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10th July 1974: It's a day of celebration in Coronation Street as divorced Corner Shop owner Maggie Clegg marries draughtsman Ron Cooke. Maggie and Ron first met in 1972 but Maggie chose not to continue seeing Ron as he was a recovering alcoholic, like her first husband. Upon Ron's return, they quickly became engaged, much to the chagrin of Alf Roberts, who had recently proposed to Maggie himself. Despite Maggie's initial misgivings, Ron has proved that he can stay sober as he hasn't had a drink in two years. The wedding is also the catalyst for Maggie's departure from Weatherfield as Ron has taken a job in Zaire and will soon be emigrating with Maggie, who leaves her son Gordon in charge of the shop. Gordon quickly rents the shop to the Hopkins family and moves on himself.
 * For more information see Episode 2011 (10th July 1974).