The lights on the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree are due to be switched on later, marking the first day of advent and beginning the countdown to the festive season.
"Now one of London's favourite symbols of Christmas, the 60ft high tree in Trafalgar Square is spangled with lights.
"The tree is a gift from the people of Oslo. Its lights and those of the decorations in the streets give to London a festive and seasonal glitter."The Sphere also reported on a revolt in Brunei, the 81st Varsity Match and produced a feature about following in the footsteps of King Wenceslas.
"Its lights were switched on as darkness fell on December 14 by H E Madame Ame Skaug, wife of the Norwegian Ambassador to Britain, who was accompanied by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Alderman A. C. Barrett."The front page of the publication led with "Night ban on cars in park", while inside, the headline "Man with craze for sausages is jailed" catches the eye.
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