Frost, Freezes and Fairs
An online talk by retired weatherman Ian Currie
Weatherman, author and columnist, Ian Currie will take you through Britain’s severest winters over the last 1,000 years, and say how we coped and even benefited from them. How did 17th century watermen make a living when the rivers froze over? What activities took place on the ice-covered rivers at Frost Fairs. And why has the river Thames in the heart of London not frozen since the last occurrence over 200 years ago in the famous 1814 Frost Fair?
2 - 3.15pm
Pre-booking is required, because the Zoom event link will be sent in advance.
Image: Reproduced with permission from Ian Currie.
About Berkshire Family History Society
This online talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
