Callie Ramsay, aged four, of Kirk Sandall, cools down in the hot weather by taking a lick of a lovely ice cool ice-cream in Doncaster's Market Place. (10/5/2001).

placeholder image — Callie Ramsay, aged four, of Kirk Sandall, cools down in the hot weather by taking a lick of a lovely ice cool ice-cream in Doncaster's Market Place. (10/5/2001).

13 sunny retro photos of Doncaster people during heat waves of the past

By Laura Andrew

Senior Reporter

Published 22nd May 2026, 08:45 GMT

Updated 25th Jun 2026, 08:34 GMT

Temperatures are predicted to exceed 30 on June 25 - take a look through these retro sunny memories from the past.

Records are being broken across the nation for high temperatures, it may reach 34 degrees in Doncaster on June 26.

We have looked back into our achieve to find memories of previous hot spells here in Doncaster - from official heat waves to pool fun and basking in the sun.

When do you think the hottest time ever was in Doncaster?

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The 13th Doncaster Scout Group held it 32nd annual gala in Tickhill on Saturday (2 July). Our picture shows classic car enthusiasts enjoying the summer sun. | Local Library

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13 sunny retro photos of Doncaster people during heat waves of the past

Temperatures are predicted to exceed 30 on June 25 - take a look through these retro sunny memories from the past.

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