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    Snowy Snaps

    See some snaps full of fun and frustration when much of Britain came to a standstill in the grip of arctic weather.

    1. Snowy Snaps

      1. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Planes sit on the tarmac at Gatwick Airport which has closed to all traffic, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    2. Snowy Snaps

      2. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Abandoned cars are left on Reigate Hill near Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    3. Snowy Snaps

      3. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      A stranded passenger sleeps on a luggage check desk at London's Gatwick airport, Horley, England, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.

    4. Snowy Snaps

      4. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      An AA recovery van attends to a vehicle near Boxhill in Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    5. Snowy Snaps

      5. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      An information board at Gatwick Airport shows cancelled flights, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    6. Snowy Snaps

      6. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Snow covered planes stand at London Gatwick airport, Horley, England, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Gatwick airport is closed due to continuing severe weather gripping Britain

    7. Snowy Snaps

      7. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Snowboarders and skiers enjoy the snow at Boxhill in Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    8. Snowy Snaps

      8. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Lorries parked on the hard shoulder of the M25 motorway in Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    9. Snowy Snaps

      9. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      A snow plough attempts to clear the runway at Gatwick Airport after snow and freezing conditions have closed the airport

    10. Snowy Snaps

      10. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Abandoned cars and a bus are left on Reigate Hill near Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    11. Snowy Snaps

      11. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      A man uses a broom to sweep snow from the windscreen of one of a number of abandoned cars are left on Reigate Hill near Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    12. Snowy Snaps

      12. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Edge markers are seen on a snow covered runway at London Gatwick airport, Horley, England, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.

    13. Snowy Snaps

      13. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      A skier enjoys the snow at Boxhill in Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    14. Snowy Snaps

      14. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Lorries parked on the hard shoulder of the M25 motorway in Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    15. Snowy Snaps

      15. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      A snow plough attempts to clear the runway at Gatwick Airport after snow and freezing conditions have closed the airport

    16. Snowy Snaps

      16. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Abandoned cars in Reigate, Surrey, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    17. Snowy Snaps

      17. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Planes sit on the tarmac at Gatwick Airport which has closed to all traffic, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    18. Snowy Snaps

      18. Snowy Snaps in Surrey

      Stranded passengers wait at London's Gatwick airport, Horley, England, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Gatwick airport is closed due to continuing severe weather gripping Britain

    19. Penguins at Whipsnade

      19. Penguins at Whipsnade

    20. Snow in Kent

      20. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A woman carries a snow shovel as she walks along a snow covered road near Farningham, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    21. Snow in Kent

      21. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A lone truck driver makes his way northbound on the M20 near Farningham, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    22. Snow in Kent

      22. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      Traffic on the the M25/M20 interchange in Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    23. Snow in Kent

      23. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A sheep in the snow near Ashford, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    24. Snow in Kent

      24. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A man clears snow from a car near Swanley Village, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    25. Snow in Kent

      25. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A man prepares to abandon his car on the A20 near Swanley Village, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    26. Snow in Kent

      26. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A general view of the A20 near Swanley Village, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    27. Snow in Kent

      27. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A man clears snow from a car near Swanley Village, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation.

    28. Snow in Kent

      28. Snowy Snaps in Kent

      A snow plough clears the A20 near Swanley Village, Kent, as large areas of Britain were brought to a halt today as the big freeze tightened its grip on the nation

    29. More snowy Essex

      29. Snowy Essex

    30. More snowy Essex

      30. Snowy Essex

    31. More snowy Essex

      31. Snowy Essex

    32. More snowy Essex

      32. Snowy Essex

    33. Snowy Snaps

      33. Snowy Snaps

      Passengers at Victoria Station in London as bad weather causes delays to train services

    34. Snowy Snaps

      34. Snowy Snaps

      Motorists stuck in traffic on the M20 in Kent

    35. Snowy Snaps

      35. Snowy Snaps

      A lady braves the bad weather near Farningham, Kent, as the predicted snow arrives in the southeast of the country

