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1,000 Years Of Winters On The Thames And Other Rivers
Ian Currie takes a seasonal look at 1000 years of famous winters, when rivers including the mighty Thames froze and remarkable events took place on the ice.
The last London Frost Fair was in 1814, and 2014 was the 200th anniversary of that epic occasion. In spite of the severe winters of 1895, 1947 and 1963 it has never frozen again.
Ian's illustrated talk will re-live the frost fairs of the 'little ice age', describing all the 'sports and diversions' on the ic
The last London Frost Fair was in 1814, and 2014 was the 200th anniversary of that epic occasion. In spite of the severe winters of 1895, 1947 and 1963 it has never frozen again.
Ian's illustrated talk will re-live the frost fairs of the 'little ice age', describing all the 'sports and diversions' on the ic
7.30pm. Free; non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome; a small donation will be appreciated.
Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK2 2HB
Wed 2 Dec 2015
Website:
www.bucksfhs.org.uk/
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