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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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| Employment: foreman wanted - honest, sober, careful man well acquainted with ship & house painting, writing letters, cutting glass & glazing. Enq J Rudhall, printer, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1332/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Elinor Fox on St. James's Parade, Bath, on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1332/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: new taxes - 2s 6d on West Indies sugar, 4s/cwt on coffee, 8d/cwt on British sugar, 4s on British Clayed sugar. A stamp duty of 2d each on small notes under 40s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1332/ article:4,c |
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| Leisure: repeat of Attic Entertainment - reading by Mr Sheridan, singing by Miss Linley, at Simpson's Coffee Rooms, Bath 7 Jan & following 2 Mondays. Tickets from Simpson's, Mr Bull & Mr Frederick, booksellers Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Cirencester to Lambridge Turnpike - trustees meeting of Trustees at Beaufort Arms, Petty France. Tue 20 Sep. £400 wanted on security of tolls on said road. James Ludlow, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction, Thomas Jelly, decd - lot 4/6, dwelling house, being the gatehouse in Queen St, Bath, tenant Mr Peterswald rent £30 p.a, 43 yrs of 99 unexprd, GR £5 14s p.a. At White Lion Inn, Bath on 9 Sep by Charles Trimnell. Enq Mr John Jelly, attorney, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house & garden well stocked with fruit trees at Batheaston, likewise a malthouse, bakehouse & stables. Enq Mr James Stone on the premises, or at T Bird's, Queen St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Browne, surgeon of Queen Camel died lately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Royal Universal Tontine for 7 yrs from 26 Dec 1791. Trustees inc. Richard Atwood, esq & William Abraham, bankers of Bath, Mr Henry Knight, Bath & Mr William Gyde, Batheaston. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mr Stephen Brown aged 73 at Westbury Leigh, clerk to the Justices for the past 50 years. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:3 c |
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| Industry: to let - clothing mill at Calne capable of driving machinery & manufacturing 6-8 cloths per week. Enq Mr Bayly, Printing Office, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1333/ article:1,b |
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| Education: ## Mr Sheridan teaches children reading, reciting, English grammar & languages at his house in Kingsmead St, Bath until proper place for their accommodation is ready Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: theft - clothing stolen from late Mrs Cunliffe, Crescent and Lady Mary Stanley, adjoining. 5 guineas reward from Bath Society of Guardians, Wm. Meyler. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction, Thomas Jelly, decd - lot 5/6, house Queen St, Bath, adj lot 4, rented Mrs Ann White at £24 p.a, GR £5 p.a. 43 yrs of 99 unexpired. At White Lion Inn,Bath on 9 Sep by Charles Trimnell. Enq Mr John Jelly, attorney, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - wines at Mr Bird's house on Wed 17 Sep 1788 by T Bird, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Robert Davies, esq MD of Kingdom of Ireland, died at his lodgings in Bath on Saturday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:3 c |
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| Crime: ## vandalism - handles & knockers of doors & iron railings forced from their bases still occurring in Bath. Reward of 5 guin for apprehension of miscreants & further 15 guin on conviction. W Meyler to pay such reward Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:1 e |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mathews in Westgate Street, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Rev Charles Waller has opened a seminary for 16 young gentlemen at Ashley Grove, Box Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1334/ article:1,c |
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| Health: herbal remedies - J Hill appointed R Cruttwell, printer, as agent for his medicines 3 Oct 1768. Inc "Balsam of Honey", "Essence of Waterdock", "Tincture of Valerian" "Tnctre of Centaury", "Elixir of Bardana", "Tnctre of Agrimony", "Tnctre of Spleenwort" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Hilperton Marsh Fair will be held first Monday of October. 3rd time of fair being held. The Manager of the Fair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction, Thomas Jelly, decd - lot 6/6, house Queen St, Bath, adj lot 5, tenant Mr Pavey rent £28 p.a GR £5 p.a. 43 yrd of 99 unexpired. At White Lion Inn, on 9 Sep by Charles Trimnell. Enq Mr John Jelly, attorney, Green St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: attempted robbery at Hartham House nr Corsham, residence of B Hobhouse, esq. 20 guin reward on conviction of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Wm Curtis, journeyman shoemaker of Bath riding on the shafts of a loaded coal wagon in a state of intoxication was thrown off & killed Friday last. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Geo Davis, banker of Bath, bankrupt, to surrender 20, 21 Aug & 8 Sep at White Lion, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:2a |
