HILDA Houlston celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at her home in Wardley Square, Tyldesley.
Born in Mosley Common, Hilda, pictured right, started working at Burgess's mill at the age of 13 and left to become a housewife when she married the late Leslie.
The couple's son and two daughters, as well as their two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren joined Hilda for the special occasion.
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