Manchester woman celebrates turning 100 with four generations

A Manchester-born woman who recalls stories of living through the 'blitz and blackouts' has celebrated her 100th birthday.

The much-loved great-grandmother, Edith Malvin Crosbie (known as Mal), who is currently being cared for in Brookfield Nursing home in Urmston, was joined by her four-generation family to mark the occasion on August 5.

Malvin was surrounded in celebration by her son Paul, grandchildren Claire and Lauren, and her great-grandchildren Mia, Joshua, George, Harry and Freddie. She got a card from the King and was showered with cards, cake, gifts and flowers.

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"My nana is an incredible woman and it was such an amazing day to celebrate her and her long life.

"Unfortunately she suffers from dementia so the days where we can be together as a family and make her smile are the most precious for us. She was in awe of the card from the King and had a lovely day.," Claire told the MEN.

She added: "Nana always loved pop quizzes - she'd make a great phone a friend! She also enjoyed a glass of wine and cooking. Mal also baked our family favourites of scones and lemon drizzle cakes."

Born in Salford in 1923 on August 6, Malvin grew up with her older sister Dorothy and parents Ernest and Louisa Wood in Winton. During the war, Mal worked at Metropolitan Vickers in Trafford Park on telephone communication where she recalls stories of living in the blitz and blackouts.

Malvin married Stan Crosbie in 1948 and moved to Sheringham Drive, in Swinton, welcoming their only child Paul who was born in 1851. The family moved to Arlington Road in Stretford in 1957 where they enjoyed many happy years there. Sadly, Stan died at the age