During an unprecedented summer of hot weather, record temperatures were smashed as we endured the four heatwaves.
While this week will see slightly lower temperatures, and even some rain, the driest July in England and Wales since records began in 1836 (Met Office) has taken its toll.
And new aerial pictures taken in Brighton and Hove show how dry the lawns have become – take a look below.

1. 10 aerial pictures show parched Sussex fields after four heatwaves
Ovingdean looking west, parched fields towards Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

2. 10 aerial pictures show parched Sussex fields after four heatwaves
Rottingdean Windmill (also called Beacon Mill), located nearby on Beacon Hill. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

3. 10 aerial pictures show parched Sussex fields after four heatwaves
Ovingdean looking east, parched fields. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

4. 10 aerial pictures show parched Sussex fields after four heatwaves
Ovingdean looking west, parched fields towards Brighton. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
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