The present Mrs Hughes and I were out walking near Barlaston church with the children - this was before we were married, so thirty-plus years ago. We saw an old gentleman with an easel and canvas painting the view of the long tree-lined road known as The Church Drive.
Unbeknown to me, she found out the gentleman's details, bought the painting he was working on that day, had it framed and gave it to me for my birthday. It was such a lovely thought, and it has hung in our living room since, and always reminds me of how much she loves me.