The sizzling temperatures arrived on Saturday, and look set to remain until today - Tuesday, July 20 - when thunderstorms are expected.
Yesterday - Monday, July 19 - saw temperatures soar to 30C as both Public Health England and the Met Police urged a cautious approach to the sun.
This heatwave has coincided with the arrival of Freedom Day, which yesterday saw the last of the remaining lockdown restrictions lifted in England.
The Recorder was on hand to capture all the fun in the sun in Romford's centre.
Check out our gallery below.
![Romford Recorder: Lee, Aimee and Claire Maynard take a break from walking in Raphael Park.]( "Romford Recorder: Lee, Aimee and Claire Maynard take a break from walking in Raphael Park.")
Lee, Aimee and Claire Maynard take a break from walking in Raphael Park. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: L-R: Mazie Ives, Cherry Ives - holding Reggie Ashworth - and Tony Bell holding Ezmay Males Bell. Location: Raphael Park.]( "Romford Recorder: L-R: Mazie Ives, Cherry Ives - holding Reggie Ashworth - and Tony Bell holding Ezmay Males Bell. Location: Raphael Park.")
L-R: Mazie Ives, Cherry Ives - holding Reggie Ashworth - and Tony Bell holding Ezmay Males Bell. Location: Raphael Park. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Asmara and Hanelo Whiskey Dela with 10-day-old baby Noa.]( "Romford Recorder: Asmara and Hanelo Whiskey Dela with 10-day-old baby Noa.")
Asmara and Hanelo Whiskey Dela with 10-day-old baby Noa. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Liam Savage fishing at Raphael Park.]( "Romford Recorder: Liam Savage fishing at Raphael Park.")
Liam Savage fishing at Raphael Park. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Regulars at The Lamb in Romford enjoying their drinks.]( "Romford Recorder: Regulars at The Lamb in Romford enjoying their drinks.")
Regulars at The Lamb in Romford enjoying their drinks. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Evaldas Tamulis and Neda Masiliunaite cool down with some icy drinks in Romford town centre.]( "Romford Recorder: Evaldas Tamulis and Neda Masiliunaite cool down with some icy drinks in Romford town centre.")
Evaldas Tamulis and Neda Masiliunaite cool down with some icy drinks in Romford town centre. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Four-year-old Hayden McClean enjoying his ice cream whilst out in Romford town centre with his grandmother.]( "Romford Recorder: Four-year-old Hayden McClean enjoying his ice cream whilst out in Romford town centre with his grandmother.")
Four-year-old Hayden McClean enjoying his ice cream whilst out in Romford town centre with his grandmother. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: The Lamb pub staff Lindsay Lopez, Wayne Smith, landlady Emma George, Shannon O'Rierdan and Kerry Ranson enjoy the good weather and 'Freedom Day'.]( "Romford Recorder: The Lamb pub staff Lindsay Lopez, Wayne Smith, landlady Emma George, Shannon O'Rierdan and Kerry Ranson enjoy the good weather and 'Freedom Day'.")
The Lamb pub staff Lindsay Lopez, Wayne Smith, landlady Emma George, Shannon O'Rierdan and Kerry Ranson enjoy the good weather and 'Freedom Day'. (Image: Ken Mears)
![Romford Recorder: Louis and Karen Poyton - together with three-year-old Violet, seven-year-old Lilly and Ruby the dog - enjoying a walk around the lake in Raphael Park.]( "Romford Recorder: Louis and Karen Poyton - together with three-year-old Violet, seven-year-old Lilly and Ruby the dog - enjoying a walk around the lake in Raphael Park.")
Louis and Karen Poyton - together with three-year-old Violet, seven-year-old Lilly and Ruby the dog - enjoying a walk around the lake in Raphael Park. (Image: Ken Mears)
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