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Empty reservoirs, ladybirds and sunstroke: remembering the UK heatwave of 1976

Empty reservoirs, ladybirds and sunstroke: remembering the UK heatwave of 1976
The Guardian UK Sunday 05 July 2026, 13:00 UTC By Alfie Packham and Jane Clinton 1 min read
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The remains of the submerged village of Derwent in Derbyshire were exposed in the 1976 heatwave.

The remains of the submerged village of Derwent in Derbyshire were exposed in the 1976 heatwave.
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