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Liverpool Echo
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Aaliyah Rugg

'True Scouse lady' Dot, 91, known as 'nan' to thousands across the globe

A nan has been called a "national treasure" for spreading joy and "sparkle" across the globe.

Dot is a 91 year-old true "Scouse lady" who welcomes people across the world every week. The ECHO previously reported that she welcomes tourists who visit a famous Liverpool landmark.

Dennis Cliffe, who works for City Explorer Liverpool, often takes tourists to Paul McCartney's old childhood home at 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton as part of the Beatles tours. Since working for the company Dennis has gotten to know Dot, 91, who lives nearby.

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Since sharing the heart-warming story, hundreds of people were quick to recognise Dot and the incredible impact she has, as she becomes everyone's 'nan'.

ECHO reader Jacky Doyle said: "I remember Dot from Bridge Chapel - such a lovely lady always with a mischievous smile and a fantastic knitter too." Ann Nixon wrote: "Well done Dot you are a true Scouser. A true and lovely lady from one Scouser to another keep up your good work."

Diane Andrews added: "We love you 'Nan' from afar in Richmond Victoria Australia, we got see the Beatles 1964 in Melbourne as visited Forthlin Road and "Mendips' too keep up the wonderful things you do. People leave a little piece of their hearts there, how proud of you the Merseyside and the people of Liverpool must be - much love from "Oz" and thank you."

Lorraine Hepehi from Tasmania said: "Such a wonderful lady we need people like you in the world you are a national treasure."

Bus driver Dennis said Dot also supports cancer charities close to her heart and knits items to raise vital funds for the causes. He added that on several occasions these have been bought by tourists she has stopped and chatted to.

ECHO reader Elen Pearson said: "I have known Dot since the 60s when we worked at Mossley Hill Hospital. We were reunited several years ago at Bridge Chapel Centre, Dot comes in several times a week and does cheer us up. I had the privilege to ring her regularly during the Pandemic we always had a laugh, keep up the good work Dot you are a Liverpool treasure."

Catherine Kelly added: "So humbling to read about a true genuine lady. She spreads a sparkle of happiness across the globe after people have had the pleasure to chat to her, a true gem."

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