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Jenya · 06-01-2005, 05:55 PM

U.K. Couple Marks 80th Wedding Anniversary
British Couple Celebrates 80th Wedding Anniversary, Reveals Secrets to Long-Lasting Marriage

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday June 1st, 2005

LONDON— A British husband and wife revealed the secrets of the longest marriage of any living couple on Wednesday as they celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary don't sleep on an argument, always share a kiss and hold hands before going to bed.

Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and his 100-year-old wife Florence, were married on June 1, 1925, after meeting at their local church in Hereford, western England, where he sang in the choir and she was a Sunday school teacher.

Queen Elizabeth II sent her congratulations to the Arrowsmiths, who celebrated their anniversary Wednesday with coffee and nibbles at home with family and friends.

"What a splendid achievement. I send you my warm congratulations and best wishes for your 80th wedding anniversary," the Queen wrote in a card to the couple.

The Arrowsmiths, who have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, claim the key to their long marriage is not to go to sleep on an argument. They say they always kiss each other and hold hands each night before going to bed.

"He can't settle down if I'm not holding his hand," Mrs. Arrowsmith was quoted as saying last month.

The couple's daughter Jane Woolley said her parents were both "very perky."

"She (Mrs. Arrowsmith) says she can't dance any longer but it feels good to have been married for 80 years. She says she can still have a drink," Woolley said.

Guinness World Records said the pair held records for the longest marriage for a living couple and the oldest aggregate age of a married couple.

SOURCE: ABC News

Max Whittaker · 06-01-2005, 06:04 PM

How romantic!

So sweet! Congratulations!

TripperFan · 06-01-2005, 06:16 PM

I don't know whether to wish them well, or if its been a "life sentence"!!

Just kidding - that's great!

MsOrange · 06-01-2005, 06:22 PM

Awwwwwww!! that is almost disgustingly sweet!

congrats to the happy couple!

dawsongirl · 06-01-2005, 09:49 PM

oh my....that's a very long time. VERY LONG.

No way I'd ever live that long or be able to put up with someone for 80 years!

Johnny Five · 06-01-2005, 09:53 PM

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Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and his 100-year-old wife Florence, were married on June 1, 1925, after meeting at their local church in Hereford, western England, where he sang in the choir and she was a Sunday school teacher.

Now that's old!

rusyd · 06-01-2005, 10:03 PM

I think that's great!

Rhiannon · 06-01-2005, 10:07 PM

that makes me happy

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-01-2005, 10:14 PM

Awww

moeee · 06-02-2005, 12:21 AM

Wonderful. Bless thier hearts.

marmalade · 06-02-2005, 12:37 PM

Awww, how sweet!

Courtnee · 06-02-2005, 01:43 PM

AWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

how sweet!

barwars · 06-02-2005, 03:18 PM

Wow. That's crazy. Congrats to them. My grandparents just recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They both are still very healthy, I hope they live long enough to break this couples record.

06-01-2005, 05:55 PM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	England Couple Celebrates 80th Wedding Anniversary U.K. Couple Marks 80th Wedding Anniversary British Couple Celebrates 80th Wedding Anniversary, Reveals Secrets to Long-Lasting Marriage ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday June 1st, 2005 LONDON— A British husband and wife revealed the secrets of the longest marriage of any living couple on Wednesday as they celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary don't sleep on an argument, always share a kiss and hold hands before going to bed. Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and his 100-year-old wife Florence, were married on June 1, 1925, after meeting at their local church in Hereford, western England, where he sang in the choir and she was a Sunday school teacher. Queen Elizabeth II sent her congratulations to the Arrowsmiths, who celebrated their anniversary Wednesday with coffee and nibbles at home with family and friends. "What a splendid achievement. I send you my warm congratulations and best wishes for your 80th wedding anniversary," the Queen wrote in a card to the couple. The Arrowsmiths, who have three children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, claim the key to their long marriage is not to go to sleep on an argument. They say they always kiss each other and hold hands each night before going to bed. "He can't settle down if I'm not holding his hand," Mrs. Arrowsmith was quoted as saying last month. The couple's daughter Jane Woolley said her parents were both "very perky." "She (Mrs. Arrowsmith) says she can't dance any longer but it feels good to have been married for 80 years. She says she can still have a drink," Woolley said. Guinness World Records said the pair held records for the longest marriage for a living couple and the oldest aggregate age of a married couple. SOURCE: ABC News

06-01-2005, 06:04 PM	#2
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	How romantic! So sweet! Congratulations!
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06-01-2005, 06:16 PM	#3
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I don't know whether to wish them well, or if its been a "life sentence"!! Just kidding - that's great!
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06-01-2005, 10:07 PM	#8
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06-01-2005, 10:14 PM	#9
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Awww
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06-01-2005, 06:22 PM	#4
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Awwwwwww!! that is almost disgustingly sweet! congrats to the happy couple!

06-01-2005, 09:49 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	oh my....that's a very long time. VERY LONG. No way I'd ever live that long or be able to put up with someone for 80 years!

06-01-2005, 10:03 PM	#7
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I think that's great!

06-02-2005, 12:21 AM	#10
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Wonderful. Bless thier hearts.

06-02-2005, 12:37 PM	#11
marmalade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 469	Awww, how sweet!

06-02-2005, 01:43 PM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	AWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! how sweet!
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06-02-2005, 03:18 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Wow. That's crazy. Congrats to them. My grandparents just recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They both are still very healthy, I hope they live long enough to break this couples record.