Alex Baker has stayed in the two-up, two-down terrace since he was born there in 1911.
When he spent his first hours there, the Titanic had yet to sail and the First World War was still three years away.
The house bought for £130 is now worth £130,000 - but Alex laughed off the idea of ever cashing in.
He said "This house has always been my home, so why would I ever want to leave?"
Alex and his wife of 68 years, Edith, 89, raised three children at the house.
But times have certainly changed in Basin Street – and Alex and Edith both prefer the old days. Edith says: 'It was always very friendly.
'You could go out and find somebody to talk to, not like now. You can go for a week and not see any neighbours.'
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