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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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| Travel: Bristol, Bath, London Mail Coach - from Swan with Two Necks, London 8 p.m., arrive Three Tuns, Bath before 10 am. Guards & coachmen armed. 4 inside £1 12s ea, no outsides. Williams & Co. Bath. [NB price increased since 7 July 4c] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:4,d |
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| Property: auction - freehold estate nr Wingfield, now let to Mr Jonathan Wilcox as t.a.w at £20 p.a. At George Inn Trowbridge on 29 July by Mr Ellis (of London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:4 d |
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| Crime: Charles Middleton asks pardon for angling on the fishery of Mr Robert Langley of Waterhouse on road between Midford Bridge & R Avon in parish of Claverton. Witness Wm Prynn 23 Jul Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3,b |
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| Property: for sale - cottage with coachhouse, stable & garden & 20 acres of land situated at Swainswick nr Bath held under a college lease 14 yrs unexpired. Enq Mr Clark, Porter Brewery near Walcot Turnpike. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, eight day clock & other effects. At 7 Queen's Parade on 3 & 4 July by Plura & Bally Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3 d |
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| Military: Somerset Fencible Cavalry - John Pring, gent to be cornet, instead of Dupont who resigns. From War Office 5 Jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3,a |
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| Crime: theft - two fellows detected stealing some of Farmer Wintle's sheep at Weston on Tue night, but shepherd not able to apprehend them. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1166/ article:3 b |
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| Fashion: closing down sale of all stock of laces & lappets from 45s to 7 guin/pr, print lace from 3s to 4 guin/yd [more items & prices], plus all sorts of ruffles for gents, at Coward's Lace Warehouse, Stall St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:1,d |
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| Travel: postcoach from Three Tuns & Lamb Inns, Stall St. to Thompson's Hotel, Exeter. Leaves 4 am except Sunday. Williams, Dover & Co. [No cost, no arrival given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:4,d |
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| Finance: all having demands on estate Mr John Fillis, clothworker, decd of Melksham are requested to contact Mr Edward Phillips, clothier of Melksham, one of the excrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Villa Gardens 12 Aug - in honour of birthday of Prince of Wales, Sgnr John Invetto will present "Siege of Gibraltar", a fort erected & beautifully painted, covered in fireworks representing defence & destruction of Spanish fleet by red hot balls from the fortress. See handbills for further details Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3,c |
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| Education: school for young ladies at Trim St, Bath opened 27 July, by Miss Wagstaff (successor to Mrs Pulleine) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mrs Lawrence's School recommences after Whitsuntide at 8, Bridge Street on 19 June Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3 e |
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| Military: Bath Gentlemen & Yeomanry - John Wiltshire, esq. to be captain, John Brander, gent to be lieutenant, Ruben Joyce, gent - cornet. From War Office 5 Jun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3,a |
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| Charity: General Hospital - collection on Sun 19 May at churches & chapels in Bath totalled £127 19s 7½d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1167/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - house in Orchard St, Bath, 2 rooms/floor, lately occupd by Mr James Harris. Enq Mr John Wingrove, maltster in Walcot St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: argand lamps - oil burning, in plated ware, brass, tin jappaned etc forms. From Messrs Evil & Co, Bath. All lamps must have patentee's label Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: Commissioners of City of Bath seek persons to contract to clean streets to commence from 28 Sep; & to light & maintain public lamps from 29th Sept. Proposals in writing to Cmmsnrs at Guildhall on 10 Aug. J Smith, clerk. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:1 c |
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| Employment: marble-sawyer wanted immediately. Enq J Ricketts, Harington Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: taken from 1 Catherine Pl, Bath on 28 July. Mahogany case with 12 silver-handled knives & forks & 8 spoons, each marked with the lady's arms. 5 guin reward for discovery & conviction of thieves. If offered for sale or pawn, please stop & apply to Mrs Davenport, Catherine Place. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3 d |
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| Fashion: Mr R. Prior, haberdasher removed from 13 Argyle Bldgs to 21 Orange Grove. Woollens, trimmings, tassles, also tea & groceries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: ## nothing new in dress at court yesterday. Yellow dresses prevailed so much among the females they were nicknamed the Court Canaries. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3,a |
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| Notices: ## persons trespassing on Lansdown will be prosecuted. Considerable damage done to turf by carriages & horsemen. Permission for riding - carriages 10s 6d, horses only 5s, no dogs. John Powney, farmhouse, opp the Star on Lansdown Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1168/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - dwelling house in a court behind Mr Gibbon's, grocer in the Market Pl. 2 parlours & kitchen on ground floor, 3 bedchambers & 2 garrets, with use of brewhouse & garden. Enq Mr Gibbons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: damage - an uninhabited house, Bell Tree Lane was entered & damaged. Lead water spouts, sash weights, kitchen grate taken. Reward 5 guin from Mr James, owner, & 5 guin from Bath Guardian Soc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:1,c |
