I went to Ryde to pay Mothers account at Mr. Hearns. Annie and Emma Jane came in the van to see Grandma. I arrived home by 2 o’clock after which I went to Newport. When I came back I found Mrs Dennis, Mary Louisa and Lucy Emily and the servant, they all returned to Ryde […]
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859Archive for September, 1858
I went to Newport, was informed that Mr.J.K. joined the “Atrah” this morning at 6 o’clock. I think she leaves Southampton tomorrow for Braziles.
I went to Newport. Miss D. drank tea with us. In the evening Mr. G.C. called in so he went part of the way to Newport with Miss D. and I.
I went to Newport. In the afternoon I walked to Ryde. Cousin William came home with me.
Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon I went to Newport Miss D. and Miss C. came to met me. I drank tea at Mr. Dores. In the evening we went to Church Mr. Connor preached Mr.W.W.D Miss D and Mr. K. came home with me. We met Mr. R Mr. W.F.L and Mr. […]
I went to Newport. In the afternoon Julia went to Newport Mr. J H and Miss Dore home with her. We saw the comet* for the first time. *This would have been Donati’s Comet one of the brightest and most visible comets of the 19th century; it was discovered by Giovanni Donati on June 2, 1858, […]
Isle of Wight races on Bowcombe Down.
Ryde town regatta. I have not heard any of the particulars.
I went to Newport. In the afternoon a thanksgiving at Littletown Chapel for such a delightful Harvest. In the evening I went to chapel, there were four speakers. They had some cards to distribute to help to repay the debt of the chapel which is £50.0.0., Miss J W took a card.
I went to Newport. In the evening Mr. Read bought 4 couple of my chicken at 3.6 the couple.