London, UK. 2nd December 2013. Resting in a cradle on the back of a lorry prior to being erected, a 21m Norway Spruce Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. The tree is gift to the people of London from the city of Oslo, given each year since 1947 as a token of gratitude for British support of Norway during the Second World War. Credit: Paul Davey/Alamy Live News


Engineers and workmen lifted a 21 Metere Norway Spruce Christmas tree from the back of a lorry and craned it into position in London's Trafalgar Square. Since 1947 the tree has been an annual gift to the people of London from the people of Oslo as a token of thanks for their assistance during World War II.


Size: 3000px × 2000px
Location: Trafalgar Square, London, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Paul Davey / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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