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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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| Property: sale of free land ground rents on terms to to net the purchaser 4% p.a. Amount of purchase £1,500. Letter to A.B at printer will be attended to. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1058/ article:1,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Samuel Singer, draper of Frome, in his 75th year [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1059/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes 23 May, wheat 40-54s, barley 22-32s, oats 28-32s, beans 34-46s, peas -38s/qtr. Warminster 25 May - wheat 36-56s, barley 22-36s, oats 20-26s, beans 36-48s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1060/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane, 27 May - English wheat in short supply. Best American wheat sold as 42-44s; Danzig & Zealand white at 44-47s/qtr. Total 5718 qtrs sold av. 46s 9½d - 15½d higher than last week. Fine flour 40s, 2nds 36s-37s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1061/ article:2,c |
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| Agriculture: average price grain, England 18 May - wheat 6s 5¼d, rye 4s 7½d, barley 4s 0¼d, oats 2s 8¾d, beans 4s 7¾d, peas 4s 9d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1062/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: average sugar price, w-e 22 May, 59s 11¾d/cwt excl Customs Duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1063/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 27 May, to sink the offal, ox beef 2s 8d-3s 4d; we mutton 3s-3s 4d; veal 3s-4s 4d; lamb 3s 8d-4s 6d, pork 3s-3s 8d/stone of 8lbs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1064/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Bath Assize of Bread - 1d wheaten 8oz 6dr; 1d stndrd 9oz 9dr; 2d wheaten 1lb 12 dr, 2d stndrd 1lb 3oz 3dr; 3d wheaten 1lb 9oz 2dr, stndrd 1lb 12oz 12 dr, h/hold 2lbs 1 oz 9dr; 6d wheaten 3lbs 2oz 4dr, stndrd 3lbs 9oz 8dr, h/hold 4lbs 3oz 2dr; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1065/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: capital gig gelding wanted on a job by the month (with option to buy if approved). Enq Ostler at Three Tuns Inn, where there is for sale a London-made travelling gig - lowest price 38 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1066/ article:2,d |
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| Fashion: for sale - lace, haberdashery, hosiery & glove warehouse by Mr Charles Abbot, 3 Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1067/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - time enlarged, James Cross, Zach. Bayly, yngr of Bath, Robt. Gutch of Wells & Thos. Cross of Clifton (carrying on business with Zach. Bayly, eldr of Lyncombe & Widcombe & Nath. Bayly of Bath). 4 of bankrupts to surrender to Cmmsnrs & disclose at White Hart, Stall St on 6 Jul. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1068/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Grand Gala in honour of HM's birthday at Spring Gardens Vauxhall 4 Jun. Gardens brilliantly illuminated, fireworks (15 types detailed) by Mr Invetto, band of horns & clarinets. Tickets 1s from Mr Pritchard, Parade Coffee House; & at gate. Servants in livery not admitted Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1069/ article:2,e |
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| Charity: relief of widows & children of seamen & soldiers who die --- during the war - Committee of Bath Assoc have given further remittance of £83 4s to W Devayne, esq , chairman of the national Society. Total donations to date £436 16s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1070/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: to let by private contract at Midsummer - the vicarial tithes of 20 good dairy farms in parish of Stanton Drew. Enq Rev Wm Evans, vicarage, Stanton Drew Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1071/ article:2,e |
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| Military: Militia Commissions, Wilts - John Audry, jnr, esq to be Lieut (War Office 25 May). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1072/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: brewers of table beer in Metropolis have raised beer prices 2s/barrel of 36 galls. Cite increased costs last 11 yrs, malt now 7s 5d/qtr, up 20%; hops 29s/cwt up 30%; oats 3s/qtr, up 20%; coals 4s/chaldron, 15% advance; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1073/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis de Barmont, Baron Sack, Lord Gore, Lady Temple, Sir Charles Talbot & Lady, Sir William Wheler Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1074/ article:3,b |
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| Churches: HM's letter to Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop's letter to Bishop of this diocese & Bishop's letter to clergy about plight of French refugee clergy will be read in several churches & chapels in Bath Sunday next Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1075/ article:3,b |
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| Churches: letters re French refugee clergy were read at Abbey Church last Sunday morning. £40 collected at door & further collection to be made house to house in city by church wardens & overseers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1076/ article:3,b |
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| News: anniversary of King Charles's restoration was observed this day by ringing of bells, hoisting of flags etc. 50 Freemen & 50 sons perambulated Town Commons, former presented with cake & a pint of beer under will of late Sam. Purlewent, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1077/ article:3,c |
