This week’s #heatwave brought us the #HottestDayOfTheYear, so we thought we’d share with you our favourite #SummerInLondon Instagram posts…

From pretty mews in Maida Vale…

Lethargic, hazy days ahead as the cobbles bake in the July #heatwave, on the 3 days a year when #summerinlondon isn’t quite its usual oxymoron… #mewsings by @pcvictor63 in Maida Vale ☀️☀️

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…to a classic Mr Whippy ice-cream with a flake…

London’s winning streak of blissful summer weather continues! #firstflakeofthesummer #summerinlondon #heatwave deliciously captured by @rosielondoner

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…and the majestic Somerset House.

#Somerset #house #somersethouse #courtyard #fountain #fountains #summerinlondon #london #londonliving #londonlife #architecture #architecturelove #architecturelover #archtecturelovers #blue #skies #bluesky #archutecturephotography #nikon #nikond5300 #d5300

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The gorgeous, Mediterranean-looking Pergola on the Roof.

Pergola on the Roof > every other rooftop bar ever IT’S JUST SO PRETTY! ☀️ #PergolaOnTheRoof

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Pall Mall looking resplendent in the sun.

Fortunately there is not always good weather here, otherwise nobody could leave this city #greenpark #sun #sunnyday #sunny #londoneye #london #londonpop #londonlife #londoncity #londoner #lovelondon #londontown #summerinlondon #summer2016 #uk #finalmenteunpodisole

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Brockwell Park‘s unmistakable views at sunset.

London skyline #summerinlondon #brixton #brockwellpark #thisislondon

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Those storm clouds are never far away… adding drama to Hyde Park’s boating lake.

Round Pond at Hyde Park is just a short 10 mins walk from Grand Plaza. Charles Bridgeman was Royal Gardener 1728–38, he also designed the Round Pond @ Kensington Gardens. Ask our friendly reception for a map and direction. #grandplaza #grandplazalondon #grandplazauk #accommodationinlondon #servicedapartments #servicedapartmentslondon #summervibes #summerinlondon #visitthecity #summerinthecity #lovelondon

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The little-known but very lovely roof garden at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Lovely, green spot for garden lovers on the Southbank. It gets a little crowded after 6pm though – as you can imagine. #summerinlondon #greenspaces #london #roofgarden #rooftopbar #londonlife #queenelizabethhallroofgarden

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And a wedding proposal! Awwwww! Tower Bridge even lit up pink for the occasion.

When i was 16, i told my mom that i wanna married at age 24ish. And she was extremely angry, deny & told me that im allowed to be married at 29ish. And now when im in age 25, my mom keep asking me almost everyday, when r u gonna married? When he will propose u? And i was like, seriously mom !? thats the most avoidable question! And then i told her when the right time comes i know he will propose me. Dont rush me Then…guess what?! Today its coming. Now we are clearly sure to take our real relationship to the next level. love you dear @philipiwan . . . #IDo #London #SummerInLondon

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A cat with a toasty bottom.

Boris my #cat has been #summoned from #hell. #eastlondon #boristhecat #catfromhell #wastingtime #summerinlondon #databending

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Pop Brixton looking very pretty indeed.

Brixton pop Thursday night!!! #brixtonpop #brixton #summerinlondon #popuprestaurant

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The Ivy Kensington getting into the spirit of the BBC Proms.

It’s been a HOT and colourful week for the Halsted team in London #summerinlondon #hotlondon #ivykensingtonbrasserie

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And, of course, an Aperol Spritz, because there should always be a spritz in summer.

At last the perfect weather for an al fresco aperitivo at my local Italian bar #aperolspritz #summerinlondon #kingscross #italiandrinks

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That’s all for now! Follow theresidentlondon on Instagram