Posted in News 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 July 17, 2025 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). https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14906951/How-Britons-coped-scorching-summer-1976-Doctors-advised-beer-crisps-replace-lost-salt-bikinis-norm-Trafalgar-Squares-fountain-swimming-pool.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490