The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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September 26th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 26th September 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon I drank tea at Mr. Dore’s. In the evening I went to St. Thomas’s Church . Mr. W.W.D walked home with me. Miss J. Rolf and Mr. F.L. Cousin William and little Annie drank tea with Grandma. Mr. J.P. called in about 9 o’clock on his return from Portsmouth.

September 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 25th September 1858

1st Bargain Saturday. In the afternoon Julia walked into Newport.

September 22nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 22nd September 1858

I went to Newport.

September 20th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 20th September 1858

I went to Newport.

September 19th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 19th September 1858

A very wet day. In the afternoon Mr. G.C. came and drank tea with us.

September 18th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 18th September 1858

We had ½ ton of coals from Wootton Bridge. In the afternoon Julia went to Newport.

September 17th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 17th September 1858

Mr. Symmonds repaired my concertina.

September 16th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 16th September 1858

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 in the van. Fernhill Harvest Supper.

September 15th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 15th 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.

September 14th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 14th September 1858

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.