River Thames frost fairs River Thames frost fairs River Thames frost fairs were held on the tideway of the River Thames at London in some of the winters between the 17th century and early 19th century, during the period known as the Little Ice Age, when the river froze over. During that time the British winter was more severe than it is now, and the river was wider and slower, further impeded by the medieval Old London Bridge. Even at its peak, in the mid-17th century, the Thames freezing at London was less frequent than modern legend sometimes suggests, never exceeding about one year
Newbridge, River Thames used to build a new bridge upriver, believing that this is the only long-term option available. The idea of a new bridge is opposed by local residents of Standlake who would prefer to see the existing bridge remain open for light traffic only. The bridge has national recognition and statutory protection from alteration. The northern span is listed at maximal Grade I whereas the southern at Grade II*, the second-highest of the three grades of listing, designating "particularly important buildings of more than special interest". Newbridge, River Thames New Bridge is a 13th-century bridge carrying the A415 road over the