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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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| Finance: new personal legacy duty - may be received at my office in Wells and by Mr Cruttwell in Bath. Rob. Lax, distributor of stamps, East Somerset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1710/ article:2,e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Whale, shopkeeper, dealer & chapman, late of Melksham. Under a Commission of Bankrupt issued against him, creditors may receive a dividend of 4s in pound on application to Mr Moule, attorney, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1710/ article:2,e |
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| Property: for sale - several yearly ground rents, sum £167 11s p.a for next 48 years for houses in & adjoining Queen Sq, Bath. Apply Mr Symons attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2,d |
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| Notices: Samuel Avery, hairdresser of Bath, absent 2 years may hear something to his advantage by applying to Mr Jones, city sergeant, Old Bridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: proposal to print a volume of sermons for benefit of impoverished clergyman who stood security for a bankrupt relative & had to surrender the profits of his living to discharge debts. Subs taken at Hazard's, Bull's or Marshall's libraries, £6 9s 6d recvd [from subscribers listed]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2,c |
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| Music: benefit of Master George Augustus Frederick Bridgtower (youth of 10 years, violinist & pupil of Haydn) - concert at New Assembly Rooms on Sat 5 Dec. Tickets 5s at New Assembly Rooms, Pump Room, Lintern's Music Shop, libraries, & of Mr Bridgtower at Mr Phillip's, 10 Duke St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: Mr Richard Maltby of Westrip, Wilts has assigned all his estates & effects to Messrs W Abraham & John Salmon for the benefit of them & his creditors. Deeds left with John Salmon at Bladud Bank. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Long, Sir John Murray, Sir Watkin Lewes, Sir & Lady James Whalley Smythe Gardiner; Lady & Hon Mr S. Hamilton & Hon Rev Mr Hamilton NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:3,c |
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| Charity: appeal to nobilities, ladies & gentlemen of Bath for officer rendered a cripple in service of his country humbly begs generosity. Donations to John Mills, esq, 5 Gt. Queen St, Warminster or to the printer of this paper Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1711/ article:2,e |
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| Property: for sale - centre house, S-side Queen Sq, [Bath], with stables. Held by Mr Henry Mais, 48 years lease to run. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Joseph Dibbens of Bath, grocer, dividend 28 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Health: in the opinion of most surgeons ruptures are cured by wearing an elastic truss. T Howe & Co, druggist & chemist, Milsom St, Bath make 2 sorts; best 2 guin, other 1 guin. Can be delivered Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:2,c |
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| Inns: Black Swan, Broad St, Bath entered by Joseph Willis (late of Three Crowns, Walcot). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:2 c |
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| Education: Mrs Chislett's school removed from the Parsonage to Sandy Hill House, Beckington, Som. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - general meeting of the Commissioners at the Guildhall elected Samuel Jolliffe & Samuel Day to fill vacancies. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Countess D'Alton, Lord Bellenden, Lord Wigtown, Lady Bowyer, Lady Affleck, Lady Carr, Lady Hay [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1712/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - ground rents amounting to £327 8s 4d on houses on Circus [Bath] & adj. streets called Circus Estate. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: gentlemen in genteel frock & hair in bag may dance minuets. Richard Tyson, MC & James King MC. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: Universal toyshop, Orange Grove, Bath - goldsmith, jewellery, diamond work, instructional toys for children. List of goods inc. plated table candlesticks 30s/pr, bracket do 12s/pr, bottle stands 12s/pr, silk cushions 1s/ea, hair powder 7s 6d/doz Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - h/hold furniture, china, glass, capital paintings, prints etc, of Isaac Hillier, esq quitting his residence in Mill St, Bradford. On the premises on 8 Dec et seq by Mr Pitman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: ## Corn Laws, corn & grain measure - Winchester bushel [8 gall] will be strictly enforced. Rewards for informers at Castle Inn, Devizes etc. Dated 22 Sep Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - meeting of Commissioners at Guildhall contd - the [two] orders relating to the Bear Inn were revoked. Commissioners to attend meeting on 29 Aug re. proposal on purchase of Bear Inn by Mr Moody, trustee of Mr Henry Phillott. J S Lawton, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Ballads, Stories, Sonnets etc" by George Davies Harley, comedian of Bath pubd today by R Cruttwell & sold by booksellers of Bath price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1713/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - ground rents, sum £48 3s p.a. for stables nr Circus called Stable Ground. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - first cotillon ball on 14 Nov. James King, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Education: ## Matron, School of Industry, St James's St, Bath requires master to instruct 30 children in reading & spinning of wool on weekdays, & church catechism on Sundays. Salary £20 p.a. A Orchard, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:2,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy of Robert Telling, linen draper & haberdasher, dealer & chapman, late of Bath. Proved creditors to meet assignees at Three Tuns Inn, Bath on 18 Dec, also may receive dividend of 6s in £ from Mr William Studley of Bristol (an assignee) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: Bath & Wells Club - next meeting to be held at Swan in Wells Mon 8 Oct. Dinner at 4 o'clock. T S Horner, president. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:1 e |
