YOU would be forgiven for thinking that finding true love at Christmas only happens in Hollywood romcoms.
But this fairytale came true for Maurice and Joyce Peacock, 73, who first met in a York pub on Christmas Day in 1963.
Mr Peacock, now 75, from Milton Carr, Rawcliffe, was visiting the city with friends from Bradford when they wandered into The White Horse, in Coppergate, and met the woman he would marry.
The pair met again the next day and spent the next 15 months travelling to see each other most weekends and stayed in touch by writing letters.
The great grandparents are today celebrating their 50th anniversary with two children, David and Lisa, and five grandchildren.
Mr Peacock, a former BT engineer, revealed what he believes is the key to a long and happy marriage.
He said: "We always do things together and talk about things both good and bad. If we have any problems we talk about them.
"Everybody says this but I truly believe she is my best friend."
The couple are celebrating their anniversary with a family gathering.
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