The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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January 2nd, 1859 by Mary Ann

Sunday 2nd January 1859

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 1st, 1859 by Mary Ann

Saturday 1st January 1859

January 1859

New Years Day. We are finished the old year and began the new year in good temper, it was delightful.

December 31st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 31st December 1858

I went to Newport. In the afternoon Mr. Thorne and Miss Thorne drank tea with us. In the evening Mr. G.C, W.W.D. and F.L. called in so that we spent a very happy evening.

December 30th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 30th December 1858

Mr. J. Dennis. draper married to Miss C.W. Yelf at Godshill.

December 29th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 29th December 1858

I and Mother went to Newport. In the evening Mr. W.W.D and Mr. F.L. called in.

December 27th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 27th December 1858

I went to Newport. Miss Dorcas Dore and Mr. J.H. called to see Julia. In the evening Mr. W.W.D Mr. F.L. and Mr.H.I.L called in and spent a few hours with us.

December 26th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 26th December 1858

I and Julia and Mr. W. W. DMiss D. D and Mr. and Mrs Dore went to St. Thomas’ Church. In the afternoon Mr. J. L called in, also Miss. Baker and Mr. H.J.L  about 3 o’clock Julia and Mr. F.L. walked home to Wootton Villa but I remained at Mr. Dore’s till evening we arrived home about 8 o’clock.

December 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 25th December 1858

CHRISTMAS DAY

Mr. Samuel Flux married to Miss* (name not written down). We are very disappointed having received an invitation to spend the day and sleep at Mr. Dore’s, but it raining very fast and has the appearance of lasting the whole day,- about 3 o’clock we were delighted to see Mr. W. W. D stop in front of Wootton (Villa) in a pony cart – it was raining very hard and mother was rather warily for us to go, but however we did go and spent a very happy evening indeed. We retired to rest about a 1/4 past 2 o’clock.

December 24th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Friday 24th December 1858

I and Julia went into Newport, I paid the Insurance Money, saw Mr. Joseph Thorne.

December 23rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 23rd December 1858

I and Mother went into Newport.