Facts & Figures

The reservoirs of Derwent and Howden were built nearly 100 years ago to supply the cities of Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.  Over 1000 people were involved in building them and were housed in the temporary ‘Tin Town’ at Birchinlee. 

Ladybower was completed in 1945 to supply an ever increasing demand.  This resulted in the flooding of the villages of Derwent and Ashopton – when water levels are low, you may get a glimpse of the village remains.