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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D3580/C/468 |
| Title | Kate Longsdon, Newington Green with Morewoods to mother - good journey there - governess away so writer has office of hearing lesson; very good learning them, now reading `Lazy Laurence' Helen and writer have been to Greenwich, seen ship the Hero launched at Deptford, 74 guns; grand sight - river covered with small boats. On each side of ship lay booths crowded with very gaily dressed spectators - fortunate chance on Governor's vessel because a lady there recognised Alfred Barrow who was in their party. Continued to Greenwich - [describes outings and social life - visits to Foundling Institution, paintings by Le Thiere there]. |
| Date | 23 Sep 1816 |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Longsdon family of Little Longstone |
| Term | Women |
| Teachers |
| Education |
| Ships |
| Seagoing vessels |
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