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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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| Churches: Rev Aaron Baker, rector of Burnett & chaplain to 20th Reg of Foot, presented by Mrs Popham of Hound Street to the donative of Brislington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 304/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: ## relief of the poor - nearly £600 collected (& other objects) door to door & sponsored by Corporation & Mayor. Distribution started Mon in St James's parish & 965 persons received bread, beef, peas, coals, money etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 305/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: ## relief of the poor - further distribution by committees of the parishes on Mn et seq to 4,253 poor persons - 238 loaves, 768 lbs meat, 56lbs cheese, 2 sacks potatoes, 100 bushels coal, 174 quarts pease & £141 4s 6d money Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 306/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: relief of poor - Henry Dawkins, esq MP for Chippenham has distributed a large quantity of provisions to upwards of 1000 poor persons of that place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 307/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mrs Simpson's benefit is fixed for next Sat [21 Feb] . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 308/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre [Royal Bath] - preview of benefit for Mr Browne next Tuesday, new comedy "One Rake in a Thousand" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 309/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: notorious offenders, Chislet, Channel & Smith who robbed Turnpike House nr Frome, admitted stealing sheep & other burglaries. Sent to Shepton, Ilchester & Taunton gaols. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 310/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: anonymous lady gives 2 guin to debtors in Bath prison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 311/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Mr Cruttwell distributed 1s loaf to all debtors in Bath prison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 312/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: letter from Christianus 917 Feb) expressing pleasure with public collection in Bath for poor "reduced to a truly wretched state" after 7 weeks of uncommonly severe weather. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 313/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: ## Mayor & JPs in Bath warning to anyone throwing at cocks in the city or liberties (as is custom on Shrove Tuesday) will be punished "barbarous, & may lead to acts pernicious to society" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 314/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Froment's dancing academy, 1 Rivers St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 315/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let at Midsummer - large lodging house, Orange Court in the Grove, Bath. Mrs Purdie, present occupier will show house. Enq Mr Counsell, Walcot St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 316/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - house adjoining Pelican Inn, Walcot St, Bath. Enq Mr Counsell, Walcot St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 317/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: William Smith & John Smith dissolve their partnership. Wm Smith carries on corn & flour branch at Midford. John Smith carries on boot, shoes, clog & patten trade at their late house in Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 318/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - apartment (dining room, bedchamber, with good kitchen & conveniences) in house of John Smith (boot, shoes, clog & patten trade) in Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 319/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: for sale - carriages & horses, property of Arthur Molesworth, esq, St James's Pde, Bath going abroad, at his stables. Inc a) Bath-made crane-necked postchaise, new wheels & harness for pair horses b) crane-necked phaeton c) pair black nag-tailed coach horses d) pair piebald mares (draw phaeton well). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 320/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit for Mrs Simpson - "As You Like It" with farce "A Trip to Scotland" at Theatre Royal Bath on 21 Feb. Tickets from Mrs Simpson at Mrs Harper's, Abbey Grn; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 321/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Browne - "King Richard IIIrd" with "One Rake in a Thousand" at Theatre Royal Bath on 24 Feb. Tickets [illeg, paper cut] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 322/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Frocester [Gloucs] & Petty France to Bath - new road bypassing Frocester Hill & Nymphsfield Village, at least 1 mile shorter & avoiding steep & difficult Frocester Hill which caused inconvenience to travellers. Christopher Coleman, George Inn, Frocester Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 323/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "A Picture of John Bull" - a [critical] reminiscence of the last year Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 324/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Travel: Warminster/Frome/Bath turnpike - trustees to meet Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on Tue 2 Mar 11am. J Maskelyn, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 325/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - large convenient house, Catherine [sic] Hill, Frome, from next Lady Day. Now occupied by Miss Walter. Enquire Mrs Sheppard Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 326/ article:1 d |
