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27th October 1976: Minnie Caldwell had gradually faded away from her life on Coronation Street when she went to stay with her old friend Handel Gartside in Whaley Bridge in the summer of 1976. Finally, the "For sale" sign went up outside No.5 and Handel made the trip to Weatherfield to break the news to Ena that her close friend since the turn of the century would not be returning. She took a keepsake from the house to remind herself of that friendship and with barely concealed emotion asked Handel to take care of Minnie. He assured her that he was very fond of her and Ena shouldn't worry unduly. An important part of Ena's life came to a close...
 * For more information see Episode 1647 (27th October 1976).