Audio slideshow: Skates and sparkles

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Outdoor ice rinks have become as much a part of municipal Christmas celebrations asstreet illuminations and Nordic pines.

Each year over a quarter of a million people visit Somerset House in London to skate against the romantic backdrop of the 18th century courtyard - here is a glimpse of the sights and sounds.

There are no captions with this slideshowPhotography and production by Emma Lynch. Interviews by Tom Bayly.Published on 16 December 2008

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