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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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| Publications: text of 2 letters written by late Dr Samuel Johnson - one dated 20 June 1777 to Charles Jenkinson, esq (now Lord Hawkesly); other dated 26 June 1777 to Dr Dodd the day before his execution Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:2 b |
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| Deaths: Ralph Schomberg, esq late of Bath, at Reading in 78th year on Fri. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let - estate of Middlezoy consisting of messuage or dwelling house & outbuildings in possession of Mr. Stawell Marshall who will show premises. Details Mr Hill Dawe, jnr. Ditcheat, Wells Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:1,c |
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| Crime: fined & imprisoned 3 mths in Shepton bridewell by Keynsham magistrates - S Adams (driver of Farmer Harris's wagon), for riding on shaft, trying to conceal his master's name & not giving way to Capt Chapman's carriage (of W Somerset Supplmntry Militia), thus endangering his life. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1207/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: grain etc prices - Devizes, last Thurs, wheat 51s-58s, barley 20s-30s, oats 17s-20s. Beans 30s-34s/qtr. Vatches 34s-28s [sic] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:3 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 30s-43s/qtr; Newbury 52s-54s/; Warminster 40s-52s/; Devizes 40-50s/. New wheat at Warminster £2 14s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:2 b |
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| Property: sale - house, outbuildings & 50 acres pasture at Burnt Heath, Burton Hill. In possn J S Ody at rent £30 p.a. Partcrs from J S Ody, R S Robins, attorneys, Malmesbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:4 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Atherton (relict of John Atherton, esq of Walton Hall, Lancs, & granddaughter of Sir Richard Brooke, bart of Norton Priory, Cheshire) in the Grove, Bath in her 90th year last Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: cheese prices - Winchester Market 8 Aug - new cheese 28s-35s/cwt, old cheese 40s-44s/ Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:2 b |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of Salisbury visiting & confirmations at Devizes 30 Jul, Melksham 31 Jul, Chippenham 1 Aug etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: consolidated assessed taxes - in respect of employment of male servants, carriage horses & dogs in yr. ending 5 Apr 1798 to be paid on or before 30 Jun to the commissioners, Bath - Mr Howse, Wells - Mr Evill, Frome - Mr Webb. Matthew Winter, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:1,c |
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| Crime: committed to Ilchester gaol by Rev Dr Baker of Marksbury on Thursday - Abraham Scull of Bitton (accomplice of Abraham Eyles lately committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell for divers burglaries). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1208/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Francis Robins of Bath, statuary, mason & pennant man to appear at Lamb Inn Bath on 19, 20 & 21 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: new coach service with guard - Three Tuns, Stall St, Bath at 5.30 am to Swan with 2 Necks, Lad Lane, London - from Mon 22 Aug. £1 10s inside, no outside. 14 hours leave 5.30 am. Williams & Co., Bath; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:2,c |
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| Property: for sale - farmhouse 200 acres at Milbourne nr Malmesbury, occupied Thomas Hewer. Rent £210 p.a. Part from J S Ody, R S Robins, attorneys, Malmesbury. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:4 b |
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| Deaths: George Tuson, esq, steward to late & present Bishop of Bath & Wells for nr 40 yrs, in his 62nd year last Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:3,c |
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| News: proposed use of 95 acre Bath Commons for building - at their meeting at White Hart on 5 Aug, the Freemen of Bath reported no answer to their petition yet received from the Mayor, Aldermen & Common Council. Freemen sent a further remonstrance dated 10 Aug. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: the waggoner of Mr Naish of Walcot, killed by slipping between the wheels of the wagon on an obstructed road near Box last Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: Kennett & Avon Canal Navigation - gen. quarterly meeting to be held White Hart Inn, Bath on 26 Jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:1,e |
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| Military: ## innkeepers etc are allowed 10d/day for food & small beer for each soldier billetted on them & 10½d per day for hay & straw for each horse Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1209/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl & Countess of Harborough, Lady Twisdale, Lady Mills, Bishop of Clogher [sic], Sir Michael Arnley, Sir George Yonge & lady. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:3 d |
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| Travel: mailcoach, from Three Tuns & Lamb Inn, Bath to Crown Inn, Weymouth, 3 times a week, 5 stops, leave 6 am, one way inside 1 guin, Bath to Shepton 6s. Williams & Co Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: Irish linen - from Prynn & Collins, 26 High Street opposite Bridge Street, Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Jane Hugo on St James's Pde, Bath, last Wednesday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:3,c |