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| Notices: street lighting - Commissioners of City of Bath decree half the street lamps lit June, July, August. Contractors to take down glasses, beads, fountains & wires on 1 Jun & deliver in good repair on 29 Sept Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall 12 Aug - in honour of birthday of Prince of Wales, a grand concert to conclude with "Grand Coronation Anthem" & fireworks by Clitherow, snr (engineer to Marylebone Gardens). Tickets 1s from Mr Pritchard at Parade Coffee House or the gardens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3,c |
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| Health: Mrs Rocke, widow of late Mr Rocke, surgeon & apothecary in Wells has disposed of stock to Mr Edward Spencer (who studied in London & was demonstrator in Midwifery in Edinburgh). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3 d |
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| Services: Mr Waller (from Hallett's), ironmonger, brazier & tinman has opened a shop opposite Margaret's Bldgs nr Walcot Parade. Coffins furnished as cheap as London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3 e |
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| Fashion: news - very full description of apparel of Her Majesty, Princess Augusta, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Mary, Duchess of York Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall - because of unsettled weather, public breakfast changed to Grand Gala with music & fireworks on 29 May. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1169/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: for sale - in the auction sale warehouse nr St Michael's Church by Mr Clarke, goods from several sources. Tea prices - best Bohea 4s/lb; Congou 5s, good Souchong 7s 6d, best do 9s; or very fine single green 7s 4d, u-fine 8s; chocolate 4s to 4s 6d or best 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:2,c |
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| Property: shares of £100 for Weymouth hotel for sale at £40 each. Apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:1,d |
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| Goods: foodstuffs (letter from Exeter 12 July) - owing to abundance of fish, butcher's meat reduced in price so finest beef, mutton, lamb & veal selling at 2½d/lb & fresh butter at 5d/lb, 5 loose fowls 1s 6d/couple, large herrings 1s/100. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Hon Miss Jane Moore, Sir Rowland Alston & Lady, Lady Julia Swallow [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - 2 month-old household goods, the property of a gentleman. At 24 King St on 3 & 4 Aug by Thomas Bird. The premises to be let immediately. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3 d |
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| Services: D. Dibbens, plumber & glazier, 34 Horse Parade, Horse St, Bath. Water closets & pumps of different constructions made & repaired; windows repaired and cleaned Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3 e |
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| Leisure: Ball opened 9pm. Mr Pitt absent because of illness. His Majesty insisted on his going immediately to Bath for recovery. His Majesty never looked better & was in high spirits Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: ## looking glass for sale - large plates 80" X 50", 63" X 32" & smaller etc, at Glover's Warerooms, 40 Milsom St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1170/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Mr Clarke of auction sale warehouse nr St Michael's Church denies accusations of profiteering made by his late proprietor Mr Gregg Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:2,c |
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| Travel: Warminster, Frome & Bath Turnpike - trustees meet at Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on Tue 16 Aug at 11 am. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:1,d |
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| Law: Wine Acts, dealers in foreign wines - to take out annual licence (free) or £100 penalty; display sign "Dealer in Foreign Wines" in every place keeping or selling wine, penalty £50; outside London to give 12 hrs notice to Excise of drawing & bottling wines; etc, etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3:00 AM |
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| News: Leonard Coward esq, Mayor of Bath, attended by Jacob Smith, esq, chamberlain, Messrs Harford & Spry, sheriffs & John Jefferys, esq, Town Clerk set out for Cheltenham 4 Aug with a Loyal Address from the Corporation to His Majesty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3,c |
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| Education: the Miss Flemings' announce their return from Paris & that their dancing academy will be open on 7 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Robert Jeffery, hat manufacturer has opened a hat warehouse in Wine Street under firm of Jeffery, Ariel & Co Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3 e |
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| Marriages: Lord Birchinall, of Cheshire supplementary militia, to Miss Elizabeth Copperbottom at Glastonbury (no date given) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - large quantity of linen drapery, china, 5,000 pictures, prints & drawings etc. At 40 Milsom St on 28 May by Mr Viel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1171/ article:3 c |
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| Property: auction - newly erected tnmnt in Gerrard St, Bath, now in tenure of Mr Grant & Mrs Goodall, with proportion of GR £12 p.a (shared with other premises). Place & time to be advertised. Apply Mr Brimble at Mr Drewett's in Broad St, Bath or Mr Seldon or Mr Pinninger at Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1172/ article:2 d |
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| Property: to let - house & shop, Horse St, Bath. In possn Mr Loder, brandy merchant. Malthouse, brewhouse, 3 cellars, stabling for 5 horses, gardens. Shop there 30 years past. Apply Mr Loder. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1172/ article:1,d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Mayo, linen draper, dividend at the Castle Inn Devizes on 8 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1172/ article:3 b |