Derwent, Derbyshire (1947)

CU Bill Jordan, Pathe Cameraman operating camera.
Derwent Village. This Derbyshire village is reclaimed after 4 years by the extension of the Ladybower Reservoir.
CU A signpost pointing the way to Derwent, Sheffield and Glossop.
LS the flooded valley showing part of the spire of the church visible above the water.(Library material)
LS General view of the valley after the water had been drained away.
MS Derwent church, high and dry again.
CU a mass of rubble panning along to the foot of the church, then up to the spire.
LS Good scenic shots of the valley.
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[@fionapowley1609]

So sad....that they did this...

[@couriersix8294]

wonder how long after it went back under that the steeple finally felll

[@SteamTrainsNStuff]

It didn’t fall but was demolished during a later draught to discourage explorers.

[@couriersix8294]

@@SteamTrainsNStuff thats a shame