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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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Motorists stuck in traffic on the M20 in Kent

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

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

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

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

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

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An information board displays delayed trains at Victoria Station in London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Traffic congestion on the M8 near Harthill services in Scotland

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

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

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

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

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Children enjoy the snow in Whitley Bay in North Tyneside

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

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

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A snow covered Victoria Park in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Children pulls sledges through the snow in Banchory, Scotland

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.