The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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April 11th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 11th April 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon I went Mr Spurgein preached, Mr. G. C drank tea with us. Mrs and Miss Alford and Miss Fanny Wall went to Wootton Weslyan Chapel. In the evening Mr. G. C and I went as far as Wootton Bridge for a walk it was a very pleasant evening.

April 10th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 10th April 1858

I went to Newport.

April 9th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 9th April 1858

Mr G. C put a new cover to the well at Grandma’s farm. Repaired the mahogany table in our small room. In the evening Miss Ann Alford called to settle the bill of the tea and sugar had at the teaparty.

April 8th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 8th April 1858

Mr C Cooper called with a clothes horse which Mr. G Cooper had repaired.

April 7th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 7th April 1858

Mr. G. C put an iron handle at the top of the stairs to assist Grandma in getting up.

April 6th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 6th April 1858

Rookley Teaparty, there was a party of 18 went from Littletown and its suburbs.

April 5th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 5th April 1858

Mr. G. C did a little work for Grandma, a Tea Party at Seaview.

April 4th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 4th April 1858

Easter Sunday, I went to Wootton Church and received the sacrament  In the afternoon Julia went to church. Mr. G.C and Mr. J.J.G spent the day at Bembridge.

April 3rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 3rd April 1858

I went to Newport. Nothing occurred of any importance today.

April 2nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 2nd April 1858

Good Friday. A very wet unpleasant day with the weather. I went to Wootton Church, heard a most delightful sermon. In the afternoon Mr.G.C. and Julia went to Littletown Teaparty. I and Grandma remained at home very happy.