London at Christmas: Revisiting capital's festive past

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Oxford Street Christmas lights in 1961Image source, Getty Images
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Rush hour in Oxford Street in December 1961

ByTim Stokes
BBC News

There are many famous ways that Christmas is celebrated in London, from the lights of Oxford Street to the Trafalgar Square tree.

Some of these traditions were established by the Victorians, while others are relatively recent creations. But much has changed.

TAP HERE, external to view interactive sliding images comparing the festive London of old with now.

Oxford Street decorations (2016)
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Rush hour in Oxford Street in December 2016