The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

Archive for February, 1857

February 27th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Friday 27th February 1857

Julia went to Newport, Cousin William sent us an invitation to go to the Ryde Philharmonic Concert, but we declined the invitation.

February 25th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 25th February 1857

Ash Wednesday

February 23rd, 1857 by Mary Ann

Monday 23rd February 1857

This afternoon there was a running and walking race on the Arreton road.

February 22nd, 1857 by Mary Ann

Sunday 22nd February 1857

Miss Alford drank tea with us. In the evening we all went to the chapel.

February 19th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Thursday 19th February 1857

Mrs Jackman’s little girl buried at Arreton.

February 18th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 18th February 1857

Spent the evening at Balams Farm.

February 16th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Monday 16th February 1857

Mrs Jackman’s (little girl) burnt so very much whilst she was gone Fernhill that it expired about 2 hours after her return.

February 15th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Sunday 15th February 1857

We went to Wootton Church.

February 14th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Saturday 14th February 1857

Julia received a valentine card. In the afternoon she walked into Newport.

February 13th, 1857 by Mary Ann

Friday 13th February 1857

Miss Look at Littletown married.