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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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| Employment: wanted - apprentice by surgeon & apothecary in Wilts. Young man of good morals & liberal education. Apply Mr Gaby, attorney, Chippenham, Wilts; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 158/ article:3 e |
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| Music: pianos, harpsichords etc tuned by E Ashman who has moved to 7 Queen St, Queen Sq, Bath. Piano & harpsichord taught on moderate terms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 159/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: Egan's Derby porcelain & glass warehouse, Bath St nr the Pump Room for Derbyshire petrifactions, Staffordshire ware & Oriental china. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 160/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: for sale - 2 large slabs of Sienna marble 6½ ft long, 3' 3" wide, 1½" thick, price 20 guin, from John Cherry, broker in Broad St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 161/ article:3 e |
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| Inns: meeting of Mayor & Justices for licensing inns & alehouses on 15 Jan at 11 o'clock in Guildhall. Complaints against any innkeeper must be received before 15 Jan for investigation. Signed Jefferys, town clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 162/ article:3 e |
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| Law: In Chancery, Freemen of Bath v. Corporation - quarterly meeting of committee of Freemen to be held at White Hart Inn Bath on 17 Jan at 7 o'clock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 163/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - 2 new-built houses, 3 & 4 Bathwick Street, Bath. At White Hart Inn on Mon 28 Jan by Mr Spackman. Partcrs Mr Taylor, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 164/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: position wanted - as butler to family or single gentleman. 14 years experience in last service. Letters to T.W with the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 165/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: debtors to William & John Morgan, late of Walcot parish, carpenters to send A/Cs of debts to Messrs Bowsher & Randolph, Gay St, Bath before 11 Feb. Creditors to execute deed of assignment & prove claims, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 166/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: auction - collection of framed prints & paintings property of a gentleman. At his auction rooms in Monmouth St, Bath on 17 Jan by William Potter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 167/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes 10 Jan, wheat 36-56s, pease 30-46s, beans 38-46s, barley 25-35s, oats 22-30s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 168/ article:2 b |
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| Industry: manufacturers of fine wool - meeting held at Bear Inn on 2 Jan misrepresented in paper of 10 Jan. They decided price of superfine broadcloth to be raised by at least 1s 6d/yard on account of high price of Spanish wool. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 169/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: grain prices, etc - Mark Lane, 14 Jan, 3919 qtrs wheat sold at av price 44s 8d - 10¼d dearer than last week. Fine flour 37-38s, 2nds 34-35s, 3rds 27-31s/sack. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 170/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: average price sugar w-e 9 Jan, 54s 10¾d/cwt exc customs duty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 171/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 14 Jan, to sink the offal, ox beef 2s 6d-3s 2d, weth mutton 3s-3s 8d, veal 2s 8d -4s, pork 3s-3s 8d/stone of 8lbs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 172/ article:2 b |
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| Education: Madame Vereyt's English, French & Italian school at Batheaston recommences 21 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 173/ article:2 d |
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| Education: Mrs Lawrence's school at 8 Bridge Street, Bath recommences 14 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 174/ article:2 e |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - next meeting of trustee at Woolpack Inn, Beckington on 22 Jan at 11 o'clock. James Edgell, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 175/ article:2 e |
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| Travel: Western Canal project - report of meeting of subscribers held on 11 Jan at Castle Inn, Marlborough, etc. Mr John Ward of Marlborough elected solicitor. Resolved to make 1% call on subscribers. Charles Dundas, esq in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 176/ article:2 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marchioness Manscotti, Lord & Lady Petre, Lord Clifden, Hon Mr & Mrs Butler, Hon Mr Pusey, Sir Philip Hales & Lady, Lady & 2 Misses Call NOTP], Admiral Affleck & Lady. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 177/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: HRH Duchess of Cumberland & suite expected this evening at house in North Parade provided for their reception Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 178/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Mr Franklin's troupe of horsemen will exhibit their astonishing performances at Ryle's amphitheatre in Bath in a few days time. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 179/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr John Sivrac, merchant of Liverpool, to Miss Ferrati Grenville, late of Bath at Liverpool by special licence on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 180/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rogers of Charlotte Street, London, on North Parade, Bath on 6 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 181/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Jemima Robinson, late of Bury St Edmunds, at her lodgings in Bath, after a long & painful illness, a few days since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 182/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tyndale, relict of late George Tyndale, esq of Bristol, at her house in Bath on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 183/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Vigor (widow of Robert Vigor, esq of Bristol; mother of late Henry Vigor, esq of Marlborough Buildings) in Devonshire Bldgs Bath on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 184/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: infant daughter of Thomas Metcalf, esq, age 3 months, on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 185/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Eyre, relict of late Giles Eyre, esq of Ashley Wilts on Monday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 186/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: good review of the Miss Flemings' annual winter ball (for their private scholars at Miss Ewing's boarding school) at Lower Rooms last Sat [12 Jan]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 187/ article:3 b |