    36. Snowy Snaps

      36. Snowy Snaps

      Dogs Woody (left) and Pumpkin in the snow in Chelmsford, Essex

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      37. Snowy Snaps

      A robin perches on a post in the snow at Bradgate Country Park in Newtown Linford, Leicestershire

    38. Snowy Snaps

      38. Snowy Snaps

      John Burch (left) and Steve Read take advantage of the snow near Farningham, Kent

    39. Snowy Snaps

      39. Snowy Snaps

      A deer in the snow at Bradgate Country Park in Newtown Linford, Leicestershire

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      40. Snowy Snaps

      An information board displays delayed trains at Victoria Station in London

    41. Snowy Snaps

      41. Snowy Snaps

      Passengers at Victoria Station in London as bad weather causes delays to train services

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      42. Snowy Snaps

      Commuters in the snow at Leytonstone tube station in East London on Tuesday morning.

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      43. Snowy Snaps

      A woman tries to dig out her car in heavy snow near Edinburgh

    44. Snowy Snaps

      44. Snowy Snaps

      A gritting lorry near Farningham, Kent, as the predicted snow arrives in the southeast of the country

    45. Snowy Snaps

      45. Snowy Snaps

      Traffic queues on the northbound M20 near Farningham, Kent, as the predicted snow arrives in the southeast of the country

    46. Snowy Snaps

      46. Snowy Snaps

      Highland cows make their way through the snow during feeding time at Craigannet Farm near Carronbridge Central Scotland, as heavy snow continues across the country.

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      47. Snowy Snaps

      Gemma O'Neill enjoys the snow in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh as snow continues to fall across the UK.

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      48. Snowy Snaps

      Claire (left) and Tracie walk their dogs (left to right) Pebbles, Woody, Pumpkin and Buzz in the snow in Chelmsford, Essex

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      49. Snowy Snaps

      A snow plough clears a road in the village of Edlington near Alnwick, Northumberland, as heavy snowfall continues across the North East.

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      50. Snowy Snaps

      A lioness eyes up a Robin red breast in the snow at Blair Drummond Safari Park.

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      51. Snowy Snaps

      Even going to school by sledge was hazardous in Newcastle city centre, as a child takes a tumble while being pulled on a sledge by an adult, following another night of heavy snowfalls

    52. Snowy Snaps

      52. Snowy Snaps

      Roads around Newcastle were blocked by deep snow today following another night of heavy snowfalls.

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      53. Snowy Snaps

      Birute Zukevicius feeds the birds in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh as snow continues to fall across the UK

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      54. Snowy Snaps

      Traffic congestion on the M8 near Harthill services in Scotland

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      55. Snowy Snaps

      A man digs his car out in Monkseaton, Newcastle, as heavy snowfall continues to cause travel chaos.

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      56. Snowy Snaps

      A snow plough clears a road in Alnwick, Northumberland, as heavy snowfall continues across the North East.

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      57. Snowy Snaps

      Alicja Wdowiak throws snowballs for her dog Logan and Maya, in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, as more snowfalls are forecast along the east coast of the UK.

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      58. Snowy Snaps

      Walker the polar bear enjoys the fresh snow at the Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore in Scotland, after snow hit the UK

    59. Snowy Snaps

      59. Snowy Snaps

      Gridlock on the A1 in Newcastle as the Met Office issued severe weather warnings, flagging up icy roads and drifting snow for the eastern side of the country as well as parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.

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      60. Snowy Snaps

      A Bukhara stands in the fresh snow at the Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore in Scotland, after snow hit the UK.

