The Wright Brothers were notching up their famous first flight the year Dorothy Steed was born.
Happy birthday - Dorothy Steed celebrates her 102nd birthday with champagne and flowers from Harvey Newman, of the Colonia Court Residential and Nursing Home. Picture: ROB SAMBROOK 41182-1
It's two years now since she flew past her 100th birthday and a centenary card from the Queen. But the plucky pensioner is still going strong and chalking up more milestones.
This week she hit 102 - and celebrated in style with her family at Colchester's Butterfly Hotel.
"I had a big party yesterday with my relatives - it was a wonderful time," said Dorothy.
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Published Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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