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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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| 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 |
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| Marriages: Dr Crawford of Bath to Miss Forster, dtr of J Forster, esq of Russel St, Bath, at St James's church by Rev R Warner on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2561/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: ## impostors have lately been apprehended in Bath who have obtained large contributions from respectable characters. Magistrates advise caution in giving relief to vagrants Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2562/ article:1 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Hardwyck of Westbury to Miss Beale of Cannard's Grave Inn nr Shepton Mallet [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2562/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office, St John's Pl, Bath - premiums expiring at Christmas now due for next yr. J L Davis, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2563/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Master F. G. Nagle, only son of R Nagle, esq of Jamestown, County Meath, in Lansdown Pl, Bath on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2563/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Royal Exchange Assurance Office - receipts available for those with premiums due 21 Dec. Wm Matthews, Bath; Wm Taylor, Chippenham; James Sutton, Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2564/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr T Gillet, clothier, at Bradford on Friday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2564/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Bath City Assembly - 1st Ball on 31 Dec under direction of James Marshall. Those wishing to subscribe should inform Mr Marshall, who will submit names for approval of Committee Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2565/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Rev Mr Tesh, rector of Cheldray, Berks at his apartments in South Pde, Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2565/ article:3,b |
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| Services: Wiltshire & Western Assurance Soc - common insurance to £3,000, premiums of 2s%. Main offices - Mr Bunn, Frome; Mr Barton, Warminster; Mr Timbrell, Trowbridge; Mr Carter, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2566/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Charlotte Latham, youngest dtr of J Latham esq of Meldrum, County Tipperary, at Sion Hill, Bath, aged 12, suddenly on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2566/ article:3,b |
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| Services: Wiltshire & Western Assurance Soc - agents Mr Chas Davis, Bath; Mr Newman, Melksham; Mr Gaby, Chippenham; Mr Broadbeare, Wells, of whom may be had printed proposals Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2567/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Hector Beaton esq, Capt of the Guardian West Indiaman, at his lodgings in Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2567/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: 7 silver tablespoons & 1 silver knife with crest of tiger rampant stolen from gentleman's house in Gt Pulteney St, Bath. Reward of 5 guin from Bath Guardian Society for information Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2568/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mandell, milliner of Milsom St, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2568/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: Phoenix Fire Office - receipts available for premiums due Christmas. Agents - Mr C Wootten, St James's Pde, Bath; Chas Hyde, Wells; Thos Jones, Frome; John Noyes, Chippenham; Wm Euens, Warminster. HA Hardy, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2569/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: Mr Godfrey, stonemason [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2569/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 42-52s/qtr; Newbury 42-52s/; Warminster 41-51s/; Reading 38-52s 6d/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2570/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Gillam of the Grove, Bath [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2570/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: trees - thousands of black & red spruces, Weymouth pine, elm, beech, evergreens & fruit trees very cheap as ground must be cleared. James Petrie, nursery & seedsman, Westgate St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2571/ article:2 c |
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| Art: admirers of portrait painting can visit a morning lounge in Westgate St, Bath where likenesses & miniatures may be seen. The artist [? Mr Hutchisson] being just returned from London - see advertisement Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2571/ article:3,c |
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| Education: young German gentleman wishes to attach himself to a family & instruct young gentlemen in German, Italian & French languages. Enq to Mr Gebhold at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2572/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: anniversary of Bath & W of England Soc held yesterday with Sir John Smith, bart in chair. Considerable no. of nobility attended. Elections, His Grace Duke of Bedford (President); Lord Somerville & B Hobhouse, esq, (vice Presidents). The company dined together at the White Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2572/ article:3,c |