Plenty of you were in Sunderland and County Durham as these archive Echo pictures show. Our photographers were busy capturing these great shots from Seaburn to Seaham and Sunniside to Herrington Country Park.
Were you pictured enjoying an ice cream or splashing about in the water? We have it all and lots more besides.
As the temperatures look set to remain superbly hot all week, why not enjoy these heatwave memories from across Wearside. Take a look.
1. Having a ball in 2004
Phew it was hot in 2004! And that's why these staff from Sunderland Enterprise Park were holding a dress down day - but can you spot someone you know? Photo: se
2. A festival of memories from 2017
These fans look like they were having a great time in the sun at Sunniside Live 2017. Were you there? Photo: Kevin Brady
3. A n-ice memory from 2013
Enjoying an ice cream sundae on a sunny Bank Holiday weekend in 2013 was Reanne Robinson from the Lickety Split Creamery, Seaham. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
4. Relaxing on a sunny 2009 afternoon
Summer sun and a wonderful backdrop. What more could you ask for in this reminder from 12 years ago. Are you pictured? Photo: CA