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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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| Property: to let - house in Orange Grove, in possn Capt Torriano. Particulars Mr Howse, Market Place, Bath [also 28 July 2d]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: J Dash instructs in art of riding, 16 lessons 3 guin; 5s 3d/lesson. Servants may exercise their horses in any out-rides before 10 am & after 3 pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:3 d |
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| Health: remedies - by authority, "Sival's newly invented medicine" for the toothache, just made public, price 2s 6d; & "Arabian Balsam" for headache, price 3s 6d. Both from Tamling & Smith's, Princes St, Bath & printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:4,b |
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| Publications: new catalogue of Meyler's circulating library, books lent to read 15s p.a, 5s/qtr, 2s 6d/month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: sale of English & Irish lottery tickets - at W Meyler, booksellers, Orange Grove, Bath. Various prices given starting at half ticket English £8 10s 0d, Irish £3 18s 0d. Irish draw 12 Nov 1792, English 21 Feb 1793. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:3,d |
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| Births: the lady of the Rev Wm Griffiths in Great Pulteney St, a son (no date) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:3 c |
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| Military: Somerset Militia, 1200 strong, have arrived at Poole from Exeter Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1575/ article:3,a |
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| Goods: for sale - fruit trees. Apply Mr Charles Williams at his nursery in Weston or 4 Green Market, Bath. Peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries, greenhouse plants & geraniums. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: J Dash will manage horses & make ready for road with good mouth. 1 guin per month. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: commodities - sugars fell yesterday by 2s 6d/cwt (London 24 Oct) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Goods: horticulture - J Petrie, nursery & seedman, Westgate St. Antwerp raspberry, trained peaches & nectarines, pears, apples, plums, cherries, figs, gooseberries, currants & evergreens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - all household goods & furniture of late Lord Bishop of Exeter. At Vicarage House, Frome Tue 18 Sep et seq by Thomas Jones. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bayly, on Wed after a short illness. Wife of Zachary Bayly, esq of Weston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: operations on proposed tunnel under R Thames are suspended owing to discovery of quicksand in bed of river Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1576/ article:3,a |
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| Education: Erchfont School [reunion?]. Gentlemen who had education under Rev Mr Gibbs, to meet, Bear Inn, Bath Nov 16. Those attending to inform Mr Phillott prior to this date. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - new household furniture, linen etc, also small assortment of perfumery, show glasses, shop counters etc, property of Mr Hepburn. On the premise at 6 Burton [sic] St leading from Bear Yard to Milsom St, Bath. On 9 Oct by John Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3 d |
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| Music: 8 subscription concerts at New Assembly Rooms, all including music by Handel from 5 Nov 1788, 1 guin. Principal performers Miss Cantelo, Master Taylor & Mr Harrison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Rev Mr Poole, decd at 14 Vineyards, Bath on 9 & 10 Nov by John Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: ## auction - all household furniture etc of Mr Samuel Smith at Saracen's Hd, Devizes. Inc 120 gall copper furnace, 16 bshl mashtub, 52 iron-bound 2 or 3 hghds barrels, 60 hghds strong beer etc, 1 horse chaise etc. On 11 & 12 Sept by Richard Knight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Lady of Col Fuller on Sunday of a decline. At his house in Rivers St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: ## persons having claims on estate of Richard Cruttwell to send them & debtors to settle same forthwith at office in St James's St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1577/ article:3,b |
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| Livestock: horses for sale - at J Dash, riding school, every Sat from Nov 5 through the season. Sales begin 12 noon precisely. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - dwelling house with 2 gardens & three outhouses, occupied by Mr Joseph Giles, cabinet maker. At Mr William's New Inn, Freshford on 30 Oct by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting re articles of co-partnership. Guildhall 11 Nov 1788. Signed M Davis, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:1 b |
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| Sport: auction - horse for sale, black hunter property of Rev Mr Poole, decd on 9 & 10 Nov by John Stafford, to be seen at Gibb's Stables, Guinea Lane, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:1 b |
