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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, Bennet est lot1/7 - capital house in Freshford in occup Rev Mr Batchelor at £21p.a; adj tnmnt in occup John Halloway at £3 10s p.a; nearby small tnmnt & garden in occup Richard Coombs £2 10s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 282/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: subscriptions invited for the discharge from prison of Army subalterns, reduced to half pay and in debt. To Messrs Cam, Whitehead & Co, Bath and others Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 282/ article:1,c |
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| Publications: ## books with Bath connections - a) Psalms (Rev W R Wake, curate of St Michael's) 2 vols 7s; b) Essay on jaundice & use .. of Bath water ...(Dr Corp's essay) 2nd ed 1s 6d. All printed by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 282/ article:2,c |
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| Property: to let - farmhouse, barn, 64 acres of meadow & pasture, 6 acres of orchard at St. Catherine, Batheaston. Apply Isaac Bolwell, the tenant; or Mr Thomas Coates, Stanton Drew. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 282/ article:3 e |
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| Deaths: Hon William Molesworth (son of late Robert Viscount Molesworth & uncle to present Viscount, Surveyor General of His Majesty's land in Ireland) in Bath on Tue am Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:3,d |
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| Property: private sale - several leasehold & freehold estates of late Mr Thomas Jelly, decd, (not sold at auction at White Lion on 6 Feb). Apply Mr Henry Fisher, nr Walcot turrnpike, Mr John Perry in Northgate St or to Messrs Trimnell's upholders in Westgate St. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:1 d |
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| Law: appointments - James Stephens, esq of Camerton appointed Sheriff for Somersetshire for 1786. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:3,a |
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| News: ## dispatch of letters from London - daily averages, also range 15,000 to 25,000 depending on day, no mail to or from London on Sunday. Postages of Bath [to or from?] £14 to £16/day in season, £8/day in summer c.f. Bristol £16/day. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 2/7 - 2 tnmnts in Freshford presently let to John Newton, esq at £15 3s p.a; also adj house & small garden in occup Honor Bennett at £2 10s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:2 d |
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| Music: benefit concert for Mr Huttley - under patronage of Bath Catch Club at New Assembly Rooms on 15 Feb. Tickets 5s, partcrs in due time from Mr Huttley, 6 New Charles St, or libraries, Pump Room, New Rooms Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:1,d |
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| Publications: ## books with Bath connections CONTD - Agricultural diseases (Wm Falconer of Bath MD FRS) 1s 6d; Culinary utensil poisoning (Fothergill of Bath, MD FRS) 1s 6d; also Bath Agricultural Society etc. All printed by R Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:2,c |
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| Industry: cotton-spinning machinery on view in Manchester. 1lb of raw cotton was spun into 360 hanks which would reach 169 miles. Much finer than any thread in India Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 283/ article:1a |
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| Deaths: Mr Adam Lyttleton, an officer in excise for 56 yrs, at Bruton, Som, in 80th year last Fri Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: bell ringing - prize of 6 silver punch ladles for best ringers, on 15 March. Competitors must dine at King's Arms, Wraxall, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: printer requests advertisements on or before Tuesday. Cancellations on or before Monday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:3,b |
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| Property: auction - a working paper mill & house at Bitton within ½ mile of uppr rd between Bath & Bristol. Suitable for conversion to snuff, cotton or grist mill. At Greyhound & Shakespeare Inn, Bath on 29 Feb [no auctnr named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:2 b |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 3/7 - 4 freehold dwelling houses with small gardens at Staple's Hill nr Freshford, 3 occupd by Edw Pearce, Joseph Baker & Jacob Manderville at combined rent £7 12s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:2 d |
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| Property: for sale - commodious dwelling house in Marlborough Bldgs, Bath. Constant water supply, 2 rooms/floor, 5 garrets, dining room & drawing room each 25 X 19 ft, garden surrounded by fields. Enq Mr English, Broad St, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:1,e |
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| Finance: creditors of Pinker & Cowdrey, coopers of Bath, pay debts to Mr Robert Carpenter & son, accomptants, George St. Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:2,d |
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| Inns: Wm Halcombe, former owner of Bear Inn, Devizes thanks public & trusts they will continue their support for his son Wm Halcombe, jnr Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 284/ article:1 b |
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| Deaths: Mr Thomas Barnes, wealthy farmer with fortune of over £1,000 acquired by his own efforts left £650 to 23 nephews & nieces, remainder to widow (executrix) - in 48th yr, last week at Almsford, Som. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:3,d |
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| Property: to let - stableyard, double coachhouse, standing for 10 horses +, etc. Lady Boughton, Circus, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:2,c |
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| Publications: "An address to Landed Trading & Funded Interest of England on present state of public affairs" 1s 6d at all booksellers. [no author named] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: benefit of Mr Dimond - "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" & farce "The Upholsterer, or, What News?" at Theatre Royal, Bath on Tue 12 Feb. Tickets at Mr Dimond, 4 Gallaway's Bldgs or Mr Philips at Theatre. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 4/7 - tnmnt in Freshford with garden & offices now in occup Mr John Hoddinott £7 10s p.a; also adjng tnmnt with slaughterhouse, stable & gardens let to Mr John Broad, butcher at £5 5s p.a; also adj tnmnt & garden in occup Mr Anthony Usher at £3 10s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:2 d |
