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On 2 February 2009 the heaviest snowfalls in 18 years brought transport chaos across south London, but for many residents it was a welcome chance to get out and enjoy their local parks that looked more like European ski resorts.

Heavy snow in London
  • Adam Temimi, 3, made his way to his nursery in Streatham before discovering that it was closed. Picture: Nial OMara
  • In Sutton, Amy and Emily Graham used their time off school to build a snowman. Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • Gunnersbury Park was the scene of giant snow balls... Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • ...much to the delight of children from Chiswick... Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • ...many of whom went for a sleigh ride down the slope. Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • Gareth Calvert used the oppurtunity to practice his snowboarding skills on his doorstep in Raynes Park... Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • ...while Ken Kehoe tried out his skies, also in Raynes Park. Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • Pieter van Deemter of Raynes Park took his daughter Tiana out for the day. Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • Phil and Sam Lovegrove could not resist the chance to have a snowball fight on Epsom Downs. Picture: Chris Gray
  • Dan Simons, who had the same idea, prepares to launch his assualt. Picture: Chris Gray
  • At Sutton's war memorial in Manor Park, the term 'snow angel' got a different meaning. Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • Even pigeons huddled close in the sub-zero temperatures. Picture: Chris Gray
  • The snow rendered roads impassable, as this stranded motorist discovered on Epsom Downs. Picture: Chris Gray
  • However, one Epsom Downs motorcyclist decided to practice his off-road skills on the unusual terrain. Picture: Chris Gray
  • It was nigh impossible to take a train anywhere, as all service were suspended for much of the day. Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • Amy and Scarlett Turner got a ride of a different kind on Epsom Downs. Picture: Chris Gray
  • So did Jessica Gomez and Bryan Bahamon on Wimbledon Common. Picture: Gareth Harmer
  • In Kew, many residents made their way to their local parks. Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • Some did so by sleigh... Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • ...while others did their bit to clear the roads. Picture: Hakan Yazici
  • Streatham Common was unusually busy for a Monday. Picture: Niall O'Mara
  • Streatham residents flocked to the common to try their skills at all manner of snow sports. Picture: Niall O'Mara
  • The adverse weather saw a major increase in the snowmen population in Streatham... Picture: Niall O'Mara
  • ...although some snowmen seemed rather unhappy with the increase in their numbers. Picture: Niall O'Mara

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