Ethel Caterham

Imagine someone who was born when horse-drawn carriages were still common! That's Ethel Caterham. She's a supercentenarian, which is a fancy word for someone who is 110 years old or even older. Ethel is currently the oldest person in the whole world that we know of for sure! She's lived through so many exciting changes, from old black and white movies to the internet we use today.

Ethel was born way back in 1909. That's so long ago, it's hard to even imagine! She's seen over 100 birthdays. Think about how many toys you've gotten for your birthday. Ethel has had over 100! She's lived so long that she's the oldest British person ever recorded. That's like being the tallest person on the playground, but for your whole life!

Being 116 years old is like being a walking history book! Ethel is the last person alive who was born in the 1900s. That means she's the only one left from that whole decade. It's like being the last one to remember a special game from when you were very little. She's seen so much and is a really amazing person.

Ethel Caterham is special because she has lived an incredibly long life. She's a living testament to how long people can live. She's the oldest verified living person in the world right now. This means scientists and record keepers have checked all the papers to make sure her age is correct. It's a really big deal!