Temperatures are set to rise each day this week and will reach more than 77 degrees Fahrenheit in the borough by Thursday, according to Met Office forecasts.
Let’s get those sunny memories going with a Shields Gazette look back to heatwaves from 1966 to 2020.
1. A May Day heatwave
Traffic passes along the Coast Road at Marsden during the May Day heatwave in 1966. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Playing in St Hilda's pool
St Hilda’s play group members take advantage of the sunshine to enjoy a cooling paddling pool in July 1971. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Packed in the 1970s
Packed onto the South Foreshore in the 70s heatwave. | sg Photo: sg
4. Fun at the seafront party
Look at the fun you had at Tommy the Trumpeters parties on the seafront in 2005. | sg Photo: sg
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