The Drought Years 1975 - 1976

This unusually dry period started from 02 June 1975 and lasted until the last week in August 1976.
Side by Side Map of Derwent Village and Ladybower Reservoir The c.1890 map shows the original route of the River Derwent and Derwent Hall and village - lost under the water of Ladybower Reservoir.
Side by Side Map of Derwent Village and Ladybower Reservoir
The c.1890 map shows the original route of the River Derwent and Derwent Hall and village - lost under the water of Ladybower Reservoir.
1975 05 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir The original course of the River Derwent.
1975 05 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
The original course of the River Derwent.
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir The Remains of Derwent Hall and Derwent Village
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
The Remains of Derwent Hall and Derwent Village
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir part of the original watercourse.
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
part of the original watercourse.
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir Possibly a gate post of Derwent Hall
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
Possibly a gate post of Derwent Hall
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir Probably the remains of Derwent Hall with the Ashopton Viaduct in the background.
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
Probably the remains of Derwent Hall with the Ashopton Viaduct in the background.
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir Probably part of Derwent Hall
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
Probably part of Derwent Hall
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir
1976 01 The Drought at Ladybower Reservoir