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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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| Agriculture: Norfolk turnip seed (raised from a super transplanted crop), just arrived & on sale at Bath & W. of England Soc. rooms. W. Matthews - sec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1088/ article:3,e |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Devizes 45s-60s/qtr; Warminster 48s-62s/. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1088/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: warning by Sam Bush of Clutton, re his wife Joyce Bush. He will not be responsible for future debts incurred by her after this advertisement 25 Oct. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:1 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - [no titled people] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:3,d |
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| Publications: new music "Muses Delight" by Dr Philip Hayes, Oxford University, pub 1 July monthly 2s 6d at all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:4 d |
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| Goods: market news (Mark Lane) - fine flour 36s-37s/sack, 2nds 32-34s, 3rds 25-29s/; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:2 b |
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| Education: Mrs Vereyt (from France) to re open her French academy for young ladies on Mon next 20 Jul at Batheaston. School teaches languages (English, French & Italian), music & dancing. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - 131 bales of bacon, Braziletto wood 6 logs, coconuts 200, cochineal 5 bales, cotton 13 bales, coffee 48 hghds, flax feed 29 hghds, contd Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:4 b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mrs Charlton - "The Chances" at Theatre Royal Bath on Tue 29 May. Tickets from Mrs Charlton, 5 Orchard St; Mr Cruttwell; Mr Meyler's library; & Mr Bartley at theatre Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: bread prices - London, 9d/quartern; Bath - 6d wheaten loaf to weigh 2lb 13oz 12dr, standard [?6d] loaf to weigh 3lb 4oz 2 dr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1089/ article:2 b |
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| Health: "An Inquiry into the Efficacy of Warm Bathing in Palsies" by R Charleton, MD, physician to the Genl Hospital Bath. Pubd today, 1s 6d. Sold by W Frederick & L Bull, booksellers in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:1 d |
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| Marriages: Mr J Bridges Croome of Keynsham to Mrs Whippey (widow of late Mr Whippey, saddler) on Thur Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:3,d |
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| News: counterfeits - a number of base 6d coins are in circulation, supposed to have been made in Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 21 Jul, beef 3s 2d, mutton 3s 4d, lamd 4s, veal 3s, pork 3s 4d/stone of 8lbs; sold 1000 beasts, 12000 sheep, 4000 lambs.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: all persons indebted to late Mrs Street, widow, decd to settle their debts to Rev T Street or Mr John Wingrove, brewer, Ladymead, Bath. Creditors to send a/cs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:3 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol cont - American flour 50 barrels, hams 2 hghds, American pig iron 44 tons, Irish linen 20 packs, sugar 651 hghds, American tar 681 barrels, Oporto wine 336 pipes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:4 b |
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| Property: auction sale, lot 1/2 - cnr house, Morford St, Bath in tenure of Mr James Dowden, rent £42 p.a, fee-farm £3 1s p.a. At home of Mr Robert Bryant "The Managed Horse", at bottom of Morford St, on 6 Jun by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:3,e |
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| Property: for sale - freehold house in Princes Bldgs, Bath. Partcrs Mr Clarke, attorney, St James's Parade. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1090/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: lost for some time - middle size Dane dog nr Bath Racecourse. Half crown reward from Mr Thomas Woolley, tailor of Cork Lane, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Richard Cross, esq, of Duryard nr Exeter to Miss Oland at Chippenham on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: Mr Gilbert's plan for the relief of the poor. He observes that increase in poor due to a) great number of alehouses; b) imprisonment of wage earner for small debts affecting wives & children; & c) lack of attention to young children of the poor whose parents are dissolute & abandoned. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:1 b |
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| Goods: meat prices - Newgate & Leadenhall, by carcase, beef 2s 8d, mutton 3s, lamb 3s 8d, veal 3s, pork 3s 4d, best town-made bacon 4s 2d, best Wilts [bacon] 4s 4d/stone Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:2 b |
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| Finance: ## additional duty on newspapers & adverts with effect 2 Aug - allowance on stamps on unsold papers has been removed & no returns will be accepted after 2 Aug. £10 fine for hiring out newspapers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: King's Proclamation - meeting of gentlemen, clergy & freeholders of County of Somerset, to discuss proclamation at Town Hall, Wells, 28 June at 11 o'clock. Signed S Jolliffe, sheriff. Ammerdown 16 June 1792. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction sale - freehold messuage, 24 Morford St. in tenure of Mrs Dollin, held under Morford family, fee farm rent £1 11s p.a. (well worth 16 guin p.a). At home of Mr Robert Bryant "The Managed Horse", at bottom Morford St, on 6 Jun by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:3,e |
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| Property: to let - house & garden rurally situated in one of the most beautiful valleys around Bath yet within 15 min walk of city centre. Partcrs Mr Watts, attorney, Cornwell Bldgs, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1091/ article:2 d |
