2 February 2009:
Crystal Palace in the snow


Sunday's overnight heavy snow kept many away from work and school, with the early morning quiet giving way to activity as people looked to take advantage of Christmas card conditions.

Crystal Palace Park - fun in the snow

Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace - deserted at 8.30

Sledges out in Crystal Palace Park (top) and a deserted Beulah Hill (above)

We'd love to make a gallery of Crystal Palace under snow, please send your photos to us at cpca@onetel.com.


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