Water levels at reservoirs across the Peak District have reached record lows after a drought was declared in Derbyshire last month.
This summer was the driest the country had experienced in 50 years – with temperatures reaching almost 40°C in some areas.
Ladybower Reservoir was reported to be at 50% capacity this month – and this has exposed the ruins of a drowned village that is usually hidden from view beneath the depths.
These are 12 pictures that show the depleted reservoir – and the intriguing remains of this former settlement.
5. Residents rehoused and bodies exhumed
Residents were rehoused in the area around Bamford, as the bodies of their loved ones were exhumed from the local churchyards and their former homes demolished. Photo: Margaret Pass
6. Final mass at the village church
The church of St John and St James in Derwent held its final service in March 1943 - and its spire was left intact as a memorial to the village. The rest of the church was demolished and the reservoir was filled in 1945. Photo: Margaret Pass
7. Derwent’s remains
During especially dry spells, the remains of Derwent can be spotted from the banks of the reservoir - an eerie reminder of the community that was lost nearly 80 years ago. Photo: Margaret Pass
8. Derbyshire drought
The drought has impacted water levels across Derbyshire - with water levels at many reservoirs dwindling due to the hot spell this summer. Photo: Margaret Pass