Lanarkshire World War Two hero celebrates her 100th birthday with five generations of her family

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A Lanarkshire World War Two hero has celebrated her 100th birthday in style surrounded by five generations of her family.Agnes Todd, who was part of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAFs) during the conflict, celebrated the milestone at her home in Shotts with her huge extended family by her side.Agnes’ grandson George Todd, 51, said: “She had a great day.

We have quite a big family so we had everyone round.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “She is still as sharp as a tack.

She seems to know everyone.“If you introduced yourself within five minutes she would be able to find out someone you are related to!“It’s quite incredible she is still going.

My dad is 76 and I’m 51 and I don’t know many people our age who still have their mum and granny around.”Agnes was born in a miners ‘hut’ next to South Field Pit in Shotts, on June 29, 1923.Born Agnes Pringle Dunlop, she moved on to 220 Torbothie Road, Shotts, where she spent her childhood years with her parents Isabel and Tam as well as her two brother and one sister.They all attended Stane Primary School with Agnes leaving school aged 14 to go to work in Glasgow with her cousin Peggy Dunlop.Agnes began working in domestic services for a church minster and Peggy got a placement working in the same street.Sadly, Agnes had to leave her job after learning