Oldest Living Man in the Uk
John is 110 years old—and no, that’s not a typo. He was born in Liverpool in 1912, the same year the Titanic sank and the very first Oreo cookie was sold. Yes, the world has changed a tad since then. He hasn’t just seen history; he’s lived through two world wars, the moon landing, the birth of the internet, and—if you can believe it—the invention of sliced bread.
When asked about his secret to longevity, John doesn’t mention kale smoothies or weird supplements. He shrugs and says, “Everything in moderation.” That includes fish and chips, apparently. So much for my expensive turmeric shots.
A Life Before Central Heating
Picture this: John was a teenager when the Great Depression hit. No Netflix, no central heating, and definitely no smartphones. He worked as an accountant for the Royal Mail—a job he kept for decades because, as he puts it, “I liked the numbers.” Honestly, that kind of job loyalty sounds more mythical than a unicorn these days.
During World War II, he served in the Royal Army Pay Corps, which meant he was in charge of keeping soldiers paid. Not exactly storming the beaches of Normandy, but someone had to make sure the troops could afford their tea. He even met his wife, Blodwen, at a dance—because apparently people did that before dating apps.