Monday 2d. At Musm. Contd. Cleop. A. 16. Mr Petrie there, who desired me to meet him at the Marquis of Anglesey’s house on Wednesday morn'g for the purpose of copying the charters from the Register of Burton abbey, in possession of his Lordship. #OTD madden1826.com/2-january/

Monday 2d. At Musm. Contd. Cleop. A. 16. Mr Petrie there, who desired me to meet him at the Marquis of Anglesey’s house on Wednesday morn'g for the purpose of copying the charters from the Register of Burton abbey, in possession of his Lordship. #OTD madden1826.com/2-january/

And we're off! Sunday, Jany. 1st 1826. Miserable, wet dirty day. Went out for a short time, & called on Mrs Jilbert, with whom I sat an hour. In the Evening, resumed Suetonius ... Full entry 👇 #OTD madden1826.com/1-january/

200 years on, it’s a beautiful day.

And we're off! Sunday, Jany. 1st 1826. Miserable, wet dirty day. Went out for a short time, & called on Mrs Jilbert, with whom I sat an hour. In the Evening, resumed Suetonius ... Full entry 👇 #OTD madden1826.com/1-january/

The Madden Family in 1826 Frederic Madden's journal makes reference to several of his family members, including his parents, siblings and cousins. These people provided him with both practical and emotional support throughout 1826. In 1770, Frederic's paternal grandfather, James Madden (1727-1812)…

We're excited to be launching this tomorrow and hoping there won't be too many glitches... 😬 #OTD

The life of Frederic Madden, in his words, 200 years after the events described. Transcribed from his journal by students @ies-sas.bsky.social. Released daily in 2026.👇 madden1826.com