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| Churches: The Marquis of Bath has presented the Rev Wm. Ireland to the Vicarage of Selwood, Frome & has appointed him to the donative of the new church in Frome woodlands. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 188/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: the spirit of loyalty kept up in a little village 5 miles from Devizes, the fiddler was burnt in effigy because he would not play "God Save the King" at the burning of Tom Paine. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 189/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: ## effigy of Tom Paine executed on gallows at Marshfield to the sound of volleys of fire-arms & hisses of the multitude. Liquor was freely distributed at the inns. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 190/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Sat evening, William Petty, coachman to the late Mrs Brown (who left him a carriage & horses) was riding one horse & leading the other to water in the river nr the Old Bridge, lost his seat & was drowned. He leaves a widow & 2 children. The horses were safe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 191/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thursday "The Maid of the Mill" with the new farce "The Irishman in London". Saturday "The Fashionable Lover" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 192/ article:3 c |
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| Military: Wiltshire Militia - Royal order to embody all militia in the county. Officers & private men to assemble at Town Hall Devizes on 23 Jan. Pembroke & Montgomery etc, Wilton House 12 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 193/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: best Lancashire white potatoes 3s 6d/cwt, or 7s/sack from J Peterswald, Trim Street, Bath or at Full Moon, Old Bridge, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 194/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - about 80 lots of plated & japanned goods. At auction rooms, 5 Orange Grove, 17 Jan by Mr Farrell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 195/ article:3 c |
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| Sport: auction - a bay hunter, 7 years old, 15 hands & 1" high, got by Bridgnorth Snap, regularly fox-hunted this season in Staffs. At Pelican Inn, Walcot St, Bath Sat next. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 196/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Bath Life Annuity & Assurance Co - attendance at office 33 St James's Pde, Bath daily 10-2pm, 4-7pm. Rob. Clarke, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 197/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Gibbon's stationers, has opened shop in Bridge Street for stationery, Bibles, stamps etc. Book binding executed. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 198/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall now 28 Jan (now 21 Jan) at 6pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 199/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: ## for sale - modern town-built perch coach with box to take on or off, plate glass, patent Venetian blinds, silk spring cushions, lanterns & silver plated furniture. Can be seen at coachmaker's, Broad St, Bath opp.York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 200/ article:3 d |
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| Music: benefit concert Mr Yaniewicz at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 30 Jan. Tickets 5s of Mr Y, 1 Fountain Bldgs; Rooms; Pump rooms; Lintern's music shop, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 201/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: next subscriptions assembly at New Bear Inn Bradford on Tue 29 Jan, & Tue 26 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 202/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Mr D'Egville & Son, teachers of fashionable dances, particularly the "Scotch Steps". Boarding schools attended. Apply Messrs D'Egville, 3 Chapel Row for particulars. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 203/ article:3 e |
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| Employment: ## young man wanted as apprentice to a resident in & member of Corp of Surgeons London. Free attendance at lectures at St Barts Hospital in last yr of apprenticeshop. Premium 200 guin. Apply Mr Johnson, prnter in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 204/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: all demands on estate & effects of Penny Hancock, fishmonger late of Bath & his daughter Sarah Hancock, spinster decd to Mr Thomas Hancock at Mr Gibbons, grocer at 18 Market Place. All debts to their estate to be paid by 1 Mar next. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 205/ article:3 e |
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| Art: painters in Bath - leader mentions Gainsborough, Humphrey's (studied miniatures under Collins in Bath), Laurence, young Barker & Daniels (miniaturist). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 206/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - American ashes 731 barrels, barley 11872 bushels, beans 215 bags, butter 1 anchor 31 ½-anchors , clover feeds 12 bags, American pig iron 39 tons, limes 4 barrels, oats 2720 bushels, onions Portugal 20 baskets, oranges & lemons 975 boxes, wheat 604 bus Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 207/ article:4:00 AM |