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4th January 1984: For the last time, Elsie Tanner trod the cobbles of Coronation Street as she packed up her things and embarked on a new life in sunny Portugal with Bill Gregory. A few weeks prior, Bill Gregory had made his first appearance in Weatherfield since 1970, when Elsie turned down his proposal to marry Alan Howard instead. Fourteen years later, with Alan no longer in the picture, Bill made Elsie the same offer. Elsie jumped at the chance - though she remarked that her friends and relatives would think she was crazy. After packing up No.11, Elsie ordered a taxi to take her to the train station. After walking up the length of the Street for the last time, Elsie was asked by the driver how long she'd be away, to which she replied knowingly, "ah, now there's a question".
 * For more information see Episode 2375 (4th January 1984).