath, has just returned from London with newest, fashionable millinery, fur muffs & tippets etc. Black mode cloaks from 24s to £10 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2248/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Hadinton [sic], Earl of Carlisle, Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Lord Claverton, Lady Caroline Home, Lady Gibbons, Lady Villers [sic], Lady Peshall, Hon Mr Cole, Sir H Goodrick, Sir Thos Rivers [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2249/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: sale of linen drapery at 12 Milsom St, Bath, the stock in trade of Percival & Cunditt, whose partnership expires shortly Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2250/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Cary of Castle Cary to Miss Feddery of Shepton Mallet at St James's Church on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2251/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Kentish, wife of John Kentish, esq of St Albans, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2252/ article:3,b |
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| Military: Maj Northey of Bath promoted to Lieut Colonelcy of 32nd regiment foot, vice Lieut General Campbell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2253/ article:3,b |
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| Births: the lady of Rev Mr Randolph was delivered of a stillborn child at her lodgings on North Pde, Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2254/ article:3,b |
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| Military: the gallant Capt Brereton, whose conduct nr Toulon shines so conspicuously in the last Gazette, is the eldest son of Wm Brereton, esq of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2255/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: ## it is requested by ladies that persons would not spit on the pavements as it renders their clothes filthy Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2256/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Mr Jordan of Devizes has a gooseberry tree with fruit on it as large as peas Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2257/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Daniel Simms fell from from a drawing room window which he was cleaning in Chandos Bldgs, Bath, Wednesday. He later died (Thu) from a fractured skull in the Casualty Hospital Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2258/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - coffee 1 hghd 22 punch 5 trc; ginger 4 bags; hides 1082; pimento 2 bags; rum 127 pnch; sugar 395 hghds; madeira 2 hghds; hardwood 4 pieces Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2259/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thursday, "The Surrender of Calais" with "The Irishman in London"; Sat, "She Stoops to Conquer" with "Midnight Hour" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2260/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - gold, silver & plated goods, stock of J. L. Newman who is quitting "The Repository". On the premises on 26 Nov & following 16 days (ex Sunday) by T Gwennap Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2261/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale by auction or otherwise - lately erected leather mill, stone-built, by river at Twerton & 12 yds from Bath Turnpike Rd. Enq Mr Warren, baker, Market Pl, Bath; or Mr John Cherry, auctioneer, Broad St, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2262/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: John Kerle, carrier, 38 Stall St, Bath leaves Bath on Mon & Thu at 5am with light caravan & arrives Taunton same evening, returning Tuesday & Friday 5am to arrive Bath same evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2263/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: donations for Edward Banks, whose fancy chairmaking workshop in Monmouth St, Bath (with stock in trade, tools, benches) consumed by fire on 7 Nov; also his wife & 3 children. Refer to Mr Evill, jeweller, Markt Pl; Mr Croome, coal-merchant, New King St; Mr Benton, grocer, Stall St; or Mr Whitchurch, ironmonger, Bridge St (all Bath). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2264/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assembly - 1st Ball at Town Hall 25 Nov. Subscriptions received by Mr W Jones at Mrs Marriott's, Walks, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2265/ article:3,d |
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| Services: Wm Evill is to takeover upholstery, appraising, undertaking, auctioneering & cabinet lines business from Mr Cross, 18 Milsom St, Bath, at Christmas Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2266/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc of lady removed from Walcot Pde, Bath, at 10 Milsom St, Bath on 22 Nov by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2267/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - black pony mare, can carry 16 stones, 6 yrs old & gentle. Price 20 guin. To be seen at Hood's stable nr Catherine Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2268/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: for sale - annuity of £40 p.a on a healthy young life secured on large estate, to be paid half-yearly with liberty to redeem. Enq Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2269/ article:3,e |
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| Military: warm clothing for troops in Flanders - cmmtee met at 19 Nov. Ordered 1500 prs flannels to be made immediately (in addition to 1500 already ordered), also 500 flannel shirts to be made. Up to £50 for worsted gloves. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2270/ article:3,e |
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| Military: warm clothing for troops in Flanders - donations [long list - itemised] total c £289 4s 6d [£291 19s 6d from 28 Nov 3e]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2271/ article:3,e |
