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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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| Art: Mr Sheldon, portrait painter has taken large lodging house in Orange Court, the Grove, Bath (occupd many yrs by Mrs Purdie) where his portrait collection may be viewed. Remainder of house to let unfurnished Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2348/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house with excellent shop front, brewhouse & outhouses for carrying on business of grocers & tallow chandlers, situated in market place of one of 1st market towns. Enq A.Z, Post Office, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2348/ article:2,e |
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| Publications: "Town & Country Almanack for 1799" to be pubd next Tue. Incs beginning & end of daylight, duration of twilight & length of days for every 6 days, printed by R Cruttwell, price 16d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2349/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: for sale - black coach-horse. Enq 14 Chatham Row, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2349/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "A Gardeners Calendar" by Abraham Crocker MSA printed by R Cruttwell. [No price] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2350/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess Dowager of Macclesfield, Lady L Atherley, Lady Parker, Lady Mitchell, Lady Sandford, Sir John & Lady Knightley, Sir John Marsham, Sir John & Lady Newport, Sir John & Lady Mordaunt, Sir Chas Hotham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2350/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: extensive collection for sale - at Glover's new repository 40 Milsom St, Bath. Incs. watches (gold & silver repeating, hunting, ladies enamelled), 5,000 yds carpeting, glasses, girondelles, coach harness, organs, pianofortes & harps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2351/ article:3 d |
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| Law: the Lord Chancellor has appointed Thomas Macaulay Cruttwell, gentleman of Bath to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2351/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let furnished or unfurnished - 39 Milsom St, Bath. Has the best drawing room in the street, suitable for nobleman's family. Also lodgings at no 40. Enq Mr Glover, 40 Milsom St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2352/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: the Chancellor of Bath & Wells has appointed Rev H Davis, vicar of Somerton, one of his surrogates for granting marriage licences Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2352/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc - gen meeting at Soc's Rooms 13 Nov, Rev Thos Broughton, vice president in chair. Drawings & models of useful implements introduced by W W Pinchard, esq, Mr Clay, Mr McDowell, Mr Wilcox, Mr Knight, Mr N Bartley. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2353/ article:3 d |
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| News: H Jenner, esq FLS of Berkeley, Glos is appointed Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons for Bristol, void by death of Thomas Dunkerley, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2353/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc meeting contd - agreed with Mayor that Beauford Sq eligible to host an annual market for superior cattle. Remaining business adjourned to 27 Nov. W M Matthews, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2354/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm Rogers, one of the Pump Room musicians, in London [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2354/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: to be let on a job by year or month - pair of bay coachhorses. Enq Mr Atfield, coalmerchant, Gay St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2355/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs M. L O'Reilly, relict of Col. O'Reilly of Bath, at the Hotwells [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2355/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: S Vezey, milliner, haberdasher etc of 4 Argyle Bldgs, Bath has new stock from London incl many fashionable articles of millinery etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2356/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr J Watts, surgeon & apothecary of Berkeley, Glos to Mrs Richardes, widow of Rev John Richardes, late vicar of Tetbury, on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2356/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: in case of Vez & others v Emery & others - creditors of David Vez (formerly of Chefaux, Switzerland) late of Walcot to prove debts before Nicholas Smith, esq, Chancery Lane, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2357/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr S Singer, jnr, clothier of Westbury to Miss Molder, niece of Rev Dr Fisher of Hackney, on Mnday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2357/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: "The Housekeepers Accompt Book" for 1799 pubd today, printed by R Cruttwell & A Taylor, price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2358/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Miss Grosell, only dtr of late Walter Grosell, esq of Logie, North Britain, at her lodgings in Bath on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2358/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Henry Stone (moving) at 20 Gay St, Bath on 22 & 23 Nov by Mr Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2359/ article:3 e |
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| Industry: ## completion of line of Coal Canal to Dunkerton Bridge where wharves are now established. Charge of conveyance from pit to wharf is only 2s/ton. Valuable vein of coal discovered at Smallcombe, nr Radstock. New colliery close to canal in Paulton will soon open. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2359/ article:3,b |
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| Military: Bath Volunteer Assn for defence of city - hopefully the many people absent last summer (when subscription was set) will help financially. Subscribers book of at Town Hall. Subscriptions since last pubd 110 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2360/ article:3 e |