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| News: use of Bath Commons for building - Freemen's committee at White Hart on 10 Aug read letter from Mr Jeffery, Bath Town Clerk (of 7 Aug). The Commons were to be used for the good of ALL citizens & Freemen. Improvements will be made under the sanction & with the approval of all the citizens. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:2 c |
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| Crime: theft - clothes & bed linen, stolen from a stall in Bath Market, found in a dunghill near the Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:3,c |
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| Services: Sun Fire Office, Bank Bldgs, London - insuring house, buildings, goods etc from loss or damage by fire. Printed proposals from J. Smith, Westgate Bldgs.,Bath; Thos. Whitfield, Devizes; Robert Butt, Warminster Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Richard Green, painter & glazier of Bath to send a/cs to Mr John Fielder, St James's Sq, Bath or Mr Edward Mullins, Rivers St, Bath before 8 Jun. Debtors to pay same to aforesaid gentlemen Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1210/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: the remains of Hon Col Hugh Mackay of Bighouse, Scotland were interred at St James's Church, Bath on Sunday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - mansion at Hinton Charterhouse, 5 m from Bath. Now occupd by John Godfrey, esq. 1½ + 20 acres pasture. Enq Mr Stephen Skurray at Beckington or Mr Wm. Farr, Stall St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:2,c |
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| Inns: Joseph Dobson (late Phoenix Inn, Exeter) has taken over Three Tuns Inn, Stall St, Bath lately occupied by Mr Williams. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:1 d |
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| Deaths: James Blathwayt, esq (2nd son of late Wm Blathwayt, esq of Dyrham House, Gloucs) at his lodgings in Bath a few days since Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:3,c |
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| Crime: stolen or strayed horse - bright bay mare from field at Lacock on 3 Aug. If stolen 15 guin reward on conviction from Rev Mr Brindley, Lacock. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: committed to Shepton Mallet jail, Charles Gray & Wm Moor for having stolen 62 pairs of shoes from a chest in the Market. Also Dennis Gordon for robbing shop of Mr Tabor, nr St Michael's Church. Also Benjamin Davies for theft of clothes & 2 silver spoons from Mr Sartain's house in Widcombe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 17s/- to 28s/sack, Warminster 38s/- to 54s/qtr, Newbury 26/- to 54/6d, Reading 35/- to 56/6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:2,c |
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| Inns: ## John Townsend has entered Pelican Inn & Tavern, Walcot St, Bath & fitted it in manner for gentleman travellers. Stabling for at least 100 horses, lock-up coachhouses for carriages. An Ordinary [menu] everyday at 2pm. Large public room where London & Bath newspapers are taken Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1211/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr John Penfax of Croydon Surrey at his lodgings in Bath on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: stock of bees stolen from farmer, Richard Brewer of Weston, Bath overnight on 13/14 Aug. Reward 1 guin from Richard Brewer for discovery of offender/s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:2,c |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of gentleman leaving Bath, at last house in Vineyards on 28 Jul by P Birchall, Queen Square. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Hatherton, mother of Mrs Richmond, wife of Dr Richmond, of Bath, on Sunday se'nnight [seven nights or 1 week] ago. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:3,c |
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| Politics: code of law for new constitution of France as resolved by General Assembly. Point 22 proclaims Louis XVI as restorer of French liberty. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: public apology by Richard Davidge, mason of Bath for grossly insulting Rev T Street in the burying ground of St James's parish by interrupting a funeral service. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:4,d |
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| Property: auction - household furniture at 9 Galloway Bldgs, Bath on 15 & 16 Jun by Mr Viel Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:2,d |
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| Leisure: benefit of Miss Summers - "The Will" with "The Deserter" at Theatre Royal, Bath on 1 Jun. In last scene, Bath Volunteers in full uniform will perform. Tickets Miss Summers at Mr Tebay's, Abbey Grn, Bath; etc. Tickets delivered by Mr Wootten, 5 St James's Pde will be taken Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1212/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Rev Mr Darbishire of Chester to Miss Roston of Bath at St Michael's Church yesterday [Tue] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:3 d |
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| Services: public contracts offered for sweepers & cleaners of roads in Bath from 28th Sept, proposals by 1 Sept. J Smith, clerk to Bath City Commissioners. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - last house in Vineyards to be entered upon immediately. [no contact details given] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Walter (wife of James Walter, coach-painter of Bath) on Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:3,c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord Shuldham, Hon Admiral Barrington, Lady Pembroke, Sir David Murray, Hon Capt & Mrs Barclay, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:3 b |
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| Finance: persons with demands on estate & effects off late Mr John Manley, decd, mason & quarryman of Corsham to send A/cs to Mr John Manley at Corsham. Debtors to pay same. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1213/ article:1 c |