I went to Newport.
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
September 29th, 1858
Wednesday 29th September 1858
September 27th, 1858
Monday 27th September 1858
I went blackberrying. Yesterday afternoon three young men from Mr. Way’s in Newport went to Cowes in a little boat, coming home the boat capsized and two of them was unfortunately drowned. It quite throw a gloom over the whole town.
September 25th, 1858
Saturday 25th September 1858
1st Bargain Saturday. In the afternoon Julia walked into Newport.
September 22nd, 1858
Wednesday 22nd September 1858
I went to Newport.
September 20th, 1858
Monday 20th September 1858
I went to Newport.
September 18th, 1858
Saturday 18th September 1858
We had ½ ton of coals from Wootton Bridge. In the afternoon Julia went to Newport.
September 16th, 1858
Thursday 16th September 1858
I went to Ryde to pay Mothers account at Mr. Hearns. Annie and Emma Jane came in the van to see Grandma. I arrived home by 2 o’clock after which I went to Newport. When I came back I found Mrs Dennis, Mary Louisa and Lucy Emily and the servant, they all returned to Ryde in the van. Fernhill Harvest Supper.
September 14th, 1858
Tuesday 14th September 1858
I went to Newport. Miss D. drank tea with us. In the evening Mr. G.C. called in so he went part of the way to Newport with Miss D. and I.
September 13th, 1858
Monday 13th September 2013
I went to Newport. In the afternoon I walked to Ryde. Cousin William came home with me.
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.