Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.
Based on recent statistics, the count of people aged 100 and above 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 period, the amount of female individuals reaching 100 increased by nearly 100% from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to listen to those aged 100 or over, their family or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s transformative changes and changes.
Reflecting: Your Guidance
Thinking back over the years, what guidance would you give to your youthful version? What is your recipe to a long life? Let us know.
Tell Your Story
Share your experience of reaching 100 years in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.
Your submissions, which can be without your name, are secure as the form is encrypted. We will only use the details you provide for the objective of this feature.
Contact Information
- Name
- Where do you live?
- Provide personal details (e.g., age and occupation) – Voluntary
- Tell your story of living to 100 – Add plenty of details
- Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Your information – phone number and contact email – Voluntary
Publication Preferences
May we share your story?
- Yes, fully
- Yes, but notify me beforehand
- Yes, but do not use my name
- No, for background only
Additional Opportunities
Are you open to audio or video interviews?
- Sound recording only
- On-camera interview
- Both sound and visual
- No, thank you
When you send your story, you are agreeing to submit your data for this project.
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