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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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| Fashion: auction - variety of millinery, linen drapery etc open for view & private sale at auction room Westgate Bldgs, Bath 15 Nov by Wm Booth. All kinds of goods taken in for immediate sale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2324/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: for sale - Weymouth pine, Scots & spruce firs from 6-12' high from J Petrie, nursery & seeds men, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2324/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: imports contd - oats 2912 bushels, cod oil 120 hhds, oranges & lemons 220 chests, Irish tallow 34 hhds, tongues 1 firkin, wheat 8000 bushels, French wine 19 hhds, Spanish wine 51 buts 9hhds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2325/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of gentleman removed from the country, at Great Auction Room, Parsonage Lane, Bath 19 & 20 Nov by H Thurston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2325/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: A Lovelock, 2 Kingston Bldgs, Bath has new & fashionable assortment of cheap millinery & haberdashery with collection of black & white lace, muffs & tippets. Ready-made cloaks & muslin caps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2325/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: Bristol to Taunton canal - met Swan Inn Wells 5 Dec. 21 man committee inc Richard Bowsher & Robert Moody (both Bath). Resolved to have survey, make estimates, raise £100 shares & confer with Grand Western Canal committee. Joint bankers Messrs Cross & Bayly, Bath; Messrs Harris & Savery, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2326/ article:4 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture incl set of Wedgwood ware, 8-day clock by Field & fowling piece by Trulock, on premises at 10 Russel St, Bath 21 & 21 Nov by Mr English. House to be let immediately Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2326/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - remaining stock in trade of J Gould, bookseller, 18 Pulteney Bridge, Bath on 7 Nov by Mr Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2326/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction in 4 lots - freehold dairy estate "Whitley Farm", Melksham, in occupn Wm Hazeland, ½ mile from London Rd. At Kings Arms, Melksham 12 Dec by Harry Russ. Enqs Stephen Vezey, attorney, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2327/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - commodious dwelling house in Kensington Pl, Bath with 2 large gardens behind. Present occupier obliged to reside in the country for benefit of his health. House may be viewed by tickets issued by Mr Watts, attorney Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2327/ article:3,e |
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| Crime: firing of firearms - 4 "evil-disposed persons" gathered outside house of Mary & Sarah Fripp at Norton St Philip 31 Oct 1-2 am. One fired gun at window of Mary. Reward 30 guin on conviction. Accomplice may be pardoned Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2328/ article:2 e |
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| Notices: my wife unexpectedly left my house at 8pm for no known reason. Some accident feared. If alive, I beg her to return as I am uneasy. I shall be obliged for info concerning her. She has left child of 5 yrs & another 8 mth. Thos Conduit, Ballance St, Bath 23 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2328/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Jas Gregory, ropemaker, late of Frome Selwood assigned all his estates to Messrs Middleton & Ford in trust for his creditors last 22 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2329/ article:2 e |
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| Fashion: notes for dress, walking dress & head dress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2329/ article:4,a |
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| Finance: creditors of Jas Gregory, contd - to meet Angel Inn, Frome on 19 Nov to sign deed & produce claims. Deed remains for signature at office of Mr Frampton, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2330/ article:2 e |
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| Finance: wanted - £400 on security of property in central Bath with gross rent of 80 guin p.a. Enq Mr Ketcherside, baker of 3 Abingdon Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2330/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: bankruptcies - Edmund Hood, late Grove St, Bathwick & John Tuttle, coachmaker etc. Commissioners to meet at Lamb Inn, Bath 7 Dec to make final dividend. Receive dividend at compting house of Phillips & Thornthwaite 10 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2331/ article:2 e |
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| Agriculture: the Impropriator of Corn Tithes of Pucklechurch Parsonage will attend to receive same for parish of Westerleigh at New Inn, Mays Hill on 25 Nov & for Pucklechurch at Fleur de Lis on 26 Nov & for parishes of Wick & Abbotson at Carpenters Arms, Wick on 27 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2331/ article:1,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Mayo, Lord Somerville, Lady A Talbot, Lady Packington, Sir John Leicester, Sir W Dalling, Hon WH Irby, Hon Miss S Ward [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2332/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: fat Southdown wether sheep was killed in field nr Claverton Down Rd, carcass stolen, only skin & offal remained. 5 guin reward from Mr Nichols, butcher, in Market Pl, Bath & further 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc on conviction Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2332/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Sam Hewlett, an eminent artist of Bath, to Miss E Somner of Bristol, at Chester on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2333/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: for sale - stock in trade of Mr Glover, goldsmith & jeweller of 40 Milsom St, Bath incl firearms, fine toned finger & barrel organs, telescopes & 2000 yds carpeting. House to be let or sold - half money may remain on mortgage. Enq Mr Glover on the premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2333/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Geo Hayward Tugwell, esq of Bath to Miss Clutterbuck 2nd dtr of Daniel Clutterbuck, esq of Bradford Leigh, at Bradford yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2334/ article:3 c |
