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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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| Publications: "History of Egyptians etc" by Mr Rollin, lately published. Price £2 2s [no Bath bookseller named]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:4,a |
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| Publications: "Dictionary of the English Language" by Dr Samuel Johnson LLD (with corrections given to Sir Joshua Reynolds & improvements). 1 or 2 vols at 2 guin, or weekly parts at 6d. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:4,d |
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| Charity: ## labouring poor prevented [by bad weather] from working for many weeks. Collections made in Bath used to buy meat, peas & coal & distributed in each parish in proportion to number & distress of applicants. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:3,b |
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| Law: theft - for stealing a pair of breeches & other things, the property of John Webb of Limpley Stoke, Joseph Singer sentenced to 7 yrs transportation at Wilts. Qtr Sessions, Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: Somrst Quartr Sessions - John Sellers acquitted of buying 154 lbs lead of Johnson & another, knowing it to be stolen. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:3,d |
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| Deaths: Mrs Keen, wife of Mr John Keen, printer of Bath, yesterday. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 151/ article:3,b |
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| Sport: a doe turned out at Odd Down, ran c. 30 miles & finally killed nr Membury. During chase several people hurt by falls from horses & Mr Wm Wingrove's horse destroyed after breaking a leg. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:3 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - creditors of Mr Elias Silcox, victualler to meet at Mr Giles, New Bridge St, Bath Mon 31 Jan. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:1,d |
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| Publications: "History of England - from the Revolution to George II" by T Smollett MD. 5 vols, 8vo, £1 10s. Sold by W Taylor, J Marshall & all booksellers. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:4,c |
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| Marriages: Mr James Frampton, breeches maker, late of Tiverton to Miss Martha Collins of Chew Magna [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:1:00 AM |
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| Charity: labouring poor of Bath parishes thank Amos Veriker, esq for donation of 8 guin. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:3,b |
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| Law: ## theft - for stealing a canvas smock coat & linen gown, Charles Mildenhall sentenced to 7 yrs transportation at Wilts. Qtr Sessions, Devizes. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:2,a |
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| Crime: Somrst Quartr Sessions - James Carter of Widcombe, acquitted of stealing watch from George Rose, but remanded to gaol on suspicion of being a deserter - prosecuted by Bath Guardian Socerty Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:3,d |
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| Notices: vestry meeting at Walcot Church last Thu (to consider applying to Parliament for power to erect new workhouse - adjourned until it is known whether the Minister's bill for relief of poor will be brought forward. [See correction 24 Jan, 3b] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 152/ article:3,b |
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| Crime: burglery - at house of Mr Shepard, butcher, in Horse St, last Sat 27 Jan. Robbed of £36 in notes & coin etc. His late servant, Benjamin Gregory & brother George, strong suspects. George since arrested & committed to prison. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:3 c |
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| Health: Dr Steer's "Opeldeldoc" cures chilblains, rheumatism external complaints. 1s 9d. 10 outlets in Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: coloured pencils - new invention, patentee Thomas Beckwith, up to 100 tints. 42 shades £1 17s. Single 9d. Retail from Mr Cruttwell, Bath & all colourmen, printsellers, stationers etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:1,b |
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| Fashion: black (drab) material [? satin] called "The Prince's Union" used for ladies' shoes & gentlemens' breeches & waistcoats. Avail from 5s to 9s/yd, ready money only from Mr Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:1 c |
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| News: ## cold weather - thermometer on SE wall of house in Pierrepont St at 9am last Monday, 18 degrees [F] below freezing! Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol - 10 barrels American apples, 450 cakes beeswax, 3½ loads bullrushes, 256 firkins butter, 1 barrel cranberries, 47 elephants teeth, 2047 pieces of wood for oars. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:2,b |
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| Crime: Somrst Quartr Sessions - to be imprisoned for 1 month at Shepton Mallet & whipt in Bath, John Oswald (for stealing clothes from Mrs Howell at the Full Moon, Borough Walls) & James Newth (for stealing a hind quarter of mutton from Jas Bottle). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: children of Charity Schools - collections from churches & chapels in Bath amounted to £120 18s 2½d Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 153/ article:3,c |
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| Agriculture: wheat prices - Mark Lane London 28-34s, Warminster 18-22s/9 gallon bushel, Devizes 36-44s/qtr, Reading £9 10s to £10 12s 6d/load, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: auction - china, Nankeens, glassware, carpets - Francis Ellwood, The Walks, nr Parade, Bath on 27 Jan et seq. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: Riley's sliding pencils with 6" figured rule on outside. [No price] from Cruttwell etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:1,b |
