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Almondbury Church and the couple took an impromptu trip to Blackpool for their honeymoon.

Ivy has never been abroad or driven a car but instead enjoys watching cricket on TV and going to concerts.

Linda added: “We’ve tried everything but she won’t fly or go on a boat.

“Her brother’s family moved to South Africa and their children went to Canada but she’s never visited them.”

Ivy added: “I prefer to keep my feet on the ground. I love Blackpool for day trips.”

Ivy gave up work aged 23 and became a stay-at-home mum to son Peter.

And she has spent a large part of her long life caring for others.

She was widowed more than 40 years ago and looked after her father, Arthur Leonard, who lived to be almost 100.

Her own son Peter passed away three years ago aged 74.

Speaking of her long life, she said: “I don’t feel old. I think I can do everything I used to do but I can’t.”

Kelly Broadley, who works at Aden Court, said: “She’s such a lovely lady. I’ve known her my whole life as I used to live near her.

“She’s very independent. She was still going on the bus when she was 99.”

Are you older than Ivy or do you know someone in Huddersfield who is?

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