The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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May 27th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 27th May 1858

In the afternoon I went for a walk as far as Chapel Corner. Mr Wall and George went to Fareham Asylum.

May 26th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 26th May 1858

Last day of the fair, very fine weather indeed.

May 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 25th May 1858

I went to Newport. In the afternoon Julia walked in and drank tea with Miss Rolf. She arrived home about 9 o’clock.

May 24th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 24th May 1858

Miss Wall and I went to Carisbrooke Castle about 3 o’clock it poured with rain so we got very wet indeed. In the evening we went to the circus, there was an excursion to Alum Bay, a teaparty at Littletown, Merston, St Helens etc.

May 23rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 23rd May 1858

In the afternoon Miss Wall and I walked into Newport heard Mr Procter of  Nodehill Chapel preach a very excellent sermon in the circus. After tea we walked to Carisbrooke Mr. Mathews showed us all over the new cemetery, after resting for a short while we returned home. Cousin William and Mr Krother drank tea with Grandma, then they walked into Newport Church.

May 22nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 22nd May 1858

Whit Saturday.  In the afternoon Julia walked into Newport and payed Miss Osborn for making her new dress.

May 21st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 21st May 1858

The brown hen stole a nest in the copse.

May 18th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 18th May 1858

I went to Newport. In the evening I went to Wootton Bridge spent a very pleasant evening at Mr. W. Coopers, arrived home about 10 o’clock.

May 17th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 17th May 1858

We had our coals in.

May 16th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 16th May 1858

I went to Wootton Church, Mr. Scot gone on a visit for the benefit of his health. In the afternoon Julia went to Church. In the evening Mr.G.C. and Mr.W.W. called in we spent a very pleasant evening.