Charles & Penelope Barber

The Charles and Penelope depicted in the narrative closely mirrors the real historical figures. Charles, born in Peasenhall on 18 May 1808 to William and Rachel Barber, he pursued a career as a shoemaker and married Penelope Aldous on 25 October 1831 at St Mary’s, Dennington, coinciding with the commencement of the book's timeline. While the focus of the story centres on their daughters, it is worth noting that they also had two sons.

Harriet – Born 1833 – Buried 8 April 1839 Age 6

Mary – Baptised 1 March 1835

George – Baptised 22 November 1840

Anna – Born 23 October 1847. Baptised 23 January 1848

John – Baptised 23 January 1848

Charles Barber Death Certificate

Penelope Barber Death Certificate