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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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| Leisure: Devizes Assembly - at Town Hall on Monday 6 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr John Oak, late master of the Castle Inn Devizes, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed - brown chestnut mare from Odd Down nr Bath on 2 Dec. Whoever finds the mare & brings her to Red Lion Inn on Odd Down will receive £2 reward. Jacob Gregory. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Certificate 23 Oct, for George Davis of Bath, banker. (From Tuesday's Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Finance: creditors of Maurice Lloyd of Nairn & Lloyd late of Wells to prove their debts before William Weller Pepys, esq. at his chambers in London on or before 6 November. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Wilts & Berks canal - miscellaneous info on tunnel at Cunniger Farm & navigable branches to Chippenham & Calne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1732/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Alexander at Wellow a few days since. Much lamented by all his acquaintances. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Bradford Assembly at New Bear Inn on 9 Nov & every Thursday nearest full moon during season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Roberts in Queen Sq, Bath, last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: the Miss Flemings will hold their winter ball for their scholars Sat 19 Dec at Lower Assembly Rooms. Tickets to be had at Miss Flemings in John St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Howe, Lord Bishop of Durham, Bishop of Lesca, Lady Tracey, Lady Middleton, Lady Frankland, Hon Baron Power, Hon Mrs Barrington, Hon Mrs Gray [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale - Ivy Hall in Wells, freehold estate of Maurice Lloyd, esq, decd. Partics. from Master in Chambers, London; Mr Ireland in Staple Inn; Messrs Broderip & Melliar & Mr Rocke of Wells; & Mr Scudamore of Bath. At the Swan Inn, Wells on 19 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3,d |
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| Law: County Assizes Wed - capital convictions, Wm Purfitt, Abraham Scull & Abraham Iles for horse stealing; Samuel Bassett for killing cow of G Laurence; Robert Gard for stealing a lamb. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1733/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Duncannon died in Rivers St, Bath on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: young man, carpenter to go to Jamaica. Must understand house framing & joinery. Enq printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3 d |
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| Politics: at meeting of gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of Wilts at Devizes on 17 Nov, agreed unanimously that Sir James Tylney Long, bart should succeed late Charles Pennruddocke, esq, MP, decd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3,d |
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| Fashion: sale - of assortment of Bath Brussels, minionets, edgings, trolleys, cappuces, black & blond laces etc, by Eliz Johnson at Lace Warehouse, 5 Lower Church St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## on Mon, Corporation raised salary of 2 sergeants at mace & of the baths (Messrs Jones & Mackenzie) to £100 p.a each, & increased the pay of all Mayor's officers' from 9s 6d to 15s/week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3 b |
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| Property: lodging or boarding - single lady, with or without a servant, may be accommodated with genteel lodging in a pleasant part of Frome. Apply by letter to AE at Messrs Crocker & Son, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3,e |
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| Law: County Assizes Wed - William Hall for stealing 2 calf skins, John Poole & Eleanor Partridge sentenced to 1 yr imprisonment. Acquitted - Mary Ham charged with poisoning her father, Chas Churchill; Thos Hicks & Paddy Nowell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1734/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Captain West in Paragon Buildings on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: William Moore, Universal Toy Shop, Orange Grove, has greatest variety of toys, jewellery, hardware, perfume. Hair powder (own mnfr) 7s 6d/doz, rose prmatum 1s/pot or roll, brown powder 2s/lb, fashionable rose & marechall do 4s, Cremona wash ball 1s, silk cushions 1s/each Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: ## gambling - should it be attempted again to open a Faro table in this city, so injurious to its honour & reputation, it is hoped the eyes of the law will soon see it, as the inhabitants, already suffering a backward season, may suffer as little as possible Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: a large quilt stolen from bedchamber of Mr R Harding, 8 Abbey St, Bath on Monday last. 3 guin reward for recovery from Mr Harding & further 3 guin on conviction from Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3 c |
