Frost Fairs on the River Thames: How, Why?
Hundreds of years ago, the River Thames sometimes froze so solid that people held huge winter festivals right on the ice! These were called Frost Fairs and had stalls, games, and even dancing. Find out why the Thames froze, what people did at these icy fairs, and why they stopped happening. Discover the chilly but exciting history of London’s coolest winter events!
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