I went into Newport also to Barton’s Village. In the afternoon Julia drank tea at Miss Rolfs.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
October 26th, 1858
Tuesday 26th October 1858
I went to Newport.
October 25th, 1858
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
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
October 23rd, 1858
Saturday 23rd October 1858
I went to Newport. In the afternoon Julia walked into town.
October 16th, 1858
Saturday 16th October 1858
Mr. James Moody married at Arreton Church to Miss Mary Ann Russell. In the evening Julia walked to Newport.
October 11th, 1858
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 9th, 1858
Saturday 9th October 1858
Very showery weather. In the evening Julia and I went to Newport. We arrived home about 9 o’clock. Mr. W.W.D came part of the way home with us.
October 2nd, 1858
Saturday 2nd October 1858
I went to Newport.
September 30th, 1858
Thursday 30th September 1858
Julia went to Newport.