Have you ever heard of the London Frost Fairs? During the winters between 1607 and 1814 the River Thames often froze over - when the frozen river became just as busy as its surrounding streets. #london #riverthames #winter | BBC London
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The Frost Fairs were a direct result of the 'Little Ice Age,' a period of regional cooling from the 16th to 19th centuries. The Thames froze over multiple times, with the ice sometimes lasting for two months. Between 1607 and 1814, Londoners held several major fairs on the river. The most famous was during the Great Frost of 1683–84, where the ice was so thick it supported printing presses, bull-baiting, and even an elephant walked across the river near Westminster. The fairs ended after 1814 as
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Capturing snowing moments in London. Ever heard of London’s Frost Fairs? ❄️ The River Thames once froze solid — thick enough to hold markets, games, ice skating, and even printing presses on the ice. From the 1300s to 1800s, whole winter carnivals took over the frozen river! The last one was in 1814… and warmer weather plus a new London Bridge means they’re gone for good. Hard to believe this all happened on the same Thames we see today. 🧊✨ #LondonHistory #Thames #FrostFair #historytok #creator
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