Ladybower Reservoir The Final Secrets Uncovered - It is getting Dangerous!

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Ladybower Reservoir The Final Secrets Uncovered - It is getting Dangerous!
Ladybower Reservoir in the Derwent Valley. Home to the lost Village of Derwent.
In this final video in the series uncovering the lost secrets of Ladybower Reservoir and the Village of Derwent, we take a look at the site of the former Vicarage.
Look into the cellar of Derwent Hall and even more of the extensive gardens as the water retreats ever more.
We also take a little look at Derwent Dam before finding a nice little section of the Bamford & Howden Railway.
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[@shirleylynch7529]

This has been a fantastic series. You are better than many TV documentaries. I imagine you could have sold this no bother to a company. Your talent is amazing Ant. Music so apt with the filming. Well done. You deserve a documentary award for this series you really do. Thank you.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you Shirley I've loved doing them. Thankfully for us all there is still more to show 😉

[@GMT439]

@@TrekkingExploration Ever watched this old horror movie? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rarPe3qkpsiiqaM It's set in the peak district and is about a frequency that controls zombies. Perhaps a hydro electric frequency? Interesting all the same.

[@mrsgenehunt48]

What a haunting but beautiful series. When you see the old photos you can't help mourn the lost of a gorgeous village. It won't let you forget it when it reveals itself during droughts. It pulls even more of us into its fascinating grip. Until next time Derwent 💕. We'll done as always

[@TrekkingExploration]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed them all. Thankfully there is still a little more to show 😉

[@backupintheday9710]

@@TrekkingExploration Let's be honest here.. All the Black and White pics are faked and it wasn't a village. It was a power plant installation.

[@tinytonymaloney7832]

Such a huge amount of lost history and memories, that Derwent Hall was a fantastic place. It must have been heartbreaking for the old villagers to return and see the place they grew up in just flooded.

[@Parianparlay]

You’re an absolute natural at presenting, and your enthusiasm really comes across on camera. It’s so good to know that there are still young talented people out there who are interested and appreciate the history of these places. Your music is perfectly matched to the pathos of the film. It’s sooo sad that such lovely old places like this were wiped out all over our country. Xx

[@johncarold]

WoW ! I have so many questions, I have wanted to visit England since I was a kid, the US is only 3 - 4 hundred years and my town founded in 1889 and nothing is older. But I never had a opportunity to go. This is incredible and the Dam is Beautiful. Thank you for the series of the Ladybower Reservoir.

[@TheRogey1]

Better than anything on telly!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind Roger thanks very much

[@philfyphil]

It’s good but come one, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, need I go on?

[@TheRogey1]

@@philfyphil come on... You have all the woke adverts to contend with!

[@philfyphil]

@@TheRogey1 no idea what you mean

[@TheRogey1]

@@philfyphil You work it out !

[@Carolb66]

Hi Ant, im not kidding you deserve your own tv series just doing what you do now, you are a natural you keep us entertained informed & interested all the way to the end. It has been a fantastic mini series with beautiful drone footage & old photographs. Thank you! ❤😊

[@ousetunes]

Another great video. As I've previously said, I became fascinated in the lost villages during 1976's drought and my interest never diminishes. Even so, through your narration and obvious interest, your videos bring the past to life. Thank you.

[@jfro5867]

Melancholy feelings watching this. The old photos do it.

[@sabphotography2916]

A stunning film. Thank you for this!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks so very much 🙂

[@AlisonBryen]

I get many mixed emotions watching these amazing videos. I'm sad for all the people who lost their homes to make way for the reservoir. I'm alarmed by how low the water has got this year, and by our changing climate. Conversely, I'm fascinated by the amazing finds and history that have been uncovered by the drought. Amazing series of videos! Can't help thinking, with all the rain we've being having of late, that all of this will be lost below the depths again soon.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Alison. The levels are up 6% currently compared to when I filmed this 9 day's ago. That's a good rise. Everything will be lost again soon until the next time. Thank you so much for watching 🙂

[@AlisonBryen]

​@@TrekkingExploration Thanks for the update on the water levels...I'm fascinated by rivers, dams and reservoirs!!!!

[@TrekkingExploration]

@@AlisonBryen I'm a lot more interesting now than I was. I shall return when it's full and do a comparison video. That'll be quite haunting knowing what's actually below the surface now

[@AlisonBryen]

@@TrekkingExploration It will be interesting on see a comparison once the reservoir is fuller. I'm a little weirded out by the thought of all that water covering all of that lost history and architecture too!

