Trafalgar Square in the heatwave

Pigeons perch on the statues in the fountain to escape the heat.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A father and his sons, with feet in the water, splash themselves to keep cool.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A father and his sons splash water on themselves to stay cool.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A young man poses for a photo in front of the fountain.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

People sit in the fountain to cool down.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A man removes his shoes and takes a break to sit in the fountain.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

People sitting by the fountains with Nelson’s Column in the background.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A young man poses for a photo in front of the fountain.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A family sit by the water trying to keep cool in the heat.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

Hot pigeons cool down using the sprinklers in the fountain.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A family sit by the water trying to keep cool in the heat.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

A young boy washes his hair in the fountain to stay cool.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images

People gather at the fountain in the heat.Carlton Myrie/News Images/News Images