UNCOVERED: Derwent - The Untold Story

Ladybower Reservoir Drought Exposure: Ruins of Derwent emerge as waters fall; visitors face safety warnings

The recent drought has drastically reduced Ladybower Reservoir to just 32% capacity, revealing historic sites like Derwent village, once submerged beneath its waters. Severn Trent warns that the exposed muddy grounds pose risks for visitors. Similar droughts occurred in 1959 and 2018, reminding locals of the lasting impact when residents…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Beautifully preserved buildings seen for first time in decades after drought exposes lost village

Record-breaking dry weather has exposed the ruins of Derwent for the first time in years

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Long-lost ruins of church submerged in reservoir finally unearthed in heatwave

Back in the 1940s, the village of Derwent in Derbyshire was flooded to make way for the Ladybower Reservoir which is now feeling the full effects of the recent dry weather

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022