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1975 - Vismarkt / Kalisbrug

The summer of 1975 was an exceptionally hot one in the Netherlands, with a heatwave that lasted no less than eighteen days. As temperatures regularly rose above thirty degrees, everyone was looking for ways to cool off. What was it like in Utrecht during that time? Find out in The Utrecht Archives by checking out vintage photographs and film footage from that era.

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The summer of '75

The Utrecht Archives

In 1975, the Netherlands experienced a sizzling summer with a heatwave that lasted no less than 18 days. The entire country sought relief by the sea and inland waters as temperatures regularly rose above 30°C. What was it like in Utrecht during that time?

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