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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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| Marriages: Mr Buttress, silk-mercer of Bath to Miss Pember, late of Bath. At Luguardine [sic - ? Lugwardine] nr Hereford last Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:3,d |
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| Inns: Mary Williams thanks all for continued support at Shakespeare & Greyhound Inn, Market Place Bath since her husband's death. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: all persons having demands of executors of Mrs Sarah Potts send particulars to Mr William Lloyd, painter, Abbey Green, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: a new postcoach sets out every Mon, Wed & Sat at 6am from White Lion Bath to Cross Inn, Oxford. Fare inside £1 1s, outside 12s. Performed by Geo Arnold, Bath & - Wentworth, Oxford. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:1 c |
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| Education: Miss Milgrove's boarding & day school at 20 Marlborough Bldgs will open after the recess 30 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Kearsleys Annual Tax Tables for 1798" - consolidating & increasing duties on houses, windows, dogs, male servants, carriages, the Land Tax bill, armorial bearings, salt, tea etc & containing an accurate stamp table. Price 10d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: situation in woollen business wanted. The traveller has been accustomed to do business with drapers of every considerable town in England. Letters for A.Z.Y to Mr Cruttwell, printer of Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1320/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: lad of c. 14 yrs wanted as apprentice for genteel business in Bath. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:2,c |
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| Marriages: Capt Slocomb of the Diligence sloop of Minehead, to Ann Tucker, dtr of late Mr Tucker, architect of Taunton, at Walcot Church last Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:3,d |
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| Livestock: for sale - horse sale at repository, the Pelican, Walcot Street Bath continues as usual on Sat by Charles Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - cottage & garden called Winnifred's [Winifred's] Well & 2 other fields altogether 9½ acres. Enq Mr Percival, attorney at law. Also grazing for 1 or 2 horses in field adj Mr Copner's garden at 3s per week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:1 d |
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| Sport: law on killing of Game & trespass - necessary qualifications a) to have lands value £100 in own right (or wife's) or for life, b) or 99 yr lease on land value £150 c) or son or heir apparent of an esq (or person of high degree) d) or be owner or keeper of forest or park Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: benefit of Sunday School - 2nd edition of Book of Nature - a discourse on observations of the power, wisdom & goodness of God by Rev John Toogood, price 1s from Mr Cruttwell & all booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - house, shop, bakehouse in High St, occupied by Mr Hawker. At Christopher Inn, Wells on 9 July by John Moore. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - convenient dwelling house in Market Pl, Devizes with front shop, in occupn of Mr Bevan. Enq Mr Knight, auctioneer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1321/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: meeting of trustees of turnpike roads about Bath at Guildhall next Sat 12 noon. Roberts, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:2,c |
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| Deaths: Mr James Hare, merchant of Taunton, by a fall of heavy timber on his head on Tue 30 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: for sale - handsome low phaeton with harness for one horse; elegant postchaise with plated furniture. At repository, the Pelican, Walcot Street by Charles Demander. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:1 c |
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| Publications:" Owen's New Book of Roads", a description of all roads in Great Britain & a concise account of gentleman's seats etc, 4th ed. Price 1s from all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Mark Lane 42s-57s/qtr; Devizes 58s-76s/; Bristol 58s-64s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & linen of Mrs Blake, decd at 5 Northumberland Bldgs, Bath on 2 Aug by Messrs Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - new house with 4 stall stable & coachhouse, occupied by Mr Rich. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 10 July by Harry Russ. Tickets to view from Mr Timbrell's office. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - grand gala, illuminations & fireworks 18 Jun, postponed due to bad weather on HM's birthday, a full concert of music. Tickets 2s from principal inns, libraries & the gate Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1322/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let furnished or not - house in Kingsmead St, Bath lately occupd by Lady Monoux, decd. Substantial accommodation incl large, light kitchen behind house & other recent improvements. Enq Messrs Hill & Birchall at upholstery warehouse, Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Barry at Bruton last Tuesday. Wife of Mr John Barry, draper & soon after childbirth, leaving 7 sons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: committee for organising Devizes Bridewell etc met Devizes on 16 Aug. Considered Mr Gilbert's plan - poor laws & imprisonment for small debts need reform. Proposals re alehouses need more consideration. Peace Officers of places harbouring vagrants should be penalised, etc, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Mark Lane 8 Sept, black wheat 38-41s, mealing 42-45s, rye 20-22s, barley 18-20s, pale malt 29-33s, peas 18-26s, oats 14-16s 6d/qtr. 3222 qtrs wheat sold at average 45s 3¼d/. (Market Report) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall, beef 2s 6d/, mutton 2s 9d/, veal 3s 2d/, pork or lamb 3s/. Best town-made bacon 3s 8d/stone of 8lbs, Wilts bacon 4s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:2 b |