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| Music: New Assembly Rooms - 1st subscription concert to be held at Bath on 20 Nov. The 12 subscription concerts will include 3 choral nights Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2334/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Perks of Monckton Combe to Miss Howell of Beckington, on Tuesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2335/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: auction - several lots of coach & saddle horses at Ryle's livery stables, Monmouth St, Bath 16 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2335/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hyde, milliner at Wells recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2336/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Edward Watts, surgeon & apothecary, of Malmesbury has assigned, in trust, his estates to Thomas Thompson, surgeon, of Tetbury, Geo Reeves of Kington Langley & John Bound of Cowitch. Deed of Covenant to be executed 2 Nov when debtors are required to pay same Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2336/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Rachael Whittick on Sunday. One of the Bath Guides for almost 50 yrs, she immersed in hot baths several hours/day yet enjoyed good health to lengthened period of 86 yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2337/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: dealers in hats in Bath & neighbourhood who choose to have their hats forwarded to Head Office by the distributor to be stamped, are to deliver them to Mr Howse at the Stamp Office, Sawclose, Bath for that purpose. Robt Lax Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2337/ article:1,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Gardiner of the Cooper's Arms, Widcombe on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2338/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: assistant to serve a church in a healthy & pleasant part of Somerset, duty very easy. Apply printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2338/ article:1,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Charles Lewis, carpenter & wheelwright of Widcombe in his 36th yr on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2339/ article:3 c |
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| Military: those willing to supply hay, straw & oats for cavalry stationed in barracks from 25 Dec & those wishing to purchase dung, to send proposals to Lieut Thos Foy, Barrack Master, Taunton by 30 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2339/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: review of Mrs Inchbald's comedy "Wives as They Were, Maids as They Are". Performed for 1st time at Theatre Royal, Bath last night [Tue 13 Nov] & met with flattering reception Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2340/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 92-106s/qtr, Newbury 92-105s/qtr, Warminster 84-104s/qtr, Reading 78-108s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2340/ article:2,c |
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| Churches: Free Church in Bath - open for public worship next Sun with services at 11am & 6pm. Liberal subscription given by Lord Rivers, great bell donated by Rev Mr Sibley, various other donations listed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2341/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale - handsome bay horse at Dash's Riding School Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2341/ article:2,d |
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| Livestock: 3 horses belonging to Mr Adams of Walcot drowned Fri morning (at dangerous & long complained of watering place in river opp Mr Ward's warehouse on the Quay) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2342/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - small neat house, genteely furnished, on reasonable terms. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2342/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: Mr Tully, cheesefactor of Bristol fell from roof of London coach between Newton & Saltford on Fri evening & dislocated his thigh Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2343/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: dancing lessons to strangers at 10s 6d/lesson from Mr Second whose engagements in London will not permit him to remain in Bath longer than 6 weeks. Letters to 22 Queen Sq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2343/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: wife of Richard Gough, journeyman breeches maker of Frome delivered of 3 children on Monday. Mother is likely to do well, children since dead. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2344/ article:3 c |
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| Inns: Argyle Inn & Tavern, Argyle St, Bath - T Gould has fitted up rooms & has assortment of wines & spirits. Good accommodation for gentleman travellers. An ordinary at 2pm. The proprietor has opened a subscription for reading the London & country newspapers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2344/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: suspected theft - Thos Yeascombe aka "My Lord" arrested today in Peter St, Bath by Mayor's officer Bryant on suspicion of stealing silver watch, 7½ guin gold, 47s silver from Thos Brimson. Appeared before Geo Chapman, Mayor & committed for trial Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2345/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of Thomas Osman, brandy merchant, of Bath may receive 1st dividend of 4s/£ at Packhorse Inn, Melksham 20 Nov. Stephen Vezey, solicitor, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2345/ article:2,e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thu 15 Nov "The Will"; Sat 17 Nov, "The Castle Spectre"; Tue 20 Nov "Wives as they Were & Maids as they Are" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2346/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - c. 30 pieces fine Irish cloth, 18 pieces of 4qr & 5qr white calico, 200 yds dimity etc at his auction rooms cnr Westgate Bldgs, Bath 15 & 16 Nov by W Booth. This sale worth the attention of tailors & small shopkeepers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2346/ article:2,e |
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| Music: subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms. Subscriber of 3 guin will be entitled to admission ticket for 12 concerts & 2 tickets transferable only to ladies Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2347/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture incl various bedsteads, Kidderminster & other carpets of Mrs Goodenough of West Codford removing to Bath. On the premises on 19 Nov by R Townsend. Catalogues from printing office, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2347/ article:2,e |