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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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| Crime: thefts - at Salisbury Assizes, Thos Dyer 12 mths imprisonment for feloniously entering a house at Laycock by taking down a window. Thos Harman acquitted of stealing the mail bag coming past from Bath to Heytesbury, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1560/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: J Gould, printer, bookseller & stationer of 18 Pulteney St, Bath has opened vaults for sale of foreign & British spirit Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1560/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Mr Cartwright performs on musical glasses, at his rooms on the Lwr Walks, every day 1 pm to 3 pm. 2s 6d. Also sells melodious apparatus. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale or to let - messuage with outhouses, gardens, malthouse for 12 qtrs/week at Semington, Wilts. View apply Mr James Matravers, Semington. Partics Mr George Harry, attorney in Westbury, Wilts. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Rev J Gerrard has engaged Signor Rossi, French & Italian master, to be resident in his school fror young gentlemen at Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Maxwell (wife of Rev Dr Maxwell of Ireland & dtr of -- Massingberd, esq of Lincs) in Gay St, of a lingering illness in Bath today [28 Oct]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Duke & Duchess of Beaufort, Marquis of Donnegal, Lord Bishop of Cloyne, Hon Mr, Mrs & Miss Hewitt, Sir Samuel Murgitroyd, Sir Charles & Lady Field [NOTP]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:3,b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Beckford, relict of the late Rt Hon W Beckford, Lord Mayor of London, at Hampstead aged 73 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - good house with large parlour, 3 good bedrooms, garden & pleasant situation at Steeple Ashton, 13 mi Bath. Enq Mr Rus [sic - Russ?] or Mr Howton at Angel Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1561/ article:1,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess Sefton, Lord Camden, Hon Miss Pratt, Lord Colville, Lord de Clifford, Hon Mr Byron, Sir James Stonhouse, Sir John Miller, Sir Edw Winnington, Lady & Miss Blois, Lady Wallace, Hon Miss Pratt [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - genteel apartment for single person with servant. Letters to A. B. at printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: casks wanted - any person having a quantity from 4-20 hghds may hear of a purchaser. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Monkland in Edgar Buildings, Bath this morning [28 Oct]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr T Sumner, gent of Freshford to Mrs King (relict of Mr King) of the Grove nr Limpley Stoke, on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:3,b |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - av England & Wales on 21 Jul 51s/qtr; at Devizes on 26 Jul 40-56s/; at Warminster on 28 Jul 38-58s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale or let - country house with garden in village of Newton, 3 mi Bath. To view apply Mrs Collins of Newton; or Mr Griffiths, Brunswick Sq, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1562/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: Upper Rooms - Richard Tyson unanimously elected as MC (in room of Mr Dawson) & recvd medallion from Dwgr Duchess of Atholl. Mr Tyson has since resigned from his office at the Lower Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Owen Batchelor, cheese factor & bacon merchant has retired from retail business & solicits future favours for Mr William Watkins, late clerk Mr Walter Wiltshire. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: for sale, or let by yr - chariot & pr of nag-tail geldings. Enq Mr Phillips, 10 Duke St, Bath or Mr Dover at Lamb Inn. They are just come off a journey Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Baron Newman committed suicide at his lodgings in Duke St, Bath this morning [28 Oct]. Immoderate use of brandy known to produce a temporary frenzy in him. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Edgell, attorney at law to Miss Hoddinott of Frome last Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: ## bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 3lb 2 oz 4dr; standard [6d wheat loaf] 3lb 9 oz 8dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: for sale - 6 or 7 hghds good cider. Enq Mr Spencer, Combe Hay nr Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1563/ article:1,e |
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| Charity: appeal from Mr Brereton on having now lost his £150 annuity from Mr Dawson Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: Owen Batchelor acquaints all he continues his wholesale cheese & bacon business at 7 Corn Street where he sells corn & coal. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: curious collection of plain & worked muslins, muslinettes & dimities etc arrived 18 Oct at Prynn & Collins, Bengal Warehouse, 26 Market Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Sat 31 Oct, "The Wonder" with "The Romp" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Hillier, wine cooper to Miss Fisher, dtr of Mr Joseph Fisher, gardener, this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:3,b |