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| News: ## notwithstanding the ordinance of the Mayor to the contrary, the sand-boys were in full cry throughout Pulteney St soon after 8am this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2360/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr J K Escott of Kingsdown suddenly [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2361/ article:4 c |
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| Churches: ## at a service of a chapel in this city (not a Protestant one) the officiating minister was seen to take off his wig at the altar & deposit it in that sacred place & stand bareheaded & unrobed himself - an act of indecency which would not be tolerated in Church of England Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2361/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mr John Cox, father of Mr Cox, woollen draper of Bristol, at Marshfield [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2362/ article:4 c |
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| Deaths: John Atyeo [sic], a shearman of the manufactory at Twerton, in endeavouring to pass over a piece of water nr the mill was drowned, Friday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2362/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: New Personal Legacy Duty - daily attendence for receiving duty by Mr Cruttwell, Bath & Mr Evill, Wells - Rob Lax, distributor of stamps Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2363/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: ## the new road through Barracks Farm, by which the steep hills of Odd Down & Entry will be avoided, is now laying out & will prove of considerable convenience to carriages of every description Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2363/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: Stewards of Strangers' Friend Soc, Bath thank XY for benefaction of 2 guin received by Mr W Stroud of the New Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2364/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: correction - the marriage of Henry Creswicke, esq to Miss Maundrell, inserted in our last issue, was the invention of impertinence, folly or malice Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2364/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Ladies' school wants half-boarder c.15/16 yrs. French is taught by principals who offer very desirable situation for young person wishing to be qualified as a tutoress Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2365/ article:1 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal, Bath - Thurs [14 Nov], "The Heir at Law" with "Bluebeard"; Sat [16 Nov], Mr Sheridan's "Pizzaro", with entire new scenery & dresses. Tickets for boxes from Mr Bartley at box office lobby. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2365/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly will be at Town Hall on 26 Nov Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2366/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Ham's Ready Made Dress Warehouse, 9 George St, Bath. Elegant & fashionable dresses & millinery. Silk pelices 3-5 guin, ladies' morning gowns 14s, cloaks trimmed from 25s to 20 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2366/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house in Chippenham with small garden & room at bottom of it. Enq Mr Lea, Chippenham or Mr Gilpin, 16 Seymour St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2367/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: ## Sage Nash, fishmonger to their Highnesses Duke & Duchess of York, 19 High St, Bath opp Guildhall or 6 Fish Market, Bath returns thanks for favours of past 50 yrs. A ton of fresh fish will arive at her house every day, brought in by her own carriage Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2367/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: young man capable of superintending all branches of clothing manufactory seeks situation. Enq AB at the Angel Inn, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2368/ article:1 e |
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| Goods: for sale - 30 prs sash windows of different sizes, sash doors etc, originally designed for mansion in the country. Price 30 guin. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2368/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal & Navigation - general assembly of proprietors to be held White Hart Inn, Bath 5 Dec. Bowsher & Broderip, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2369/ article:1 e |
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| Law: Bath magistrates, having forbidden the selling of bread other than standard wheaten, caution all bakers residing without the liberty of Bath from bringing bread to sell in Bath during time of suspension, that it will be seized Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2369/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Kennet & Avon Canal - those wishing to build & find materials for 6 barges in Bathampton on banks of canal are to leave sealed proposals at Co. office, Stokebridge, nr Bath; or at Castle & Ball, Bath by 13 Dec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2370/ article:1 e |
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| Law: ## it is enacted that if any tradesman, workman or labourer shall exercise any labour or business on the Lord's Day shall be forfeit 5s. Nor shall any person sell wares, merchandise etc on the Lord's Day or they shall be forfeit. John Horton, Mayor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2370/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: auction - household furniture & farming stock of Mr Wm Brodribb, decd of Clutton, on premises 26-28 Nov by Thos James. 200 ewes, 8 dairy cows, 5 heifers, 2 oxen, 4 2-yr-old steers, 1 bull etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2371/ article:1 e |
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| Art: the mezzotint print of H Harington MD of Bath is now ready to be delivered at Meyler's library in the Grove, & at Ricard's print shop, Bond St (both in Bath). Price to non-subscribers 10s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2371/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - 3 commissioners to ascertain value of properties (for compensation) affected by proposed canal linking several collieries with Kennet & Avon canal nr Bradford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2372/ article:1 e |
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| Publications: "Symptoms & Causes of the Syncope Anginosa" by Caleb Hillier Parry MD, one of the physicians to Bath General Hospital, pubd today, printed by R Cruttwell, sold by all booksellers price 4s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2372/ article:3,d |