Derwent Reservoir Derbyshire — Dambusters Practice Ground & The Sunken Villages

Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire is more than just water — it was the training ground for the legendary Dambusters 617 Squadron, and the place where two entire villages disappeared beneath the waves. When the valley was flooded in the 1940s, the communities of Derwent and Ashopton were lost forever… or were they? At low water, eerie remains emerge from the depths. This is the story of the brave aircrews who trained here, and the families who gave up their homes so the reservoir could be built. 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden British history #DerwentReservoir #Dambusters #LostVillages #DerbyshireHistory #617Squadron