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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: apprentice wanted for woollen draper & mens mercery. Any genteel properly educated youth may apply to Mr Marsh in Abbey Churchyard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Strahan [? = Straughan], widow of the late James Strahan, linen-draper in Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:1 b |
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| Notices: elopement - Betty Davis (wife of Thomas Davis of West Kingston, Wilts) eloped 21 Jan without any just provocation. He repudiates any debts she may incur etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: summary of inequality of representation in Parliament - London has 7,000 electors & sends 4 MPs; Westminster has 10,000 electors & 2 MPs; Newtown 1 elector 2 MPs; Midhurst 1 elector & 2 MPs; Marlborough 3 electors sends 2 MPs; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 260/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Crime: unlawful gambling - "private playing is the bane of Bath", [reference to the posssn of a Faro table & an EO table (like roulette, but just Evens & Odds)], in defiance of the Bath magistrates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 208/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Henry Sweeting, esq., of the King's Dragoon Guards, to Miss Leyson of Bristol, an agreeable young lady with a fortune [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - benefit for Mrs Didier, comedy "The Belle's Strategem" [full cast list], with entertainment as in the bills on 25 Feb. Tickets Mrs Didier in Orchard St, & from Mr Fisher, box lobby of theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 289/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Joseph Orlidge, snr, an eminent wine-merchant of Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: Wilts Gen Qtr Sessions at New Sarum on 14 Jan resolved Fisherton-Anger gaol insufficient for the safe & commodious reception of prisoners; & propose not fewer than 24 cells each 560 cu ft in brick or stone with vaulted ceilings, stone floor, & iron doors & grates, with plans for further 24 cells. The next Qtr sessions to receive proposals & estimates will be at New Sarum on 23 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 161/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat "The School for Scandal" with "The Critic"; Thursday " Which is the Man" with "Poor Vulcan". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 209/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord George Gordon, Sir John Stapleton [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 298/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mr Gollidge - meet Mr Dodd at Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath, next Mon [24 Feb] to consider the state of her affairs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 307/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Mr Metralcourt's Ball - for his pupils at New Assembly rooms was fixed 5 Feb, now postponed to 12 Feb. Tickets 5s from Mr Metralcourt at Mrs Maubach's, Pump Room Pssge; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:1 d |
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| Property: auction - 2 substantial freestone dwelling houses in Parsonage Lane with a 3-stall stable & coach-house adjoining, held under Bath Corporation for 99 yrs, 2 lives & quit rent 7s p.a. At Angel Inn, Westgate St, Bath on 4 March by Wm. Birchall. Enq Mr Charles Brett, or Mr Wm. Cross, trustees for the creditors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 295/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - trade utensils of Mr Benjamin Hayward, decd., clothier & clothdresser. Inc 87 pair shears, 2 cloth presses, six pair shear boards, sundry dubbing boards, etc. At his house in Beckington, on 27 Feb by William James (auctnr). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Mrs Ann Rosco - meet at York House 25 Feb Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 306/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade of late Mr Thomas Colburne, upholsterer, decd., at his late shop in Bennett St, Bath on 27 & 28 Feb, by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 308/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - freehold dwelling house "The Crescent" nr Royal Crescent, Bath & adj. High Common, now in possn. of Jeremiah Chivers. Inc. 2 horse coach-house & 6-stall stable. Partcrs Mr Forman, attorney, Walcot St., Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 276/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: preliminary articles of Peace between Gt Britain & France, Gt Britain & Spain & Gt Britain & America [detailed] laid before House of Peers by Lord Grantham, & before House of Commons by Mr Secretary Townshend. Articles with America describe borders of America & their fishing rights on the banks of Newfoundland & St Laurence, but with curing rights in Nova Scotia Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 202/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Charity: ## relief of the necessitous poor - Gloucester Corporation have voted 100 guin for this. Also, subs from gentlemen & clergy totalled upwards of ú420. There is a similar charity set up at Stroud Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 84/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, books etc of Rev Mr Green. Inc morine & check furniture, feather beds & naval prints. At his house in London Rd, Bath (ca.1 furlong beyond Walcot turnpike) on 21 Feb (not as in Bath Journal) by Thomas Young. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 294/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Cockburn, mother in law to Sir Matthew White Ridley, bart., in Bath, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 302/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Ostler, accountant, to Mrs Badcock, widow of Mr Badcock, formerly a linen-draper in Bristol [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 282/ article:1 b |
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| Fashion: Eliz. Maningford, widow & executrix of late John Maningford to continue business of haberdasher & mans mercer at her shop below Pump Room Pssg. Debtors to late husband to pay her, or Robert Potts, tailor in Union Pssge, Bath (27 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1508/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: burglary - at house of Eliz. Hewitt, widow, of Grittleton, Wilts. Rewards from local churchwardens ú10 for apprehending & ú20 for recovering stolen goods. Also ú31 10s benefactions acknowledged. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:3 d |
