A Blend of History and Heather: A Unique Perspective

Thickets of pinkish-purple heather swirl down the hills surrounding Ladybower Reservoir from July to September, revealing rare glimpses of the reservoir's distinctive spillways. The "plugholes" act like giant drains, keeping the water level steady. During dry conditions, the rooftops of Derwent village emerge, submerged since 1944 when the reservoir was filled. #PeakDistrictLandscapes #EnglishNatureReserves #SubmergedVillages ÃÂ© robertharding / Adobe Stock Telegram: https://t.me/s/MomentsFeed X (Twitter): https://x.com/MomentsFeed

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