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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: lockage rates reduced to 4s/ton on list of goods for River Avon between Bath & Bristol. [Details given]. Wines, cider, liquor etc & oil - 2pipes, 4hghds or 8 barrels/ton; wheat, peas, beans 10 sacks/ton; barley 14 sacks/ton; oats & malt 16 sacks/ton. Warehouses on Quay Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - Robert Moxham of Walcot, timber merchant to surrender to commissioners at Rummer Tavern, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:3,b |
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| Notices: Bath Agricultural etc Soc. - report of meeting on 13 Jun. Dr Fothergill, VP, in chair. Duke of Buccleugh presented Mr Small's treatise on Ploughs & Wheel carriages, illustrtd with plates. Robert Boyle's accurate tables of grain imports & exports for last 14yrs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:3 c |
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| News: Alexander Kellet, esq - who died lately in Bath, a man of ability, who humbugged the public with improbable stories Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Churches: Lord Bishop of Sarum - confirmations & visits to Chippenham on 20 July, to Devizes on 21 July & confirmation at Warminster on 8 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:2 b |
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| Property: to let - Batheaston Villa, furnished, flower & kitchen gardens, lawn shrubbery & meadow (21 acres in all), with stove green house & cold bath. 2 coach houses & stabling for 6 horses, brewhouse, dairy & laundry. nr London Road 1½ miles Bath, Enq Mr Hay, Bladud Bldgs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:1,c |
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| Finance:## new tax on dwelling houses - annual rent between £5 & £20 to pay 8d, between £20 & £40 to pay 1s, £40 upwards to pay 1s 3d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: food prices (not local) - Mrs Wyndham's supper last week, 5,000 asparagus at 1guin/100, 100 quarts of green peas at 1 guin/quart,, besides peaches, apricots etc costing at least £500. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1020/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Education: Mrs & Miss Rosco from Bristol are temporarily opening their new boarding school in Brock St, Bath until their Royal Crescent house is finished. Entrance of £5 5s, boarding £30 p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 28-38s/qtr, Warminster 38s-50s/, Devizes 42s - 51s/qtr, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:3,b |
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| Travel: Bath Agric Soc, contd - meeting on 13 Jun. Mr Meares of Frome exhibited a model of a coach with newly constructed perch to prevent it being overturned. Trial at next meeting in Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:3 c |
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| Health: foundation stone for central building at Bristol last Tue (from 28 June report) with £1,000 presentation from William Turner, esq Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:4 b |
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| Crime: committed to Fisherton gaol - John Poulson, labourer of Melksham, for breaking open a house & stealing 1 cloth coat property of John Fillis of Melksham, & shirt, stockings, bread & butter property of John Ruddle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Paul (treasurer) & Mr Bartley (box bookkeeper) - tragedy "The Roman Father" (Mr Dimond as Publius Horatius) at Theatre Royal on Thurs 7 June. Tickets Mr Paul at his tea warehouse cnr Broad St, & Mr Bartley at his umbrella warehouse 5 Orange Court, Bath & Theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:1,c |
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| Leisure: benefit for Miss Taylor - the Comedy of "The Rage" at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 22 May. Tickets, Mrs Taylor, Orchard St etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: Old Bath Fire Office - general meeting of co-partners at Guildhall, Bath on 4 Mar. J L Davis, secretary Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1021/ article:1 b |
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| Employment: journeyman tallow chandler with good refs wanted immediately. Enq of the printer of Bath Chronicle. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: other cereal etc prices - Devizes, barley 20s - 27s/qtr, oats 20s- 24s/qtr. Beans 32s - 40s/qtr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:3,b |
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| Health: F Goddard, surgeon, apothecary, man-midwife has taken shop of late Mr Cookworthy, Melksham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:3 d |
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| Crime: stolen from plating mill, Weston, Bath, property Mr Shallard of Keynsham, 2 unfinished scythes marked S.S. Reward 1 guin for whoever discovers the offender so he may be caught. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:1 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Crocker, wife of Mr Crocker, schoolmaster of Frome [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:2 b |
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| Leisure: benefit Mr Haymes & Mr J Ashley - comedy "Duplicity" or "The Lucky Mistakes" by Mr Holcroft at Theatre Royal Bath on Sat 9 June. Tickets Mr Haymes at Mr Tucker's brandy merchant, St James's St, Bath or Mr J Ashley, Beauford Sq, & Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:1,c |
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| Military: ## Somrst County - meeting genl open standing cmmtee - letter from Henry Dundas suggesting using gamekeepers as sharpshooters might be useful in invasion. Such people willing to enroll will be sought by advertisment. R O J Bryant, clerk to the meeting Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:3,c |
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| Property: to let - house in Lansdown Cresc, elegantly furnished. Partcrs Francis D'Arcy, esq, 4 Belle Vue, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1022/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: partnership dissolved between Samuel Wall & James Baker of Bath & Tiverton [Twerton], common brewers & maltsters. Samuel Wall to carry on business. Orders of beer & malt taken at Syke's brandy warehouse, upper end Avon St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of Cap. Holwell, Seend, Devizes. On the premises, 12 July et seq. Catalogues Wm. Birchall, upholder & auctioneer (of Queen Sq, Bath) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:3, b |
