The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
July 14th, 1858 by Mary Ann

Wednesday 14th July 1858

The Wesleyan Chapel on the Medina Road West Cowes has just been licensed for the solemnization of marriage and the first wedding took place this morning. Mr. William White Jnr. to Miss Lydia Pinhorn daughter of the late Mr. Charles Pinhorn, they were presented as is usual on the first occasion with a Bible and Hymn Book bound in Morroco (leather) – by the trustees of the chapel. The light hen began sitting today.