![This was the snow globe covering the statue of Eros in Piccadilly circus shortly before the storm destroyed the globe](http://thelosangeleno.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_20131223_125121.jpg)
The British Isles has been pummeled by a Christmas storm during the last couple of days, yesterday it was the southern parts including London. Today the storm is moving north towards Scotland and Ireland. There is more rain and high winds predicted for the London area later on today. Travel was disrupted for many holiday travelers and people were stranded on trains for hours due to blockage from fallen trees and other debris.
![A common scene in London town during the storm... An umbrella destroyed by the high winds](http://thelosangeleno.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_20131223_133833.jpg)
![Harrod's was still looking festive despite the storm, and it provided welcome point of shelter for many - and you could pass the time by shopping or eating. Harrod's was still looking festive despite the storm, and it provided welcome point of shelter for many - and you could pass the time by shopping or eating.](http://thelosangeleno.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_20131223_155718.jpg)