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
Songo River Queen II 1981. The current vessel is located at the Route 302 Causeway in Naples, Maine. Both the original "Songo River Queen" and the "Songo River Queen II" were built by Frank C. Gerrish, Jr. The "Queen" has been an annual summer attraction on the Naples Causeway since 1970, making daily excursions on Long Lake as well as through the swing bridge onto Brandy Pond and through the twists and turns of the Songo River into the hand-operated Songo Locks. Songo River Queen II The Songo River Queen II is a diesel-powered stern paddle-wheeler, built as a replica of the steam-powered vessels