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How Britons coped with the scorching summer of 1976: Doctors advised beer and crisps to replace lost salt, bikinis were the norm and Trafalgar Square's fountain became a swimming pool

How Britons coped with the scorching summer of 1976: Doctors advised beer and crisps to replace lost salt, bikinis were the norm and Trafalgar Square's fountain became a swimming pool

This summer's soaring temperatures are drawing comparisons with the hot weather in 1976. There were 15 consecutive days where the mercury hit 89.6F (32C).

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