[@aubreyheartburn]

Those old photos really bring a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat, it's so sad. What a fantastic series this has been, thank you so much for your time and effort. I love your narrating style - very natural and familiar, like going exploring with a friend. I'm sad it's the last one, I wish I could buy them on disc or whatever.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Good morning thank you for your kind words 🙂 I do plan to return at some point. I'll go up and around Derwent Reservoir once the paths are open again as there are little areas to explore and also once Ladybower is full again I'd like to do a comparison video. I feel that'll be quite haunting knowing what is below the surface of the water

[@trainmanbob]

One of the best documentary series I think I have ever seen. Thank you so much for all your efforts Ant. Cheers, Bob

[@Dave1976.]

This is one of your best vlogs yet Ant. I've watched a lot of your vlogs, and the 3/4 series has been Fantastic. Very well edited, your picture stills and drone shots have been 5*. The music fits in rightly and the right fitting for it. You have captured everything, and shown all your vloggers before and after pictures. Full credit to you. Well worthy of a watch for any one interested in this. I'm hoping to get down before levels start rising again. We'll done Ant

[@janicebowyer9072]

My husband and I were there in mid-September but didn’t venture down nearer to the water. I wish we had. Fascinating series and I cannot wait until we return in the future knowing what we now know, thanks to you. It’s haunting to see what once was there. Thank you.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks so very much Janice :)

[@bobingram6912]

You've got that soundtrack just right Ant, it's haunting when you see the old B&Ws, and the church tower is almost creepy poking out of the water. This has been an excellent series, your enthusiasm brings it all alive👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Bob :)

[@jillanderson7048]

These Ladybower videos were excellent...thanks for your efforts and the great commentary. Progress is good, but we sure make sacrifices in its name.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you for watching Jill and for your kind words too 🙂🙂

[@ruthbrierley1798]

I've really enjoyed these videos. Thanks again Ant for showing us all of this. I feel so sad when I see Derwent hall - sometimes progress really sucks.

[@grayfreeman]

Really interesting and revealing. Also loved the music, sometimes stirring, sometimes mysterious. Loved the old photographs as well. Brilliant.

[@RobTaverner]

A stunning series. Thank you for doing and sharing it with us.

[@philliphammond399]

Hi Ant. absolutely fascinating series you've made. Your choice of music really sets the scene. Thanks so much for the quality videos and all the hard work put into it for us.

[@martinmarsola6477]

As always a fantastic video today. Thank you for the tour. Your the best Antony. Keep in touch. Cheers buddy.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Martin. Glad you are okay 🙂

[@islandlife9250]

thank you for these videos. extra special to see the old photos you have inserted for comparisons.

[@katherineroyal423]

What a wonderful series. Well done!

[@heathermorley6074]

I am so pleased . Ive done the walk round ladybower so many times and always assumed these gate posts were to the church. Thank you so much for solving the mystery.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

you have done an incredible job and brought an amazing story, community and history back to life, full and flowing with detail, i love the picture at 20.40 in comparison to the present location and ruins, well done, the railway a huge bonus for you and us

[@richardwatson9653]

Fantastic, really enjoyed that, just subscribed, looking forward to more content, thanks

[@user-by1wj4pg3s]

The final piece of the jigsaw chap.. I'm amazed its still so low when I think of the rain we've had.saying that it's a huge gap to fill!. As always a brilliant piece of filming of such a such historical place. Simply fascinating. Thanx.

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

A fantastic video series Ant and some haunting music very fitting for the subject. Very moving to think of all those souls in those photo's no longer with us and what happy and sad times must have been had in that hall before it's demolition. Well done mate, a really professional video.

[@alanfielder3157]

Outstanding! Thank you very much for your efforts. Hope you enjoy making these as much as I enjoy watching 😊

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Alan. I certainly do 🙂🙂

[@roytabberer7427]

Thank you very much for a fantastic informative video, thoroughly enjoyed your visits here. I am also glad to see that you are watching where you walk and the good advice that you give. Your videos are far more interesting than what the TV offers and I can see from your presentation that you enjoy doing them for us.

[@soo5jon1]

Love all your videos. Been catching up on Derwent & Lady Bower. You always make things interesting with your info. It's amazing to see the old photos & see how they used to live. Thanks for your time. Take care

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Sue for such a kind comment. I've enjoyed going there and I'm looking forward to finding new places too. I'll be back at Ladybower at some point....

