Winter in London

Last weekend, heavy snow showers swept London. Snow has been blanketing large swathes of Britain for several weeks causing infrastructure to grind to a halt.

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Last weekend, heavy snow showers swept London. Snow has been blanketing large swathes of Britain for several weeks causing infrastructure to grind to a halt.

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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova

The city, unaccustomed to large volumes of snow, has been struggling with heavy storms for a few winters running. City authorities hardly have the capacity to clear central roads, while smaller roads are almost deserted.

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But Londoners have taken the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activity and fun.

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Pubs and cafes quickly discovered new ways of attracting customers.

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Snowmen can be seen on almost every street in the British capital.

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Snowball fights have become a popular pastime.

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People have dug out fur hats and wellington boots from the backs of their closets.

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Bicycle rentals in central London are seeing a drop in demand as the snow showers persist, but a few daredevils are still trying to cycle on the ice.

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The snow has seriously altered the urban landscape.

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This is what the famous lions in Trafalgar Square look like now.

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The Trafalgar Square fountains have frozen over.

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And forecasters keep predicting more and more snow…