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Heatwave Collection

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Mark Gordon cools off from the summer sun in his paddling pool. 28th June 1976

Mark Gordon cools off from the summer sun in his paddling pool. 28th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: People enjoying the hot weather in the precinct ornamental garden, Coventry

People enjoying the hot weather in the precinct ornamental garden, Coventry. 26th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Cracked earth at Lands End pool. June 1976

Cracked earth at Lands End pool. June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Passing out Parade, five boy sailors fainted under the heat at an annual Trafalgar Day

Passing out Parade, five boy sailors fainted under the heat at an annual Trafalgar Day celebration in Trafalgar Square, London, Sunday 24th October 1971

Background imageHeatwave Collection: West Kirby Beach Scene, Sunday 7th July 1991

West Kirby Beach Scene, Sunday 7th July 1991

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Thursday 24th June 1976. Our Picture Shows

Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Thursday 24th June 1976. Our Picture Shows... spectators use their umbrellas for protection from harsh rays of sun during heatwave

Background imageHeatwave Collection: A Trident jet LANDS on the runway at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of

A Trident jet LANDS on the runway at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th June 1976, when temperatures reached into the 90 degrees

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Two of Four - A Trident at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th June

Two of Four - A Trident at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th June 1976, when temperatures reached into the 90 degrees. The heat wave of 1976 lasted from 23rd June to 8th July 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Four of Four - A Trident jet at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th

Four of Four - A Trident jet at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th June 1976, when temperatures reached into the 90 degrees

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Young lady cools down with a refreshment as she enjoys the summer heatwave, Teesside

Young lady cools down with a refreshment as she enjoys the summer heatwave, Teesside, Circa August 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Summer Weather Scenes, Middlesbrough, August 1976. Our picture shows

Summer Weather Scenes, Middlesbrough, August 1976. Our picture shows... children keeping cool any way they can during heatwave

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Heatwave at London Zoo. 22nd August 1955

Heatwave at London Zoo. 22nd August 1955

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Heatwave at London Zoo. People queue for water. 22nd August 1955

Heatwave at London Zoo. People queue for water. 22nd August 1955

Background imageHeatwave Collection: The temperatures rose again today in London and pavements became hotter and hotter

The temperatures rose again today in London and pavements became hotter and hotter. A man relaxes in the sunshine in Trafalgar Square. 24th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Heatwave in Trafalgar Square, London. As the temperatures soared into the 80s again today

Heatwave in Trafalgar Square, London. As the temperatures soared into the 80s again today, the cool fountains in Trafalgar Square were even more tempting to the people sitting around them

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Heatwave in Trafalgar Square. As the temperatures soared into the 80s again today

Heatwave in Trafalgar Square. As the temperatures soared into the 80s again today, the cool fountains in Trafalgar Square were even more tempting to the people sitting around them

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Holidaymakers enjoying themselves at Eastbourne, East Sussex, during the summer of 1976

Holidaymakers enjoying themselves at Eastbourne, East Sussex, during the summer of 1976. 19th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Changing of the Guard in London today. The Guards begin to wilt at the knees in the hot

Changing of the Guard in London today. The Guards begin to wilt at the knees in the hot sunshine. 8th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Changing of the Guard in London today. An umbrella serves as a sun-shade for a spectator

Changing of the Guard in London today. An umbrella serves as a sun-shade for a spectator. 8th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: The temperatures rose into the upper 70s again today

The temperatures rose into the upper 70s again today and crowds flocked to sunbathe and relax in Hyde Park, London. Rowers keep cool in the Serpentine. 7th May 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: The hottest day yet! and people were out in their thousands for the Wembley Rugby

The hottest day yet! and people were out in their thousands for the Wembley Rugby International. But for this Police horse it was a welcome change to get a lick of a policemans ice cream. 8th May 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Well into the 80s - todays sun brought out people onto Hampstead Heath to cool off

Well into the 80s - todays sun brought out people onto Hampstead Heath to cool off in the water. 8th May 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Sunbathers, Glamorgan, South Wales, 13th July 1990. Jane Worthington (left

Sunbathers, Glamorgan, South Wales, 13th July 1990. Jane Worthington (left) with Fiona Campbell (right) both students, enjoy the afternoon sun on the slipway opposite Penarth Yacht Club

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Staff at The Co-operative Bank, John Frost Square, Newport

Staff at The Co-operative Bank, John Frost Square, Newport, have started getting hot behind the counter... so special dispensation has been given for them to wear shorts instead of their bank

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Hikers by the drought effected Neuadd Lower Reservoir, in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales

Hikers by the drought effected Neuadd Lower Reservoir, in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales, 14th July 1990

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Nigel Rhodes, one of the Directors of Stormforce, based in Charles Street, Cardiff, Wales

Nigel Rhodes, one of the Directors of Stormforce, based in Charles Street, Cardiff, Wales, who has had a winning bet on the recent heatwave, pictured 3rd August 1990

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Low water levels at Dolygaer Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales

Low water levels at Dolygaer Reservoir in the Brecon Beacons, south Wales, 25th July 1990. Sign, No Fishing Allowed Off Dam

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Sunbathers, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, 13th July 1990

Sunbathers, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, 13th July 1990

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Would-be bathers Maureen, aged 10, and six-year-old Kathleen Armstrong

Would-be bathers Maureen, aged 10, and six-year-old Kathleen Armstrong, found themselves out of their depth when they arrived at Pleasurelad Park, Upperby, Carlisle, childrens pool for a cooling dip

Background imageHeatwave Collection: There were a few red faces in Rugby after an Indian Rain Dance failed to produce so much

There were a few red faces in Rugby after an Indian Rain Dance failed to produce so much as a drizzle. Red Indians Allen Pulley and Jim Alvey chanted

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Two girls cooling off in the Belgrade Fountain, Coventry. 3rd July 1976

Two girls cooling off in the Belgrade Fountain, Coventry. 3rd July 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Shifting tons of scrap metal is no joke when the temperature is hitting the 80s

Shifting tons of scrap metal is no joke when the temperature is hitting the 80s. But it became a real pleasure when bearded Donald Morrison, 19

Background imageHeatwave Collection: Summer Weather Pix, Trafalgar Square, London, 8th June 1976

Summer Weather Pix, Trafalgar Square, London, 8th June 1976. People use fountains to keep cool

Background imageHeatwave Collection: People cool off from the summer sun in Berkshire. 1st August 1995

People cool off from the summer sun in Berkshire. 1st August 1995

Background imageHeatwave Collection: A woman cooks an egg on a car bonnet during the 1976 heatwave. 25th June 1976

A woman cooks an egg on a car bonnet during the 1976 heatwave. 25th June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: A woman enjoys the heatwave in Broad Lane, Berkshire. June 1976

A woman enjoys the heatwave in Broad Lane, Berkshire. June 1976

Background imageHeatwave Collection: A girl frying an egg on a car bonnet during the 1995 heatwave. 1st August 1995

A girl frying an egg on a car bonnet during the 1995 heatwave. 1st August 1995

Background imageHeatwave Collection: People enjoy the heatwave at Thameside Promenade. 1st August 1995

People enjoy the heatwave at Thameside Promenade. 1st August 1995

Background imageHeatwave Collection: 'Bliss'the newborn hippo with her mum Barbell at the West Midland Safari Park

"Bliss"the newborn hippo with her mum Barbell at the West Midland Safari Park
" Bliss" the newborn hippo with her mum Barbell at the West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley



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