Twins' secret tip to living a long life as they turn 100

Irene Crump and Phyllis Jones have spent a whole century together since being born 25 minutes apart on November 20th, 1916.

The twins – who look remarkably similar but aren’t actually identical – attended the same school, shared their first job and even live together in Stourport, Worcestershire. The twins have each other’s first name for their middle name – and say they have always been close. The secret to a long life, according to them, is hard work and good food – a theme that continued on for their celebrations over a traditional Sunday roast. Younger twin Irene said: ‘We often celebrate our special days together, and we had a lovely day.’

They aren’t the only ones in their family with incredibly long innings in life. The lovely ladies had an elder sister named Dorothy, who died in 2006 aged 92.

Irene’s husband Samuel died in 1999 living well into his 90s, and Phyllis’ husband Ray died in 2006 aged 91. Although Irene did not have any children, Phyllis’ only son Carl cares for them both, especially now his mother has vascular dementia. 58-year-old Carl said he and his wife Patricia visit every day but say the ladies are still very independent. ‘They get on well but they do have their moments – but that’s going to happen whether they’re 100 or 20!’

The pair are believed to be one of just six sets of centenarian twins in the UK. On this milestone birthday, they asked for donations to be made to the air ambulance in place of gifts. Irene said: ‘We haven’t got all at the money in yet but we think we’ve done pretty well. It’s a cause close to our heart’.

Source: Metro