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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: meat prices - Smithfield, 6 Jan, to sink the offal, beef 2s 6d - 3s 4d; we.mutton 3s -3s 6d; veal 3s 6d - 4s 6d, pork 3s to 3s 8d/stone of 8lbs. Sold this day 1800 beasts, 1200 sheep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: prices - tallow 2s 8d/stone; hay 74s - 90s; straw 24s - 32s; cloves 84s - 96s; hops in Kent £8 to £11 15s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:2,b |
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| Travel: A. Ward (late coal merchant) has opened Mews on E side of St. James's Sq. Bath. Takes in horses & carriages at livery. Enq at5 St James's St; or at Mews. Double & single horses for hire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:2,c |
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| Charity: donations req'd to save Mary Dillow & infant son from prison (owes tradesman £25). Contributions to any bookseller in Bath. Received so far £5 13s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:2,c |
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| Military: ## warm clothing for British troops in Flanders - committee of subscribers for this, met at Guildhall 7 Jan. Subscriptions £427 12s; balance in hand after expenses £6 14s 6d. [Details of individual tradesmen's bills for flannel, etc] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:2,c |
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| Military: ## warm clothing sent to British troops in Flanders - 3,153 prs socks, 527 waistcoats, 1,452 prs gloves, 50 prs stockings, 107 caps, 52 petticoats, 21 bedgowns, 77 flannel & 22 linen shirts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:2,c |
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| Military: ## warm clothing sent to British troops in Flanders - 417 prs trousers and for children 50 cotton gowns, 68 flannel coats, 51 shirts, 16 ditto round, 77 calico caps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:2,c |
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| Notices: wanted - partnership near London in manufactory under a patent for expansion £3,000 to £10,000. Also partner for wholesale/retail, 50 miles London. Apply Mr. Egan, Bath St., Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 158/ article:2,d |
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| Education: Wm Puckford's grammar school at Devizes will open 20 Jan. Board and instruction £16 16s p.a., French taught by gentleman of Univ. of Paris £3 3s p.a.. Also music and dancing Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 159/ article:2 d |
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| Finance: State Lottery, total £500,000 - tickets divided 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 - price of share £8 7s 0, £4 4s0, £2 2s 0, £1 1s 6. Draw 17 Feb 1794 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 160/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction sale - household furniture of a gentleman. At 7 Alfred St, Bath on 14 & 15 Jan, by J. Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 161/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - 7 Alfred St Bath & 2 shops adjoining on St. Andrews Terrace - unfurnished. [Enq J Stafford] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 162/ article:2,e |
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| Publications: "Hume's History of England" from invasion by Julius Caesar to 1683 Revolution; includes Dr. Smollett's continuation from the Revolution to death of George II, & to the peace of 1783. To be issued in 40 weekly numbers, No.1, 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 163/ article:2,e |
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| Health: remedies - "Rymer's Cardiac & Nervous Tincture" for disorders of head, stomach, and bowels. 2s 9d, 5s 5d, 11s 6d/bottle, 3s 6d, 7s & 14s/stopper flint, from the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 164/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: foreign exchange - a Crusade (Portugal) 2s 3d; a Dollar (Spain) 4s 6d; Piastre do. 3s 7d; Rail do. 5d; a Ducat do. 6s 9d; a Ducat (Flanders) 9s 3d; Florin do. 1s 6d; a Florin (Germany) 1s 10d; a Livre (France) 10d; a Moldore (Port.) 27s; Silver rupee (Asia) 2s 6d, Gold do 35s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 165/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: numbers of newpaper titles, summary - 1792 London 13 daily, 20 evening, 9 weekly, country 70. . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 166/ article:3,b |
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| Politics: anonymous poem entitled 'The Jacobin' deploring the monsters' dire transactions', and celebrating our 'King that rules by equal laws'. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 167/ article:3 b |
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| Publications: numbers of English newspapers printed - 1753 7.4 mill; 1760 9.4 mill; 1790 & 1791 14 mill; 1792 15 mill. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 168/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: stocks - Bank stock 163½ a ¾4; 5% 102½ a 102 ex div.; 4% 87 a 86 5/8; India stock 203 ¾ ex div. Bonds 20s a 21s. pr Exch Bills 12s, Navy Bills 9 1/8 dif; lottery ticket £16 5s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 169/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Ball in honour of Her Majesty's birthday at New Assembly Rooms, Bath on Sat 18 Jan. Richard Tyson, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Corke; Countess & Lady M Howe; Lord & Lady Molyneux; Lady Palmer; Hon & Rev Dean of Worcester & Lady; Hon Mrs Frankland; Hon Mr Wenman; Hon Capt Lindsay; Sir Richard King & lady; Sir J. R. Miller. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Joseph Morris, esq, Lt in Plymouth Marines to Miss George of Frome, at Frome Sat last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Wm Scrope, esq., of Castle Combe, to Miss Long, sole dtr of late Charles Long, esq., & niece to Sir James Tilney Long, Wilts MP. At Little-Green, Suffolk last Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: ## Bath Association for preserving Liberty & Property against Republicans & Levellers - met yesterday. To fix dates for future meetings & ordered preparation of A/C of receipts for inspection. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:3,c |
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| News: Bath Catch Club - Mr. James Brooks elected secretary to club in the room of Mr. Wordsworth Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:3,c |
