Ahead of next week's historic event, an 89-year-old Stoke-on-Trent resident has shared what it was like to witness Queen Elizabeth's coronation 70 years ago.

Doreen Peach was 18 when Queen Elizabeth took to the throne in 1953 and she says she is excited to see two of the once-in-a-lifetime events. 

"I can remember the Queen's coronation like it was yesterday", said Doreen. 

"There were street parties and bunting on nearly every street. The celebration gave a lot of people hope for the future.

"World War II had just ended so although we were still rationing people made do with what they had. 

"My parents bought a TV specially for the day", added Doreen. 

"I remember feeling fancy as at the time you only had a TV if you were posh. 

"We all got dressed in our best clothes and did our hair. My mum made me a dress for the day and I remember feeling that it was such an occasion. 

"I helped my mum to put on a spread for everyone, making fish paste sandwiches and a Victoria sponge cake. 

Doreen is a Bradeley Village resident (Honeycomb Group).

"When it came on, we all crowded around our small 10-inch TV. We sat in awe as we watched Elizabeth come out in her golden carriage. 

On top of seeing the once in a lifetime event Doreen remembers the day for another special reason.

"Once the coronation ended there was a great atmosphere in the house and in our street too", explained Doreen.

"My boyfriend at the time came to the party. Together we celebrated and later that night he proposed too! 

"I of course said yes. A couple of years later we married and were together for over 13 years."

Doreen lives at Bradeley Village an over 55s independent living village ran by affordable housing provider Staffs Housing. 

To celebrate the Kings Coronation, they'll be a screening event with tea and cake. Doreen says she's excited to be able to do it all over again. 

"I'll definitely watch the new coronation. It will be nice to share that moment with residents here and the local community."

Find out more about Staffs Housing's homes for over 50s here.   

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