[@davidlee6720]

great as usual Ant, can't wait for the next,

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much David 🙂

[@martinwedgeyt]

Another well produced and very informative video. Thank You. M

[@NickB_Yorkshire]

Absolutely top class video as always Ant. Have loved every minute of this fascinating series. Was hoping there’d be a Part 5. So much history uncovered which gives us an idea of how life was before the reservoir. The old photos are great, but the ones of the old church spire on its own are quite chilling. Will definitely look at visiting during the next drought. Incidentally, what drone do you use? The shots were rock steady considering the strong wind. I have a DJI Mini 2 which would probably struggle in those conditions. Keep up the good work 👍🏼😁

[@richarddoran3877]

Absolutely fantastic! I've thoroughly enjoyed this series of videos, and learnt a lot. Wonderfully produced. Thank you so much.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks so much Richard. I'm sure eventually I'll be able to do more in the area

[@itspart]

Thank you so much for you time into research and filming presenting this. So much more information than anything the MSM have ever done... I've always wondered about the history of the dam and the village. Excellent work 👏 👍 👌

[@daveking7212]

First class series..Thank you

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks so very much Dave 🙂

[@SnowdriftBoy]

That sense of wonder, from childhood documentaries on TV has been dead for a few years. People like you are bringing it back online! Quality work as always!👏👏

[@petedemaio168]

Lovely film Ant. Such fitting music. You've showed so much. Now this really is the extent of the drop in level. I was there a few weeks ago and even then the mud was scary (with wellies), so easy to get stuck. Lovely photography and drone work.

[@kevknight8871]

Hiya Ant. I've Now Watched All Five Of Your Videos Surrounding Ladybower Reservoir And They Have Been Nothing Short Of "Excellent" One Thing That Sticks Out For Me In Particular, Is Your Choice Of Music To Accompany The Scenes. They Give The Whole Series And What You've Disclosed To Us All.... "Majesty" Thank You So Much For All Your Efforts. 👏

[@TrekkingExploration]

Hey Kev thanks very much. I can sometimes get lost in the music, finding what sits right at any moment. It can get frustrating but its worth it in the end :)

[@NBMedia8928]

Thanks Ant I've really enjoyed this series of videos, best coverage of the former Derwent village on KZbin.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks so very much that's very kind. Now the hard work to find another project 🙂

[@jasongough7200]

Really well done informative video, well presented and excellent atmospheric music, been there many times, love it.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Jason. I imagine it'll stay underwater this year with all this rain

[@janejohnson7120]

The wealth which built Derwent Hall is mind blowing. Haven't been to Ladybower for decades but the video brings back great memories. Thanks for taking the time to investigate and film. Really excellent video. (New subscriber)

[@nobbybrown8056]

Thank you so much for doing this video, I used to explore this area many years ago but I am now unable due to disabilities, so you are effectively getting me out into the countryside! If you return again would it be possible for you to retrace the old roads around Derwent village, like the old lane right outside the Vicarage gates. I would love to travel the lanes and paths that the villagers of Derwent once trod. Shirley Lynch is spot on you are much better than most TV documentaries, I doff my hat to you Sir!

[@johncolebourne2672]

Another great video of lady bower reservoir thank you. I was there with my mate on the 25th march, we couldn't believe how low it was

[@TheShowgirl25]

Nice to see a bit more of that cellar. Thanks for a wonderful series of videos.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you have enjoyed them. It was definitely worth taking the torch along just for the cellar

[@WhatALoadOfTosca]

You've come a long way since starting these videos. They are great and you've a really nice way about you. Thanks for sharing.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Graham. Very kind 🙂

[@nelliemelba4967]

Such an excellent series. Thank you for your research on this. The photographs, and how it now, are amazing.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you Nellie I'm so pleased you enjoyed it ❤️

[@raybeaumont7670]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for watching Ray

[@peterselby5694]

Another goodun and thanks. Visited Derwent many times as a child. B1947 and teenager but during that time water levels were never as low as they have been your last summer so your vids for me have been really interesting. My father worked at the English Steel Corporation River Don works in Brightside as a turner and as a kid I remember him telling me a story related to him by one of the old labourers at the works who had been involved with the removal of the bodies from the Derwent grave yard prior to the flooding. The tale goes that he had dug down and uncovered one of the coffins and on removing the lid was horrified to find that the hair on the skeleton inside along with the finger nails had kept on growing long after it had been burried. This guy was so alarmed that in a panic he tried to scramble out of the grave but in his haste lost his footing and fell back into the grave. On the spot he quit his job and refused to go back.

