Modern Revival
In modern times, the frost fair was revived with a one-day festival alongside the river at Bankside on 22 December 2003, and has since grown, the 2008 festival lasting over a week, with events spanning two weekends. Known as the Bankside Winter Festival, it was modelled after Christmas markets, and featured a market and numerous other events.
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