The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
December 21st, 1858 by Mary Ann

Tuesday 21st December 1858

The anniversary of St Thomas’ Church celebrated by a teaparty in the national school room. About 4000 people sat down to partake of the various refreshments, after tea Mr. Connor read a Christmas Carol the interval was filled up by singing, the company departed very much pleased with their evenings amusement.