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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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| Property: auction, contd - public house & cellar extending 140' back from street [? held by Mr Howse's family, & nr White Lion Inn, Market Pl]. Held under Corpn, 5s 8d p.a to Rector of Bath. At White Lion Inn, Markt Pl on 30 May by C Trimnell. Partcrs Mr Howse at shop; etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1184/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: remains of Mrs Baxter, relict of Thos Baxter, esq, Attorney General of Barbados, buried at Hinton Abbey last Tuesday. She died 1 Nov aged 80 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household items of a lady & orrery, 30 inches diam. Removed to large house in Green St, Bath on 12 & 13 Aug by Thomas Bird (of Queen St, Queen Sq) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:2,d |
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| Deaths: Miss Chapman, youngest dtr of Rev Mr Chapman, rector of parish, at Weston after a short illness on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3 c |
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| Health: lead poisoning - a woman of fashion in Dublin through imprudent use of white lead developed stroke-like paralysis & wrinkled face. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:1 b |
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| Architecture: the new Terrace Walk behind the Circus universally approved as one of the most pleasant walks in the Kingdom. Small annual subscription will be used to keep it in perfect order. It is hoped to erect iron gates at lwr end. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: John Coles, tea dealer removed from Northgate St to 34 Milsom St. Also fresh roasted Turkey & other coffees, chocolate & cocoa. Wax & spermaceti candles. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:1 d |
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| News: ## His Majesty's birthday - observed on Monday. Flags on all churches, bells ringing cheerful peals, illuminations & fireworks at Sydney Gardens which nearly 3,000 people of fashion & respectability attended Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:3,c |
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| Births: a son to the lady of J H Ackerley, esq at Downside House [NFD.] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1185/ article:4 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Fleming at the Ribbon Warehouse nr Cross Bath, Bath, Saturday Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Spring Gardens Vauxhall, Aug 12. Celebration of Prince of Wales birthday, music, fireworks & transparent painting of Prince as Henry Vth. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Sarah Du-Perré at Bathwick after long & painful illness on Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: fruit cheap & plentiful in Worcs, so that exclusive of making, cider offered at 5s/hghds of 63 gallons. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: Mr Joseph Walker, surgeon of Bampton to Miss Howe (dtr of late Thomas Howe, esq, of Fifield, Berks & a niece of Edward Carswell, esq) at Cross Baths Chapel on Thurs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3 c |
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| Services: D Dibbens, plumber & glazier, 34 Horse Prde, Horse St. Also makes & repairs water closets, pumps etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:1 d |
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| Travel: ## Somerset Coal Canal - trial last Mon. of caisson lock at Combe Hay. Several gentlemen descended 60 ft. Mr Weldon, the inventor will undertake to pass 1,500 tons of goods through lock in 12 hrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Receiver General for payment of Land Tax for Eastern Somerset will be at White Lion, Bath 10 Jun for Bath & neighbouring Hundreds Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1186/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mrs Whaley, a lady from Northants, at her lodgings in Bath, yesterday [Tue 13 Nov] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3,d |
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| Property: board & lodging for ladies with a private family within 1 hour ride of Bath. Apply Mr Abraham, Bathwick. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: B Smith, optician will exhibit collection of objects in solar microscope each day sun when shines at his house 10 Bond St, Bath. Admittance 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3 c |
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| Livestock: horse found, supposed strayed - black mare of cart type. Owner may have by applying to William Newman at Box turnpike gate & pay charges of keeping & advertisement. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:1 b |
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| Marriages: William Lockwood, eldest son of Rev Edw. Lockwood of Portman Sq [? London] to Miss Jekyll (dtr of late Edward Jekyll, esq) at Walcot Church last Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Royal Universal Tontine (Govt security) - details. Secretaries W B Reed, Bristol & S Whitchurch, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:1 e |
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| Military: Military Assn. formed at Meare, nr. Glastonbury. S. Howe, esq. captain; Robert West & Walter Phippen, lieutenants; & band of 40 yeomen offered their services Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal canal - general meeting of subscribers to be held at York House, Bath 5 Jun to discuss future of the caisson. Those unable to attend to give proxy to friend. Form of proxy given. Bowsher & Brodrip, clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1187/ article:1 b |
