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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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| News: revolution in France - the guardsman who last mounted breach at Bastille, was carrried through Paris in triumph in an open carriage with a civic train & decorated with the blue ribbon of the defeated Governor. The Bastille will be instantly demolished. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Bath & Wells Club - next meeting at Swan at Wells on 2 July. Dinner on table precisely at 4pm. T S Horner, president Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - house in Devonshire Bldgs., good supply of water. Apply to the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:3,e |
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| Law: ## the custom of keeping revels has occasioned idleness, drunkenness, riots, gaming & all manner of vice, immorality & profaneness amongst lower classes. Bath Forum JPs command that such revels be suppressed etc. W Wiltshire, Samuel Day, H White. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1132/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: theft from Thomas Bullock, watchmaker of Bath - 12 watches recovered (pawned by George Strickland's wife Elizabeth & 2 others), 39 watches found under floor of Strickland's lodgings. Details now given of makers names & watch numbers of 21 watches so far not recovered Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:3,a |
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| Property: for sale or let - house in Abbey Church Yard lately occup Mr Arthur Jones, woollen draper. Enquire Mr Percival, attorney, St James's St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:1,c |
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| Marriages: Mr Wickham, son of Rev Mr Wickham, of Ashton to Miss Goldstone, dtr of late Mr Goldstone, of Whitchurch [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:2 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Dr Solander's sanative tea" for nervous disorders, indigestion, wind or colic & the headache whatever the cause. available from R Cruttwell & newsmen in 2s 9d parcels, canisters 10s 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Peter Layng, linen draper of Wells, dividend 25 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:3 b |
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| Law: General Quarter Sessions for Somrst at Bridgewater 11 July. Jurors, constables, Bailiffs of Hundreds & others with business must attend at 8am. Staple, clerk of the peace Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: wanted - a plumber, preference given to glazier. Apply Messrs Hulbert, plumbers, Monmouth St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction - lot 1/4, 2 closes of meadow in Trowbridge in renting Wm Edgell; lot 2/4 1 close at Steeple Ashton ocupn Mr George Ball; 3/4 pasture in occptn Robt Long; 4/4 pasture in occuptn of Charles Long. At George Inn Trowbridge on 29 May by Mr Thomas Hart. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1133/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - stable & 2 lofts; also stable, yard & shop. Enq John Harris, ironmonger [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - two dining rooms at the Great House, Holt, nr Bradford. Also boarding table for lodgers & friends. Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:1,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Barril, age 21 & smith of Keynsham, to Mrs Haynes, age 65, relict of late Mr Haynes, schoolmaster of that place [cf 22 Jun 2b] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:2 b |
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| Health: remedies - "Turlington's Balsam of Life" for coughs, gravel, colic. Prepared by Martha Wray, niece & Hilton Wray, successors to Dr Turlington & available from R Cruttwell & S Hazard, Bath at 4s & 2s/bottle inc stamp Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:3,b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Robert Spencer [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: committed to Devizes Bridewell - Mary Phelps of Lacock on suspicion of having delivered herself a child & murdering it; Joseph Paradise of Lacock for stealing oak planks the property of James Montague, esq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - light firelock & bayonet, single horsechair & set of harness in prime condition. At the Great Room, Bond St on 1 Jun by Mr. Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction - fee simple & indenture lot 1/3, 2 pastures in occuptn Mr Bleadon; 2/4 Lower Beverstock Farm with orchards etc & 14 closes pasture & 3 arable at Hilmartin in occptn Mr Chivers. At White Hart Inn Melksham on 4 June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1134/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let or sell - 1st house in Queen's Pde, nearest avenue to Queen Sq. Fine views. Enq Mr Henry Gibbs, carpenter in Alfred St nr Assembly Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Services: public tea in Longroom, Great House, Holt, Bradford every Thursday. Also horses hired & stabling provided. Charles Nott. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:1,d |
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| Health: W Sainsbury, member of Corporation of Surgeons, London has taken over business of Mr Brewer who has declined business. Corsham, 7 July Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: the Misses Fleming inform their friends that the academy for dancing, John St, Bath was opened 29 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:3,c |
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| Births: lady of -- Neville, esq delivered of a daughter at his house in Brock St on Friday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:3 b |
