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First World War baby Barbara celebrates incredible 106 years

It was a year dominated by the First World War which was at its peak, when Russia was declared a republic after the revolution and one which also had a major movie named after it, but 1917 was also the year Barbara Bowdler was born.

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Barbara Bowdler celebrates turning 106 with a visit from Albrighton Primary School pupils Sam Peterson, Lily-Rae Johnson, Abigail Meayo and Kian Skippen, all 11. Her son and daughter, pictured, David Bowdler, 70, and Sue Scott ,74.

And 106-years-later her family, friends, well wishers and fellow residents of The Old Rectory Care Home in Albrighton helped her celebrate her milestone birthday.

There was a surprise visit from a group of year nine children from Albrighton Primary School, whom she read out loud to, as reading is one of her favourite activities.

Barbara lived through two world wars and has seen five monarchs during her life, including George V who was King when she was born in London, with David Lloyd-George the Prime Minister.

Barbara on the right with physios in Italy