BECCA Grandma, when were you born?

GRANDMA Oh, I was born in 1940.

B And where were you on your 13th birthday?
G I was in London. I remember that birthday party very
well.
B Why? Was it good?
G Yes, it was.
B Where was the party?
G It was in the street.
B In the street!
G Well, it was June 2nd 1953, the same day as Queen
Elizabeth’s coronation. The weather wasn’t very
good, but there were parties in every street in the
country.
B Wow! Were they big parties?
G Yes, they were.
B And was there any food?
G Oh yes, there was. There were lots of chicken
sandwiches and tea and beer.My family was very poor,
but that year my birthday party was wonderful.
B Were your friends with you?
G No, they weren’t. They were at other street parties with
their families. But I was very happy because there were
about 3000 people at my party.