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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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| Property: auction - lot 2/3, dwelling house adjoining Lot 1; lot 3/3: another dwelling house adjoining. These 2 may be thrown together & converted into one large handsome mansion. At Swan Inn, Chipping Sodbury 19 Dec. Enq Mr Wallis of Chipping Sodbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2536/ article:1,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wells of Swallow St, London to Miss Mary Noah of Bath, on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2537/ article:3 d |
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| MIlitary: general meeting of Lieutenancy of County of Somerset held last Tue before 24 Oct last. Notice given of gen meeting of same will be held in Guildhall, Taunton 21 Dec. R O J Bryant, Ilminster 24 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2537/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Richard Hewlett an eminent builder of Bath, in S Wales recently Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2538/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wants in place - steady man as cook with good recommendations. Direct for A.B at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2538/ article:1,c |
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| Visitors: ## News - the venerable father & Lady of our favourite hero, Lord Nelson arrived Bath on Mon evening & have taken a house in Paragon Bldgs. Lady Nelson was widow of Mr Nesbitt of St Kitts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2539/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: sober, steady person wanted as foreman in brewery, to superintend brewery & keep books. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2539/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Mrs Mountain is engaged to gratify the public eye & ear at our Theatre till next May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2540/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: redemption & sale of Land Tax - Commissioners intend to meet at White Hart Inn, Bath 12 & 13 Dec. A clerk will attend to make out schedules of the estates. T Symes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2540/ article:1,c |
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| Music: a youth of Bath distinguished premature excellence on violin has fallen in street & received severe injury to one of his arms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2541/ article:3 d |
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| Art: 4 prints of interesting views of Battle of the Nile to be pubd 31 Jan. Price to subscribers 1 guin. Names of subscribers receiving of the publisher by principal booksellers in Bath. Prints may be seen at Mr Hazard, Mr Meyler & Mr Smith Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2541/ article:1,c |
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| Music: untimely fate of poor Biggs assiduous in his profession, a skilful musician on violincello; only one other his equal [c.f 4,c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2542/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale in fee - good farmhouse with stables, outbuildings & 40 acr at Whitley, nr Melksham & Corsham, in occupn of Mr Wm Hazeland. These are 3 best leazes on Melksham Common. Enq Mr Vezey, attorney, Melksham or Mr Harry Russ, Chippenham [ED - Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2542/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: ## soup tickets - in Bath are sold to those ladies & gentlemen who wish to give them away, so the poor receive their soup free Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2543/ article:3 d |
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| Art: Mr Hutchisson, Westgate St, painter of portraits & miniatures, advises his return to Bath & will be happy to receive commands during his stay. He returns to London beginning Feb. He also gives lessons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2543/ article:1,e |
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| Charity: Dr Solomon of Liverpool paid a short visit to Bath recently & left 3 guin for General Hospital & like sum for City Infirmary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2544/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Sun Fire Office - annual premiums become due at Christmas. Receipts for renewal may be had from J Smith, Westgate Bldgs (Bath), Thos Whitfield (Devizes) & Robt Butt (Warminster). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2544/ article:1,e |
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| Churches: among novelties of Bath this season was opening of Free Church for Divine Service. A number of chairmen regularly attend evening service. Seldom less than 700-800 of the middle & lower order people Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2545/ article:3 d |
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| Law: ## Lord Eldon decided at Court of Common Pleas on Sat [? 7 Dec] that gooseberry & currant bushes did not class as fruit trees, and might be removed [grubbed up] by a lessee on quitting a garden, like strawberry beds, cabbages etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2545/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: James Harding was killed in accident at coal works at Camerton [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2546/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices/qtr - Devizes 5 Dec, 88-110s; Newbury 5 Dec, 60-98s; Warminster 7 Dec, 86-114s; Reading 7 Dec, 67-96s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2546/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Samuel Padfield died in a coalpit at Hulcombe in fit of intoxication [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2547/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: Mark Lane 9 Dec - fine flour 78-80s/sack, 2nds 70-75s/, 3rds 45-65s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2547/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Sarah Dunford found dead in her bed at Corston [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2548/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: average price/qtr in England & Wales 30 Nov, wheat 93s 7d, barley 43s 7d, oats 32s 8d, beans 64s 11d, peas 57s 4d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2548/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Wm Hiscox drowned in river at Twerton [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2549/ article:3 e |
