Seeing that we have finally been enjoying some decent weather this week which looks as though Summer night actually have arrived, we decided to head into the archives for a selection of photos which show Bolton taking in the rays over the years.

The area’s parks have always been a popular spot for families to enjoy the sunshine, although the back garden can be just as good.

If you have any heatwave photos from years gone by, email them to bygones@nqnw.co.uk or leave a comment and we’ll share them with Looking Back readers.