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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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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Marchioness of Rockingham, Earl & Countess of Northampton, Lord & Lady Egremont, Lord Berkeley of Stratton, Lady Dean, Bishop of Salisbury, Bishop of Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale - variety of carpets, mattresses & leather at Mr Jeffery's, cheesemonger, Cheap St. Carpets fitted at short notice. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: boiler grate & bars stolen from washhouse, lower end Milk St, Bath. 2 guin reward on conviction from Bath Society Guardians. W Meyler, sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3 b |
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| Property: sale or let - dwelling house, malthouse, stable & garden with c 13 acres land, tithe-free, nr Bide Mill in Corsham parish. Partcrs Mr Hill at Pickwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Bristol Hotwells Upper Assembly Rooms - the MC accepts the submission of George Foreman & differences at the Hotwells are now settled to the satfisfaction of subscribers of both Rooms. Programme given. Henry Browne. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Christopher Thornton, esq at Castle Cary on WEd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:3 b |
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| Charity: Bath City Dispensary & Infirmary - sermons will be preached at several churches & chapels in Bath on Sun 10 Jun for benefit of this charity Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:1,b |
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| Property: auction - house & household furniture of Mrs Harington, decd. Property held under Lord of Manor of Newton for 99 yrs on 2 young lives. On the premises at Newton St Loe nr Bath on 30 May by Thos James, auctnr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1145/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: collections to be made in place of worship on Sunday for support of the poor of the General Hospital. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - house in Avon St, in possession of Mrs James, rent £11p.a. At New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 8 Aug by Mr Bird Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, linen, china, plated candlesticks & harpsichord at 17 Alfred St, Bath on 20 & 21 July by Wm. Birchall. Catalogues at house, or Wm. Birchall, Queen Square. [no details of late owner] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:3 b |
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| Music: Well Music Festival - under direction of Sgnr Rauzzini, on 19 Aug (Selections from Handel), 20 Aug (Messiah) & 21 Aug (Handel's Dettingen Te Deum), [vocalists & instrumentalists listed]. Concert of modern music & Ball on 19 & 20 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:1 c |
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| Notices: ## Freemen of Bath - to meet committee at White Hart Inn Bath on 5 Aug to sign petition to Corporation re division of monies belonging to the Freemen etc. W Burge, solicitor Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Price (wife of Mr Price, pastry cook, Abbey Green) on Friday [22 June] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:3 b |
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| Education: Devizes - school of Rev G. Bricknell - vacation will commence 20 Jun & close 23 Jul when school will open for reception of young gentlemen. Terms 20 guineas p.a - no entrance fee. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:1,b |
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| Employment: coachman wanted - enq at Mrs Peacock, 10 Grove, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1146/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: ## London mail arrived nearly 5 hrs late last Mon morning because postman got drunk between Newbury & Marlborough & fell from his horse into a hedge where his dog found him asleep. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3 d |
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| Property: auction - house in Avon St. property of Mr John Younge, rent 11 guin p.a. At New Inn, Kingsmead Sq, Bath on 8 Aug by Mr Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3,c |
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| Education: Mrs Mainwaring is retiring from teaching on account of her health. Her partnership is given to her niece Miss Whittaker. School opens 31 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: creditors of late Henry Walter, esq, Upper Church St, Bath to send claims directed to AB & left at Mr Wm Matthews, Hetling House, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:1,d |
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| Education: young ladies - Mrs Eames removed from Long Ashton to Devonshire House, Devonshire Pl, 1 mile from Bath on 29 Sept. Will engage the first Masters to attend. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Charmbury (wife of Mr Charmbury, sexton of St. Michael's Parish) this morning [Wed 27 June] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal - benefit of Mr Paul, treasurer & Mr Bartley, box book-keeper on Thur 7 Jun "King Henry V" - tickets Mr Paul, Bathwick St, Mr Bartley, 5 Orange Court, Mr Gye, Market Pl. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Sedley - comedy "The Jew", with new piece "The Horse & the Widow" at Theatre Royal Bath on 23 May. Tickets Mr Sedley, 9 St James's St, Bath; Mr Meyler's library; & Mr Bartley at Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1147/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Bayley, relict of late Mr Francis Bayly, attornery, of Devizes, on Wed Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: ## glove tax from 2 Aug - licence to sell gloves or mittens 1s/; gloves or mittens selling > 4d & < 10d - duty 1d/pair; gloves >10d & < 1s 4d - duty 2d/pair; etc. Licences & stamped labels from Henry Howse, Bath etc - John Brettel, sec to Comissnrs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:3,c |
