A Sheringham shop owner has put a technological twist on his festive decorations, by creating a 7ft tall Christmas tree made entirely from unwanted computer parts.

North Norfolk News: The Christmas tree created by Sheringham shop owner Clive Sanham using computer motherboards . Photo: KAREN BETHELLThe Christmas tree created by Sheringham shop owner Clive Sanham using computer motherboards . Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Clive Sanham, who owns PC Simple computer store in Station Road, came up with the idea for the digital display after accumulating a large stack of parts left over from repairs.

'I'd been thinking about doing it for about five years, but could never find the time,' he said.

North Norfolk News: The Christmas tree created by Sheringham shop owner Clive Sanham using computer motherboards . Photo: KAREN BETHELLThe Christmas tree created by Sheringham shop owner Clive Sanham using computer motherboards . Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The tree, which is made up of dozens of motherboards from machines ranging from modern laptops to 10-year-old PCs, was decked out with lights and baubles before being placed at the shop entrance, with Mr Sanham also fashioning a Christmas wreath from old memory chips and keyboard tiles.

'I've had a great response and it's got people talking - I think they are quite intrigued,' he said. 'It took me a whole day to make it, but I'm glad I did and will even think about making an animated one next year.'