One of Britain’s oldest and most “underwhelming” artificial Christmas trees is back on display for its 100th year. Owner Kay Ashton, 66, says the “battered” tree, which is held together by sticky tape, survived being bombed in the Blitz.
It cost two shillings when it was bought in 1920 by her grandmother. Kay, from Sheffield, told the BBC: “It’s actually just a bit of a family joke now. "Even my sister says, ‘Have you got that twig out yet?’ and I go, ‘Yep’. “She asks, ‘Does it look any better?’ and I go, ‘Nope’.” Her gran Elizabeth Naylor bought it from Woolworths and it has been passed down in the family since.
The 2ft high tree was hit by shrapnel during the Blitz in 1940 and survived eight house moves. Kay said: “It still is absolutely
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