Mr. George Cooper called in Grandma paid him 6s* for putting a new top to mahogany table. **Using the Retail Price Index 6 shillings in 1859 is now worth approximately £22. If Average Earnings is used the calculated figure is a staggering £122.00
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859Archive for January, 1859
A teaparty at Wootton Wesleyan Chapel. Miss C Healey went to London.
I went to Newport.
I and Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Mr. T. L went to Wootton Church. Mr G. C drank tea with us. After tea I and Mr. W. W. D walked to Ryde, we went to Trinity Church, arrived home about 1/2 past nine o’clock.
I and Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Cousin William came to see us. In the evening Mr. W. W. D and I had a few unpleasant words but we parted amicably.
January 1859 New Years Day. We are finished the old year and began the new year in good temper, it was delightful.