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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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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, Bath contd - Thomas Hopley, John Morley, R Eyre Coote Purdon, esq, John Sone, G Augustus Sherman, esq, George Throckmorton, esq, Thomas Townsend, Walter Wiltshire, esq, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:2 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Parys of Suffolk St, London married Miss Lambe dtr of Mrs Lambe, grocer of Bath at St James's Bath on Thursday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall 3 July - grand Gala Fete with music, fireworks by Signor Invetto, naval engagement between Lord Duncan & Dutch fleet (machinery by Mr J Rebecqi). Tickets 2s ea. at the gate, at Linterns, Abbey Churchyard, principal Inns & libraries. Gardens open 5pm, concert 7pm, fireworks at 10pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:3 d |
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| Publications: "Kearsley's Peerage" pubd today, sold by booksellers in Bath & Bristol price 9s in boards Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1346/ article:2,e |
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| Property: to let - several pieces of land between West Hall, Lock's Brook [Locksbrook] & New Bridge [Newbridge]. Partcrs Mr Robert Forman, attorney at law, Walcot St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: ## to mark Mr Palmer & his mail coaches - long descriptions [26 lines] of illuminations & celebrations on road between Bath & London, partcry at Lamb Inn, Bath & Angel Inn, Marlborough . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: clergymen who may have occasion for the assistance of a gentleman in priests orders to preach or do any other part of Sunday work in Bath may be accommodated next 5 weeks by addressing a letter to Mr Bayly, Nicholl's New Inn, Hotwells, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, Walcot - Daniel Adey, William Clarke, Thomas Head Dowson (clerk), John Godfrey, esq, Peter Hooper, Toomas [sic] Harford, Charles Harford, James Hooper, esq, John Hooper, John Higgins, John Naish, Charles Viner, Thomas Willis (clerk), Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Marriott, hosier & perfumer on the Walks, Bath, died this morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 c |
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| Fashion: Frederick Albrecht, stay & habit maker, 7 George Street. Latest ladies fashions from London (as worn by ladies of first rank). Maker of Circassian vest (which throws the chest open, keeps the shoulders down & keeps the body in shape) also elastic corsets. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - redemption & sale of Land Tax, Escott Farm, Urchfont in possn of John Axford, lease expires 1804. Also new cottage at Escott (6 mi Devizes) held by Wm Barton, at Castle Inn, Devizes on 4 Jul. Enq Mr Heath, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1347/ article:2,e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30-45s/qtr, Warminster 42-54s/, Devizes 48-60s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 b |
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| Law: Mr Wm Collins, gamekeeper to Sir James Long, plaintiff v. W B Bryant, a publican of Bath, defendant. Action at Somrst Assizes to recover £25 penalty for having bought, possessed etc 5 hares last Dec. Verdict for Bryant, despite evidence from Wm & James Smith that they had sold them to Bryant. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - Gill's late shop, long established pastry & confectionery business in Wade's Passage. Apply Mr Wm. Trotman, grocer; or to Mr C Hemming's, poulterer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, contd - Peter Abbott, esq (South Stoke), William Briscoe (Bathford), Thomas Cowdrey (Batheaston), William Davies, esq (Monkton Coombe), William Fisher (Batheaston), Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:2 b |
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| Crime: vandalism - large ladder thrown from pavement on the Walks, Bath into Mr Heaven's garden early yesterday morning Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 c |
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| Architecture: ## Bath Improvement Act - gen. meeting of Commissioners at Guildhall on 4 July. To consider purchasing The Bear Inn & opening communication from Stall Street to Milsom Street. J. S. Lawton clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: bankruptcy dividends -John Millard, carpenter of Wells, 15 Jul; Edmund Hood of Bathwick & John Tuttle of Bath, coachmasters, 19 Aug; John Sheppard, yngr, butcher of Bath, 19 Sep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1348/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - freehold estates of John Brooks, bankrupt, in Hilperton & Semington. At Kings Arms, Melksham on 27 Sep. Details, John Hughes, attorney at law, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: ## printer has sustained losses by giving credit for advertisements. All must be paid for in advance. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:3 d |
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| Art: anecdote of late Mr Gainsborough - friendship with young brothers, sons of Rev Coyte in his father's neighbourhood, & painting an intruder. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Sport: Somrst Game certificates, contd - William Hooper (Woolley), Wm Gore Langton, esq (Newton Park), Henry Walters, esq (Batheaston), THomas Walters, esq (Batheaston), John Williams (Freshford), Benjamin Williams (Twerton). From John Staple, clerk of Peace & John Brettell, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: a servant of Mr Dickinson of Monks House was killed lately by a horse running him against a tree & fracturing his skull Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: water rents, quit rents & house rents due Midsummer must be paid at Chamberlain's office, Guildhall, this week & next. H.E.Howse, Chamberlain Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:3 e |