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| Fashion: Edward Rain, ladies French & Italian shoemaker in Lilliput Alley, North Parade sells bespoke shoes at & under prime price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:3 c |
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| Charity: Bath Hospital - £783 received from benefactors since 28 Apr 1788 [itemised list] inc £100 legacy from late John Crompton, esq, & £200 legacy from late Mrs Susannah Clutterbuck. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:1,d |
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| Property: to let for building - a close of land "Lower Furlong" [later Beaufort East (& West)] on W side of turnpike road from Bath to London adj Mr Evill's land nr Lambridge. Partcrs & sight of plan from Mr Gunning, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:1 d |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - ## the Corporation of Bath & the Commissioners will reduce the interest on their bonds from 4½ to 4¼% at Christmas Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Marshall, bookseller of Bath. Creditors to meet at White Lion, Market Pl, Bath. 8 Jun regarding sale of library & lease of bankrupt's house. G. Q. Barnes, solicitor, Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: ## benefit Mr Cunningham - "Know your Own Mind", with a pantomime " Galimaufry" at Theatre Royal Bath on 25 May. Mr Cunningham will be rammed into a mortar & shot across the stage. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1148/ article:2 d |
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| Deaths: John Farr, age ca 17yrs, run over by a machine [coach] at Keynsham, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - house & shop in Horse St. in possn Mr A Loder. Full details of business of 30 years given. Apply details Mr A Loder. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Charles Cole, decd, bankrupt, late of Bath, carpenter, victualler & chapman. Commsnrs will pay final dividend at White Hart Inn Bath on 24 July. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: Bath & Cheltenham stage cart sets out each Tue & Fri - a safe & pleasant conveyance for passenger & parcel. Enq C Hemmings, poulterer of Wade's Psg, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: partnership between George King & John King, carpenters & joiners of Frome Selwood will be dissolved by mutual agreement on 20 Sept. Demands on partnership to be sent to John King. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:1 d |
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| Leisure: Serjeant Jones is appointed superintendent of the private baths in Stall St. to be opened for bathing and dry pumping Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, paintings etc. of gent leaving Bath, at 9 Paragon Bldgs. By E. English 12 Jun. Catalogues 6 Broad St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:1,b |
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| Agriculture: all livestock (inc 160 ewes & lambs, pigs etc) & dead stock & husbandry implements of Mr Richard Chapman Pepler of Earl Stoke, Market Lavington who has quit his farm. On 31 May by Harry Russ. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1149/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: William Tagg, pastry-cook in Stall St, Bath, 2 doors below Pump Room Pssge. Makes all sorts of pastry, French pies & pasties. Also pickles, sausages & tongue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:1 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Moxham, timber merchant, dealer & chapman, late of Preston, Somerset now of Walcot. Assignees to meet at Rummer Tavern, Bristol, on 13 Aug at 11am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, cabinet of old Japan, prints, paintings, reflecting telescope etc of John Lloyd, esq. At his house, 15 Paragon Bldgs, Bath on 25 - 27 July by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Tax - Wine Licences, Stamp Office, Somerset Pl, London open 8-1 daily. John Brettell, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: household - J Lewis has newly furnished his large & commodious warehouses at 1 Bond St, Bath with fashionable ironmongery, copper, tin & plated ware. Allowance to wholesale dealers. Exhibition rooms over warehouses to be let. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:1 d |
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| Agriculture: plenty of wheat nationally & crop on ground promising; abundant prospect for beans. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Wilts & Berks Canal - general quarterly meeting at Crown Inn, Swindon on 25 Jun. John Ralph, principal clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:1,c |
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| Travel: Buckland Dinham Turnpike - meeting at The Gauntletts Inn, Kilmersdon on 28 May Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1150/ article:2 e |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house in court behind Mr Gibbon's, grocer in Markt Pl, Bath. Two parlours & kitchen on ground floor, 3 bedchambers, 2 garrets & use of brewhouse & large garden. Enq Mr Gibbons Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Vernon, Lord & Lady De Montalt, Lady Bampfylde, Lady Welles [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1151/ article:3,d |