The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859

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October 23rd, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 23rd October 1858

I went to Newport.  In the afternoon Julia walked into town.

October 21st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 21st October 1858

I gathered the apples.

October 20th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 20th October 1858

Mr. W. Dore’s birthday 50 years of age. I had the very great pleasure of drinking a glass of wine and wishing him many happy returns of the day. Grandma sold one couple of chickens for 3s.

October 18th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 18th October 1858

Received a letter from Mother who informed us she is expecting to leave Fareham about the 9 of November. Mr. C. Heenley was sentenced to 3 months in Winchester Jail for breaking the peace during one of his fits of habitual intoxication.

October 17th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 17th October 1858

I went to Wootton Church. Julia spent the day at Cousin Williams. Mr. F.L…. and Miss J. B…. drank tea with us after when they went to meet Julia. Mr. W.W.D called to see us about 7 o’clock and about ¼ past 8 o’clock Mr….. and Miss J….. called in so for about an hour we had a very cheerful and agreeable party.

October 16th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Saturday 16th October 1858

Mr. James Moody married at Arreton Church to Miss Mary Ann Russell. In the evening Julia walked to Newport.

October 14th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Thursday 14th October 1858

Mr. C. Pike married.

October 13th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 13th October 1858

Mr. W.W.D. called to see us.

October 11th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Monday 11th October 1858

I drove mother as far as Ryde in the donkey cart.  Mrs. C. Dennis came home with me and after dinner we went into Newport – Mr. Williams opened a new confectionery etc shop opposite The Bugle Inn last Saturday.

October 10th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Sunday 10th October 1858

A very wet day. In the evening Miss Thorne came to see us.