The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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November 3rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 3rd November 1858

I and Emma Jane arrived from Ryde about 12 o’clock. In the afternoon we went into Newport saw Uncle William’s son and daughter from Cowes. Mrs.W. Dennis. Emma Jane and Eliza Annie drank tea with Julia, drove them part of the road home in the donkey cart.

November 2nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 2nd November 1858

Mrs. Knapping confined.

November 2nd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 2nd November 1858

In the afternoon I went to Ryde. after tea Cousin William and I went to the opening of the museum Sir John Simeon inaugrated the affair it was a very select assembly. I slept at Cousin Williams.

November 1st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 1st November 1858

All Saints. I and Julia went to Newport. Julia bought a new dress. Miss D.D drank tea with us. Returned home about ½ past 5 o’clock.

October 31st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 31st October 1858

I went to Wootton Church. Cousin William went to Havenstreet. In the afternoon Mr. W.W.D and Mr. F.L. drank tea with us. In the evening we went for a walk. The Atrahs arrived at Southampton.

October 30th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 30th October 1858

I went into Newport. Miss D.D. went with me to Mrs. Wray’s. Mr. G. Cooper came to work at the farm.

October 27th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 27th October 1858

I went into Newport also to Barton’s Village. In the afternoon Julia drank tea at Miss Rolfs.

October 26th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 26th October 1858

I went to Newport.

October 25th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 25th October 1858

I went to Newport. Grandma very poorly indeed. In the evening cousin William called to see us. Julia went to Wootton Bridge.

October 24th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 24th October 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Miss D.D. and Miss C.C. drank tea with us, after tea we walked into Newport Church. Mr. W.W.D came and met us. He also came home with me. Mr. F.L called to see Julia they returned to Newport  about 10 o’clock