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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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| Marriages: Mr Joel Gardiner, hatter of Bristol to Miss M A Godwin of Devizes [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 208/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Finance: Corporation tenants - all quit rents, water rents & house rents due & in arrears at Christmas must be paid at Chamberlain's office 28 Jan 10 - 4 p.m. John Symons, chamberlain. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 209/ article:1 b |
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| Education: Mr Steven's academy, 7 Barton Bldgs, Queen Sq, Bath - boarding & tuition; also evening academy in drawing, mathematics & accompts [sic]. recommenced last Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 210/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: 2 sober young men required by Commissioners, 1 to act as constable of the night & other as surveyor of the streets. Must be able to write a good hand & be well recommended. Apply at Guildhall on 31 Jan at 11 o'clock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 211/ article:1 b |
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| Law: Devizes JPs - meeting & quarter sessions on 15 Jan swore allegiance to George III in 33rd year of his reign. A Bayntun, chairman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 212/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: art - "A Schizzo on the Genius of Man" where the merit of Mr Thomas Barker (celebrated young painter of Bath) is considered & his pictures reviewed. Pub 28 Jan. 6s in boards, for benefit of Bath Casualty Hospital. Printed by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 213/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: 9 silver teaspoons (5 marked on the back, "Abbot") stolen in the last 2 or 3 weeks from Mrs Taylor's at Cross Keys in Market Place. 3 guin reward from Bath Guardian Society on conviction of felon . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:1 c |
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| Politics: County meeting of Lord Lt & county JPs, Wells, 10 Jan - support for govt by King, Lords & Commons; ready to suppress riots & tumults; prevent all illegal meetings; execute law for punishment of seditious & inflammatory writings. Poulett (Lord Lt), Sam. Jolliffe (sheriff), Henry Hippisley Coxe, Wm. Phelips, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: for sale - several hundred thousand thorn plants from 5s to 27s 6d/1,000. Samples seen at Bath Market, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - William Duckett, paper maker, Slaughterford, Wilts, bankrupt, dividend 4 Feb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Industry: wool prices & imports - present high price of wool due to engrossing & monopoly; oppression of manfrs. Suggests Assoc for inport & sale of foreign wool. (Letter from R Meares of Frome to manufacturers of superfine cloths who met in Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: "The Lady's Magazine" for Jan 1793 published Fri 1 Feb price 6d. Inc 2 portraits of unfortunate King & Queen of France, a pattern for a cravat or handkerchief & a song from "Susannah" by Mr Handel. Monthly by all booksellers, or complete sets 23 vols 7s 6d ½ - bound Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: London 22 Jan - National Convention [France] condemns Louis XVI to death. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes 17 Jan, wheat 36s - 56s, barley 25s - 35s, oats 21s - 30s, peas 30s - 35s, beans 36s - 46s /per qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - HRH Duchess of Cumberland, Lady Elizabeth Luttrell, Lady Loftus, Sir Thomas Broughton, Sir Sidney Smith, Sir Wm. Jerningham & Lady, Sir Gervis & Miss Clifton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr R. Williams, woollen draper in the Churchyard to Miss Mitchell of Christchurch, at Christchurch on Monday se'nnight [seven nights - week]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr T Robbins, jnr. to Miss E Osborne of Marshfield on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr C Osborne to Miss E Robbins of Widcombe on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Sibree, pastor of a dissenting congregation in Frome to Miss Paine of Nunney yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Richard Taylor at Lacock in his 79th year, on 5 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elizabeth Gowen of Grittleton, Wilts in her 57th year, on Sat 12 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Timothy Thomas in his 82nd year, formerly coachmaster of Bath on Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr William Hancock, grocer & tallow chandler & one of proprietors of Frome Somerset Bank at Frome of a paralytic stroke yesterday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr White, age 68 on the Queen's Parade on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Wm. Chafin Grove, esq of Zeal's House, Wilts at his lodgings in Russel St, Bath, after a long illness on Thursday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Tar (wife of Mr Tar, upholsterer in Fountain Buildings) on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Spender (wife of Mr Benj. Spender of the White Lion, New Town, Bradford) on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Baynton (wife of Mr Baynton, soap boiler of Frome) on Monday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## Mr John Lowther, contractor was fined £15 after complaints to Commissioners made Thurs last that his scavengers swept dirt into gratings of the sewers & failed to remove dust & ashes from various streets at proper time. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3 b |
