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’. More at www.CooperandAnthony.com