Cholera Pump

A grim reminder of the residents of Soho who died of cholera in the early 1800's. The replica pump was installed in 1992 in almost the same spot of the original water pump that John Snow proved was the cause of the epidemic. 
Soho in those days was a working market with cow sheds, a slaughter house and grease-boiling dens, with all the associated waste flowing through the drains and under the cellar floors.
Snow, an anaesthetist who lived in the area worked out that the water pump was the source of the disease killing everyone. What alerted him, was that none of the employees of the local brewery caught cholera.  Their wage packet included free beer so they were the only group not drinking water.
However the local vicar insisted it was god not water that was the cause of the 500 deaths.  The frustrated Snow finally broke the handle off the pump rendering it useless.  The outbreak ended.

Snow and Fountains

And here's how it looked at Trafalgar Square the other day. What is unusual? The fountains!
Usually in the winter months they are drained. I guess it is due to the unseasonably warmer weather we've been experiencing until this past week that is, that the fountains are still full of water.  It is a very unusual sight to see fountains in the snow.

More Snow

I could do with a decent pair of wellies

Snowman

A snowman that really needs a story. Maybe you can come up with an opening line.

Real Snow

Snow has fallen all weekend. It's fun for dogs, making snowmen and having snowball fights. It's a nightmare if you're trying to catch a plane from Heathrow.

Snow

The snow has really arrived, with lots more promised throughout the weekend.

From the Train Window

Looking out of the window on an East Midlands train, just north of London, looking at the pretty countryside go whizzing by.

Snowing

A light dusting of snow fell last night. 

Snow Tow

The beginning of the little girl's sled ride. I spotted them and hour later and she was throwing snow balls from the sled. I guess had adjusted to the cold by then.

Dr Doolittle

....and they will walk and talk with you.

Warmer Coat

I must get myself a warmer coat.

Chilly Morning

London is snowed in today. We really don't cope well with lots of snow. Airports closed, trains cancelled, schools closed. An early morning stroll along Regent's Canal, all I could see was how pretty it looked.

First Snow

London's first dusting of snow fell this morning.

A Couple of Weeks Ago

My camera and I haven't been out much lately while I recover from my cold. Looking back at some of the very cold days we went out (and probably caught the jolly cold) here is another image from St James Park. If you look closely you will see all the birds sitting on the lake.

Gulls at the Park

It always seems strange to see gulls in London. Even stranger when it is snowing. I associate them with a sunny day at the beach.

A Stroll in the Park

I just can't resist an umbrella. This one was taking a stroll in St James Park.

Regent's Park

More snow today in London. Starting to want a bit of sunshine now.

Snowball

I think that's a strike.

Snow over City Hall

Caught in the snow again yesterday afternoon. A view over city hall along Southbank.

Resting Eye

Snow seems to bring much of the UK to a standstill. Even the London Eye is out of action for the next 2 weeks. Not sure how they will grit the sky for it to operate again.