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| Law: Maria Wynne Smith age 84 died in King's Bench prison last week after 11 yrs. Was left £2,000 by husband Lt Smith of 27th Regmnt, Will contested in Chancery for 7 years, she won but was pennyless for costs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Mr. Marshall at 1 Marlborough Bldgs on 19 Jun by Mr. Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:3,e |
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| Property: auction contd - lot 3/4, Rodwell Farm with several pastures & meadow ground at Hilmartin. At White Hart Inn Melksham on 4 June. Partcrs Mr Bryan, Badminton; or Mr Hart, attorney, Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1135/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Thomas Davies, perfumer, snuff dealer & confectioner from London has opened a new shop at end of passage from Cheap St into Abbey Churchyard. [Long list of all perfumes, snuffs, tobacco, candles, stationary, hair dyes etc. Fine Florence oil, new anchovies, Durham mustard]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: to let - three small houses nr Great House, Holt, Bradford on Avon, with or without boarding. Charles Nott Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:1,d |
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| Notices: lost presumed stolen - silver tankard, marked "J.R 1713", from house of Mrs A Rogers, Stall St, Bath. Reward 2 guin for information on theft. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:2 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall - for Prince of Wales birthday on 12 Aug, the gardens will be illuminated & there will be a grand concert at 6pm. Further details later Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mr Lewis, haberdasher in Wades Passage on Fri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - bacon 1 trce, beef 38 brls 22 trce, cotton 27 trce 8 bags, flintstones 95 tons, raw hides 120, cow horns 1,700, lemons 10 boxes, lignum vitae 19½ tons, Irish linen 71 packs 22 boxes, CONTD Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen etc. at the Great Centre House 8 Westgate Bldgs on 6 Jun by Mr. Viel. Catalogues at the auctioneers, Union Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:3,e |
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| Finance: Income Tax - appeal meeting of Commissioners at Swan Inn, Wells 24 May & White Hart Inn Bath on 27 May. R Welch, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1136/ article:1 d |
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| Fashion: millinery & haberdashery now selling at prime cost from cnr Queen Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:3 b |
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| Health: Holt Mineral Water, efficient in curing skin disorders. Some water, sent abroad, was counterfeited. In future words "Holt Mineral Water" on corks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: light postcoaches depart Greyhound & Shakespeare Bath daily 4 p.m. for Saracen's Hd, Snowhill & Cross Key's, Wood St, London. 4 inside passengers 25s each. John Hulbert & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture etc at the Raven, Abbey Green, Bath. Inc nearly new mashtubs, measures, clock etc. On 4 Aug 11am by Thomas Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:3,c |
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| News: ## excise laws - confusion, complexity & loss of civil rights. Revolution in Landing-Waiter's Office, Bristol last week (Bristol Journal) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: Bristol imports contd - olive oil 1 hghd, rum 30 punch, sugar 514 hghds 24 trce 3 brls, Oporto wine 346 pipes 14 hghds, Spanish wine 154 brls 32 hghds, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:2 c |
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| Military: Wilts. Provisional Cavalry - general meeting of Lieutenancy of county of Wiltshire to raise prov. force held at Devizes 15 Jan last. Various meetings throughout county. Thos Winch, clerk of the general meeting. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: services - new large commodious coach to carry 8 people inside. From White Hart inn, Bath Mon, Wed & Fri at 9am to Salisbury 10s 6d inside, 6s outside; Bath to Portsmouth 1 guin inside, 12s outside. Performed by Pickwick & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1137/ article:1 d |
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| Notices: rebuttal from Joyce Bush wife of Samuel Bush of Clutton of claims made against her by her husband. Any debts contracted made with his full knowledge. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Sunday Schools - committee held at Bath Town Hall on Thu. 21 July. Names of additional gentlemen to inspect schools etc. 21 boys & 25 girls listed. Sir John Prestwich, bart. in chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:2,b |
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| Property: ## to let - dwelling house in St John's Court. Stabling for 40 horses & coach-house for 14 carriages leading to bottom Westgate St, Bath. Apply John Hulbert. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects at 8 Queen's Pde, Bath. Inc ½-tester, tester & 4-post beds, 10 small stuff-back choirs covered in green morine etc [good list]. On 7 Aug et seq by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:3,c |
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| Architecture: Mr Sheldon's Model of Bath, 2 Westagte Bldgs - admission 1s. Public exhibition to close next Sat until Oct while he improves it. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - elegant modern house, coach house, stable & gardens on an eminence at East Hayes, late occup Denham Skeet, LLD. View of river & hills. Apply Mr Feast, Alfred Street, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1138/ article:2 d |