The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

Archive for October, 1858

October 31st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 31st October 1858

I went to Wootton Church. Cousin William went to Havenstreet. In the afternoon Mr. W.W.D and Mr. F.L. drank tea with us. In the evening we went for a walk. The Atrahs arrived at Southampton.

October 30th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 30th October 1858

I went into Newport. Miss D.D. went with me to Mrs. Wray’s. Mr. G. Cooper came to work at the farm.

October 27th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 27th October 1858

I went into Newport also to Barton’s Village. In the afternoon Julia drank tea at Miss Rolfs.

October 26th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 26th October 1858

I went to Newport.

October 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 25th October 1858

I went to Newport. Grandma very poorly indeed. In the evening cousin William called to see us. Julia went to Wootton Bridge.

October 24th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 24th October 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Miss D.D. and Miss C.C. drank tea with us, after tea we walked into Newport Church. Mr. W.W.D came and met us. He also came home with me. Mr. F.L called to see Julia they returned to Newport  about 10 o’clock

October 23rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 23rd October 1858

I went to Newport.  In the afternoon Julia walked into town.

October 21st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 21st October 1858

I gathered the apples.

October 20th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 20th October 1858

Mr. W. Dore’s birthday 50 years of age. I had the very great pleasure of drinking a glass of wine and wishing him many happy returns of the day. Grandma sold one couple of chickens for 3s.

October 18th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 18th October 1858

Received a letter from Mother who informed us she is expecting to leave Fareham about the 9 of November. Mr. C. Heenley was sentenced to 3 months in Winchester Jail for breaking the peace during one of his fits of habitual intoxication.