For 15 consecutive days in 1976 the sun beat down on Britain and the temperature hovered at 32C (89.6F).

The UK temperature record for June of 35.6C is forecast to be smashed this week, as schools close early and Brits are warned against all but essential travel ahead of the heatwave

For 15 consecutive days in 1976 the sun beat down on Britain and the temperature hovered at 32C (89.6F).