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| News: ## Roman remains - workmen employed at the new Pump Room, last week took up another votive altar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: canal - a scheme is under consideration to make a navigable canal from Bristol through or near Bath, Bradford, Melksham, Chippenham, Wootton Bassett & Swindon to join River Thames near Abingdon. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3 b |
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| Politics: a ludicrous circumstance attended the execution of Tom Paine's effigy at Saltford. Whilst the great crowd were enjoying a refreshing port, some rogue carried off the effigy before the hour of conflagration. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 239/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell by Abel Moysey, esq Mayor of Bath - Francis Jordan, an old offender, for stealing 8s 6d out of the till of Mrs Lovel in Cheap St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 240/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: Wells Qtr Sessions, Wed last - William Pigott imprisoned for fortnight at Ilchester for stealing hay at Keynsham; James Long (prosecuted by Bath Guardian Soc) for stealing 15 lbs of beef; James Willis for stealing 2 cushions; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 241/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: Wells Qtr Sessions, contd - Angela Methuen a rogue & vagabond to be imprisoned for 1 month in Shepton bridewell & publicly whipped at Bath on 13 Feb. Thomas Clement confined to 1 month hard labour for stealing an umbrella. Methuen & Clement prosecuted by Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 242/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: caution to the public - 2 ladies of fortune have obtained goods from several shops in Bath for 3 days. 2 women answering descriptions taken into custody in Bristol on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 243/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thurs [24 Jan] "Cymbeline" with "Ways & Means"; Sat [26 Jan] "The Suspicious Husband" with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 244/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let or for sale - compact freehold dwelling house, 2 parlours, drawing room & bedchamber, 2 attics, 2 garrets in Rivers Street adjoining Brunswick Place. Partcrs Mr Clark, attorney, St James's Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: horse auction - brown colt got by Oculator out of an Americus mare, 4 years old, unbroke. At repository, Walcot St, Bath on Sat 2 Feb by C Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: horse auction - bay colt got by Marquis 4 years old unbroke, out of well bred mare. At repository, Walcot St, Bath on Sat 2 Feb by C Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: horse auction - brown colt by Oculator 3 years old unbroke out of Whipster mare. At repository, Walcot St Bath on Sat 2 Feb, by C Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:3 c |
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| Music: eighth & last subscription concert - at New Assembly Rooms, this evening Wed 23 Jan at 7 p.m. Principal vocal performers, Mr Bartleman & Madame Dussek. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:3 d |
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| Music: benefit concert for Mr Ashe - at New Assembly Rooms on Wed 6 Feb. Tickets 5s from Mr Ashe, 6 Princes St, Queen Sq, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Elkins, hatter & glover, 11 Cock Lane, feathers furs & muffs cleaned. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: to overseers & others placing out poor children - 40 to 60 children above age of 9 years wanted immediately at a spinning manufactory at Twerton. Both sexes taken & proper care. Apply S P Bamford & Co, also 3 or 4 long wool sorters wanted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 252/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: ## best Lancashire white potatoes 7s/sack of 200lbs (long measure) at Mr Peterswald's warehouse in Trim St, or at the Full Moon, Old Bridge. Also black oats Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 253/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Vauxhall Ranelagh Gardens, New Town, Bath - general meeting of subscribers to be held at Spring Gardens on 4 Feb. Nath. Bayly, clerk to subscribers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 254/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: George Vasey, hatter, hosier & glover has removed from the Churchyard to 19 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 255/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - almonds 7 brls; beeseax 48 cakes; Dutch butter 50 casks; Irish butter 25 casks; Dutch cheese 406 ; chestnuts 200 bshls; cork 38 tons; figs 27 frails; hides 275 bundles; lignum vitae 30 tons, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 256/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, contd - marble 14 blocks; oranges & lemons 395 chests 144 boxes; raisins 54 jars 293qtr brls 374 baskets 100 boxes 6 ½boxes; etc. Oporto wine 289 pipes 6 hghds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 257/ article:4 b |