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| Churches: the Archdeacon of Bath intends to hold his visitation in Bath on 24 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: J Digby, carrier - change to days of travel. Leaves his house in Cirencester every Fri 7am, arrives Saracen's Head, Broad St, Bath same afternoon. Returns next day to Cirencester Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1335/ article:1,c |
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| Agriculture: wood for sale - elm trees, pollards & firs at Whetham nr Sandy Lane. Enquire John Lewis, gamekeeper on premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:1,d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens grand fete, waterfountains & fireworks on Tue 29 Aug (last night this season). Admission 1s at Gate of Gardens, & of Mr Pritchard, Parade Coffee House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:3 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Sudley, Hon Mrs & 2 Masters O'Neil, Lady Egleton, Lady Ann Fitzpatrick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: ## wanted - next Michaelmas, a master who can teach reading, writing & accounts for the Free School at Wellow. Salary £14 p.a. Enq Rev Mr Dart, St James's Parade, Bath or Rev Mr Gardiner, Wellow. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: ## price of wool 58-63s per todd of 32lb at Lewes Wool Fair on Thu Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:2 b |
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| Military: Armed Volunteers Assn in Bath - forms 4 companies chiefly composed of respectable citizens will shortly appear in their uniform Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:3 c |
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| Property: for sale - freehold house in Duke St, Bath, late property of Gov Holwell, decd. Ground rent £8 8s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1336/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house, Keynsham. Formerly owned Mr John Lansdown, decd, attorney. Garden, orchard ,stable. Particulars Mr Boulter, Queen Charlton or Mr Broughton, attorney at office in Small St, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: creditors late Thomas Hunter, plumber of Bath to send accounts to John Fielder on or before 31 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Moger of Wolverton to Miss Bond (dtr of Mr Bond, corn-factor of Bath) on Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household goods & furniture at 1 Abbey Green on 23 & 24 Sep by C Trimnell, upholders & undertakers, Westgate Street,. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:3 c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - wheat 1 guin/bag of 11 score, oats 10s to 11s 6d/ bag of 120 quarts at Bridgnorth market last Sat Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:2 b |
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| News: a gentleman on Kingsdown whose fruit garden has been destroyed by sparrows, caught 114 alive in wicker traps within last few days Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Wilts & Western Assurance Soc - premiums can be paid to Mr Bunn, Frome; Mr Barton, Warminster; Mr Timbrell, Trowbridge; & Mr Carter, Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1337/ article:1,c |
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| Goods: household goods & furniture for auction, inc Shudi harpsichord, chamber horse, smoke jack etc. Removed to 3 South Side, Trim St, Bath, on Thurs 15 Sept by E Champneys. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: light postcoach from White Lion, Bath at 4am to Gloucester, Worcester & Birmingham in one day. 4 inside, 2 outside, fare to Birmingham 27s. Performed by George Arnold (Bath) & operators for 6 other stages. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr William Saunders to Mrs Mary Cantle of Bath, at St James' Church on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: ## Sgnr Invetto lost wife & child in explosion at his home. He appeals for donations to save him from despair & likely poverty. Donations to Mr Cruttwell, Mr Pritchard's Parade Coffee House or Mr Moore on the Grove, & 9 others. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: short biography of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: James Britton, bringing a carriage down Claverton Row without drag chains was run over by the wheels and killed. Other man was hurt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - brown/bay gelding 35 guin; shooting pony 12 guin. Enq ostler, White Hart, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1338/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: "Association -- Prosecution -- Felonies or Misdemeanours" (for parishes around Ston Easton & Farrington Gurney) - meeting held 29 June decided next meeting to be 3 Oct next at Old Down Inn. Wm. Miles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1339/ article:2,c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens - full concert, illuminations & fireworks display, 6.30 start on Mon 28 Aug. [no price given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1339/ article:3 c |