15 of the best photographs across Leeds during the heatwave

Leeds saw temperatures reach the 30s today and many of us flocked outside to soak up the unusually scorching weather.

Here are 15 of the best photographs from across Leeds during the heatwave.

The hottest day of the year 2019placeholder image
The hottest day of the year 2019
Soaking up the sun on the hottest day of the year in the pop-up park on Cookridge street in Leeds.placeholder image
Soaking up the sun on the hottest day of the year in the pop-up park on Cookridge street in Leeds.
Soaking up the sun at lunchtime on the hottest day of the year in Mandela gardensplaceholder image
Soaking up the sun at lunchtime on the hottest day of the year in Mandela gardens
Bronte, a five-year-old shire horse for WYP having a drink to cool down.placeholder image
Bronte, a five-year-old shire horse for WYP having a drink to cool down.
Sergeant Annette Twigg and PC Jen Johnson from West Yorkshire Police cool off Bronte, a five-year-old shire horse.placeholder image
Sergeant Annette Twigg and PC Jen Johnson from West Yorkshire Police cool off Bronte, a five-year-old shire horse.
Soaking up the sun on the hottest day of the year in Mandela gardensplaceholder image
Soaking up the sun on the hottest day of the year in Mandela gardens
Some people soaking up the sun at lunchtime whilst some seek shade in Merrion street.placeholder image
Some people soaking up the sun at lunchtime whilst some seek shade in Merrion street.
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