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| News: ## Sheriffs have ordered no more old salmon to be brought into the market for some weeks, following Act of Parliament. Injurious to fisheries and is unwholesome food. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: ## wanted experienced wool dyer in management of blue vats & furnaces. Dependant on capability, salary from £40 to £100 p.a. Apply R W Sheppard, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - large house fit for nobleman's family, Circus, Bath. Enq Mr Fletcher in Circus; or Mr Fielder, Rivers St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1735/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Edward Tovey (who kept Bell Inn, Rode for many years) suddenly age 71 last Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Prynn & Collins, 26 Market Place have purchased 1,000 pieces printed calicoes at 18d/yard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mr Lloyd will read his lecture on the new Eidouranion at the Lower Rooms, Friday & Saturday. This grand machine has the most striking representation of the solar system Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3,d |
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| Music: benefit Mr Harrison - grand concert at New Assembly Rooms on 9 Dec. Vocal & instrumental music. Tickets 5s from Pump Room, New Rooms, libraries, Lintern's Music Shop & of Mr Harrison, 13 New King St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: ## Dr Harington, chamberlain of this city, yesterday paid off £2,000 of Corporation Bond Debt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - shop & house in Argyle Bldgs, Bath. Lady Bath having now fixed on an elegant plan of a shop front by which the appearance of the whole avenue may be improved. Enq the Printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: J Digby (an Oxford, Faringdon & Cirencester carrier) sets off from Coxwell St, Cirencester each Friday at 7am to Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath & returns next day at 8am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1736/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mr Bretton, snr, silversmith & tradesman of very respectable character died suddenly this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: two oxen lost on Thursday night from grounds of Farmer Cottell, Twinney, Wellow parish. Reward ½ guin for information leading to recovery from John Hannabus, Twinney. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thur [20 Nov] "She Stoops to Conquer", with the new pantomime of "Brystowe" (for 3rd time); Sat [22 Nov] "Lionel & Clarissa" with "The Lying Valet", the parts of Jessamy & Sharp to be played by Mr Durravan, being his 1st appearance on this stage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - large dwelling house & shop, 7th house on W-side of Bond Street now in occupation Mrs Williams. At Great Room, John Street on 24 Dec by Mr Plura, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3 d |
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| Health: Bath City Infirmary & dispensary for the poor opened this week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - well built messuage with shop, soap & candle manufactory with outhouses in good position for business in the centre of Bath. Apply Mr Physick, 1 Peter St. opp St James Pde, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3,e |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - Superb Gala with costly exhibition of fireworks, concert of music & beautiful transparencies on 12 Aug, in honour of HRH Prince of Wales's birthday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1737/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Charles Seymour (alias Moore alias Capt Bayley) apprehended Thursday last at a Bath inn by 2 officers from Bow St & - Poore, esq of Lincoln's Inn (whose clerk he used to be). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: Bath Agric Soc - letters & papers on agriculture, planting etc from correspondence. Vol 3, pubd today by R Cruttwell, 7s in boards. Inc 2 plates of Mr Horn's universal sowing machine & Mr Winlaw's engine for separating grain from chaff Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: the Angola fur manufactory of socks, gloves, hose & caps for their softness, warmth & beneficial qualities, for gout & rheumatism. Sold only by Mr Tully, North Pde, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/10, garden let to Mr Sole, t.a.w at £11 15s p.a. At White Lion Inn, Bath Mon 21 Dec by Mr Plura . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Charles Wootten, attorney, to Miss Elizabeth Barwick of Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3 c |
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| Music: Grand Concert for the benefit of the Band Leader, Mr Richards - at Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall on 24 Aug. Several new comic songs. Tickets 1s. each at the gate, Ashley's Muffin Shop & W Gye's, Market Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: J Benwell, linen draper, undertaker etc has just taken on business at 23 Market Pl, Bath & has white calicoes, qtr superfine gingham 20d, Irish linen cheaper than in Ireland, blankets, quilts, Bath coatings. Spanish leather slippers @ 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1738/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Wm Read, a negro, committed on Monday to Shepton bridewell for stealing brown coat of John Byrn from house of Bishop of Cloyne in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1739/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Bath its Beauties & Amusements" 6d. [author not named, printed by R Cruttwell] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1739/ article:4 b |