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| Publications: The London Magazine - in the next number, an analysis of water & an accurate account of an eruption of volcano without fire, on Sicily Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 327/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: enquiry on Select Cmtte report on attempt on life of Mr. Fox using euphorbium & capsicum in a bag thrown at him. 200 guin reward to anyone revealing guilty persons in preparing bag or contents, or in throwing the same, knowing contents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 328/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: 100+ thieves & pickpockets, in groups of 10-12 attacked gentry last night returning from opera in London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 329/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Ludlow, wife of Mr Ludlow, tobacconist, at Devizes [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 330/ article:2,d |
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| Property: auction - f/hold estate in Weston, 18 acres pasture, farm buildings, occupied by Wm. Jones. At White Lion, Market Pl., Bath on 27 Feb by Daniel Dickes. Apply Mr. Freeme, attorney, Marshfield; or Daniel Dickes, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 331/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 332/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr. Robert Crook to Miss Uncles, both of Tytherton [?=Tytherington, Wilts], at Tytherton on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 333/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr. Samuel Hale of Minchinhampton to Miss M. Lloyd of Bath on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 334/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr. Wm. Driver, to Miss Ann Hucklebridge, dtr of Mr. Hucklebridge, at New Inn in Kingsmead Sq, Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 335/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Capt. Wm. Lyttleton to Miss Rebecca Jones, milliner on the Lower Walks, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 336/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs. Pettingal (wife of Mr. Pettingal snr., silk mercer on the North Parade, Bath) on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 337/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: Trowbridge - collection of £160 for poor relief. Joseph Mortimer gave a fat bullock & 5 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 338/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: Devizes - many gentlemen & manufacturers ggreatly alleviated the distresses of the poor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 339/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: it is generally allowed that no country in Europe is so eminent for public charities as England Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 340/ article:3,b |
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| News: fire, at 2am completely destroyed Mr. Wesley's working rooms, Shepton Mallet. Cloth valued at £300-£400 lost Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 341/ article:3,b |
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| Churches: Rev Mr. John Wesley will preach in his chapel in New King St. at 6.30 pm next Tuesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 342/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: crime - Bath Society for Protection of Property & Detection & Punishment of Villainy warn that receivers of stolen goods shall be the first objects of their prosecutions Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 343/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: ## Castle Combe - 2 youths enticed a shoemakers apprentice to steal shoes from master for 6d. They persuaded him to poison drinks of master & mistress. Timely assistance saved them despite violent convulsions. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 344/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: Worshipful Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons at York House, Bath, gave quantity of beef & bread last week to debtors in prison who give thanks. Thanks also to lady who gave bread, beef & vegetables Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 345/ article:3,b |
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| Charity: gentleman received 5 guin from unknown lady for charity. He chose to give 14s 6d to debtors in Bath prison, 1 guin. to Illchester gaol, & bread etc to value of £3 10s 6d to 18 persons with large families. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 346/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: a pamphlet listing penalties for stealing & poaching game & wild fowl, price 1s. Also Acts of Parliament imposing stamps on receipts, licences, bonds, probate of wills etc. All available from Printer of Bath Chronicle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 347/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Warminster, wheat 48s/- to 58s, barley 25s-38s, oats 20-24s, beans 36s-40s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 348/ article:3,c |
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| Livestock: brown mare [horse], scar on face, left in Keynsham Hams by Mr. Hill last 12 Jun. If not removed by 1 Mar will be sold by auction at White Lion, Thomas St., Bristol to defray costs. No repeat advertisement. From James Stibb's, Barr's Court. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 349/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: Joseph Flower, stay & habit maker, & tailor is removed to a house nr Lamb Inn in Stall St Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 350/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Mr. Isaac Collier, distiller, Bath legally authorised to receive debts owing to Michael Futcher, wine merchant & clothier, late of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 351/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction, effects of late Abel Dottin, esq, decd - elegant furniture [detailed] in sideboard of plate nr 1600 oz; postcoach with new harness for 4 horses, 2 phaetons, 2 casks of sugar etc. At his late house in Prince's Bldgs, Bath, on 9 Mar [sic] et seq by Mr Plura. Viewing 8 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 352/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - from next Lady Day, Prince's Bldgs, Bath, house of late Abel Dottin, esq, decd. With double staircase, large garden, coach-house & 5-stall stable. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 353/ article:3,c |