The year of 1976 saw a heatwave which lasted for more than three months. At one point, we had 16 consecutive days where the temperatures topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
Weather experts are predicting a warm to hot spell during this month.
It may well not reach the heights of those dizzy 70s days but it gives us a chance to reminisce on a Sunderland summer we loved.
1. Ready for business
Sunderland Borough deck chair seller Geoff Bailey waits for business at Roker beach. Photo: se
2. A cooling paddle
Enjoying themselves on Seaburn beach in June 1976. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Fun in the South Hylton sun
A folk group performing at South Hylton School in July 1976. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Pictured in Penshaw
Ian Jobling on hoopla at Penshaw Carnival in 1976. Photo: Sunderland Echo
1 / 3