Denis Healey was in charge of the nation's finances - and inflation was at 16%, with interest rates a painful 15%...so how much did Brits pay for their candy floss, pints, and B&B in 1976?

The record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C was set in 1976 in Southampton

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