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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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| Publications:"The Bath Lover, or, The Mercenary Courtship etc". Pubd next Sat, 1s. Printed by R Cruttwell & sold by Pratt & Marshall's, & by all other booksellers in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 204/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - commodious house in Stall St, Bath, 4 rooms, elegant parlour & shop in front, room adjoining, large wine vaults, now in possn Mr John Dodd. Enq Mr Dodd, Stall St, or Mr Edward Vernon Goodall, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 205/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale - public house, at the sign of "The Bell" in Stall St, Bath. Enq Mr Dodd, Stall St, Bath, or of Mr Edward Vernon Goodall, attorney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 206/ article:3.d |
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| Notices: stray horse - brown-bay blind mare, hackney-type found in his field by Edward Willis, Cross Keys Farm, Lyncombe. Proof of ownership & expenses & keep of maintenance required Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 207/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - Grove Tavern nr Market now in possn of Mr Henry Ballanger. Fixtures at fair appraisal. Enq at the house. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 208/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold estate at Weston. 3 pieces pasture 18 acres, barn, barton & stone-built shed, now occupd by Mr Wm Jones. At house of Geo Arnold, White Lion, Market Pl on 27 Feb by Daniel Dickes. Enq Mr Freeme, attorney, Marshfield; Mr John Fisher, Monkton Combe; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 209/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "New Bath Guide" 2nd edtn, pub this day, price 1s & 1s 6d neatly ½-bound & marbled. Contents inc. lists of medical faculty, artists, attornies, inns & taverns, lodging & boarding houses, etc. 6 copper plates inc of MCs, Crescent & Richard Nash, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 210/ article:3,d |
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| Industry: ## new invention for wool-combing announced by Lord Bathurst. A new way of constructing a comb-pot, which will preserve health & lessen expense of wool combing etc [Long account]. (Cirencester 16 Jan). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 211/ article:4:00 AM |
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| News: weather - from Gainsborough, great crowd of people on frozen River Trent - collapsed, 90 people fell in water, 4 saved. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 212/ article:1,b |
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| Law: Western Circuit - Baron Hotham, Baron Perryn Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 213/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly at Town Hall on Mon 9 Feb. To begin at 6o'c Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 214/ article:1 c |
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| Property: for sale - fee farm rents in Bath, value £120 p.a. Enq John Jefferys, esq, Crescent, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 215/ article:1,c |
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| News: weather - frozen snow at hedge height in parish of Corney, Cumberland & carts unable to [go on roads]. At Barnard Castle, snow was 2½ yards deep on 25 Jan, & hay £4 10s/ton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 216/ article:2,a |
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| Charity: letter from "Christianus" deplores the lack of aid to the poor in extreme weather. Eulogies on previous times - Mr [Beau] Nash, "friend & patron of the poor", & on Mr Duel Taylor, rector of Bath & Mr Sparrow, rector of Walcot. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 217/ article:2,a |
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| Agriculture: Mark Lane - poor corn sales. Wheat 36s-48s, barley 25s-34s, rye 27s-29s, oats 19s-20s. Fine flour 38-39s/sack Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 218/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster market, wheat 48s-58s, barley 16s-19s, oats 20s-24s, beans 36s-40s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 219/ article:2 b |
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| Churches: St James's parish - Peter Lidiard elected Sexton, & thanks inhabitants. He succeeds the late Mr Goulding. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 220/ article:2,b |
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| Industry: John Naish & James Stibbs, tanners in Lambridge, dissolve their partnership. John Naish to continue business. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 221/ article:2.c |
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| Travel: postcoaches from Shakespeare Tavern, Westgate, Bath (kept by John Ashly) daily at 8am in 2 days to George Inn, Drury lane, London. Inside £1 6s, out 15s, short journeys 3d/mile etc. Performed by Kirby & Co. Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 222/ article:2,c |
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| Employment: runaway apprentice from Rev Henry Bayntun at Road on 1 Jan - Job Penny age 14, pitted with small-pox, wearing dark brown breeches Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 223/ article:2,d |
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| News: state of Ireland needs Government attention - "a nation of geese not foxes" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 224/ article:2,d |
