A white Christmas may be on many people's wish lists - but for those without a cosy home to return to, the frosts simply spell misery.
The rough sleepers in Norwich reflect a growing trend of increasing homelessness across the UK.
A growing homeless population has come with a spike in their deaths - with the Museum for Homelessness marking a 32pc increase in rough sleepers' deaths, according to its most recent data.
The vast majority of the deaths recorded in 2021 were because of an overdose.
Connor Kirkbride has been homeless, on and off, since he was 16.
The 30-year-old who "drinks regularly" said the alcohol helps stave off the cold.
He said: "It gets bitter when the weather is like this.
"When it's so cold it's hard to sleep. I drink quite a lot because it helps me stay warm.
"At least if I'm asleep I don't care if I'm cold.
"For Christmas I'll stay around the city centre or hopefully go into one of the hostels to keep warm."
Joan Morris, who has been homeless for the last four months, added: "It's so cold.
"Some nights are really difficult - the hardest thing is just keeping warm.
"At night I have to wrap up with two sleeping bags."
As well as dealing with sub-zero temperatures Ms Morris said another aspect of living on the streets is loneliness, especially at the height of the festive period.
She added: "I've got a few friends that I try to speak to and that stops me getting too lonely, but it's hard over the Christmas period."
Among the organisations hoping to help this December is the Trussell Trust food bank in Ivy Road, which will be receiving additional support thanks to a partnership with the Morrisons Foundation.
Launched on November 28 the Morrisons Foundation Christmas appeal will offer online customers the opportunity to add a donation of £1, £3, £5 or £10 to their shop.
Every pound raised will be matched by the foundation and donated to the Trussell Trust’s Emergency Fund, enabling them to hand out food packages and extra support.
David Scott, Morrisons Foundation trustee, said: "We hope to make a difference to people in hardship this winter."
Additional shelter for anyone sleeping rough in Norwich is being provided every night throughout winter.
The winter night shelter, provided by the Roman Catholic Cathedral and Norwich Central Baptist Church is available every evening from November to March - providing additional beds for anyone in need of accommodation.
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