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Stretford gran reveals how she survived plane crashing through her house, The Blitz and lockdowns to celebrate 100th birthday

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She lived through The Blitz, hid in an underground station and had a plane crash through the roof of her house. Now, Bridie Taylor, who worked in the office of an aircraft factory and on the till in a supermarket, has just celebrated her 100th birthday.

Bridie lives in her home in Stretford, Manchester, and is cared for by her son Paul. Read more:Son's moving tribute to beloved teacher who helped inspire thousands - including Steve Coogan and Paul Scholes Her 100th birthday was celebrated on January 10 and her house is full to bursting with cards from well wishers, including one from the Queen and a letter from the President of Ireland.

Originally from Kiltimagh, in County Mayo, Ireland, Bridie was born on January 10, 1922. She moved to London on October 6, 1943, before heading to Manchester to join her brothers and to work at a supermarket on Seymour Grove in Old Trafford.

Reminiscing about living through the Blitz, Bridie told the Manchester Evening News about surviving her home being bombed. After a night of dancing, Bridie left the dancehall to find her home had been hit by a plane that had been blasted out of the sky.

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