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| News: ## Master of the Pump pays £800 p.a to sell the water - 2 year lease. Some people do not sign book to avoid impertinent visitors. Some people not paying at all. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 225/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: ## arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Stawell, Lord Cranstoun, Lady Bromley, Hon Mrs Grey [NOTP], Capt Nelson, Capt Greenwood. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 226/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Elliott of Bristol, hairdresser, to Miss Parker of Bath, at Bristol on Saturday, . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 227/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Quinn, in Miles Court, Bath, on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 228/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: the lady of Wintrop [sic] Baldwin, esq., at his house in the Crescent, on Thursday se'nnight [week ago]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 229/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Nagle (the lady of David Nagle, esq. in the Circus) on Friday . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 230/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Miss Enys (eldest dtr of John Enys, esq, decd of Cornwall) at her lodgings in Bath on Friday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 231/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: Rev John Batchelor of Trowbridge, appointed Surrogate to grant licenses for diocese of Sarum, by Sir Charles Gould. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 232/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: Rev James Howell BA preferred to rectory of Clutton on presentation of Rt Hon Earl of Warwick Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 233/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: generous relief given to distressed manufacturers in the clothing country. Collections in parishes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 234/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: ## at Wells - substantial assistance for benefit of poor £100 since last Friday. Bread & coal distributed in present inclement weather. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 235/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: "Castle of Andalusia" repeated yesterday [Tue] evening . Not performed last week because of Mr Brett's sudden absence. Mr Brown sang well, & played "Alphonsus" better than Mr Brett. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 236/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: Mr Ashman, Bath musician, robbed at pistol-point by footpad nr Claverton Down. Stolen - 10s, silver watch, wedgewood seal & gilt chain Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 237/ article:3,d |
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| News:## weather - deeper snow than usual in several parts of the country particularly in W country, several dead bodies found on roads, others dug out of the snow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 238/ article:3,d |
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| News: ## Mary Feltham, Trowbridge age ca. 20 swore a bastard child to her grandfather, Will Feltham, Steeple Ashton in his 79th year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 239/ article:3,d |
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| Health: news from Belfast Mercury, certain cure for cancer - pitch applied with great success, discovered by chance by a shepherd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 240/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat, "The Chapter of Accidents" with "The Citizen". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 241/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Dimond - by desire of Duchess of Devonshire, "Hamlet" with 2-act comedy "Three weeks after Marriage" at Theatre Royal Bath on 10 Feb. Tickets from Mr Dimond, 4 Gallaway's Bldgs; or Mr Fisher, Box office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 242/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: Mr Gale, hosier, hatter & glover, has opened a shop in Wade's Passage, lately owned by his grandfather, Mr John Bowden. Hats cocked, fashionably trimmed, ostrich feathers (black, brown or white). Funerals completely furnished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 243/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - stage coach, 4 horses & harness, used on Bath-Bristol route. Enq Angel Inn, nr the Old Bridge, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 244/ article:3,d |
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| Health: Thomas Howe, chemist & druggist, Milsom St - makes elastic trusses to cure ruptures. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 245/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: caution to public - not to trust Jane Reasey (late servant to Mr & Mrs Crook of Chippenham) who is believed to be now with brother nr Goate's Head, Old King St, Bristol. Mrs Crook gave her a good testimonial, but now has reason to rescind it. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 246/ article:3,d |
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| Education: Mrs Palmer, Kelston refutes rumour she has left the school & no pupils returned. School open & pupils attending. Fees 12 guin p.a & 1 guin entrance Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 247/ article:1,c |
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| Employment: companion wanted - for lady of ill health confined to home. Suitable for person of small fortune requiring board, educated & with best recommendation. Applcn letter (post-paid) at Mr Teasdale, grocer, Miles Crt nr Edgar Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 248/ article:1,c |
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| Charity: ## King gives £200, Her Majesty £100, Prince of Wales £100 from their Privy purse for relief in this inclement weather, in addition to annual bounty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 249/ article:2,a |
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| Charity: ## letter from His Majesty the King to Bishop of London, recommends that all churches & chapels make subscription for the poor in this inclement weather. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 250/ article:2,a |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster, wheat 48s to 58s/[qtr], barley 26s-29s, oats 20-25s, beans 36s-40s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 251/ article:2,b |
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| Charity: ## many collections in Bristol for the poor in the very cold weather. The two MPs sent £200. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 252/ article:2,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sheppard, wife of John Sheppard, eminent clothier of Frome.[no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 253/ article:2,b |