A pig covers itself in mud to cool down. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)A pig covers itself in mud to cool down. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)
A pig covers itself in mud to cool down. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

UK heatwave: 11 photos show Yorkshire basking in 2019 heatwave before Covid - from a pig covered in mud to penguins swimming in a lake

For the first time ever, temperatures in the UK have exceeded 40 degrees, with the last hottest summer being in 2019 - here are some beautiful photos of Yorkshire baking in the heatwave three years ago.
Liana Jacob
By Liana Jacob
Published 19th Jul 2022, 15:34 BST
Updated 19th Jul 2022, 16:36 BST

The last record breaking heatwave in the UK was in 2019 when the temperature reached 38.7C.

Today (July 19), a temperature of 41C was recorded at Heathrow Airport at 12.50pm, which has beaten the previous record by 2.3C.

Today temperatures in Yorkshire vary between 39C (Leeds) and 40C (York and Doncaster).

Here is a collection of stunning photos of the region indulging in the 2019 heatwave, taken by Yorkshire Post photographer, James Hardisty.

The working public taking a break in Sovereign Square, Leeds.

1. Office workers relaxing in the heat

The working public taking a break in Sovereign Square, Leeds. Photo: James Hardisty

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Chilean flamingos at Lotherton Hall, near Leeds, taking advantage of the hot weather.

2. Flamingos bathing in the sun

Chilean flamingos at Lotherton Hall, near Leeds, taking advantage of the hot weather. Photo: James Hardisty

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A free-range pig in a field near Leeds covers itself in mud to cool down.

3. Pig rolling in mud

A free-range pig in a field near Leeds covers itself in mud to cool down. Photo: James Hardisty

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Humboldt penguins enjoying the warm weather swimming in a lake at Lotherton Hall.

4. Penguins swimming

Humboldt penguins enjoying the warm weather swimming in a lake at Lotherton Hall. Photo: James Hardisty

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