You mean like the “Great Frost Fairs” of the early 19th century which were celebrated ON the frozen Thames? The last one was in 1814.
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During winter, entire major cities – such as London, Paris and New York – would be subjected to sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow for months.>>>>>>>>
If Reykjavik can survive these days so can the Brits.
A lot of coal mines will reopen.