Secrets of a remarkable romance: Britain's oldest married couple join Twitter to give relationship advice
Britain's oldest married couple have joined Twitter and hope to help solve the relationship dilemmas of the young.
Lionel and Ellen Buxton, whose romance has lasted a remarkable 82 years, are inviting users of the social networking site to Tweet them with their problems.
The loved-up couple from Dover, Kent, featured on MailOnline earlier this week as they gear up for their 76th wedding anniversary this summer.
Love is timeless: Lionel and Ellen Buxton, who have been together for an amazing 82 years, have joined Twitter to offer relationship advice
They have not spent more than one night apart in the past eight decades and now they want to share with the world the secrets of their love affair's longevity.
Ellen, 100, said: ‘We have never been apart really and have never wanted anyone else.
‘We have been married happily because we have been good friends as well as husband and wife.
‘We have always made sure we have had nice evenings out together. Whether it is going for a romantic meal or out to play bingo.’
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The pair met in March 1930, the year Uruguay won the first World Cup, building started on the famous Hoover Dam and stars of the silver screen Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen were born.
They have seen 15 Prime Ministers come and go and watched on as Britain has fought a dozen wars.
Both Ellen and Lionel, who turns 100 in March, grew up in London's East End and met while working at the Henley Cable factory in north Woolwich.
Machinist Ellen would often ask for technical help from apprentice engineer Lionel and he was only too happy to lend a helping hand.
Till death do us part: Lionel and Ellen Buxton on their wedding day in July 1936
Lionel, who calls himself Ellen's 'toy boy' said: ‘She was lovely. I always looked forward to when she needed help from me.
‘We got on so well, went on a few dates together and became a couple.
‘We ended up getting married. We would have done it sooner but could not afford it.’
Never too old: Lionel and Ellen will respond to any questions they are asked on Valentine's Day
Now Ellen and Lionel are ready to share the secrets of their relationship.
A wedding video company, Shoot It Yourself, has arranged for the couple to use Twitter to answer questions about how to make love last.
To send a question to Lionel and Ellen see their page at twitter.com/lionelandellen or follow them @lionelandellen. They will tweet their replies on Valentine's Day.
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