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| Military: warm clothing, contd - also donated, 269 waistcoats from several ladies; 85 large do. from ladies of New King St; 2 doz caps, 2 doz socks & £1 1s from Messrs Derham & Stroud ; 6 flannel waistcoats Mrs Wolferston; 6 do from a Calne female; contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2272/ article:3,e |
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| Military: warm clothing, contd - 6 waistcoats from Mr Sanders of the Unicorn & 12 do from frequenters of same; a widow's mite & 25 flannel caps left at Mr Hazard's; Mr Saunders, tailor in Miles Court, offers to cut any number of garments sent to him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2273/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Isaac Fennell, builder, Walcot (from Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2274/ article:4,a |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Geo Pow, builder, Bath (from Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2275/ article:4,a |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Franklin, builder, Walcot ( from Saturday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2276/ article:4,a |
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| Military: Committee appointed to provide 500 flannel shirts for the troops requests ladies to send to the Bluecoat School an order specifying number they can make to approved specification by 3 Dec & sent in parcels of 5 or 10. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2277/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: middle-aged woman wanted as housekeeper & lady's maid, who can keep a/cs, understands hairdressing & is of good character. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2278/ article:1,c |
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| Military: Somrst Regt of Militia at Salisbury seek young man that can blow French horn; pay nr 8s/week with same advantages as other soldiers. Apply Lord Cork, or Commanding officer at Salisbury Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2279/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: Mr Brickman, French stay & corset warehouse, 5 Church St, Bath. [Mrs] E. Brickman at her Lace Warehouse for black & white lace, millinery, muslin, petticoats etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2280/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: whereas Mary, wife of Roger Smith, broadweaver of Bradford, has eloped from her husband without just cause, he will not pay any of her debts. 23 Nov 1793 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2281/ article:1,e |
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| News: extract of letter from Philadelphia dated 19 Oct - abundant harvest, wheat selling 4s English/Winchester bshl, now 4s 6d/. Losses from yellow spotted fever 1900 persons in 2 months from population of 62,000 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2282/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices/qtr - Devizes 21 Nov, wheat 36-52s, barley 30-37s, beans 44-50s, vetches 50-60s, oats 26-30s. Also a large & fine show of sheep for several weeks past, as is usual at this season Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2283/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster 26 Nov, wheat 38s-54s, av 46s/qtr or 5s 9d/Winchester bshl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2284/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane, 25 Nov - total 5486qtrs wheat sold at av 44s 9d - 6¼ lower than last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2285/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: average price grain England 16 Nov - wheat 47s 5d, rye 34s 9d, barley 32s 5d, oats 21s 5d, beans 40s 7d, pease 40s 8d, oatmeal 38s 8d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2286/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: average price sugar w-e 20 Nov - 49s 5¼d/cwt excl Customs Duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2287/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield, 25 Nov, to sink the offal, ox beef 2s 4d-3s 4d, we mutton 2s 8d-3s 4d, veal 3s-4s 8d, pork 3s-4s/stone of 8 lbs. Sold this day 2200 beasts, 9000 sheep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2288/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Isaac Fennell, builder, dealer & chapman to surrender to Commissioners at John Dover's, Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath on 29 & 30 Nov & 28 Dec at 3pm. R Jacobs, Queen Sq, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2289/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Franklin, [? builder of 21 Nov 4a], shopkeeper, dealer & chapman, to surrender to Commissioners at White Hart, Broad St, Bristol on 27 & 28 Nov & 28 Dec at 11am. R Jacobs, Queen Sq, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2290/ article:2,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - George Pow, bankrupt, builder, dealer & chapman to surrender to Commissioners at White Hart, Bristol on 27 & 28 Nov & 28 Dec. R Jacobs, Queen Sq, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2291/ article:2,c |
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| Military: £118 4s was raised by subscriptions in Frome for purchasing warm clothing for British Army in Flanders Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2292/ article:2,c |
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| Health: Shew, surgeon dentist from Weymouth now residing in Bath. For consultations apply to 1 Bladud's Bldgs, Bath. 27 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2293/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: Eleanor Davis, widow of North Stoke, 25 Nov - her son John Davis is not authorised to make payment or receive money on her account Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2294/ article:2 e |