I went to Newport, sold my chickens for 3s.9d a couple. I then went to Wootton Church and gave the headstone another coat of paint
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859Archive for June, 1858
I went to Newport. I then went to Wootton Churchyard and gave Grandfathers headstone one coat of paint. In the evening Fanny came to see us.
Julia went to Wootton Church. Mr Scot returned. In the afternoon Fanny and I went to Arreton Church Mr Beston preached an excellent sermon from the words ‘What shall a man give in exchange for his soul’. We then walked over Ashey Down into Ryde we then went to the opening of the new free […]
I went to Newport. Saw Miss R’s likeness in Mr Pyers window. I fancy she was a little cross when it was taken.
I went to Newport. In the afternoon, Fanny and I went to Wootton Church and cut the grass of Grandfathers headstone. We heard that poor Old Mrs Player departed this life on Tuesday last, aged 77 years.
I made a cucumber bed, Grandma and I made a fresh house for the large duck. The light hen hatched 5 ducks and one little chick. In the afternoon I did a little gardening. In the evening I went to Newport and bought me a new bonnet.
Miss. Jane Rolf dined with us. In the afternoon I went to Newport. Fanny drank tea with us, after tea I went to Woodhouse, Julia went part way home with Miss Rolf, she left Wootton Villa about half past 8. I had some fuchsias, dahlias etc given me. I arrived home quarter past 9 o’clock.
We received a letter from Mother. I went to Newport. In the evening, Fanny and I went to Chapel, Mr. Pollard received the tickets for those who wished to take them, but there were a great many absentees.