Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Hear From You.

Based on latest data, the number of centenarians 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 increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. Over the identical timeframe, the number of female individuals reaching 100 nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.

We are eager to listen to centenarians, their relatives or friends, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s major happenings and shifts.

Looking Back: Your Advice

Thinking back over the years, what wisdom would you give to your youthful version? What is your recipe to a long life? Share with us.

Tell Your Story

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Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, without revealing your identity if you wish.

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Ways to Get in Touch

  • Your name
  • Place of residence
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  • Share your experience of living to 100 – Please include as much detail as possible
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Jacqueline Hanson
Jacqueline Hanson

A passionate photographer with a love for storytelling through images, based in Tokyo.