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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d standard wheaten loaf to weigh 2lbs 0oz 4dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2549/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Rd Hooper 1 yr old burnt to death in Walcot being left in care of 2 children not yet 7 yrs old [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2550/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: "Agriculture & Planting" by Bath & W of England Soc, 9th vol pubd today, printed for R Cruttwell & sold by booksellers in Bath & Bristol price 6s 6d inboards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2550/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: a poor man found dead on High Common Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2551/ article:3 e |
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| Travel: list issued by Stamp Office, London on horses let to hire for travelling post to be let 7 Jan. Statement of duties recvd for farming out post-horse etc duties to 1st Aug 1787, inc. Devonshire, Dorset, Cornwall & Somerset £8,768; Wilts Worcs & Gloucs £7,710 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2551/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur 13 Dec, tragedy of "Douglas" with "The Virgin Unmask'd"; Sat 15 Dec, new comedy "Wives As They Were & Maids As They Are" with "The Midnight Hour"; Tue 18 Dec, "Tamerlaine" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2552/ article:3 e |
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| Property: to let - stone-built house, 4 acr land & 2 walled gardens, stabling for 2 horses, 10 mins walk from Bradford on road to Woolley. New & modern furniture may be taken with house on valuation. Enq Mr J Hart, present occupier Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2552/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house with shop in grocery, haberdashery etc together with established baking business, convenient bakehouse & premises in Melksham. Enq G Moule, attorney, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2553/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: redemption of Land Tax - attendance given to receive money at Mitre Inn, Wells 23 Dec, George Inn, Frome 31 Dec, White Lion, Bath 1 Jan; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2553/ article:2,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & a quantity of hats at 29 Bathwick St, Bath on 14 &15 Dec by C Trimnell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2554/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Henry Gordon, haberdasher & Robt Rose, baker, both of Bath, dividends on 11 Jan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2554/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr Townsend at Spring Gardens, Bath (who is going to Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn). On the premises on 17 Dec by C Trimnell. Also large glass chandelier Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2555/ article:3 e |
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| Publications: letter of refutation from Arbella Caldwell of 11 Northampton St, Bath to Mrs Carr, 2 Crescent, Bath re. adoption of a caricature publication & refers to Mrs Carr's sister Miss Stamer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2555/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: auction - remainder of extensive library, surgical instruments, pair of pistols by Wogden, fowling-pieces by Mortimer, 2 gold-headed canes. At Great Room, Bond St, Bath 18 & 19 Dec by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2556/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs 12 Dec "Pizarro" with "Two Strings to your Bow"; Sat 14 Dec, "The West Indian" with new musical farce "The Castle of Sorrento"; Tue 17 Dec, "Lovers' Vows" with "Bluebeard" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2556/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr Biggs of Drury Lane, late of Bath Theatre [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2557/ article:4 c |
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| Leisure: Ball for MC at New Assembly Rooms 6 Jan. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Saville Row, Bath or Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2557/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of Eng Soc - AGM (John Billingsley, esq vice-president in chair). Marquis of Lansdown, Earls of Strafford & Peterborough attended. Lord Somerville chosen as president for next yr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2558/ article:1 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Peterborough, Earl of Ossory, Earl & Countess of Guildford, Lord Bishop of Gloucester, Lady Talbot, Lady Molyneux, Lady Fust, Hon Miss St Leger, Hon Mr & Mrs Rawson, Sir John Murray [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2558/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of Eng Soc AGM - exhibition of many & valuable cattle & sheep judged by Duke of Bedford, Messrs Astley, Ellman, Mighell, Peacey, Bridge, Gale, Peter & Exter. Wm Matthews, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2559/ article:1 b |
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| Notices: meeting convened for today to consider raising subscription for poor relief has been postponed till Fri next Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2559/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of Eng Soc AGM - prizes to Mr Whitaker, Bath for most valuable ram's fleece, 5 guin; Mr Joyce, Freshford for valuable samples of broadcloth, 5 guin Mr Collier, Bathwick for mixture of wool with Spanish Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2560/ article:1 b |
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| Charity: Mayor has received letter from Committee in London for managing a fund for widows, wives & children of soldiers killed or wounded in Holland - gentlemen of Corporation have unanimously voted £50 to this patriotic subscription & hope public will join in. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2560/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of Eng Soc AGM - the fair held in Bath the following day was respectable in appearance & expected to increase next yr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2561/ article:1 b |