The charming village of Shere, located in the Surrey Hills, attracts visitors from all corners of the globe for one special reason. This idyllic spot has a unique connection to a beloved Christmas ...

Outside a church in Surrey stands a plaque dedicated to Christine Carpenter. Known as the Anchoress of Shere, the 14th Century woman spent her life imprisoned in a cell at St James' Church in Shere.

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.