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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.

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...many of whom went for a sleigh ride down the slope. Picture: Hakan Yazici

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