28 sizzling pictures of Blackpool and Preston scorching in heatwaves to remind you of summer days

As temperatures begin to rise we take a look back at summer days to put is in the mood for summer.

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.

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