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| News: perambulation Town Commons, etc - Committee of Freemen attended, they are suitors in Chancery [against Bath Corprtn] to obtain powers of letting their estate [Commons] for building leases. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1078/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Casualty Hospital donations - £20 through hands of Capt Stanhope; Mayor of Bath 2 guin; Granado Pigott, esq, Mr John Fielder, Mr A Jones, Mr Palmer, Mr Lonsdale all 1 guin; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1079/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Cogswell to Miss Ann Morley of Trowbridge, Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1080/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr J Butcher, nephew to Mrs Mayo, in Bond St, Bath in his 16th yr, Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1081/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Williams of Penpont in Brecknockshire, at her lodgings in Bennett St, Bath, Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1082/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: the remains of Lady Gresley (mother of Sir Nigel Bowyer Gresley, bart) were interred in Bath Abbey Church on Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1083/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Nicholls of John St, Bath who carried on a stay & coat-making business for many yrs, aged 75 on Saturday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1084/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Daniel Brown, master builder of Bath, after a long & painful illness on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1085/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Richard Durnford, esq of Betchworth, Surrey, at his lodgings in Bath aged 66 on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1086/ article:3,c |
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| News: Wm Beckford, esq arrived at Fonthill from France, Wednesday, accompanied by a French gentleman, physician to late French King. Drawn to his door by the populace. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1087/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mrs Marshall, Mr Cleveland & Mr F Blissett of Bath theatre are said to be engaged in a respectable company in America Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1088/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: James Lloyd, labourer, was killed yesterday by piece of timber he was lowering on to the Quay when the rope broke Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Kelly - by the desire of Lord & Lady Eardley, a favourite play & farce will be performed at Theatre Royal Bath on 5 Jun. Tickets from Mr Kelly at Mr Tucker's, St James's St, Bath; & Mr Bartley at the theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let by week, month or year - house nr the baths, 2 rooms/floor, 1½ guin/week for summer months. Enq Potter's upholstery warehouse, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - 3 chaise-horses with or without modern, almost new post-chaise. Enq T Cottle, Kingsmead Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - library of books, pictures & prints ppty of a gentleman, at auction rooms, Monmouth St, Bath on 30 May by Mr Spackman Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - all stock in trade of Mr Hewitt, cutler, quitting business, on premises at Lilliput Alley, Bath 4, 5 & 6 Jun by T Gwennap Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, shop window, half sash door, counters & drawers, on the premises, 35 Gay St, Bath on 11 & 12 Jun by E English Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1095/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: new intended Vauxhall & Ranelagh gardens, Newtown, Bath - general meeting of subscribers at Spring Gardens 10 Jun 4pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1096/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: auction - all household furniture, china, glass, 8 day clock, etc of Lewis Cuthbert, esq (leaving Bath). On the premises 16 Russel St, on 13 & 14 June by Messrs Plura & Bally. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1097/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: bankrupts - John Ford & Samuel Ford, machine manufacturers of Bath. (Sat. Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1098/ article:4,b |
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| Finance: Cross, Baylys & Co's bankruptcy - Cmssnrs to meet again at Guildhall on 12 June to complete creditors proofs & take others which are ready. Harry Elderton, solicitor, Bristol 31 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1099/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Issac [sic = Isaac] Webb Horlock, William Anderdon & Caleb Jones, bankers to surrender at Guildhall Bath on 28 May (creditors prove debts), on 21 June (assignees chosen) & 25 June (final examination & to consider allowing certificate). Debtors to give notice to Mr Wm Edwards, attorney in Bath; or Isaac Freeme, attorney, Marshfield Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1100/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Horlock, Anderdon & Jones, bankers. Cmssnrs to meet again at Guildhall on 18 & 19 June to complete proof of debts already prepared, etc . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1101/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Horlock, Anderdon & Jones, bankers. Solicitors to Cmssnrs attend again at Guildhall on 17 & 18 June from 10am to 3pm to take account of debt particulars. Creditors requested to calculate interest due on notes, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1102/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Horlock, Anderdon & Jones, bankers. Persons with money due on deposits or accounts to call at late Bank with books & vouchers so accounts can be made up. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1103/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mr Paul, treasurer & Mr Bartley, box bookkeeper - a comedy "The Merry Wive of Windsor" with farce "The Sultan" at the Theatre Royal Bath on 6 Jun. Tickets Mr Paul at his tea warehouse cnr Broad St; or Mr Bartley at his umbrella warehouse, 5 Orange Ct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1104/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: wanted - £1,400 or £1,500 secured on land, for which 5% interest will be given. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1105/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: £200 or £300 on mortgage of a freehold house & land on which 5% will be given. Enq of printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1106/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: public support (102 signatories) for innkeepers & others concerned in letting posthorses who have not increased their charges (William Bell at "The Saracens Head", Hood & Tuttle (late Bond's) Stables, William Ward, 49 Rivers St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1107/ article:1 d |