The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
November 7th, 1858

Sunday 7th November 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon I drank tea at Mr. Dore’s W.F.L. W.J.P and Mr. Thorne drank tea with Grandma. I returned home about ½ past 7 o’clock.

September 12th, 1858

Sunday 12th September 1858

Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon I went to Newport Miss D. and Miss C. came to met me. I drank tea at Mr. Dores. In the evening we went to Church Mr. Connor preached Mr.W.W.D Miss D and Mr. K. came home with me. We met Mr. R Mr. W.F.L and Mr. P on their return to Newport after calling at Grandma’s.

December 18th, 1857

Friday 18th December 1857

I received a note from Mr. Dore stating that Miss Valdrett was condemned to death.