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| Finance: Commissioners of Appeal for E Somerset - meeting adjourned to 3 Jul at Swan Inn, Wells, will be further adjourned to White Hart Inn, Bath on 6 Jul. A. R Welsh, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1349/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - land at Hinton, Steeple Ashton, (on life of John Brooks, bankrupt & his wife). At Kings Arms, Melksham 27 Sep. Details from John Hughes, attorney at law, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:3,b |
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| Science: explanation of construction of barometers by J Hamblin, Claverton St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:4:00 AM |
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| News: ## Mr Garnet of Bristol has obtained a patent for reducing friction by 90% in wheels, blocks or pulleys; lately adopted by the Admiralty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:4 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Riversdale, Lord Shuldham, Lord & Lady de Clifford, Lady Rich, Lady Price, Sir Alex. Crawford, Hon Capt Fetherstone. [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Richard Whittle, quarryman was killed by fall of stones at Mr Thomas Bee's quarry on Combe Down last Mon. He leaves widow & 7 children. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to be let or sold - 8 Gallaway Buildings just fitted up & new fashioned in front & in complete repair. Enq. Mr Howse, Market Place or Gt. Pulteney St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:3 e |
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| Crime: James Walker eloped from service of Charles Maggs, carpenter & wheelwright, of Coleford c. 1 month ago. Walker is native of Writhlington, 5' 4" [description]. 1 guin reward for bringing him to justice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1350/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - messuages & land in Hilperton & Hinton, estate of Paul Randall, bankrupt. At Kings Arms, Melksham on 27 Sep. Details from John Hughes, attorney at law, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:3,b |
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| Marriages: Mr Samuel Embley, picture-frame maker, Bristol to Miss Drewett of Bath. [no date or place given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:4 c |
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| Crime: as an experiment, female convicts under sentence of transportation to be sent to Canada & Nova Scotia as servants. To have a peculiar habit & wear a conspicuous badge & number (like charity children in England). They will not be sold publicly. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:1:00 AM |
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| News: King, Queen & 3 Princesses left Weymouth on Monday [4 Sept] to visit Marquis of Bath at Longleat, arrived 5.30pm, many 1,000s of loyal subjects in park. Mr Phillot of Bear Inn, Bath assisted preparations for entertainment. Royals left this morning [16 Sept] passing through Devizes & Trowbridge to Tottenham Park, Marlborough. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:3 b |
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| News: quarrying accidents - Henry Brookes suffered compound fracture of legs & Isaac Pearce a wound to his head as result of fall of stones at Mr Thos Bee's quarry on Combe Down last Mon. Both taken to hospital Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to be let - 8 Bond Street, now in possession of Mr Cox, quitting the muffin business. Stock & lease of house to be taken at fair appraisement Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: for sale - W Morris, Market Pl, Bath has large stock of linen drapery at reduced prices. Gingham 12d/yd, printed cottons 1s 4d, India muslins 6d to 1s 4d, quilted petticoats, India striped muslins 2s 4d. For the poor - strong cloths, flannels 10d, stuffs 7d/yd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1351/ article:3,b |
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| Employment: journeyman apothecary wanted - with experience of dispensing & who can abide confinemenmt, must be well recommended by master. Particulars from printer of paper. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: ## wanted - journeyman apothecary. No person who wears his own hair need apply. [no address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: great depradations at Bristol fair - a gang of 14 said to have shared no less than £80 each. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:1 b |
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| Churches: Rev Mr Wesley intends to preach in his chapel in New King Street at 6.30 next Sat evening. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: theft - Bridgwater sessions - John Chambers, alias Murphy & Thos Lansdown to be confined Ilchester gaol for 2 mths for stealing silver watch from hand of John Burges in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall, Gala Night June 28. Concert & general illuminations. Tickets 1s/- from gardens, Mr Gye, Market Place, Mr Mylers Library. Boats 6d return from Grove St slip - free ferry into garden. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:3 e |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Lumm, Sir W Parker [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1352/ article:3,b |
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| Industry: Benjamin Wingrove has taken over brewing & malting business of Mrs Osman in Market Place, Bath. Beer orders taken at brewhouse, & at his father's Mr Francis Wingrove, baker in Walcot St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1353/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: wanted - a porter who can read writing & is used to an apothecary's shop. [no address given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1353/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, prints, books, inc a portable grand piano, etc [detailed list] at 3 Garrard Street commencing 24 Sep by Wm. Cross. Also introduced to the sale, the East India wardrobe of a gentleman (recently decd) & silks, muslin & calico. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1353/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Wm Hill at his house in Holloway in his 88th year last Friday morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1353/ article:3 b |