A Christmas tree from Denmark, Welwyn Garden City

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1938-12-23 in United Kingdom
photographer:
Edward George Malindine
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A Christmas tree from Denmark, Welwyn Garden City
Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix/SMG Images

A Christmas tree from Denmark, Welwyn Garden City, Herts
The Daily Herald Archive at the National Media Museum, Bradford
National Media Museum

A Christmas tree from Denmark, Welwyn Garden City
Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix/SMG Images

A photograph of a Christmas tree from Denmark in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, taken in 1938 by Edward G Malindine for the Daily Herald.

The caption to the photograph read 'The centuries-old Danish custom of erecting Christmas trees in the centre of the town has been borrowed by Welwyn Garden City. This 55-foot high tree has been illuminated with more than 200 lights and crowned with a star sent to Welwyn by the Burgermaster of Copenhagen.'

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/10526
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall:
type:
gelatin silver print and photograph