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| Property: auction - lease of Saracen's Head Devizes, 12yrs unexpired. On the premises on 11 Sept by Richard Knight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Henrietta Stile, dtr of Mr G Stile of Frome of consumption, aged 18, Wed. This is 7th dtr of same family to die of same complaint in few yrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Buckinghamshire [NOTP], Admiral Pigott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1578/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: theft - a wether sheep (property of Stephen Toghill of Dyrham) slaughtered there. Carcase removed; head, skin & entrails left. 5 guin reward on conviction. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - medallions, pictures, busts & household goods in several apartments at Mr Maxfield's, saddler opposite White Hart, Stall St, Bath on 9 Oct by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: Bath Sun Fire Office - general meeting of directors & co-partners at Lower Rooms on 11 Nov. Signed, J Salmon, sec. Breakfast to be on table precisely at 10 am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:1 b |
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| Property: for sale - next midsummer, bow-front house adjoining now in possession Mrs Gray. Enq Messrs Thomas Beale & James Beale. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:1 b |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc - special meeting at Hetling House, Bath on 4 Sept determined the disposal of two Spanish rams given by the King. c 40 ewes to be put to oldest, c 50 ewes to be put to the youngest, etc. W Matthews, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Savage, wife of Josiah Savage of Chilcompton after a painful illness, Fri Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: ## Ann Keene, widow with 5 children of Thomas Keene, printer, proprietor of Bath Journal, announces same will be published as usual at office in Kingsmead St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1579/ article:3,b |
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| Services: R Jennings, jewellery & toyman moved to larger premises in York Bldgs nr York House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:3,c |
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| Churches: ## hardship imposed by statute on residence for clergy & heavy penalties for non-residence. Long letter from "Wickliff's ghost" of Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Health: remedies - "Essence of Violets" from Dewdney's, a volatile violet smelling bottle, a sure & certain preventative against all infectious disorders from R Cruttwell & Mr Reynolds, Kingston Buildings. [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: ## auction - household furniture of deceased lady [good list of garret, attic, dining room & parlour furniture] at 45 Rivers St, Bath on 17 & 18 Nov by John Stafford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:1 b |
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| Publications: new evening newspaper "The Courier" begins Sep 15 & every evening. Paper sent postage free to every part of Great Britain. Orders to office, Charing Cross London. Nov 5 will commence a courier every morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:3,e |
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| Deaths: Mr Abraham Cary of Clink nr Frome was killed by falling tree, Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Marven Everett, esq of Heytesbury to Miss Hart (dtr of W Hart, esq of Bradford) at Bradford on 15 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1580/ article:3,b |
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| Fashion: partnership of Thomas Handy & John Powell, hatters & haberdashers is now dissolved. John Powell continues in Abbey Churchyard. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: "New Annual Register", vol. 6, history politics, literature, 1785, 6s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:4 c |
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| Music: New Musical Society - members meeting at White Lion next Friday [31 Oct] at 1 o'c to adjust the Treasurer's accounts etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:1 d |
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| Law: ## anyone caught throwing or firing fireworks in public streets will be charged with the offence & fined 20s by an Act of Parliament passed in reign of William III. Jefferys, Town Clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - beef 346 brls, butter 100 fkins, coffee 50 bags, copper 888 pigs, cotton 266 bales, elephants teeth 5, fustick 38 tons, Irish glue 4 hhds, Spanish indigo 3 fkins, juniper wood 31 planks, kelp 160 tons, calves skins 65 bundles, sugar 502 hhds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:4,b |
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| News: annual gooseberry feast last Tue at house of Mr Giles, The Grove Tavern, Bath. 1st prize silver tablespoom to Mr Beer for gooseberry of 14dwts, 14 gr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Neyler of Bath to Miss Harriet Woolley of Wootton Basset, on Friday [place not given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1581/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Mr Mathews has 2nd subscription concert of catches & glees at Mr Gyde's rooms next Friday evening Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1582/ article:3,c |