AN ice sculptor captivated the imagination of shoppers as he carved a giant work of art.
Danny Thomas turned a giant block of ice into a magical castle at Widnes Market on Saturday.
Crowds gathered round fascinated watching him create delicate turrets with a chain saw.
A snow queen and a snow elf celebrated the completion of his winter wonderland.
It was part of a series of festive events organised by Halton Council.
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