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UK's oldest Christmas tree that survived two global pandemics put up for 101st time

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family has put up the UK's oldest fake Christmas tree for the 101st time. Kay Ashton, 67, decorated the 2ft tall tree which has seen three monarchs, a World War and now two global pandemics.The tree, thought to be the oldest in the UK, was bought from Woolworths for just 6p by Kay's grandma Elizabeth Naylor in 1920.

It survived Hitler's bombs during World War 2 as it has remained in the family for three generations and eight house moves. Now the tree sits in Kay's kitchen in Sheffield, South Yorks.Speaking about the family tradition, she said: "Year after year it gets more fragile, it's been bashed in over the years."Kay added: "I try not to handle it too much."I put it in the kitchen because it if was in the living room and the door opens,.

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