Project ID: 263

DescriptionResearch into frost fairs held on Thames in 1680s, to provide background for a Fair, based on 17th century ice fairs, on terrace of Somerset House at Christmas 2005.
TopicsHistory
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3AMembers of London U3As
Organization/partnerSomerset House
Year started2004
Source of referenceSources 26, Nov 05 and Report available from Resource Centre.
OutputPresentation to Somerset House staff Dec 04. 100page report available from Resource Centre
NotesCurrently, an ice rink is provided each winter at Somerset House