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      61. Snowy Snaps

      A woman pulls child on a sledge on a snow covered street in Aberdeen, Scotland

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      62. Snowy Snaps

      Children enjoy the snow in Whitley Bay in North Tyneside

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      63. Snowy Snaps

      Newcastle United ground staff attempt to clear the pitch at Newcastle before Sunday's match against Chelsea

    64. Snowy Snaps

      64. Snowy Snaps

      Cars drive on both sides of the road as they struggle to climb the hill on Penrhiwfer Road, Tonyrefail, Wales

    65. Snowy Snaps

      65. Snowy Snaps

      A snow covered Victoria Park in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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      66. Snowy Snaps

      The Saltersgate Farmers Hunt leaves Lockton village on the North York Moors, as they set out in deep snow to hunt on foot with their hounds following heavy snowfalls across the region

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      67. Snowy Snaps

      Snow covered beach huts in Filey, North Yorkshire, as more snowfalls are forecast along the east coast of the UK.

    68. Snowy Snaps

      68. Snowy Snaps

      A boy sets off through snow in Peebles, Scottish Borders as snow showers cover many areas across the UK

    69. Snowy Snaps

      69. Snowy Snaps

      A man makes his way through deep snow near Castleton, North Yorkshire

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      70. Snowy Snaps

      Forestry Commission workers help a driver stuck in the snow in a car park in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, as more snowfalls are forecast along the east coast of the UK

    71. Snowy Snaps

      71. Snowy Snaps

      A surfer braves the freezing weather conditions in pursuit of his sport at Aberdeen beach, Scotland, as more snowfalls are forecast for much of the UK

    72. Snowy Snaps

      72. Snowy Snaps

      The Sir Nigel Gresley locomotive makes it's way through a snow covered tracks in York, following heavy snowfalls across the region

    73. Snowy Snaps

      73. Snowy Snaps

      Children pulls sledges through the snow in Banchory, Scotland

    74. Snowy Snaps

      74. Snowy Snaps

      Snow is moved from the steps at Newcastle Racecourse, as the meeting at Newcastle has been cancelled due to the winter weather

    75. Snowy pictures

      75. Snowy snaps

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      76. Snowy snaps

      Snow causes problems for farmers in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    77. Snowy pictures

      77. Snowy snaps

      Motorists battled with hazardous conditions on the roads as the widest-spread November snowfall for 17 years gripped the country. Parts of the UK were blanketed in white as many woke to wintry scenes and freezing temperatures following a bitterly cold night.

    78. Snowy pictures

      78. Snowy snaps

      Motorists battled with hazardous conditions on the roads as the widest-spread November snowfall for 17 years gripped the country. Parts of the UK were blanketed in white as many woke to wintry scenes and freezing temperatures following a bitterly cold night.

    79. Snowy pictures

      79. Snowy snaps

      Gridlock on the A1 in Newcastle as the Met Office issued severe weather warnings, flagging up icy roads and drifting snow for the eastern side of the country as well as parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.

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      80. Snowy snaps

      A man walks through deep snow near Castleton, North Yorkshire.

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      81. Snowy snaps

      Snow falls in a street in York, as the Met Office issued severe weather warnings.

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      82. Snowy snaps

      A wintery scene in Blaydon, Newcastle, as the Met Office issued severe weather warnings, flagging up icy roads and drifting snow for the eastern side of the country as well as parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.

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      83. Snowy snaps

      Snow lies on the ground near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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      84. Snowy snaps

      Blizzards in York make the ride home from work uncomfortable.

    85. Snowy Snaps

      85. Snowy Snaps

      A woman clears snow of a car in a terraced street in Gateshead as thick snow blanket the North East

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      86. Snowy Snaps

      A90 near Forfar covered in snow as the cold snap hitting the UK continues

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      87. Snowy Snaps

      Firefighters clear the forecourt at Tynemouth Fire Station, after more snow fell overnight

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      88. Snowy Snaps

      Cars in the snowy conditions in Aberdeen as the cold snap hitting the UK continues

    89. Snowy Snaps

      89. Snowy Snaps

      A terraced street in Gateshead looking across the Team Valley as thick snow blanket the North East.

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      90. Snowy Snaps

      Joggers braving the snowy conditions in Aberdeen as the cold snap hitting the UK continues

    91. Snowy Snaps

      91. Snowy Snaps

      Dog walkers brave the snowy conditions in Aberdeen as the cold snap hitting the UK continues.

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