A 105-year-old woman has revealed the secret to her long life as she celebrated her milestone birthday.
Phyllis Ferguson, better known as Peggy, said a daily dose of cod liver oil and a "cheeky" glass of sherry helped her reach five years after 100.
Peggy celebrated turning 105 at Ebor Court care home in Nether Poppleton, in North Yorkshire, with an overwhelming amount of flowers, balloons, presents and cards from her friends and loved ones.
She also enjoyed video calls with her son and grandchildren and was surprised with a visit from her niece, Yorkshire Live reports.
Staff at Ebor Court also sang "Happy Birthday" for Peggy and presented her with a freshly-baked chocolate cake.
Peggy, who has lived at the care home since May 2019, said: "I have had a wonderful birthday and really enjoyed myself.
"I firmly believe the secret to a long life is staying healthy, I always take my cod liver oil tablets, but I do think a little glass of my favourite Harvey's Sherry helps too.
"I am very thankful to the staff at Ebor Court for everything they have done – my cake was beautiful; the team have made me feel very special."
Lifestyle manager Susie Carman said being involved in such "monumental celebrations is a huge privilege".
Born in Knaresborough in 1916, Peggy was one of nine children of Walter and Maria Hodge, who worked together tailoring women’s clothes.
After leaving school aged just 14, Peggy began working at Ackrill’s Printers, based in Harrogate.
Throughout her working life, Peggy also took up post as a Ticketing Clerk at the Knaresborough ticket office and as a packer on the production line at the infamous Rowntree’s factory in York.
It was whilst working at the ticket office that Peggy met her husband, Alan Ferguson.
The pair married in 1943 and spent an incredible 71 years together.
They had one son and often enjoyed caravan holidays around the UK including Scotland, Ireland and seaside towns such as Filey.
