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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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| Goods: bread prices in Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 3lb 2 oz 4 dr, standard loaf 3lbs 9oz 8dr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1360/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: ## Mr Thomas Richens, aged 95, wealthy farmer nr Lacock, died from poisoning by persons unknown (jury's verdict) after coroner, Mr Clare, found traces of arsenic in stomach. Housekeeper of some yrs, who pretended to be relation, & husband, Edwards of Bristol suspected Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1360/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs O'Connor, wife of Cllr O'Connor, at her lodgings in Bath on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: single loaves of sugar in the refined market £3 17s/100lb [not cwts] (London posts, 28 Aug) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Sport: gamekeepers, owners & manors, Somrst - Wm Simbs by John Smith, esq, Combe Hay & Stoney Littleton; Wm Simbs, deptd by W G Langton, Wellow; Wm Simbs, by Walter Long, Shascombe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction - 2 freehold dwelling houses in Norton St Philip, in present occupation Robert Nott & Widow Grace. On Fri 25 Sep by Mr Townsend. Enq Robert Nott or M Davies, attorney at law, Warminster. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:3 d |
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| Property: accommodation wanted - clergyman wants lodging in a regular family in Batheaston or Bathford area. Enq Mr Orchard, Chapel Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:3 e |
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| Agriculture: ## average prices of wool of this year's shearing in Wilts. & Dorset £10 10s to £11. Present state of wool manufacturing is distressing in the extreme Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: Richens' poisoning - early on 2 May Richens, very infirm, was taken to Bristol in postchaise by the the Edwards (suspects). A note for large sum presented to banker was paid. On 25 May one of them arranged for Richens' burial at Lacock the following Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1361/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: W Blacker, esq at his house in Duke St, Bath last night. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:3,d |
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| News: it is said that no County meeting intended to be called in Wilts to consider a loyal address to the King on his late escape [from assassination] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:2 b |
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| Music: collection of tunes by Robt. Broderip 6s 6d from S Hazard, Cheap Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: theft - door plate belonging to Mr Charlton, dentist stolen on Fri night, from lwr house in Church St. 5 guin reward for information leading to discovery & conviction of thief. Mr Charlton is a member of Bath Guardian Society. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:3 d |
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| Employment: wanted - youth of good character as an apprentice in wig making, hairdressing & perfumery. Enq Mr John Bally, 11 Marlborough St, St James's Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Grosvener Gardens Vauxhall - fireworks Mon 9 Jul, music & entertainment 1s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Richens' poisoning - after burial, people about to prove the will (in which all property was bequeathed to the Edwards) became suspicious & called coroner who found arsenic Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1362/ article:3,c |
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| News: weather - heavy winds damaged property in several parts of the country lately, Bath neighbourhood apparently allright Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, china etc of Mrs Clarke, quitting housekeeping, at her house opposite Cross Bath pump room on 31 Aug & 1 Sept by C Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: cider sold in quantities more than 1 hghd, by James Smith on premises at Burnett (5 miles from Bath) on Lower Wells Road. 80 hghhds, reasonable price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:2 d |
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| Churches: report of meeting of several congregations of Protestant dissenters at Bear Inn, Devizes on 14 Sept with B Hobhouse, esq in chair. Resolved to seek repeal of prejudicial laws etc. Supporters inc Rt Hon Charles James Fox etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture & silver of lady quitting Bath. At auction rooms, Westgate St, Bath shortly by J Stafford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Miss Crapper's day school, 11 Kingsmead Terr. will open 16 Jul after summer vacation Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:2,d |
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| Travel: horse for sale - handsome brown gelding 4 yrs old; bay gelding 6 yrs old; bay mare 8 yrs old & several good hackneys, at Warner's livery stables, James St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1363/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: enclosures - all parties agree on King's Sedgemoor enclosure, largest ever. Land will be 1 guin or 25s. an acre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - apartments by year. Apply Messrs Trimnells, upholders & undertakers, Westgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: re late Mr John Skrine, milkman, decd, of Widcombe. Any debts to be paid to Mr Wm. Howton, auctioneer, also outstanding accounts to be sent. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:2 d |
