I set some crocus roots in pots.
In the afternoon Mrs Nesiden from Ryde called into see Grandma.
In the evening I did a little plain needlework
The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
November 11th, 1857
Wednesday 11th November 1857
November 7th, 1857
Saturday 7th November 1857
Mother went to Ryde, I to Newport in the evening we received a note from Mother stating that Aunt Ann was very poorly and that uncle wished her to stay at Ryde for a few days.
Fanny Wall went to Bonchurch to see her sister, Mr Robert Cooper went to Ventnor, at least I heard so.
October 26th, 1857
Monday 26th October 1857
I drove mother as far as the lodge gates on the road to Ryde in the donkey cart, it was a very pleasant morning. On my return home I called to see Mrs Tharle and having hindered her for about half an hour I resumed my journey. I met Robert but did not have any gossip with him, he was looking much better than when I saw him last. Mother returned from Ryde about quarter to 8 o’clock.
She informed us that Uncle Thomas was recovering from an attack of gout and that the dear little girls has had the measles. Eliza Annie and Emma Jane was convalescent but Mary Lousia is still very poorly. We heard that talented company of Ryde Theatre had taken the Queens Rooms, Newport for five nights. The first performance to commence this evening at 7 o’clock. I played a few tunes on the Flutina to myself, after which we had supper and retired to rest about 10 o’clock.
August 24th, 1857
Monday 24th August 1857
Mother drove us part of the way to Ryde in the donkey cart, we went for a walk on the Esplanade. After dinner we went in the field, the dancing on the Green was very pretty.
After tea, Mrs Dennis, Mr. G. C and a few more friends went to the theatre, but I did not like the performances at all. We had a very pleasant walk home but I dont think its worth while to tell the time when we arrived at Wootton Villa, I think we will pass it by.
August 22nd, 1857
Saturday 22nd August 1857
Cousin William sent us an invitation to spend the day at Ryde on Monday next, it being the aniversary of the “Odd Fellows” club dinner.
August 18th, 1857
Tuesday 18th August 1857
September
I am a month before hand that will never do. I do dislike carelessness.
This evening for the very first time in our lives Julia and I went with Mr. G. C to the Theatre at Ryde, we liked it very much indeed. The pieces performed were “???? Up and the “Laughable farce of A Thumping Legacy and the favourite comedietta called “Delicate Ground” their was also dancing and ringery.
June 1st, 1857
Sundat 14th June 1857
Cousin William drank tea with us. After tea Julia and I went to Ryde with William. Arrived home about 1/4 to ten o’clock.
May 1st, 1857
Friday 1st May 1857
Olive Taylor was buried at Arreton, she was 14 years of age.
In the evening Mr.G.C. called in. Julia returned from Ryde about 8 o’clock
April 29th, 1857
Wednesday 29th April 1857
Mother returned from Ryde. I forgot to mention that poor old Mrs. Rogers departed this life last Sunday April 26th.
March 26th, 1857
Thursday 26th March 1857
Opening of the “Victoria Rooms” at Ryde. Elijah was preformed in the morning at half past 2 o’clock, and miscellaneous concerts in the evening. Tickets of admission 7s 6d each time.