The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
April 30th, 1857

Thursday 30th April 1857

Mrs Rogers was buried at Wootton church this morning.

Mother and I went to Newport, saw cousin William, he came home with us. After tea Julia went to Ryde Harmonic concert

March 13th, 1857

Friday 13th March 1857

Ryde Harmonic concert was held at Ryde this evening, Mr J.G.G. invited Julia and I but we declined the invitation.

January 2nd, 1857

Friday 2nd January 1857

Mr. G. C. invited us to the “Ryde Harmonic” concert, but on account of the unfavourable state of the weather and Grandma still being so poorly, we declined the invitation.