John McLarnon has lived through two world wars, the creation of the Irish Free State and the administrations of 20 prime ministers.
He has lived in the same house in the townland of Largy, near Portglenone, since he was born in 1914.
"Our generation ran about in their bare feet, we went to school - everyone did, in their bare feet," he said.
Sweet tooth
For John, the invention which made his life easier was the bicycle.