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| Property: houses sold, hired or let by commission - through William Matthews, coal-merchant, Somerset Yard, opp Axford's Bldgs - has opened office there. Inc private sale of house in Paragon Bldgs with beautiful view to attractive country behind ; & of large house with adj. 2 mssgs at Walcot turnpike Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1481/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, linen, mangle, etc of Mrs Cornwall, at her house in Trim St, Bath on 22 Nov by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1499/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - furniture etc property of Henry Brooke, esq. Inc 2 fine Indian cabinets, microscope, telescope, camera obscura, plate etc. On the premises NE cnr Catherine Place, Bath on 6 & 7 Feb by Mr Plura. (+ modern coloured prints by Angelica Kauffman & others). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 212/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Sir Jarrit Smyth, bart., almost in his 92nd year (MP for Bristol 1755 & later) last Sat se'nnight [18 Jan]. The title & estate pass to his eldest son Sir John Hugh Smith [sic], bart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 205/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome to Bath turnpike - trustees meeting by adjournment at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common 18 Feb. From J. Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 263/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture belonging to Miss Saunders, inc some paintings, books & fine prints. At her late dwelling house opp The Guildhall, Bath, on 2 Dec by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1506/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: tribute to Sherborne in Nantucket, America - a handsome town with 500 houses, 200 sail, 200 seamen, 15,000 sheep & 500 cows & several citizens worth ú20,000, yet sandy soil & no stones or timber. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 267/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Charity: appeal for Barbara Morgan - an epileptic, she lost servant's job and is away from family & connections. Donations at Mr Farr's, Stall St, at the bar of the Parade coffee house, at Mr Meyler's Library etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1498/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: in the House of Lords on 11 Feb, thanks given to Rt Hon Lord Viscount Howe for the important services he has done the country by the relief of Gibralter & by the gallant & able manoevres of the fleet under his command against a superior fleet of the enemy; House resolved its approval & acknowledges the services of the officers, soldiers & sailors employed in the defence of Gibralter, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 281/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Crime: Matthew Magarth & Arthur Kenney (2 soldiers in the 62nd Regt of Foot) were committed to Fisherton gaol on Monday [10 Feb] charged with robbing James Wilshire, labourer of Keevil of stealing 20-30s on the highway between Bradford & Holt [Bath, 12 Feb]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 272/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Mr Bateman's museum - "Eidophusikon" on Wed & Fri 7pm & Sat 12.30, front seats 3s, back 2s, closes 28 Feb (for return to London), when museum continues 2 x week at 1s with a new large concave mirror purchased to heighten effect of Mount Vesuvius. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 273/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction sale in fee - in 3 lots at Burrough Hill, Farmborough parish, 7 miles Bath, lot1/3, house etc 30 acres let to Mr Joseph Bush, rent £50 p.a; lot 2/3, 14 acres meadow over marl, let to Mr Henry Brodribb, rent £28 p.a; lot 3/3, 22 acres arable over marl, let at rent £33 p.a. At Kings Arms, Pensford 11 Dec. [no auctnr named - enq ILLGBL] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1507/ article:2 b |
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| Politics: House of Commons - consideration of preliminary articles of peace (London, 18 Feb) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 297/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - elegant house NE cnr Catherine Place, late possn Henry Brooke, esq. Also, elegant furniture, plate, books. On the premises on 21 Jan by Mr Plura . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 150/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball for Her Majesty's Birthday - Lower Assembly Rooms 15 Jan, 10s 6d for 3 tickets, entitles bearer to tea, negus, jellies, cakes, etc. Rd. Tyson, Master of Ceremonies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 126/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Music: 5th subscription concert - New Assembly Rooms 27 Nov (& weekly). Opera "Orpheus" with Tenducci, Miss Storer & Rauzzini; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1523/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: open letter [detailed] to Clement Tudway, esq., MP for Wells re. his opposition to Mendip Inclosure Bill, when he included adjoining wasteland to his Priddy estate. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 280/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Fashion: J. Benton, hatter, hosier & glover (from New Bond St London) successor to Mr Carey, in the Churchyard & Cheap St, Bath. Has new young man from London with good experience of trimming & cocking hats. [Good list of male fashion items] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 144/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: Sayce, wine, rum & brandy warehouse, nr St Michael's Church, Bath. Price list inc. fine overproof Jamaica rum 12s/gall, fine overproof Cognac brandy 14s/gall, old rich dry raisin wine 4s/ etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Dupre, a widow lady, at her house in Miles's Court on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1515/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction - unexpired term of 16 yrs of lease of "Spring Gardens". Adj 3 of 4 stall stables. On the premises 21 Feb by Mr Plura. 3 adj. coach-houses to let. Partcrs Mr Jones, 2 Bladud's Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 278/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady & Miss Newcomin, Lady Harvey, Lady Thorold, Sir Charles Palmer, Sir Arthur Croft, Sir George Shuckburgh [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 269/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Cork, Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells, Lord Bishop of St David's, Lord & Lady Colville, Lady Strachan, Sir Wm. Stanley & Lady, Sir Charles & Lady Bamfylde, Hon Mrs Lee [NOTP], Judge Potter & 2 Misses, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1513/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: suspected swindler - man apprehended in Devizes last Thu, known by name Frederick Molyneux, esq . Committed to Devizes Bridewell by Lord Wm. Seymour on Friday [good account] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 241/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction, no reserve - large stock of linen drapery , haberdashery & mens mercery [good list]. At the house of Mrs Wall, Abbey Churchyard, Bath on 24 Feb et seq., by Daniel Dickes. Also lease of house for sale Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 293/ article:2 b |