🔗 Share this article Are You a British Person Aged 100 or Over? We'd Love to Learn Your Story. Based on latest statistics, the number of centenarians in the UK has grown by 100% from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024. Between 2004 and 2024, the figure of male centenarians has increased threefold from 910 to 3,100. During the same timeframe, the number of women aged 100 or over almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600. We are eager to hear from centenarians, their family or companions, about what it has been like to live through the past century’s seismic events and shifts. Reflecting: Your Advice Looking back, what advice would you give to your past self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Share with us. Tell Your Story Describe your journey of reaching 100 years in the provided form. Please tell us about yourself if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish. The information you provide, which can be confidential, are secure as the submission method is encrypted. We will only use the details you provide for the purpose of this feature. Contact Information Your name Place of residence Share some background (e.g., your age and what you do) – Voluntary Describe your journey of being a centenarian – Please include as much detail as possible Upload a photo – Optional (maximum file size: 5.7 MB) Your information – telephone number and contact email – Optional Publication Preferences Can we publish your response? Yes, fully Yes, but contact me first Yes, but maintain my anonymity No, for background only Extra Options Would you be interested in speaking to our audio and/or video teams? Voice interview On-camera interview Both sound and visual Not at this time By submitting your response, you are consenting to share your details for this project. Reach out using WhatsApp or alternative methods for totally private communication.