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...well for the first time in two weeks, I have been able to go into Derbyshire again. The weather improved for a few hours today, so I headed for the Upper Derwent Water Reservoirs. The one you see here is called Ladybower Reservoir (completed in 1945) and she has a sad history - two villages once stood on this spot - the villages of Ashopton and Derwent :( The buildings in Ashopton were demolished before the reservoir was filled, but much of the structure of Derwent village was still visible during a dry summer some fourteen years later, especially the church clock tower, which has since been dismantled. an interesting history, but no doubt that the views over the reservoirs are quite beautiful - the reservoirs stretch for many miles, so I will be returning when the weather improves. sooo glad they had a visitors centre that sold yummy cakes and hot drinks - if you ever visit watch out for the ducks - I had twenty or thirty after my piece of cake!!! lol! - edited - OK they were chasing me - they were not on the menu!! LOL!
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Sandi♥