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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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| Leisure: celebrations for recovery of His Majesty's health - letter suggesting public illuminations in inferior cities are improper. Encourage fireworks, mirth & conviviality rather than public thanks & praise to God for the recovery of a Virtuous & Beloved sovereign. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 663/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Employment: ## builder wanted to erect arches in front of 10 houses in Gt Pulteney St, & for forming the areas & completing the footways & iron railings. Enq Mr Baldwin, architect Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 663/ article:1 e |
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| Charity: Bath City Infirmary - Commissioners thank public for their support of concert directed by Mr Rauzzini with voluntary assistance Miss Comer, Mr Cantello & Mr Cook. Net profit £100 Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 663/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: £450 ready to be advanced to purchase secured annuity. Enq Mr Jelly, attorney, Park St, St James's Sq, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 663/ article:3 c |
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| Publications: five rules of behaviour which should be observed by tradesmen [author not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:2 c |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl Guilford, Lord Bishop of Durham, Sir Richard Sutton, Sir Edw. Bayntun, Sir Stanier Porton [NOTP] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3,c |
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| Leisure: Upper Assembly Rooms - a breakfast for Miss Pool will be held on 21 Apr in 2 parts, readings in French Monsieur de Bourney, songs by Miss Pool & conclude with Ball. Tickets 4s Miss Pool, Pump Room Pssge, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3 d |
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| Churches: relief of widows & orphans of poor clergymen - meeting of clergy at Bear Inn Devizes on 29 Apr. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Spring Ball for MC at Lwr Assembly Rooms on Fri 17 Apr. Tickets from Mr King in Wood St; Bull's & Marshall's libraries; & at the Rooms. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3 b |
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| Employment: building - to rough stone masons, carpenters, plasterers & painters willing to contract for building a chapel in the new town, Bathwick, apply to Mr Baldwin, architect for sight of plans any day 10-2pm. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:1 e |
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| Notices: Gravel Walk, Crescent Flds, Bath - subscriptions for finishing & keeping in repair are opened at the Rooms & Coffee houses. Treas. John Mason, Queens Pde. & Granado Pigott, Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3,c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy awarded against Stephen Vezey, money scrivener, late of Melksham. Creditors to meet at Kings Arms, Melksham 9 Apr. Debtors take notice that assignees to commence action for recovery. G Moule, solicitor, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 664/ article:3 c |
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| Politics: letter from 'Messala' attacking "Junius" for his boastful and cowardly attacks on the Ministry through invectives on the sacred character of the King Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:2 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Thomas Haines, shoemaker, Broad St [Bath] to Miss Betty Ashley, Glastonbury, on Monday, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3,d |
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| Property: auction - new dwelling house occupied by Mr Bedford, pastry-cook & confectioner as tenant at will. At Black Swan, Broad St, Bath on 11 May. Enq Mr Henry Fisher at East Hayes, or Mr Trimnell, auctioneer. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3 d |
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| Music: new Musical Soc next meeting at White Lion 25 Apr - catches & glees begin exactly 7.30. Mr Mansfield in chair Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Ball for Master of Ceremonies at New Assembly Rooms 20 Apr. Tickets from Mr Tyson, Brunswick Pl, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3 b |
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| Property: for sale or lease - large house in Johnson St adj Laura Pl. with good views of Avon & hills. 3 rooms/floor, 7 garrets, patent water closet in attic story & another leading to garden. Apply Eveleigh, architect, Cheapside Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:1 e |
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| Art: auction - paintings & fine prints, undoubted works of great masters, view 4 Apr. At 9 John St, Bath on 5 & 6 Apr by Mr Plura. Catalogues at libraries, Bath & Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3,c |
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| Travel: ## Somerset Coal Canal - special assembly of proprietors at White Hart Inn, Bath 3 Apr to decide on method of lifting boats from 1 level to other (caisson or alternative). James Stephens, John Bellingsley, Samborne Palmer, Samuel James, Richard Langford. Bowsher & Broderip, clerks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 665/ article:3 c |
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| Employment: wanted - apprentice to working jeweller in Bath. Of good character from the country. Enquire the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:2 c |
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| Deaths: Mrs Mortimer (wife of Joseph Mortimer, esq, partner in Bath & Somerset Bank) at Trowbridge, last week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3,d |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, brewing utensils etc at Boar's Head, Westgate St Bath on 21 Apr by Thomas Young. Inc good brewing copper, mashing tub, coolers, casks, beer horses, malt mill etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: fireworks with music & illuminations at Villa Gardens 24 Apr by ingenious Signor John Invetto. Tickets 1s at gate or from Mr Marrett, wine merchant, Milsom St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Cotillon Ball at New Assembly Rooms 16 Apr. Richard Tyson MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3 b |