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| Science: exhibition - curious optical instruments, Camera Obscura, series of animated paintings, microscopic camera. At Mr Stafford's Large Rooms (late Cartwright's) on the Walk, North Parade, now open admission 1s. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:1,d |
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| Charity: George Fludyer (one of MPs for Chippenham) gave 20 guin for distribution amongst poor of Chippenham. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:3,b |
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| Property: to let- delightful cottage 12 miles from Bath, 3 bedrooms, 2 garrets, stable and garden. 3 packs of hounds in the neighbourhood, enq the Printer. [nfd] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:2c |
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| Crime: ## Somrst Quartr Sessions - James Friend to be sent to sea for stealing a greatcoat at Keynsham Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:3,d |
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| Charity: prisoner in Bath gaol thanks MM for £1 received via Mr Cruttwell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 154/ article:3,c |
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| Publications: poem by 'I.W'. occasioned by the death of the late ingenious Mr Robins, landscape painter of Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:4:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: auction - oak & elm timber. Oak planks. George Durham, Castle Inn, Taunton. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:2,b |
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| Goods: ## Riley's patent pocket pencils 4d. From Cruttwell, etc. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:1,b |
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| Leisure: Susan of Brunswick Pl, invites Messrs Thomas Sly & Zachariah Dry to visit to cool after their disagreement, by sharing a cup of Commutation tea, lighting a pipe or a bottle of claret. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:2 b |
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| Charity: cold weather - increase in pay of parish poor by 2/3rds in this inclement season. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:3,b |
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| Goods: auction - household effects of Mr James Whitesett, bankrupt at Kingston Bldgs, Bath on 24 & 25 Jan by Mr J Stephens. Debtors/creditors apply to Mr Weekes, lawyer, Bristol Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: Somrst Quartr Sessions - Hannah Widdick to be imprisoned for 1 month for stealing a brass boiler cover when out of Ilchester gaol. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: review - "The Stranger" was performed for first time last night [Tue 15 Jan] at our theatre [Theatre Royal Bath]. Well performed & received with flattering applause. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 155/ article:3,c |
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| Livestock: ## 32,907 head of cattle have died of distemper in South and North Holland in 5 months. Cow-keepers ruined Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:1 b |
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| Finance: loans, £12,000 for life insurance. 5% or according to age, secrecy observed, letter to G. Manners, Piccadilly, London. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:2,b |
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| Health: "An address on concealed pregnancy" by J White, man midwife & Mrs White, midwife of London. Printed in London 1s. Sold by printer of paper (Cruttwell) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:1,b |
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| Finance: posthorse duty - licenses for district 7 (Wilts, Gloucs & Worcs) may be had at R Bowsher, attorney, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:2 c |
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| Charity: printer has received ½ guin by hand of Mr Phillott & 2 guin last week. Sent to Mr Scadding, humane keeper of Ilchester gaol to alleviate distress of the numerous debtors Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:3,b |
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| Finance: tontine started 26 Dec 1791 will admit new members until 25 Mar [1792], quarterly subscription 6s 6d. Apply Samuel Whitchurch, Bridge St [& others] [more info about tontines given, & names of trustees & agents] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:2,c |
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| Crime: Somrst Quartr Sessions - William Fricker to be whipt this day at Road, for stealing wheat. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:3,d |
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| Leisure: Theatre Royal Bath - Thu [17 Jan] "The Count of Narbonne" with "Robib Hood"; Fri [18 Jan] "Lovers' Vows" with "Animal Magnetism"; Sat [19 Jan] "The Castle Spectre" last time, with entertainments. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 156/ article:3,c |
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| Employment: journeyman tinman wanted immediately, enq Printer [NFD] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: ## auction - trade utensils of Messrs Hetling & Atlee, inc large horse pump capable of 10,000 galls water/hour. At Distillers Yard, Walcot on 3 Feb by William Birchall Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:2,c |
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| Health: Mr White's restorative salo pills £1 2s/box. Effectual remedy for obstructions & irregularities. Sold by printer of paper (Mr Cruttwell), etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:1,b |
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| Law: ## fireworks - unlawful exhibition & playing off by night within the City Walls, contrary to good order & a breach of the peace. In future - persons will be prosecuted. All vendors punishable by Act of Parliament. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 157/ article:2,c |