Loving Shotts couple celebrate 70 incredible years of marriage in style

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A loving Shotts couple have celebrated an incredible 70 years of marriage in style. George and Annie King have marked seven decades of marriage bliss with a meal surrounded by their family.Mr and Mrs King were wed on March 20, 1954, enjoyed their platinum anniversary and are as much in love now as they were all those years ago.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Proud daughter Lorraine Cranston said: “Mum will be 90 in September and dad will be 92 in October.“They are very family orientated and love spending time with their children Shirley, Richard and myself.“They have six grandchildren who are Stephen, Richard, Tracy, Christopher, Lianne and Amy as well great-grandchildren Lewis, Sophia, Bella-Marie, Hudson and new addition Aria-Raine.”Married by Mr Porter in the town’s Congregational Manse, Annie worked in Wrens Nest and later as a shop assistant in local Co-op.George worked as a machinist in a few factories and as a miner in Hassockrigg Colliery.Mr and Mrs King have three children Shirley, Richard and Lorraine as well as six grandchildren and great grand-daughter Sophia.When they are not spending time with their family, they enjoy working in their garden and trips to the theatre.Lorraine added: “They love spending time in the garden.