Belinda's grandparents gave her a doll for her 2nd birthday in 1977 and as this coincided with the queen's Silver Jubilee the doll was duly named Elizabeth. She became a much loved doll although in later years suffered the idignities of make up and hair cuts. When Belinda left home Elizabeth remained sitting on the side in the spare room.
Over the last 3 years our grandchildren have all been offered the opportunity to play with Elizabeth .... Thierry calling her Belindabeth as he muddled the fact that she was Belinda's with her name.
On this visit Lily has really enjoyed playing with the doll, dressing and undressing her and sharing bath-time. She is fascinated by the pictures of her mum with the doll but was most upset that we no longer have the various pushchairs and prams that she was photographed in.