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| Property: to let - 3 or 4 houses in Cheapside. Apply Eveleigh, architect, Cheapside. Also, joiners wanted provided they do not leave their present employer by this ad.. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:1 e |
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| Property: to let - Chelwood House - 1 years let, 10 miles from Bath. To view apply Thos. James, auctioneer, Chelwood Park nr. Pensford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3,c |
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| Goods: auction - ## household furniture & stock in trade of John Evans, bankrupt, cooper, at 16 Horse St, Bath 25 Mar by Mr English. Incl 10 gross corks, 200 fine oak planks, 2,000 barrel staves, qty hoops & large beer casks Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 666/ article:3 c |
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| Goods: to be sold without reserve - leftover lots of silks from auction of Messrs Ferry, to-day by Wm Cross [place not stated] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Mr John Cottell, many years master tailor & habit-maker, Bath, last Friday. Business continues with his son William Cottell Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Society - AGM, Guildhall 17 Apr. A/Cs for yr to 25 Mar 1786. Balance £18 17s 9d held by Messrs Horlock, Mortimer & Co. Receipts £143 12 9d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3 d |
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| Music: "Messiah" at St Michael's Church on Friday 25 Apr at 7pm. Tickets 3s 6d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3 d |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Earl of Scarborough, Earl of Galloway, Earl & Countess of Donnegal, Lord Milton, Dowager Viscountess Powerscourt, Lady Palmerston, Lady Mary Hume, Sir Matthew White Ridley & Lady, 3 Hon Miss Ridley, Hon Miss Damer [NOTP], Genl Manners Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3 b |
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| Travel: John Ricketts, statuary & builder, Argyle Bldgs, Bath announces weekly service between Bath & Bristol with his barge "Surprise". Master may be heard of at the Full Moon, Old Bridge, Bath; also at Bristol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:1 e |
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| Agriculture: auction - (for distress of rent), all live & dead stock of Mr John Hannibus, Baggridge Farm, 1 mile from Wellow. Inc farming utensils [good list] on 30 Mar. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: auction - all stock & cattle of Mrs Cowdry, retiring from business, at Bathford on 2 & 3 Apr by Thos James Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 667/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: Mr Charles Allard, decd, late of Trowbridge - admnstrx making further distribution of his effects when creditors may apply for payment to Mr Smith of Bradford Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Deaths: Miss Mary Ann Phillips (only daughter Mr Phillips on St James's Parade, Bath) on Sat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Society, A/Cs to 25 Mar 1786, contd - expenses £142 14s (inc maintenance & conveyance of 27 witnesses to Taunton Assizes at 10s 6d/day, £84; Mr Burge's bill & gratuity £13 18s, sec's gratuity £10 10s) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3 d |
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| Finance: bankruptcy of Robt Moxham, timber merchant, dealer & chapman, late of Priston (now residing in Walcot). Commissioners to meet on 6 May at house of Wm Carr called White Lion, Broad St, Bristol where creditors can prove their debts Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: John Bailey aged 32, an officer in the East India service, at his lodgings in Bath last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3 b |
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| Agriculture: monthly report Mar 1792 - severe weather last month. Losses in sheep lambing partcly Norfolk. Wheat promising; hay prices declining as prospects of new grass; prime meat at Smithfield selling at high prices; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:2 b |
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| Music: Mr Rauzzini's Spring Concert, New Assembly Rooms 11 Apr. Tickets 5s from Mr. Rauzzini Queen Sq., Libraries, Lintern's music shop Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Ball for scholars of Miss Fleming, at Upper Assembly Rooms 3 Apr at 6pm. Tickets 5s from Miss Fleming, John St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 668/ article:3 d |
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| Sport: gentlemen willing to subscribe & assist in setting up well regulated races nearby to meet at Mrs Brookman's, White Lion Inn, Market Pl. 26 Jun Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:3 b |
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| Deaths: Mr George Head, clothier, Bradford on Avon, on Sunday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:3,d |
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| Crime: Bath Guardian Society - AGM at Guildhall on 17 Apr, contd. Mr Meyler, sec of ensuing year, Wm Anderdon, esq to be asked to accept office of treasurer; committee (with additions, 18 persons named). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:3 d |
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| Property: for sale - dwelling house with chaisehouse, stabling for 3 horses at Bowlish,16 mi from Bath. Also additional 4 fields 12 acr & 3 acr arable ½ mile away, ground rent 20s p.a payable out of part of said garden. Enq Mr Nathan. Bayly, attorney, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:3 d |
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| Deaths: Miss Gosselyn aged 14, in Gay St, Bath last week Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:3 b |
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| Notices: apology from Robert Rudman, butcher of Broughton Gifford, Wilts - for defaming Mr Isaac Dark (of same place. Rudman will pay all costs of Mr Dark's action which will be dropped. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 669/ article:2 c |