London’s West End sparkles as ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ lights return

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.
EDITORIAL USE ONLY General view of the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights switch-on across Regent Street and St James’s in London, marking the 10th anniversary of the festive displays lighting up the capital. Picture date: Thursday, November 6, 2025. PA Photo. The switch-on features performances from London choirs, as well as visits from the Hamleys elves, with the lights on display every day until January 4.

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