The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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September 2nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 2nd September 1858

I went to Newport. In the evening received a parcel from Mother.

September 1st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 1st September 1858

I went to Newport. Miss Dore came part of the way home with me.

August 31st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 31st August 1858

I went to Newport. Mr. W.D. and Miss D. came home with me. We then went to a picnic party near Wootton Bridge. We arrived there rather to early so we went for a very pleasant walk as far as Woodside and back again we then had tea and tript on the light fantastic  till dusk after which we returned to Mr. R. Cooper Farm which was fitted up for the occasion, a great many friends from Newport honoured us with their company, we arrived home by ¼ past 10 o’clock, our little picnic gave I believe general satisfaction to all who had the pleasure of going.

August 30th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 30th August 1858

Last Saturday there was a Harvest Supper at Combley Farm. Mr. J..G Mr. G.C. Mrs Tharle and Miss Cooper etc went.

August 29th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 29th August 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. Grandma was taken very ill with the spasms they lasted 5 hours. Mr. Fords little baby was christened and Mrs Millers. I did not go out the whole of the day. Grandma was much easier in the evening.

August 28th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 28th August 1858

I went to Newport, in the afternoon Julia walked into town. Mr. J.K. and Miss D.D. walked home with her.

August 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 25th August 1858

I went to Newport. License day in Newport. In the evening I received an invitation from Cousin William to go to the theatre but the note was missent so I was obliged to remain at home as I did not receive it till 8 o’clock and I was to have been in Ryde by 6 o’clock.

August 24th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 24th August 1858

Grandma rather better. I went to Newport, in the evening Julia walked into Newport, rode home in Mr. Lamberts carriage. Mr. G.C. called in to see Grandma.

August 23rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 23rd August 1858

Grandma not able to get up.

August 22nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 22nd August 1858

I went to Carisbrooke Church. I was very much pleased indeed. Julia went to Wootton Church. In the evening Julia went to Newport. Mr. W.W. D,  Mr. J.K. and Miss Dore came home with her. Grandma was very poorly.