Frozen London

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    Frost Fair on the Thames
    ​Frost Fair on the River Thames, 1814
  1. Date:
    21 January 2013 - 25 April 2013
    Venue:
    London Metropolitan Archives
    Time:
    09:30 - 04:45
    Cost:
    Free - during normal opening hours
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    Event description:
    ​This new exhibition will explore the impact some of the most severe winters ever recorded in London have had on its residents, between 1683–1895. It will look at the different Frost Fairs that took place on the River Thames and its many sites and attractions. It will also identify a few of the problems caused to life in the capital.  Free - during normal opening hours, see website - www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma
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    History
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