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.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
December 31st, 1858
Friday 31st December 1858
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.
August 4th, 1858
Wednesday 4th August 1858
The Queen left for Cherbourg. Julia went to the bazaar. Mr. Thorne came home with her. Mrs Dennis and Mrs Hunt went in a little donkey chaise.