Our archives are full of hot weather photos. These photos are a selection of those images which tap into the most memorable heatwaves of 1976, 2003 and 2019 – the summers which broke records. They also feature fabulous open air pools, which are all closed now, but back in the day provided the perfect alternative to a dip in the sea.
1. Blackpool in the Heat
A scene of Blackpool beach in the middle of the most memorable heatwave on record in 1976 Photo: Submit
2. Scorching Blackpool
A child collects water from a stand pipe when the drought of 1976 kicked in Photo: submit
3. Scorching Blackpool
Nurses made the most of the evening heat in 1976 washing cars to raise funds for the hospital league of friends Photo: submit
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