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| Churches: Rev Mr John Wesley having returned from visiting his societies in Ireland & the north & west of England intends preaching in his chapel in New King St on Sun 20 Sep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:4 b |
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| Notices: ## public apology (to prevent prosecution) by Elizabeth Brown, servant to Mr Stockwell at the Belvedere Coffee House for insulting Mr Stockwell's wife. Witness George Clark Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:3 e |
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| Education: Devonshire House Academy, 17 Devonshire Bldgs, Bath, for young gentleman boarders (between 5 & 12 yrs) will reopen 23 Jul. Details from W. Guest at his school or Mr Tully, North Pde. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:2,d |
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| Agriculture: Bath & W of England Soc - report on meeting held at Soc's Rooms on 11 Jun. Sir Robt Salusbury [sic] in chair. 2-toothed rams with thick fine fleeces exhibited for premium; specimens of tree mallow reduced to appearance of hemp; new churn at moderate price by Mr Murrell; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1364/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: ## Shop tax - petition [c. 500 words] to Commons of Great Britain, from retail shopkeepers of Bath at Mr Meyler's, bookseller, 100 tradesmen already subscribed . . Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, china, linen etc of gentleman lately left Bath, at 20 Bennett St, Bath on 6, 7 & 8 Sep by Edward English. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - stock in trade & h/hold furniture of Mr Giles, cabinet-maker of Bradford, on 17 & 18 Sept by W. Howton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Hulance, hairdresser to Miss Mary Rose, mantua maker [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:4 b |
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| Crime: ## trial of James Harding of Bradford - murdered his child by progressive barbarity & starvation. Harding sentenced to death. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:4 b |
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| Charity: appeal for family running small shop - paralytic seizure has struck down the husband. Donations to the printer & libraries Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:2,d |
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| Property: to let - ready furnished apartment nr Pump Room, Bath for 3-4 mths with 2 dining rooms, 5 bedrooms, servants' hall, 3 guin/week incl cooking & servants. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1365/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: "Fieldings New Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland" - genuine copies signed at end of contents. 6s board, 7s 6d calf, 9s morocco. At all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:4,a |
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| Property: for sale - house in Queen Sq, Bath. Enq Edward English, upholder & undertaker, Broad Street. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "Halley's Comet" - Dr Trusler's Moore's Almanac improved, re comet expected next month [inaccurate prediction] & the new planet. From all booksellers in Bath price 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:2 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Ashley to Mrs Mary Horton at the toy shop, Bond Street. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:4 b |
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| Churches: St Mary's Redcliffe, Bristol opened last Sunday after thorough repair. Sir Clifton Wintringham presented painting by Mr Fresham of "Christ Raising the daughter of the Ruler of Synagogue", over the altar Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:4 c |
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| Property: for sale - Eastcot House now in occupation of Charles Williams, esq, nr. village of Wookey, 2 good pews at local church. Details Wm. Abraham, Bladud Bank, Bath or Mr Salmon, Old Market, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:2,d |
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| Property: for sale - lodging & boarding-house in Abbey Green, Bath, well-established by Mrs Norton, decd. Enq executor on premises or Mr Plura, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1366/ article:3,d |
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| Health: remedies - "Oriental vegetable cordial" for stomach, bowels, nerves or natural infirmity. 5s/bottle & £1 3s 3d/6 bottles. Sold by Mr Cruttwell & Mr Tagg in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:4,a |
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| Finance: orders given for another coinage of guin & ½ guin from 1786 dies to the amount of £20,000. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: last night of season at Villa Gardens on 18 Sep. Fireworks & a lively engagement between the Foudroyant, Capt. Jarvis & the Pegase, a French 74 gun ship. Tickets 1s. Should evening be dark, people with flambeaux will provide light to the new bridge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:3 b |
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| Marriages: Mr John Hooper of Shockerwick to Mrs Morgan at the Hare & Hounds in Walcot St. [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:4 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - ashes (American pearl) 209 brls, beeswax 600 cakes, cocoa 44 casks, coffee 74 bags, cotton 130 bales, ebony 7½ tons, elephants teeth 425, limes 10 brls, logwood 43½ tons, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:4 c |
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| Goods: for sale - drugstill & fixtures of apothecary retiring from business - shop & house. Enq. Mr Stafford, Market Pl, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1367/ article:2,e |