Are You a British Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.

According to recent figures, the count 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 total of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the identical timeframe, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are eager to receive stories from individuals who have reached 100, their family or close ones, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s seismic events and developments.

Thinking Back: Your Guidance

In retrospect, what advice would you give to your past self? What is your key to a long life? Tell us your thoughts.

Share Your Experience

Tell your story of living as a centenarian in the form below.

Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.

The information you provide, which can be without your name, are safe as the submission method is protected. We will exclusively employ the data you provide for the objective of this article.

Ways to Get in Touch

  • Full name
  • Where do you live?
  • Provide personal details (e.g., your age and occupation) – Optional
  • Describe your journey of living to 100 – Please include as much detail as possible
  • Submit a picture – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
  • Your information – mobile number and e-mail – Optional

Sharing Your Response

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  3. Yes, but please keep me anonymous
  4. No, do not publish

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Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith

A tech enthusiast and writer passionate about exploring how innovation impacts society and drives progress.