THE widower of the late councillor Jane Baugh, once wondered whether she loved the Labour Party more than him when, aged 18, his then girlfriend went to hear Harold Wilson speak, leaving Peter behind.

This is recorded in the first six chapters of a book which Peter Baugh has released to his colleagues and friends.

The pair had been together for a year and Jane was chair of her local Young Labour Group in Cardiff.

Peter really did come first since the couple were happily married for 54 years.

When it is completed, the book will be called A Biography – an Extraordinary life among many.

Speaking about the biography, Peter said: "My wife, Jane Everall Baugh (nee Lugg), who came from a working-class background, grew in stature throughout her life.

"She always thought of others, including me, our friends and family and physiotherapy colleagues.

"She was also loyal to the Labour Party and council colleagues.

"She wouldn't be forgotten and that is why I started to write this book.

"A small number of the community who have met Jane on several occasions, have already donated to JustGiving."

Jane, a former Mayor of Trafford, will be remembered for her community work.

She was involved with the creation of Waterside Arts Centre and the Worthington Park outside gym. She delivered Labour leaflets until just before her death.

Peter was studying for a degree at Cardiff University when he met Jane at a University hop which, aged 17, she had gatecrashed.

After seeing the League of Gentlemen at the Capitol Cinema, Jane said she wanted time to think and they split.

They were soon reunited and Jane began studying physiotherapy at Cardiff Medical school

Peter’s beautifully chosen words describe events which took place 60 years ago.

He recalls their engagement which was a sapphire and diamond ring and cost £75 - a fortune in 1964 - much more than the £10 bracelet he bought for her 21st birthday in 1963.

The couple were separated for five months when Peter left for an exciting new opportunity as a Research Associate in New Orleans.

So, divided by the Atlantic, they planned their wedding for April 24, 1965 at St James’s Episcopal Church in Trenton where some of Peter’s family lived.

The bride arrived safely from England but because her parents couldn’t go, she was given away by Peter’s second cousin.

The service was followed by a three course meal at Washington Crossing Inn.

They spent their wedding night at their apartment after flying to New Orleans.

Their honeymoon was on the Mississippi gulf coast and they then returned to normal life which included Jane’s new job as a physio at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans.

After moving to a better apartment they got their first car, a blue Bellair Chevrolet.

Peter then takes his readers on a magical mystery tour of the United States, their home for two years.

As well as the ups there were downs. The downs included the damage to the car by Hurricane Betsy and a violent thunderstorm which left it standing in water.]

Next, Peter will work on the childless years after they returned to England on the QE1.

To receive a copy, please donate to St.Ann’s Hospice at https://www.justgiving.com/team/TheBaughs.