Sophia Stevens 's diaries between the years 1817 - 1836 are held at the North Devon Record Office in Barnstaple ( ref : A 251 ) .
A large gap exists around the time of Sophia Stevens ' husband 's death .
Sophia Stevens 's diaries between the years 1817 - 1836 are held at the North Devon Record Office in Barnstaple ( ref : A 251 ) , but a large gap exists around the time of her husband 's death .