August 7th, 1937  (c)  Topfoto

Britain experienced several heatwaves in 1937.  In May and June of that year, and again in August, temperatures threatened to break records, but just failed to do so.  

Even so, it was extremely hot and men in particular sweltered in heavy suit jackets and trousers, and - in the case of Grenadier Guards - bearskin helmets.

 August 6th 1937 - Children in the lake at St. James' Park  (c)  Topfoto

August 6th 1937 - Children in the lake at St. James' Park