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| Employment: wanted for coach trade an acting man as foreman or partner. Also wanted coachsmith. Particulars apply printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:3 d |
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| Education: Mrs Ford & her sister's school for young ladies - opens at Frome 21 Jul. Boarding 10 guin p.a, entrance 1 guin. Dancing, music & French by masters of aaproved abilities. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:1 c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Bear Key 43s-55s 6d/qtr, Devizes 56s-62s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:2 b |
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| Fashion: Mrs Jadoul removed from 1 Quiet St to 11 Cock Lane, Bath. She has no connection with her late shop in Quiet St, "Unjust method to injure her business". Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:1,d |
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| Property: for private sale - leasehold, 5 Horse St, held under Corpn of Bath. Apply Mr Whittington, 37 Henrietta Court, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: County of Somerset - general meeting of Lieutenancy & Magistracy to be held at Guildhall, Taunton 9 May. R J Bryant, clerk of general meeting Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1023/ article:1 c |
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| Services: Robert Waglen, junr, ironmonger of Devizes removed from his father's dwelling house to cnr of New St adj to Mr Norris, soapboiler & tallow chandler. Wholesale & retail ironmongery, cutlery, hardware, Pontypool japan ware. Bar iron & smith's tools, also newly patented corn mills. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Leisure: bell ringing - at S Wraxall, 4 Aug. Best ½ hour peal wins 6 hats value 2 guin. No previous prize winners, no practice on Sunday & must dine at King's Arms Inn (dinner 1pm precisely). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture of gentleman leaving Bath. At Mr Birchall's auction rooms on 16 & 17 Jun. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:3 d |
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| News: possible royal visit - Bath, from its contiguity & the attraction of its buildings, will in all probability, this summer be honoured with a Royal visit. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Goods: meat prices Newgate & Leadenhall 29 June - beef 2s 8d/, mutton 3s, veal & pork 2s 8d/, lamb 4s, best town-made bacon 3s 9d/, Wilts [bacon] 4s/stone of 8 lbs Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:2 b |
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| Publications: for sale - "The Universal Magazine", 27 volumes beginning 1746, also 150 unbound, the property of a person travelling abroad. Apply Mr Cruttwell for price. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:1,d |
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| Livestock: horse for sale - bay mare 15½ hands. Also her foal rising 3 years. May be seen from 16 May. Partcrs Mr Sims, grocer, Market Place, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let or sell - house in Edgar Bldgs, Bath with coachhouse & stables. Apply to the printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1024/ article:1 c |
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| Crime: illegal returnees - Thomas Pollard (27) & James Kirton (26) (convicted of highway robbery at the last Taunton Assizes& transported to American colonies) have been seen in Bath. Reward of £5 from Mayor for apprehending them, in addition to statutory £20 reward. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Education: Rev Kent, Berkley nr Frome teaches gentlemen's sons age 7 to 10 yrs in learned languages, rudiments of geography & chemistry. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: poem writen in cottage on Beacon Hill with enchanting prospect of Bath. [Refers to Symon's garden with upwards of 40,000 plants; also refers to Bath Villa] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Mark Lane 7 July, wheat (black 38s-42s, mealing 12s [sic - 32s?]-46s, fine 49s; rye 22s-24s; barley 18s-21s;, pease 21s -25s; oats 14-18s/qtr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:2 b |
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| Notices: lost between Batheaston & Lambridge - black wallet containing 2 five guin Bath Bank bills & private memorandums. 2 guin reward for return to Mr John Harford, Angel, Westgate St, or Mr John Morley, Three Cups, Northgate St or Mr R Pope, Batheaston Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:2 c |
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| Education: Msr L F J Le Fort's French Academy for young gentlemen at Bristol & separate school for for young ladies under Mrs Le Fort. List of fees. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:1,d |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Society - AGM Guildhall 21 May. Sub 5s each member residing in Liberty of Bath, 7s 6d for those residing in the parishes of Walcot, Bathwick, Lyncombe & Widcombe Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:3,d |
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| Property: for private sale - new-built dwelling house 15 Kensington Pl, Bath late in occup Robert Carter, esq. Also to let new-built house 15 Gay's Bldgs, Walcot. Partcrs Mr Evill, attorney, Milsom St, Bath; or Mr Moule, attorney, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1025/ article:1 c |
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| Fashion: Hickey (from late Mr Lynch, tailor to HM) at 45 The Cross, Bath has gent's plain frock suit's of superfine cloth £4 14s, half-trimmed coat of same £3 3s, silk knit or cotton velvet breeches £1 16s. Lady's riding dress, superfine cloth £4 10s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1026/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Notices: Irish Lottery 1785. Shares at William & Robert Clement, Wade's Passage Bath. ½ share £3, ¼ share £1 11s 6d, 1/8 share 16s, 1/16th share 8s. Prizes June 1786. Draw 26 Sept. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1026/ article:3,c |