A retired Navy veteran, and a resident at Rossetti House care home in Frome, has shared the secret to a long life on his 100th birthday.
Jim Cush celebrated his big day on July 26, revealing his keys to longevity include "finding a wonderful partner" and the creation of the NHS post-war.
Born in Loftus, North Yorkshire in 1924, his plans for an art scholarship were derailed by WWII.
He embarked on a career at Skinningrove Steelworks, which he balanced with a part-time auctioneering job.
Conscription eluded him until the war's end, when he joined the Navy, serving until 1949.
Post-service, he returned to the steelworks until retirement at 57.
His love for art remained, leading him to restore a Georgian house in North Yorkshire, where he resided for over 40 years.
Mr Cush and his "wonderful" late wife Edna May were married for 67 years.
They have four children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
On his birthday, he said: "I never thought I’d be celebrating my 100th birthday.
"It's down to the great care, support and love from my family and the people around me."
Rossetti House's general manager Philip Vale added: "It was an honour to celebrate Jim’s birthday."
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