Born 1909 and still alive - British woman is now the oldest person in the world

[UKgirl]

Gosh - born in 1909 and still alive!
At 115 years old (plus 253 days), a British woman has become the oldest person in the world.

1909 Ethel May Collins born in Shipton Bellinger (R.D. Andover)
1933 Ethel M Collins married Norman Caterham
1976 Norman Caterham died

And it is good to read that dear Ethel seems to have had an interesting life:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14666931/Ethel-Surrey-worlds-oldest-person-Brazil.html

UKgirl

[rosie17]

My Goodness that's amazing she would have certainly seen a few changes through the years

Rosie

[Gadget]

My mother was born in 1909 but she died in 1999.

I still miss her

[rosie17]

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[Gadget]

 

I was commenting on my mother having  the same year of birth.

[Viktoria]

My mother in law lived to be 105.
Such a poor family ,not in love and discipline but material things like food!

She out argued a Jehovah’s Witness  who called at the door.
They begged to be let out !
She knew The Bible through and through .
A very kind gentle woman but ruled her  children with a  rod of iron.
They did well .
Were all good parents themselves .
Viktoria.

[danielr]

My Goodness that's amazing she would have certainly seen a few changes through the years

Rosie

2 world wars, 24 English prime ministers, 2 pandemics, the Hollywood Golden Age (start to finish), the invention of the modern computer & the world-wide web… not to mention all the medical advances! Absolutely incredible.

[maddys52]

I saw this in our Australian news (ABC) - love her secret about longevity "never arguing with anyone. I listen and I do what I like!"

[macwil]

My Goodness that's amazing she would have certainly seen a few changes through the years

Rosie

2 world wars, 24 English prime ministers, 2 pandemics, the Hollywood Golden Age (start to finish), the invention of the modern computer & the world-wide web… not to mention all the medical advances! Absolutely incredible.

Also six monarchs!