Frost Fairs on the River Thames: How, Why?
What could turn a frozen river into one of London’s most unusual public spaces? A Frost Fair was not simply ice on the Thames, but a temporary organised festival held when the ice became extensive and strong enough to support people. This section explains the difference between the natural freezing of the river and the human activities that developed on it.
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