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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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| Deaths: Mr Naish's waggoner, addendum - Mr Cruttwell writes that accident not on main Turnpike Rd, but on a bye road leading to one of the Box stone quarries taken by accident. Turnpike Rd is much improved lately, free of obstruction and narrow parts widened. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1228/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Hon & Rev. Thos. James Twistleton to Miss Ashe, daughter of Benjamin Ashe, esq. of Bath at Walcot church by Rev. Edward Foster on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1228/ article:3,c |
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| Property: private sale - 2 closes (c. 6 acr) good pasture at Broadstone, nr Poundpill, Corsham, tenant James Pearce. Enq Mr Guy, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1228/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: ## for sale - sedan chair good condition 12 guin. Enq Mr Birchall, Queen Square, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - celebrations for Prince of Wales postponed because of weather. Next grand fete with fireworks, illuminations etc on Tue 23 Aug. Tickets 1s. at gate & Parade Coffee House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Lansdown Fair Thurs 10 Aug - persons keeping drinking booths to pay 9d for each board used in erection of booth, boards for standings as usual. John Stone, Star, Lansdown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Potter, working upholsterer (foreman to late Mr Birchall) 11 Cock Lane, Bath intends to carry on the business in all its branches. Woodmason's paper-hanging same price as London 2½d to 2s 6d per yd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let or for sale in Fee - dwelling house in parish of Walcot opposite Cornwell Bldgs. Apply Mr Rogers, Orange Court, or Mr Gunning, attorney in The Vineyards. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3 d |
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| Music: Mr Coombes, organist (conducting Messiah at Chippenham on Thu) was a pupil of late Mr Parry, & 3 yrs ago composed a much admired "Te Deum & Jubilitate" Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr John Bretton, silversmith to Miss Harris, daughter of Mrs Harris of Wick, Monday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:3,c |
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| Property: private sale - tenement with close of land nr Horse-Fair, Corsham, 1½ acr in possn Mr Wm Sainsbury, surgeon. Enq Mr Guy, attorney, Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1229/ article:1 c |
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| News: Gloucester 26 nov - great flood on river [Severn] is considerably abated. Water was 3-4' high in some city parishes but now clear. Meadows 8' water and not clear. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: taxes etc - horse dealers to apply for annual Licence. Robert Lax, distributor, Eastern division, Somerset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of house in Orchard St, Bath adjoining the theatre, on 1 Aug by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: ## for sale - C Demander, Walcot St, Bath has capital pointing dog, 18 mths old, well broke, goes very fast, perfectly staunch & will back dog. Price 10 guin Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:1,d |
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| Inns: to be let and entered immediately - public house, The Crown, Saltford Hill. Present tenant quitting because of ill health. Particulars Mr Thomas Browning, 5 Walcot Parade or Mr Dover, Lamb Inn, Stall Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3 d |
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| Health: casualty hospital admission - Mary Smith, large abscess on knee. Joseph Merchant, contused wound on head after falling from scaffold at East Hayes, Bath. Boy John Wallen with fractured thigh falling from horse. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs French, relict of Robert French of Rahafane, co. Galway, Ireland, sister of Mr R. Ferris, tailor of Bath - in Belmont Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:3,c |
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| Property: auction - dairy, arable & grazing farm, farmhouse & outbuildings at Bottoms Farm, Pucklechurch 6 mi Bath, 16 closes 203 acres in ringfence, tenant Mr George Toghill. At Greyhound Inn, Market Pl, Bath on 26 Jun (before Robt Robbins, appointee of Commissioners for sale of Land Tax). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1230/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: apprentice wanted for genteel business, knowledge of writing & accounts. Apply printer. Some money will be expected. [sic] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: taxes etc - pawnbrokers to apply for Licence (after Act of 5 July). Robert Lax, distributor, Eastern division, Somerset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - unfurnished, house in Orchard St, Bath adjoining theatre. Apply Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let from Michaelmas - house next to Cornwell Bldgs opp Walcot Church with large garden back & front, suitable for small family. Also small house adjoining the garden. Enq Samuel Rogers, Orange Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:1,d |
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| Employment: wanted by family in Bath - young woman who understands dairy business, milking, making butter etc. Only one cow. Apply Mr Plura, Milsom Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3 d |
