Doris Speed, OBE (February 3, 1899 - November 16, 1994) was a British actress, most known for her role as snooty Rovers Return manageress Annie Walker on Coronation Street, a role she played from 1960 to 1983. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Annie Walker, played by Doris Speed, was one of the original Coronation Street characters, when the show began in 1960. ... The opening title of Coronation Street, since 2002. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Toward the end of her run, a national newspaper published her birth certificate, which proved her to be many years older than she let on. She publicly fainted when she learned the news, and weeks later, burglars robbed her house while she was asleep. The stress surrounding the incidents caused her to have a minor breakdown, and she left the show to live the rest of her days in a nursing home until she died in 1994, at the age of 95. In most forms of government, a birth certificate is an official legal document usually describing Name at Birth Date of Birth Sex (Gender) Place of Birth (City, Region, Country) Birth Registration Number Legal Parent(s) Time of Birth (if known) The certificate is issued shortly after a persons birth... A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant medical care. ...

She was awarded the Order of the British Empire on November 29, 1977, for her impact on British society in the role of Annie. November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ...