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Radio Surrey,7 mins

The world’s first Christmas card

Secret Surrey

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In 1843, a festive tradition was born in Shere. Simon Furber visits the Surrey village to discover who was responsible for the humble Christmas card. Image: Henry Cole's first Christmas card courtesy of Shere Museum

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