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| Fashion: auction - millinery & haberdashery goods. At Exhibition Room, Bond St, Bath on 13 Feb by J & M Viel. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:1,e |
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| Goods: auction - household furniture, property of John Giles, bankrupt. At Great Rooms, 9 John St on 13 Feb by Mr Plura Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "Short Introduction to English Grammar" by Blanche Mercy, pubd today in 2 vols & designed for teachers of the subject. Book for schools 1s, for teachers 2s 6d bound, from S Hazard, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 285/ article:1 b |
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| Law: letter re Chancery Court decision on Mr Cottwell, Mrs Walker et al, v. Mr Lee, comedian, et al, defendants. An issue of contract not of title. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:3,d |
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| Property: ## auction - f/hold "Wastfield's" & "Ford's", nr Bradford. Inc 2 dwelling houses, malthouse 3 floors 50' X 16' (16qtrs/week), 2 pumps. Suit maltster, brewer or baker. At Swan Inn, Bradford on 28 Feb by Samuel Wilkins, auctioneer (of Trowbridge). Apply Mr Robt Charles on premises. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:2,c |
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| Music: vocal & instrumental music by young musician - at Great Room, Spring Gardens Vauxhall on 22 Feb, followed by Ball. Tickets 2s 6d from Mr Lintern's music shop, Churchyard & Miss West's milliner, Pump Room Passage. Miss Pool requests protection of citizens of Bath on this occasion. Ball follows Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:3,b |
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| Pets: lost dog supposed stolen - Mr Williams, draper of Abbey Church Yard will pay ½ guin for return of his white terrier dog. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:3:00 AM |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 5/7 - 2 tnmnts with gardens & orchard in the Hermitage nr Freshford village, now in occup James Longleys & William Broad at combnd rent £8 18s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:2 d |
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| Property: auction - compact freehold dwelling house in Rivers St adj Brunswick Place, Bath, 2 parlours, drawing room, bedchamber, 2 attic rooms, 2 garrets, kitchen. At Bear Inn, Cheap St on 1 March. View & tickets J & M Viel, 2 Cheapside, New Town. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:1,e |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of Mr Samuel Evans, apothecary, removing from Bath, at 34 Brock St on 22 Feb by Mr Plura. Catalogues 9 John St. For lease & stock of drugs apply Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:2,d |
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| Publications: "An Abridgement of History of England" by Dr Goldsmith, newly pubd, price 3s 6d from Messrs Cruttwell, Bally, Smith, & Ball in Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 286/ article:1 b |
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| Music: Mr Tylee, Bath City organist, has opened new shop opp. Ladies Coffee Room nr. Pump Room, selling music, musical instruments [long list for sale or hire], repairs undertaken as before. All latest song & dance music from London 3 X week. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:1,c |
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| Property: for sale - upper end Coppice Lane, Bradford. House, outhouses, stove etc, Suit clothing manufactory. Apply Mr Brodribb at premises, Mr Smith, Bradford, or Mr Read, Trowbridge Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: ## theft - iron grates on kitchen windows & coal holes still being stolen. Mr Moger of Wine St latest victim of robbery. Reward from Bath Society of Guardians - W Meyler, sec Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:3,b |
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| Leisure: 3rd & last subscription concert of modern music, New Assembly Rooms 13 Feb. Non-subscribers, admittance 5s Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 6/7 - 2 tnmnts at Lark Corner in Freshford parish, let to Richard Coles & Mary Green at combnd rent £3 12s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: auction - 14 acres pastureland at Melksham, let to Mr Nalder, lease expires Lady Day 1793, enq Mr Long, attorney at law, Melksham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:1,e |
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| Inns: Angel Inn, Warminster, continues under Charles Jacques, nearly filled up. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:2,e |
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| Travel: Somerset Coal Canal - meeting scheduled for White Hart Inn, Bath 7 Feb is postponed till further notice. Richard Langford, clerk to Commissioner, Hallatrow Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 287/ article:1 c |
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| Finance: Bath Fire Office - kept at house of Wm. Kingston, stationer, in Trim St. Daily attendance for insuring houses, goods & furniture. Gratuity to those bringing 1st fire engine etc. Payouts for fire losses 3% more than most others Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:1,c |
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| Agriculture: white potatoes, £2 10s/ton delivered at Devizes. Orders to Mr Phillott, The Bear Inn, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:2,d |
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| Goods: auction - household effects including telescope & microscope of a lady. At her aprtmnnts 10 Rivers St adj Catherine Place, Bath. Feb 16 by Mr Plura. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:3,b |
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| Music: Mr Incledon's benefit at New Assembly Rooms 20 Feb [dir Mr Rauzzini]. Tickets Mr Incledon at Mr Deare's, Kingsmead St; Lintern's music shop, Churchyard; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:3 b |
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| Property: auction, Bennet est lot 7/7 - dwelling house at Charterhouse Hinton with adjng timber yard, in occup Mr Marchant Smith, carpenter & wheeler at £7 10s p.a Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:2 d |
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| Publications: "The Lady's Magazine" inc elegant portrait of the King (worth 2s 6d). Printed in London, 6d monthly, sold by T Marshall, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 288/ article:1,e |