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| Property: to let - commodious lodging house 7 South Parade, Bath. 6 rooms on a floor, proper boarding parlour on the half space. Enq Mr Wm. Day, surgeon, Westgate Bldgs or Mr Wm. Heney, 19 Stokes Croft, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "Lectures on Astronomy" pubd today, printed by R Cruttwell & sold by booksellers of Bath price 1s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1714/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - ground rents sum £542 1s p.a on houses in Crescent & streets nearby called Crescent Estate. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Bective, Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells & Lady, Lord Welles, Lady Bangor, Lady Betty Cobb, Lady Rachel Sandford, Lady H Taylor, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Churches: special session held at Angel Inn, Lyncombe & Widcombe parish on 14 Nov chose 2 waywardens, John Sheppard & Wm Davis. Inhabitants of parish may compound with surveyor at Angel Inn on 1 Dec after which no composition money taken & new survey will be taken from poor rates. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:2,d |
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| Health: testimonials to cures with Dr Graham's medicines - Mr Joseph Pow, carpenter of 8 Morford St (nr Dash's Riding School) of decline after gout; Mr Peter Andrews, hardware & toyman, middle of Broad St Bath of fever, swollen throat & rash; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:2 c |
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| Health: statistics on births & deaths - life expectancy of new born is 36½ yrs, 1 in 68 births are twins, 3 widows for every 1 widower, 0.25% die in labour, smallpox kills 8%, innoculation kills 0.3% etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:2 b |
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| Churches: The Dean & Chapter of Wells have presented the Rev Dr. Walker King (Canon of Wells Cathedral) to the Vicarage of Burnham in Somrst. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Andrews, cheesemonger, to Mrs Orpin, widow of Mr Orpin, music master, Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1715/ article:3,c |
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| Property: for sale - ground rents amount £49 p.a on houses in River Street [Bath]. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:2,d |
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| Visitors: Bath arrivals, contd - Sir John Miller, Sir Richard Strachan, Sir Edward Winnington, Sir Richard Temple & Lady, Hon Mrs Metzer, Hon & Rev Mr Cuffe [NOTP], Admiral Edwards. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: new turnpike roads for carrying coal to Bath - meeting to consider applying to Parliament, will be held at house of Benj Hill, known as Farrington Inn, 5 Dec at 11am. Four lines of road described. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:2,d |
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| Health: testimonial to cures by Dr Graham's medicines - Mr Orchard, baker in Back St nr St James's Parade, cured of cough & breathing difficulties. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:2 d |
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| Politics: article supporting subscription proposed by Dr Maxwell of Gt Portland St [London] on behalf of French revolutionaries " merchants of London --manfrs of Birmingham -- supply sinews of war, in furnishing money & arms to this wild democracy" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:2 b |
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| Churches: Rev Mr Hunt, MA, Chaplain to the Earl of Guildford is presented to the Rectory of Allerton, vacant by the death of Dr. Lovell, Archdeacon of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:3,c |
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| Marriages: Frs. Brownlow, esq to Rt Hon Lady Catherine Brabazon, at Queen Sq Chapel, Bath, yesterday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1716/ article:3,c |
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| Property: ## for sale - vacant land for houses, & for a street on Milk St, [Bath] with ground rent in fee of £3 p.a. Apply Mr Symons, attorney, Corn St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: W Taylor, bookseller, stationer, Church St, Kingston Bldgs has new catalogue of 7,000 volumes. For loan 10s 6s p.a, 4s/quarter, 2s 6d/month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: bankruptcty - Christopher Broughton of Devizes, dividend 13 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: sale - assortment of mahogany furniture by H Thurston, cabinet maker, 5 Burton St, back of Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: average prices of grain in England 22 Sep. Wheat 5s 8½d, rye 3s 11d, barley 3s 4½d, oats 2s 4½d/bushel; beans 4s 1¼d, peas 4s 3d, sugar 54s 8½d/cwt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:2 c |
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| Churches: Rev Samuel Serrell presented by Rev Mr Digby, Canon of Wells to the Vicarage of St. Cuthbert in that City Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1717/ article:3,c |