Bingo-loving Black Country couple celebrate platinum 70th wedding anniversary at beloved Mecca club in Brierley Hill - and win

A couple from the Black Country celebrated a very special wedding anniversary at a place very special to them both - their favourite bingo hall.

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Mary, 88, and Lewis Nock, 92, celebrated their special 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday (March 24).

The pair, from Pensnett, have had five children, even fostered, travelled together, and shared a lot of laughs and good times.

Mary was just 17 when she met Lewis, who was 20 at the time.

The pair met as Mary was friends with Lewis's sister, Ruby. Mary, who grew up in Cradley Heath, went to her friend Ruby's house one evening and on that particular night Lewis drove her home.

They subsequently went on an outing to "the pictures" and the rest is history.

The Platinum wedding anniversary of Lewis 92 and Mary 88 Nock, from Pensnett. They were married at Netherton Church on 24/2/1956. (Photo: Steve Leath/National World)
The Platinum wedding anniversary of Lewis (92) and Mary Nock (88) from Pensnett. They were married at Netherton Church on March 24 of 1956. Photo: Steve Leath

Mary and Lewis married in 1956 at Netherton Church, in the area where Lewis grew up.

Mary was just 18 at the time and he had just turned 22.