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Miles Higgin from Burnley, Lancs., in army uniform whilst serving in World War 2 in the 1940’s. See Ross Parry Copy RPYCOUPLE : An inseparable couple who were married for 76 years and went everywhere together including work have died within three days of each other. Phyllis and Miles Higgin met at a dance in 1933 when she was just 15 years old – marrying in 1939 and only separated when he was sent to war. They even worked alongside each other running pubs and once retired would go out for walks with their dog up to three or four times a day. Even as they fell ill they shared a double room together at their care home in Burnley, Lancs. 5 January 2016.