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| Agriculture: Corn Laws - report of meeting of farmers & dealers at Warminster 21 July. Dissenting from advert resulting from meeting of 14 July - particularly on rewards to common informers etc. Claim meeting not representative Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: auction (Rich) contd - 10 shares in Kennett & Avon Canal. At George Inn, Trowbridge on 10 July by Harry Russ. Partcrs from Mr Timbrell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:2 e |
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| Employment: milliner wanted. Letters to R.L at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1323/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: for sale by hand - all household furniture of Fa.[sic] Robins, bankrupt, at his house in Montpelier Row, Bath nr Riding School 31 Dec. House to be auctioned 1 Jan. Debtors to pay same to Thos Warr Atwood, plumber & glazier, or John Latty, ironmonger, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Rev John Ellis MA, Archdeacon of Bangor, at his lodgings in Bath on Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: curacy wanted - by clergyman of University of Oxford. Address to Mr Lucas, York House, Bath; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:1 d |
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| Goods: Mark Lane 8 Sept - fine flour 37s/sack, 2nds 32-34s/, 3rds 22-27s/ (Market Report) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & goods at 3rd house on W-side of Burlington St on 22 Sep by E English. Inc Barre damask window curtains & cornices richly finished, set of high varnished to match with Prince of Wales feathers, tables, Kirkman harpsichord etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: £600 wanted on mortgage of freehold land. Also several sums on freehold & leasehold houses in Bath. Enq Mr Taylor, attorney, New King St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:3 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marquis of Brute, Earl of Lucan, Lord Yelverton, Lady Long, Hon Lady Bingham, Hon Mrs Windsor NOTP Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:3 b |
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| Property: wanted - lodgings in cheerful, airy situation, not more than 1s fare from Great Pump Room, Bath, unfurnished, in respectable family for a single lady & her maid. Direct to C.D at printer's Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1324/ article:3,e |
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| Military: London, 25 Dec - last week near 100 seamen impressed out of outward bound E India ships lying at Gravesend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: ## quality of well water nr Box - analysis of mineral water found by Mr West, baker from 80 ft well nr house being built for him at Middle Hill opp Box Hill village. Letter from W Falconer says saline & sulphurous. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:4,a |
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| News: earthquake at Whitehaven last Fri (Whitehaven news 19 Aug). Remakable earthquakes at Oxford 1665 & 1783, London 1749, various places in 1750, & North of England 1767, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 8 Sept, to sink the offal, beef 3s, mutton 3s 2d, lamb veal & pork 3s 6d/stone of 8lbs. Sold this day, 1200 beasts, 14000 sheep & lambs (Market Report) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & goods at last house on Ainslie's Belvedere on 15 Sep by E English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:2 c |
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| Property: board & lodging wanted - by single young man of genteel profession in or nr Bath. Letter to YZ at printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Mr J. Hillman, jnr of Clutton to Miss E. Spencer, daughter of Mr Spencer, builder of this city [no date given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: Warminster/Frome turnpike road - trustees meeting at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 18 Jun. Jas Edgell, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1325/ article:3,e |
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| Military: London, 25 Dec - Royal bounty to encourage recruitment into Navy - £3 for able seaman & 15s to very person discovering same concealed, 30s for ordinary seamen, 20s to each able bodied landman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1326/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Travel: mail coach - Bush Tavern, Bristol to Three Tuns, Bath 6pm to Portsmouth in 13 hours, thro' 8 towns. Fare from Bristol £1 9s. Williams & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1326/ article:4,c |
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| Property: to let - tithe-free farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock. House & necessary buildings, 170 acres meadow & arable. Enq Mr Merewether of Calne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1326/ article:2 c |