[@Kivetonandrew]

Enjoyed your videos, those drone pictures of the hall gardens were amazing. Even after eighty years, mostly under water, the layout of the paths were still evident. Looks like the rain has started so maybe won't get any lower. In 1975, it was much lower, the river in the area where the village was was just a narrow ditch. My wife to be and I actually sat on the Lover's Seat, the week before we married. The seat was high and dry then. Been back several times since but never seen it as low since.

[@adam11111]

Always a pleasure watching your videos ant. 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Adam very kind of you

[@janepatricia8779]

Well done Ant,a lovely series of videos we'll presented,very informative,brilliant drone shots ,lovely to see the Autumn colours in the trees, music just right for it, 😃

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@garethskidmore9567]

My father in law can remember regularly driving past the reservoir when the church steeple was still standing, obviously could only be seen when the water levels dropped. His memories of those times were when the water dropped low enough and it exposed the church’s steeple you could here the bells ringing as the water moved them!! He said it was quite eerie when travelling past at night and you heard it🤷🏻‍♂️

[@comedyhunter]

Nice update, I do like your videos as they are well researched and presented. Now the Autumn rains have come this will all be hidden once more so thanks for capturing this for us

[@peter6411]

Very interesting, and with the old photos as well, it made it even more so, thanks

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Peter. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@ChrisMaiden78]

Great videos, I wanted to get up to the Dams before they started to fill up again but did not get round to it.These videos are as good as being there.Many thanks for them.

[@dr.t.]

Fantastic, the best I've seen about Ladybower, your enthusiasm is captivating 👏👏

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it

[@gs425]

Brilliant Ant. Thank you

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much 🙂🙂

[@DavidSevern]

As usual, extremely well presented and produced, better than any other Tubers portrayal of this location

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much David that means a lot to me 🙂

[@chaddamp2894]

A great series of posts,thanks !!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you I'm pleased you enjoyed them

[@nottzangel9533]

That was an absolutely fantastic series of videos. I used to visit Ladybower when I was younger with my parents but the water levels were much higher and now that the levels had dropped to what they were in the video I'm unable to visit due to ill health so thank you for taking us all there with you and allowing us to share your experiences........

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thankyou so much for watching. I hope you get the chance to go :)

[@wolfonthemoon1]

Fascinating stuff.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks for watching

[@bobjackson6524]

💥💥 INCREDIBLE BBAAAAAASSSS 💥💥

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Ant, on the last video I watched, you were contemplating the parallel concrete lines at Ladybower and speculating as to their use. On this one, you look at the stream feeding Derwent Resevoir, which had been modified and a new wall built. Is it just me, or does the width of the old route of the feeder look the same as the one you were musing over? Irregardless, a fantastic video. Top notch. I am so glad you were randomly suggested by KZbin. Best tangent I've ever been on. Thank you for sharing. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@angelsone-five7912]

Amazing footage Ant but at the same time so sad.

[@johnofypres]

Very good indeed. Thank you for your work.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much 🙂

[@diwarburton5369]

Amazing footage, thankyou.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much 🙂🙂

[@thomasroell8979]

This is a very interesting video, you did a very good job explaining everything. Thank you again for all of your wonderful videos.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Thomas for your kind comments and support 🙂

[@Paul_Wheller_with_an_h]

So glad I found this channel by chance due to a video based in Norfolk. This series on Derwent is fascinating and well presented. I have seen other videos about this reservoir but none match the level of detail telling the story of lost communities eighty years ago. I don't know how true it is, but someone told me once that a village in Wales is still visible underwater in a reservoir or lake. Anyone heard of it.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Paul. Glad you have enjoyed them. I'll be back in Norfolk soon. I have heard of a couple in Wales too....

[@malcolmfoster2937]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Malcolm 🙂

[@neilbethell2299]

Loved these videos, need to visit here again. Done some work here many years ago and been inside the tunnels under the reservoir.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Neil. If I ever got the opportunity to get inside the dam ❤️

[@Beardedexpat7614]

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you. Please keep up the great work my friend. (Steve - expat living in Jordan but originally from Derbyshire)

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks, will do! Glad you are enjoying them :)

[@eggy77]

Awesome once again, spectacular drone shots. Definitely looked more muddy than the last time i went, and the water was slightly higher on this video. Quite sad watching it now knowing that nothing else will get revealed and we won't get any further into that cellar as the water is now back to where it was in about September. I wonder how long we'll have to wait until we see into that cellar again.

