Recently, Ted found some old photos taken on his wedding day, and the memories flooded back, like the fact that his mother-in-law had accompanied Ted and his new wife on their honeymoon!

Ted married Baryl on a sunny Saturday in August 1967 at Fairland United Reformed Church. The minister who presided at their ceremony was a Mrs English who, ironically, originally came from Wales. She lived on London Road, opposite a pub, until she had to return to the ‘land of her fathers’ due to a family illness.

Ted was supported by his brothers and all his mates, including Brian and Mark from Wymondham Town Football Club. He appreciates that the pals he made as a boy became his adult friends for life and is sad that so many of them have either passed away or moved away. Baryl brought along her sister, Dawn, her sister’s husband, Tony, and her mother (Ted’s new mother-in-law), Gwen.

After signing their marriage certificate, they held a wedding reception in the community hall. It was a lavish do; there were plenty of congratulatory cards, bouquets, and boxes of chocolates, and, of course, no shortage of bottles of champagne. Ted recalls drinking enough to enjoy himself, but not so much that he wouldn’t be able to remember this special day!

The following week was the honeymoon; the young couple visited a few of Norfolk’s rural beauty spots. Baryl shared Ted’s love of nature, and they especially enjoyed meeting the wild geese and ducks of the county. Of course, their highlight was staying in a caravan in Sheringham. Dawn, Tony, and Gwen were in a different caravan in the same park.

Ted’s mother-in-law was a stern and bossy lady who was quick to give him jobs to do. “I had to behave myself,” he chuckled. However, he made good use of his trademark charm to win Gwen over on the Sheringham cliffs.

These happy days passed all too quickly, and soon it was time to return to work. Baryl had a job in a Wymondham laundry, and Ted found a position there so he could spend more time with his new bride. How romantic!