Are You a UK Person Aged 100 or Over? We'd Love to Learn Your Story.
According to latest data, the number 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 number of male centenarians has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. Over the identical period, the count of female centenarians nearly doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are keen to receive stories from centenarians, their relatives or close ones, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s major happenings and developments.
Thinking Back: Your Advice
In retrospect, what wisdom would you give to your past self? What is your recipe to a long life? Tell us your thoughts.
Contribute Your Journey
Tell your story 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.
Your responses, which can be anonymous, are protected as the submission method is secured. We will solely utilize the information you provide for the purpose of this feature.
How to Reach Us
- Your name
- Your location
- Share some background (e.g., years lived and what you do) – Optional
- Describe your journey of living to 100 – Provide extensive information
- Submit a picture – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB)
- Contact details – telephone number and e-mail – Voluntary
Publication Preferences
May we share your story?
- Yes, entirely
- Yes, but contact me first
- Yes, but do not use my name
- No, for background only
Further Involvement
Are you open to audio or video interviews?
- Audio only
- On-camera interview
- Multimedia participation
- No, thank you
Upon providing your details, you are accepting to share your details for this project.
Reach out through WhatsApp or other means for completely confidential communication.
