Record-breaking temperatures are expected in various parts of the UK on Tuesday as the heatwave intensifies.
People have been urged to take precautions in the blistering heat as the transport network and NHS come under considerable pressure.
The centre of London was quiet as people sought to find shade (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The Prince Charles Cinema in London found a novel way to attract customers (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, was another way to cool down (Jacob King/PA)
A member of F Company Scots Guards endured the heat during the Changing of the Guard ceremony on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace (Victoria Jones/PA)
By contrast, Marisa Santos was able to cool off in the sea in Bournemouth (Steve Parsons/PA)
Those forced to travel faced stifling journeys on the London Underground.
Passengers packed on a Central Line train suffered an uncomfortable journey (Aaron Chown/PA)
A sign advised people to carry water at Bank Tube station in London (Aaron Chown/PA)
Many people stayed indoors to avoid the sun but some humans – and animals – braved the heat.
People diving off the pier at Loch Lomond, in the village of Luss in Argyll (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Firefighters tackle a blaze in the village of Wennington, east London (Yui Mok/PA)
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