2022-1-9 is a Monday in midwinter in the city of Winchester, England. The days are short and the sky is often overcast, but the mercury hovers just above freezing, creating a crisp and chilly atmosphere all around. The streets of the historic city are eerily quiet, as they usually are at this time of year, but with the promise of the new year just around the corner, everyone is eagerly looking forward to the festivities that spring and summer inevitably bring. The city is alive with Christmas decorations and lights, giving it a festive feel. A few small farmers markets dot the streets, and in the city centre, a carnival atmosphere is slowly beginning to emerge.