The churches, pubs, farms, schools and homes of Derwent and Ashopton were submerged in 1943, and what remains today is usually hidden beneath the surface of Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire's picturesque Upper Derwent Valley.
However, this summer’s heatwaves and the drought conditions created by the historically low rainfall means water levels are so low the wreckage of those once-thriving communities has once again been exposed, giving visitors a fascinating insight into the area’s past.
Dave Hodgkiss captured these great photos showing what remains of the lost villages, which could soon be hidden again, with heavy rain predicted in the region over coming days.
9. Communities displaced
Thriving communities were displaced when Ladybower Reservoir was created Photo: Dave Hodgkiss
10. Mysterious remains
It's unclear what this and many other structures normally submerged by Ladybower Reservoir used to be Photo: Dave Hodgkiss
11. Risen again
Another of the buildings which has emerged after water levels at Ladybower Reservoir fell dramatically Photo: Dave Hodgkiss