Cool Journey - from our story 'The Great British Heatwave In 32 Photos: 1911-1976'

19th April 1952: 19 year old usherette Margaret Lewis from Carmaethen, Wales, who lives in Kensington, caused a stir in Piccadilly when she decided to beat the heat wave and travel to work clad only in bikini and high heels. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

19th April 1952: 19 year old usherette Margaret Lewis from Carmaethen, Wales, who lives in Kensington, caused a stir in Piccadilly when she decided to beat the heat wave and travel to work clad only in bikini and high heels. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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