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| Services: Basnett, stationer & printseller (from London) at the upper house in Bond St, bottom of Milsom St. Large stock of stationary goods [good list] inc black lead pencils, variety of inkstands & large 4 sheet map of seat of war betwen the Russians, Poles & Turks. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Mr Joseph Broderip of Clutton to Miss Ann Palmer of Clutton on Sunday [no info on where] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: William West states that all poor persons recommended by surgeon apothecary have free water at Middle Hill, Box. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: av price tallow 2s 5d/stn; yellow soap 56s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:2 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - His Excellency the Marquis & Marchioness of Buckingham, Sir Robert Harris, Mons le Comte & Madame le Comtesse of Neiuville, Mademoiselle de Neiuville, [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Mary Cook, wife of John Cook of Frome Selwood eloped from husband without just cause. Caution against anyone giving her credit on his account. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:1,c |
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| Property: to let - commodious dwelling house, a convenient town residence in New Park St., Devizes. Apply Mr Knight, Devizes Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:3,e |
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| Travel: Warminster & Frome towards Bath turnpike - trustees meeting at the Black Dog Inn, Standerwick Common on 21 May. James Edgell. clerk Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1092/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: London, Andover & Bath machines - from Saracens Head, Broad St Bath to Bolt in Tun, Fleet St, London. Mon, Wed & Fri at 8am in 2 days, 108 miles. Performed by Phillips, Bath & 7 named others (at Devizes, Andover, Overton, Hartford Bdge, Hounslow & London). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:2,d |
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| Marriages: Mr John Tytherleigh, Bishop's Hull to Miss Fanny Thomas at Norton Fitzwarren, last Tue Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:3,d |
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| Employment: stout lad wanted as porter in an apothecary shop. One from country & who has been employed in a similar way, will have preference. Apply to printer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:1 d |
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| Crime: small portmanteau from the Kingston Baths at Bath found on a suspicious person at Swansea 17 July 1788. Anyone with information contact John Beavan, JP, County of Glamorgan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:2 c |
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| Architecture: Bath Improvement Act - Royal assent given on Monday [13 Jul] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:3 c |
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| Architecture: ## Bath Improvement Act - interest on £25,000 borrowed will be reduced to £4% p.a from 25 Dec. Creditors to confirm acceptability by 29 Sept or principal & interest will be repaid on 25 Dec. Signed PH George, clerk (16 June) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction sale - reversion of freehold estate (Cynder-Borough, Bromham), barn, stables etc. now in renting of Mr James Gee, rent £32 p.a. At Black Bear Inn, Devizes on 8 Jun by Mr R. Knight Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:3,e |
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| Health: veterinary remedies - Mr Percival, vet surgeon has prepared a variety of horse medicines, sold at moderate prices at Mr Hunt's, druggist, Bath; also sold at Broughton, Devizes etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1093/ article:2 d |
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| Crime: grey saddle gelding (detailed description) lost or stolen mid Aug from Endfield Marsh. 1 guin reward from Mr John Anstie, Devizes for news of whereabouts & return. 3 other horses stolen same time & place were later sold at Bradford Leigh Fair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3,a |
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| Marriages: Thomas Welman, esq. of Poundsfield Park, Somerset to Miss Locke, in London yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3,d |
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| Law: Western Circuit judges - Baron Hotham & Baron Perryn. Wilts Sat 29 July at New Sarum; Somrst, Sat 19 Aug at Wells: Bristol, 24 Aug at the Guildhall. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction - f/hold dwelling house with garden & orchard at Box (nr Townsend) in possn James Head. At house of Mrs Lee, the Queen's Head Box on 25 July by Thomas Bird. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Wm Dunkerton of New King Street to Miss Heath of Corsham this morning. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3 c |
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| Travel: Bath, Bristol to London Flying Wagons - from Castle St, George Inn, Bristol every Wed & Sat at 2 pm & from warehouse in Corn St, Bath every Wed & Sun at 6 pm. Arrive at Gerrard's Hall Inn, Basing Lane, London. Performed by Carpenter, Parsons & Co. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:1,c |
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| Property: auction sale - reversion sale of 2 small tenements in parish of St. Mary's, Devizes now in occupation of Mary Harris & Alex Flower. At Black Bear Inn on 8 Jun by Mr R. Knight. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:3,e |
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| Goods: for sale - household furniture & books of a lady leaving Bath. At 5 Gallaway's Bldgs on 16 & 17 May by S Bennett (of 40 Broad St). House to let Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 1094/ article:2 d |