The family of a Welsh gran who broke the world record for the largest collection of Christmas baubles have called her “a legend” after she died aged 80. Sylvia Pope from Swansea, who had a colourful outlook on life and would prepare for her Christmas decor extravaganza as early as the summer of each year, died on Saturday, April 15 after a short illness.
In December 2021 Sylvia officially broke the Guinness World Record with her 1,760 baubles. Overjoyed by her record, she said at the time: “It is exciting to see all the different types you can buy.”
In a tribute this week her granddaughter Claire Bennett said the family often jokingly referred to Sylvia as “Nana Baubles". “Nana Baubles was the life and soul of any party,” Claire told WalesOnline on behalf of Sylvia’s large family. “She lit up a room if she was in it. She always had a smile on her face.
