Summary
Wacky bloomers, patriotic bangers and a macabre mural of the Royal couple ready for the gallows. Lucy Richardson trawls The Northern Echo archives to recall how the region marked the wedding of Prince William's parents 30 years ago
THE fairytale marriage between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencermay not have lasted, but thousands of well-wishers from the NorthEast and North Yorkshire joined in the patriotic celebrations on their wedding day - July 29, 1981.See the full content of this document
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How the North-East Celebrated in 1981
As well as throwing popular street parties, revellers came up with weird and wonderful ways to play their part on the historic day.
A pair of pub landlords toasted the newlyweds in style by pushing a decorated pram along a 25...See the full content of this document
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