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| Crime: John Greenland of Rode & Sam Lanthorne of Queen Camel committed to Shepton Mallet bridewell Friday last for robbing hen roost of farmer Rundell of Showford Farm's nr Beckington. They later sold several hens to landlord of pub at Bratton Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3,d |
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| Finance: Edith, the wife of Wilton Cary, eloped & left his house. He repudiates her debts, dated Aug 8. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: entire stock in trade of bankrupt linen draper at 20% off, moved for convenience to warehouse lately occupied by Mr Dibbins [sic - Dibbens], grocer, Northgate St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3 c |
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| Leisure: annual venison meetings for Bradford & Trowbridge - at Trowbridge on 20 Aug, & Devizes on 22 Aug Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr Mills, bookseller of Bristol to Miss Bishop, governess of boarding school at Keynsham at Holt, Wilts, last Mon. The school continues as before. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3 c |
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| Property: to let - elegantly furnished house at 7 The Circus (mistakenly advertised last week as 7 The Crescent). Partcrs Messrs Forman & Scudamore [no address given]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:1,e |
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| Military: voluntary contributions - parish of Lydiard Tregooze, Wilts. £53 14s; united parishes of Street & Walton £29 7s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: ## Somerset coal canal - caisson or other form of conveyance from upper to lower level to be suspended to ascertain whether Rail-Road Inclined Plane is better solution. Expense is trifling compared to caisson Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1188/ article:1 b |
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| Livestock: for sale - cream coloured 8 year old mare under 14 hands, 14 guin. Bright 3 year old bay mare about 12 hands 10 guin. Chestnut 7 year old gelding 13 hands 8 guin. All at Mr Phillips, the Saracens Head, Broad Street, 22 Nov. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: auction - household effects at Rowden House, Chippenham on Tues Aug 16 by Mr Plura. Catalogues from Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3,d |
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| Travel: our London mail was brought down from Marlborough yesterday, in a very superb new coach made on a new principle for lightness & safety. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Western Canal - meeting 9 Sep to consider extending Kennet & Avon canal by a canal from Newbury to Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: body of -- Bew, an old band-box maker taken from river nearly opposite Walcot brewery last Sunday. His hat & wig found on the bank Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3 c |
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| Education: Mrs Russell informs public that her school for young ladies reopens 23 Jul at Publow House. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:2,d |
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| Crime: Saturday - Stephen Clothier of Chew Magna stopped by 2 footpads near cross post leading to Compton Dando & robbed of some silver Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: for sale - appointment at Court of £500 p.a & another situation of £220 p.a. Appointment in the East India producing £500 p.a for 850 guin & one of £300 pa for 450 guin. All permanent & transferable. Enq Agency Chambers, Golden Sq, London Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1189/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - furnished or unfurnished house in Orchard St, Bath, to suit small family. Enq Mr Mills or Mr Baker, apothecary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:1 c |
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| Leisure: Villa gardens. Aug 12. Celebrations of Prince of Wales's Birthday. Music & illuminations. Tickets 1s at gates & Mr Marrett, wine merchant, Milsom St. [Faded - illgbl] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3,d |
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| Health: little "Pool of Bethesda" at Middle Hill nr Box [mineral water] bids to become eminent resort for the afflicted. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3 c |
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| Employment:- wanted - a neat sedate person as lady's maid & housekeeper, to live in private family until end Oct. Also a very good cook & housemaid. Apply by letter to P.Q at the printer's. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:1,c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Lockyer, mother of Mr Lockyer, carver & gilder of Bath, in her 90th year on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: assistant required at Mrs Russell's school. Apply via Mr Gale's, Wade's Passage, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:2,d |
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| Industry: ## Mr Fry of Bristol (maker of Churchman's chocolate) has steam engine for grinding & manufacturing chocolate & cocoa. A large proportion of cocoa drunk is probably made by him Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for sale - 2 closes (6 acr) good pasture called Wimblestead nr Poundpill rented by James Pearce. Also, messuage at Corsham with close of land called Brandy Leaze in possn of Mr Wm Sainsbury, surgeon. Enq Mr Gay, attorney of Chippenham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1190/ article:1 c |
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| News: ## bad weather - Gloucester 19 Nov, late heavy & continued rain & tide caused dreadful inundation. All the city towards the river under water. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1191/ article:2 b |