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| Health: casualty hospital admission - William Lewis wounded head fall from building in Bathwick fields. David Bolwell contused knee fall from scaffold at Grosvenor Place. John Charmbury, waggoner, fractured skull, two fingers & part of his face torn away Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: remains of late Sir John Miller, bart. were brought into this city today & interred in the Abbey Church near those of his Lady Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - till Sep/Oct (family intending to go to watering place), house in airy situation in Bath, every necessary found except plate & linen, moderate terms. Enq printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1231/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: Bath & Exeter machine leaves from Lamb Inn, Stall St, Bath every Mon & Friday via Wells, Bridgewater, Taunton & Wellington. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: taxes etc - innkeepers & those hiring horses to note Act of 2 August imposing ½p. a mile duty to be paid. Robert Lax, distributor, Eastern division, Somerset. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - kitchen garden already laid out, 6 miles Bath, 1 mile Bradford. Dwelling house for gardener & family. Apply Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Humphrey Littleton, esq of Halesowen at Worcester on his return from Bath. [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: ## auction - property of Mrs [sic- cf 20 Aug 3c] Cox, decd. Household furniture, paintings, books, cider, strong beer, cider & brewing eqpt, carpenters bench, new kitchen range [long list] at Westwood nr Freshford on 19 to 22 Aug by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Robert Boulter, pumper. His term for renting the pumps ends 17 Jul. Requests payment of rents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3,d |
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| Military: Royal Cheshire militia commanded by Lord Grey marched into this city, last Fri & Sat; & on Mon proceeded to Bristol to relieve the Berkshire militia who also passed through this city Mon & Tue, under command of Earl of Radnor, on their march for Poole. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:3,c |
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| Notices: John Cottle of Wellow begs pardon of Mr & Mrs Noke of Wellow whom he did falsely abuse on 14 May & he promises not to be guilty of similar offence. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1232/ article:1 e |
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| Leisure: Mstr Deneuville age 7 yrs & Miss Curtis age 8 pupils of Mr Deneuville, dancing master, to give dancing performances at Mr Deneuville's room at Mrs Adams in Horse St Bath on Wed, Frid & Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lady Trafford & Miss, Sir James Wright, Sir James Wallace, Sir Robert Jebb, Sir Richard Reynell [NOTP.] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: new Act for additional duties on English-made wines - additional 6s 6d/barrel paid by maker. Licenses with £2 4s stamp for retail sales needed even for those without spirit or ale licence; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Goods: Wm Attfield, coal & corn merchant, W-cnr Queen Sq, Bath engages to serve very best coal, oats & beans on lowest terms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture at 15 Trim Street on 13 & 14 Aug by J Stafford (upholder & auctnr, Market St). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mr Steven's academy, 7 Barton Buildings, Queen Sq, re-commenced last Mon. Young gentlemen boarded & taught reading & speaking, writing, arithmetic, drawing, navigation etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,d |
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| Agriculture: Mr Robert Brooks of Wookey, nr. Wells had 8 ewes & lambs killed & 12 more seriously bitten, a few nights ago Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Webb, draper, dealer & chapman of Walcot St, Bath suspected of concealing much of his effects & committed to Bath Gaol by Commissioners. Those having same may be punished. Reward £20% of goods recovered. John Usher, solicitor. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1233/ article:1 e |
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| Marriages: Mr Robert Fricker, brick & tile maker, Bedminster to Miss Humphrys, only daughter Mr Humphrys, Monkton Combe, at South Stoke last Thursday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: proposal by correspondant to reduce/prevent crime. Essentially when capital crimes committed, to fine owners of dwelling house they inhabit, or parishes if they inhabit poor or work houses, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:4 b |
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| Property: auction - substantial lodging & boarding-house in Abbey St, Bath. At Mr Cook's, Castle Inn opp St Michael's church on 22 Aug by J Evatt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:2,c |
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| Property: ## auction - contingent estate & interest of a bankrupt in valuable farms etc in Jamaica. Inc wharves, storehouses, pens, negroes & other valuable property worth £500 p.a. At Crown Inn Frome on 21 Aug by S Middleton, auctnr. Partcs Mr Jesser, attorney, Frome Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: Thomas Hewitt, cutler removed from 22 Orange Grove to Lilliput Alley nr The Parades, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Thomas Roach of Nailsea, foreman of Mr White's coalmine was killed Tue se'nnight [week] when rope used to control descent of mine gave way. On examination rope found to be cut. Coroner's verdict - murder by persons unknown. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 52s-64s/qtr; Newbury 42s-65s/; Warminster 52s-66s/; Reading 50s-66s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1234/ article:2 b |