London Fog actually refers to a black (or yellowish, or greenish
according to some history books – yuck!) smog, caused by air pollution from the
1800’s coal burning fireplaces. The smoke combined with the mists and fogs rising
off the Thames, thus creating the phrase.
Luckily in the last 200 years, the use of coal has decreased
and the air quality has increased (or at least stabilized!) and there isn't
thick, choking fog in London anymore.
That being said, we did wake up to the most amazing foggy
morning earlier this week. Enjoy a few
pictures from our neighborhood below.
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