A centenarian who has lived through two world wars, outlived three monarchs and seen twenty five Prime Ministers has shared her secrets for a long life.
Marjorie Hodnett, known by most as Auntie Marj, who was born on April 1 1914 will turn 108 in just over a week has credited her genetics for living older than 100.
The Formby woman, originally born in London, says some of her earliest memories are of air raids during the First World War.
