Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
Based on latest statistics, the population of people aged 100 and above in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
Between 2004 and 2024, the number of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the same years, the count of female individuals reaching 100 increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to listen to centenarians, their family or close ones, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s major happenings and developments.
Thinking Back: Your Advice
Looking back, what advice would you give to your younger self? What is your recipe to a long life? Share with us.
Share Your Experience
Describe your journey of reaching 100 years in the submission area.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be anonymous, are protected as the form is encrypted. We will only use the data you provide for the purpose of this story.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Name
- Where do you live?
- Provide personal details (e.g., age and profession) – Optional
- Tell your story of living to 100 – Add plenty of details
- Share an image – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Personal data – phone number and contact email – Voluntary
How We Use Your Story
May we share your story?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but notify me beforehand
- Yes, but do not use my name
- No, for background only
Extra Options
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