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13th May 1964: As a party in the Rovers to celebrate Frank Barlow's Premium Bonds win got underway, Martha Longhurst also had cause to celebrate as she planned her first trip abroad - to Spain with her daughter Lily's family. The party was marred somewhat by Frank lording it over everyone, bragging about his newfound wealth and his new car, a white zodiac. As Ena Sharples played the piano to lead the residents in a song in the public, Martha started havin pains in her chest and retreated to her usual haven, the snug. Moments later, she suffered a heart attack and died, her head coming to rest on the table. Her collapse was first noticed by Myra Booth, and Jack Walker went in to check on her. As others took notice, Ena stopped playing as Len Fairclough examined Martha and pronounced her dead, with astonishment in his voice.
 * For more information see Episode 357 (13th May 1964).