Sunday 5 July 2015

4th February 1959

Hello, thank you for calling in.  As in many other places in the UK, it seems that summer has properly arrived in Shropshire - and in Buckinghamshire, where our clan gathered yesterday to celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary.  My aunt told me this story which the Best Beloved says must be recorded somewhere, so I am going to record it here and share it with you.
 
There was a boy in her class at primary school who was really into music.  One day in February 1959 he came into school crying.  The teacher asked him why he was crying and tried to console him, but when the boy explained that he was crying because one of his favourite singers had died the previous day, the teacher was unimpressed and told him that in ten years time, the singer would be forgotten and nobody would remember his name.
 
I think the teacher was wrong: the singer was Buddy Holly.  The eleven-year-old boy would later change his name to Marc Bolan.  I remember both their names. 
 
So today, I would like to thank Aunty Pat for sharing this story and to wish her and Uncle Colin a very Happy 46th Wedding Anniversary with lots more to come.  This is them on 5th July 1969 and see that small, cute bridesmaid on the right?  That's me.
 
 
See you soon.
 
Love, Mrs Tiggywinkle x
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  1. mamasmercantile5 July 2015 at 18:22

    Wow, a very impressive story, I was a great fan of Marc Bolan/T Rex and drove my parents mad having the record player on to loud. Lovely wedding photo.

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    1. Mrs Tiggywinkle5 July 2015 at 18:43

      Thank you! The Best Beloved's mum wouldn't let him buy Children of the Revolution because she thought it was inappropriate!

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  2. Rosie5 July 2015 at 18:53

    What an amazing story about your Aunt's school teacher and her class mate. Both names still remembered by many. What a lovely wedding photo - you look a happy little bridesmaid:).

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  3. Mrs Tiggywinkle5 July 2015 at 18:57

    Thank you Rosie. I knew that my aunt was at school with Marc but I hadn't heard this story before yesterday. And yes, I was a happy bridesmaid, I was very proud and I had silver shoes! x

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  4. linda5 July 2015 at 19:37

    That's a lovely story, congratulations to you Aunt and Uncle on their 46th Wedding anniversary, you do look cute it's a lovely photo. :)

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    1. Mrs Tiggywinkle5 July 2015 at 20:41

      Thank you Linda. It's the only time I have been a bridesmaid and the memory is very special. x

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  5. Lisa from @intotheglade5 July 2015 at 22:43

    Wow to both! I love that story and you are a very cute bridesmaid indeed xx

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  6. Mac n' Janet5 July 2015 at 23:51

    Great story, I still remember both those names and if fact was listening to That'll Be the Day by Buddy Holly on my MP3 player today.

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    1. Mrs Tiggywinkle6 July 2015 at 11:23

      What a coincidence, how funny! We heard Marc Bolan on the radio in the car on our way to the party on Saturday, just a couple of hours before my aunt told me the story. x

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  7. Crimson Kettle6 July 2015 at 12:03

    Ahh you haven't changed a bit :-)

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  8. Vicky Hunt6 July 2015 at 17:29

    What a lovely story and photo! You were an adorable little bridesmaid! Congratulations to your aunt and uncle on 46 years! I was exactly one month old on that day...LOL! Have a blessed and beautiful week!

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  9. Mrs Tiggywinkle6 July 2015 at 19:42

    Thanks Vicky. I know that my aunt reads this blog so I am hoping that she will also see all these lovely comments. x

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  10. Jan6 July 2015 at 21:05

    Very, very cute! I hope that everyone had a great time. Jx

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  11. carrie@northwoods scrapbook6 July 2015 at 22:19

    This is a precious story. And I love the photograph! You are such a cutie. ;)
    Congrats to your relatives!! xo

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