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| News: 3 French prisoners who escaped from Stapleton gaol preceding Thursday, apprehended in unfurnished house in Kingsmead & committed to Bath prison Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 176/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: stables of H. H. Coxe, esq at Ston Easton broken open on Xmas Day, many articles of servants wearing apparel stolen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 177/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: ## heating - in many places, stoves introduced to counter damp walls & unwholesome air Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 178/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: ## for sale - gentleman's horse, not yet 7 yrs old. Walk at 5 mph or travel safe & 10m, 21 guin. Enq at Dunn's, hairdresser, Russell Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 179/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur [9 Jan] "Everyone has his Fault" with "The Prize"; Sat [11 Jan] " Much Ado About Nothing" with "Hartford Bridge" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 180/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: horse for sale - not 7 yrs, able to walk 5 mph or travel with ease at 10 [mph?]. Property of gentleman leaving Bath. Price 21 guin. Enq at Dunn's, hairdresser, Russel Court, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 181/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: ## church for the poor at Bath - enquiry from Viator re. funds raised to erect this church & reason for delay. Addressed to Rev's J. Sibley, Dr. Sumner, Charles Daubeny, Rev William Leigh, George Westcott, esq & George Ramsay, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 182/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: New Assembly Rooms - Mr Nield's concert on Wed 22 Jan. Music by Haydn & Handel.Tickets 5s from Mr Nield, 6 Westgate Bldgs, Bath; Rooms; Lintern's Music shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 183/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC of Bath City Assembly - on 20 Jan at Town Hall, Bath. Tickets 5s. from Mr Jones at Mrs Marriott's in the Walks; & Parade Coffee house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 184/ article:3,d |
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| Music: concert - at Lower Assembly Rooms on 11 Jan, for benefit of Miss Clagget & Master Julien Beaux (5½) under patronage of Duchess of York. Tickets 5s at Musical Museum; & Mrs Beaux, 1 Queen St, Bathcte ;. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 185/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: middle aged man from country seeking position as butler - can dress hair & manage table. Apply Mr. Peterswald, Trim St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 186/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Sarah Taylor, a poor woman, well known to some of principal families in kingdom, requires help due to old age & illness, a violent paralytic stroke. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 187/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - a well furnished house, 2 Henrietta St, Bath. Enq Mr Margerum, Grove St., New Town, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 188/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house & shop, cnr Weymouth St & Walcot Bldgs, Bath. Apply Mr Cooper, Castle & Ball, Bath; or Mr George Taylor, 18 Kensington Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 189/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction sale - a linen draper's stock in trade. At 22 Westgate St, Bath this evening & every evening this week by Mr Collins (of 9 Gt. Pulteney St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 190/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished 7 Lansdown Pl. Apply Mr Taylor, attorney, New King St.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 191/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale - house in Devonshire Bldgs, Bath - well finished, constant supply of soft water. Apply Mr Taylor, attorney New King St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 192/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mrs. Lawrence's school in Bridge St, Bath - recommences 13 Jan after Christmas recess Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 193/ article:3,e |
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| Education: Rev John Jones, A. M., Vicar of Keynsham, can board and instruct up to 8 young gentlemen in rudiments of Greek and Latin, after the model of Winchester. Enq printer [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 194/ article:3 e |
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| Property: private family seek a boarder, easy walk of Pump Room etc. Letters to A.B. at the Post Office Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 195/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - next Lady Day, estate at Langridge, Somrst. Inc farmhouse, outhouse & slaughter house (suit a butcher) & 181 acres pasture & arable. Partcrs W Blathwayt, esq., in the Crescent, whose bailiff will show. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 196/ article:3,e |
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| Publications: "History & Antiquities of the County of Somerset" by Rev. John Collinson F.A.S. Pubd. today, price 4½ guin in boards. Printed & sold by Mr. Cruttwell in Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 197/ article:3,e |
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| Churches: "33 selected sermons of Rt. Rev. Thomas Wilson, Bishop of Sodor & Man", printed by R Cruttwell, Bath for London booksellers etc, 2 vols, 12mo, 6s bound, engraving by Sherwin of the head of the Bishop & late son. Other collections of his works e.g "Bishop's Tracts" price £2 2s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 198/ article:3,e |
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| Fashion: current Dress codes - for ladies & gentlemen for all occasions, morning & evening. Report [lengthy]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 199/ article:4,b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - ashes (American pot & pearl) 243 brls; barley 1040 bshls; beef 100 trc; butter 551 casks, 24 frkns, 3 tubs; codfish 38c, 3 boxes, 1 bund, 2 brls; flax feed 116 trc; Irish glue 17 hghd; hides 195, kelp 79 tons; lemons & oranges 743 boxes, 2 baskets; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 200/ article:4,b |