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

Really interesting documentary, with a dramatic introduction of old images, some of whose remains are uncovered later in the video. Well done and thank you!

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Malcolm I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 🙂

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Interesting video mate and you've done a great job presenting it

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much. That's appropriated 🙂

[@robertwbeams9929]

Haunting visuals of Derwent Villlage. The compulsory purchase orders that evicted the villages remains today a disgrace

[@patrickwhaley4111]

Excellent video, haunting memories and images. The story of the leaking Derwent dam and its solution is correct.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Brilliant thank you Patrick for confirming that 🙂🙂

[@EXPLORINGWITHMEDAVE]

Loved this👌

[@TrekkingExploration]

Brilliant thank you Dave 🙂

[@karenwilson1603]

Beautiful filming and music. Done with respect and passion.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thankyou very much :)

[@macstyle2012]

10:00 nice to see the greenery reappearing again in the background.

[@rodsmith3911]

Thanks for taking the time to video the area at its lowest water level. This video will stand the test of time and show future generations what was lost in the name of progress. I wonder what they will think of a society that destroyed a beautiful Hall that today would be listed as a national treasure, and an entire village of people with their love of their homes and farms, just so that people with no connection to the place can turn on a water tap?

[@MartinZero]

This was brilliant mate 👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks Pal. It's been a nice little project that's helped me a lot

[@clintstallone]

Enjoyed that. Thanks and subscribed

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Clint. Much appreciated 🙂

[@carolinemcgreal2382]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you for watching Caroline 🙂

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks for a wonderful series of videos. It's just so sad that the village was destroyed.

[@TrekkingExploration]

So nice of you Ruth, thank you

[@King786_]

This has been a fantastic series.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much. There is a little more to come 😉

[@MultiChad13]

Hi Ant, I have somehow ‘stumbled’ on your channel, and I am so glad I did I’m writing because I want you to know how valuable you are to some people, especially me I live near Worksop, so an afternoon’s drive to Ladybower and a stroll round, with the dog, would be ideal However, at the moment I have three slipped disks and am awaiting surgery, my fourth since 2000 and hopefully the last I can, just about manage Creswell Crags, down the road from me, it’s flattish and not many rocks, so, if you ever do Creswell, let me know and I’ll buy you lunch So, when the weather is crap and you don’t feel like doing a video, think of me, it’s my escape Thankyou for ALL your HARD work, researching, flying the drone and everything xx

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thankyou so much for this kind comment. I'm sorry for the delayed responce. I'm so pleased you are enjoying them and i hope you get to go soon :)

[@simongleaden2864]

Great video, and, unlike for so many KZbin videos, the background music is appropriate and enhances the viewing experience.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you for watching Simon I'm pleased you enjoyed it 🙂

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Great post Ant, also kudos to the photographer,s who took the original photo’s of life in the village

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much John 🙂

[@Emmas-travels-trips]

This is so good

[@TrekkingExploration]

Very kind Emma thank you

[@chewie3397]

Wow 👌

[@Glamrockqueen]

This series of videos has been beautiful, yet sad at the same time. Thank you Ant. I wonder how those villagers felt, being told they would have to move out to make way for the Reservoir? We will never know., can only imagine. Did the school children and teacher at 1:12 know that would probably be their last photo together?

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

I lived not far from there as a kid and would go there in the early 70s with my parents. I don't have too many memories but I do clearly remember standing at one end of the dam and looking down at exposed brickwork at the base of the dam wall. Would love to go back there and compare the picture I have in my mind with how it looks now.

[@stevemarshall_uk]

Professionally compiled and informative ✅✅ Everyone must watch…

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Steve :)

[@mickd6942]

Your proper spoiling us with such great content , its a must watch for me

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thank you very much Mick. Extremely kind 🙂

[@philtowle4683]

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[@garywilson4132]

Great video and so informative

[@TrekkingExploration]

Thanks very much Gary 🙂

[@buildingsbyair]

great video, really interested in modern history and its rediscovery

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you 🙂

[@blw896]

A nice end to the mini series of a reservoir Who would of thought that such a thing could be of such interest Well done👍👍

[@TrekkingExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it Bri. I'm pleased i keep finding more to do there

[@blw896]

@@TrekkingExploration Keep looking Keep finding As we know history dies without people researching and exploring it Keep it going and stop using metres😂😂Feet and inches please 🤔🤔🎵👍