Watch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave?

BBC Points West archive: Coping with the 1976 heatwave in the West Country

A brief archival look at how people in the West Country coped with the 1976 heatwave, referencing BBC Points West archive footage from five

1976 UK heatwave: How the South West coped with drought and standpipes

A retrospective look at the 1976 UK heatwave and drought, focusing on the South West and Channel Islands. The article describes how resident

How the 1976 UK heatwave compares to today's hotter climate

The article examines the legendary UK heatwave of 1976 and compares it to modern climate conditions. While 1976 featured 15 consecutive days

One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave

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One for the history books: What we know about the European heat wave