About this Event
In 1814, the River Thames stood still. Caused by the latest in a series of mini ice-ages - that first began in the late 7th century - London’s river and even the sea, froze over. Low solar activity and volcanic eruptions across the planet had changed the climate radically. The thick ice brought London’s river traffic, and the precarious businesses that depended on it, to standstill. Bankside’s typically chaotic but entrepreneurial response was the Frost Fair, where trade, food and drink (a bit of naughtiness) and even publishing took to the ice. What could possibly go wrong?
Join former museum director Antony Robbins, AKA Mr Londoner, to explore all the fun of the frost fair through the decades. Tours are free but booking is essential. @Meetmrlondoner.
The tour starts from Borough Yards, (outside Everyman Cinema), 3 Dirty Lane, London SE1 9PA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Borough Yards (outside Everyman Cinema),, 3 Dirty Lane, London, United Kingdom
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