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| Publications:"Plain & Practical Lectures on each cahpter of the Gospels" by a Country Clergyman, printed by R Cruttwell, pubd this day 1s 6d or 2s bound Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:2 d |
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| Services: proposals under Walcot Police Bill for contracts for lighting public lamps for 1 yr from 29 Sep to be submitted to Commissioners by 23 Jul. Lamps & burners to be cleaned twice/week. From Jun-Aug only half the number of lamps to be lit Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1564/ article:1,e |
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| News: ## John Griffiths, a foundling (of Foundling Hospital), apprentice to a clothier in Bradford had complained of cruel ill-treatment. Was discharged from his master on 17 Oct by 2 of Wilts JPs (Hon Lord Wm Seymour, & Tho Johnson, esq) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:3,d |
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| Services: Owen Batchelor has wagon for convenience of carrying gentlemen's goods cross country at short notice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: master clothier, his wife & 5 children require sums of £40 or £50. However smallest donations thankfully received. Messrs Prynn & Collins; or Mr Terry, Abbey St, Bath, will collect Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: John Buttress, silk mercer from Pall Mall, London announces his removal to 4 the Walks, opposite Lower Assembly Rooms & the sale of autumn & winter silks & satins. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mr J England of Dorchester of an apoplectic fit on Wednesday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:3,b |
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| Publications: ## "Description etc -- remains of -- some Roman antiquities dug up in Bath in 1790" by Governor Pownall, inc engravings. Qto 2s 6d from R Cruttwell, Bath & booksllers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:2 d |
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| Services: proposals under Walcot Police Bill for contracts for scavenging the outparts of Walcot/St James's hotel to be submitted to Commissioners by 23 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1565/ article:1,e |
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| Leisure: popular comment on need for a Beau Nash in Bath, by Mr Bernard during farce of "The Deaf Lover" at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat [22Oct] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: William Watkins, late clerk Mr Walter Wiltshire informs friends & public he has taken shop & business in Broad St Bath of Mr Owen Batchelor, cheesemonger & bacon merchant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: just pubd, "Recollections & some particulars in the life of Mr Shenstone", by an intimate friend. Also remarks on Dr Johnson's life of Mr Shenstone. Sold by M Meyler, Bath & other booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: patent fleecy hosiery - furred or wool lined, for stockings, socks, knee-caps, gloves, night caps, feet baskets, pantaloons, breeches, Braces etc. Sold by William Marriott at The Plume of Feathers, North Parade, Bath (by appntmnt of Holland, Waisted & Holland of London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Henderson (wife of Mr Henderson of Northumberland House & daughter of Mrs Stretch on the South Parade) on the South Parade of a nervous fever after lying-in last Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: creditors of George Marks of Frome, innholder. Meeting to be held at The George Inn, Frome to form a plan for the settlement of his affairs on 6 Aug. Creditors to send accounts to Mr Benn of Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:2 e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 58-74s/qtr, Newbury 50-76s, Warminster 53-76s, Reading 56-80s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1566/ article:2,b |
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| Charity: John Lea, a labouring man (of Gibb's Court nr Bell, Walcot St) disabled when arm crushed in unloading a wagon. Wife & 8 small children dependant on him now in great distress. Donations to Mr Bryant in Walcot St or the printer of this paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Hon Charles Hamilton at 14 the Circus on 5 Oct by P Birchall. Catalogues P Birchall Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:3 c |
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| Law: Corporation of the City of Bath has legally appointed public peace officers. Chief Constables Mr Henry Parry, S-side of Cheap St & Mr Edmund Anderdon, E-side Queen Sq ,+ 34 listed peace officers (tythingmen) & streets for which they are responsible Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: creditors of John Williams, innholder of Bath may receive dividend by applying to Mr George Gould, Chippenham or Messrs Forman & Scudamore, Walcot Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: Rev William Ireland AM is presented by the Marquis of Bath to the Vicarage of Frome void by the death of the Bishop of Exeter. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: lost a few days since (supposed stolen) from Chelworth field, Crudwell parish, Wilts - 10 ewes & 8 ewe lambs all lately shorn. Intelligence of the lost sheep to John Lay, shepherd. Reward on conviction of offenders 10 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1567/ article:2 e |