Great Frost of 1683–84

The Great Frost of 1683–1684 was a frost across England, reported as the worst in its history.

[1] During the Frost, the surface of the River Thames was reported as frozen to the depth of one foot (30 cm).

[1] Entertainment on the frozen Thames as result of the Great Frost began the career of Chipperfield's Circus.

[2] A Great Frost Fair was also held in Leeds, when the River Aire froze solid for a month allowing a fair with an ox-roast and sports to take place, as described by Ralph Thoresby.

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