A former Keighley resident who was born in the year the Titanic sank is 90 today.

Mary Moore, who now lives in Keighley Road, in Steeton, has vivid memories of the 1926 general strike, as well as recalling seeing the Hindenburg fly over Farnhill.

Mrs Moore, who was born in Farnhill went to Kildwick School.

She said: "I was one of eight children and the only one to get a scholarship to the grammar school. They were very proud of me and I had a wonderful time at the school. I went on to work for Fattorini's for a few years and then worked at Laycock and Bannister Organ Works, in Aire Street, in Cross Hills."

Mrs Moore used to pass a young man on his way to work at Landis -- Frank Moore, who she married in Farnhill Chapel when she was 24. The couple moved to Keighley and lived in Arncliffe Road for 62 years.

Mrs Moore has a son, Michael, and a daughter, Susan, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

"They're all making their own lives for themselves and I'm very proud of them." she said.

Mrs Moore said she could recall the general strike of 1926, when no buses or trains ran.

"I had to cycle all the way to school," she added. "I remember the zeppelin going over when I was in Farnhill -- everyone rushed out and stared at it -- no one could believe it.

"Things have really changed nowadays. Back then we were just free to play on the moors and ate home cooked food." She added: "The key to a long life is to do everything in moderation, keep your faith and to have a sense of humour."

Mrs Moore moved to Steeton about seven years ago after her husband died. She still goes to church every Sunday and enjoys an active life. "I've had and still have a full life. I used to love painting pottery but now I enjoy reading and knitting. I go to the women's meetings in Keighley and can still give a talk if they want me to," she said.

Mrs Moore enjoyed a birthday celebration yesterday and will have another get together for friends and family tomorrow.