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Snow falls in London

About four inches of snow fell in London, and many people have taken the opportunity to enjoy themselves in Kensington Gardens, London, UK. 5th...

by Yanice Idir in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

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Fireworks on eve of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - London

A firework display was organized on the eve of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which officially starts on Feburary 6th and also to mark the...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden

Performers dance with fire as they celebrate Imbolc, the end of winter and the beginning of spring. A battle ensues ending in victory of the Green...

by David Preston in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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05/02/2012 - Snow falls in London - United Kingdom - About four inches of snow fell in...
05/02/2012 - Fireworks on eve of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - London - United Kingdom - A firework display was organized on the...
04/02/2012 - Imbolc Fire Festival - Marsden - United Kingdom - Performers dance with fire as they...
03/02/2012 - Fireworks display on Royal Celebration Weekend in London - United Kingdom - A firework display organized to...
29/01/2012 - Year of the Dragon celebrations are held in Trafalgar Square - United Kingdom - Year of the Dragon festivities are held...
29/01/2012 - Cold War Nuclear Bunker Open Day - United Kingdom - A bunker used during the Cold War was...
28/01/2012 - Stop The War Coalition outside the US embassy in London - United Kingdom - A demonstration of about 200-300 people...
28/01/2012 - Anger over RBS bonus to Stephen Hester - United Kingdom - RBS is facing heavy criticism following...
26/01/2012 - Man United Legends arrive in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Following a 5-year sponsorship deal...
23/01/2012 - The Year of the Dragon is celebrated in London - United Kingdom - Members of the London Chinatown Chinese...

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Snow falls in London
About four inches of snow fell in London, and many people have taken the opportunity to enjoy themselves in Kensington Gardens, London, UK. 5th February 2012
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As a cold wave sweeps through England snow falls on Notting Hill. London, UK. 4th February 2012
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EDL - English Defence League Protest in Leicester, England
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Fireworks display on Royal Celebration Weekend in London
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Anger over RBS bonus to Stephen Hester
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