Do You Know a British Centenarian? We Want to Hear From You.
According to latest statistics, the count of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has increased twofold from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the figure of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the same years, the amount of women aged 100 or over increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to receive stories from centenarians, their family or friends, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and shifts.
Thinking Back: Your Wisdom
Thinking back over the years, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your key to a extended longevity? Share with us.
Share Your Experience
Tell your story of living as a centenarian in the provided form.
Please share your story if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be without your name, are secure as the submission method is secured. We will only use the data you provide for the aim of this feature.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Name
- Place of residence
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and occupation) – Not required
- Describe your journey of reaching centenarian status – Add plenty of details
- Upload a photo – If you wish (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – mobile number and contact email – If you choose
Sharing Your Response
Can we publish your response?
- Yes, fully
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but maintain my anonymity
- No, for background only
Additional Opportunities
Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams?
- Voice interview
- On-camera interview
- Both sound and visual
- No, thank you
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