Are You a British Person Aged 100 or Over? We Want to Hear From You.
According to latest statistics, the population of individuals reaching 100 in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the total of male centenarians has tripled from 910 to 3,100. Over the same years, the count of female centenarians increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to listen to those aged 100 or over, their relatives or companions, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and developments.
Looking Back: Your Wisdom
In retrospect, what advice would you give to your youthful version? What is your secret to a lengthy lifespan? Tell us your thoughts.
Contribute Your Journey
Share your experience of being a centenarian in the submission area.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
The information you provide, which can be anonymous, are safe as the entry system is secured. We will exclusively employ the details you provide for the purpose of this feature.
Ways to Get in Touch
- Full name
- Where do you live?
- Provide personal details (e.g., age and profession) – Not required
- Describe your journey of living to 100 – Add plenty of details
- Share an image – Voluntary (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – telephone number and contact email – If you choose
Publication Preferences
Can we publish your response?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but reach out first
- Yes, but please keep me anonymous
- No, this is information only
Further Involvement
Are you open to audio or video interviews?
- Audio only
- Visual recording only
- Both sound and visual
- Not at this time
When you send your story, you are consenting to submit your data for this project.
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