Derwent, a village located at the foot of a popular walking area in Derbyshire, England, was intentionally flooded in the 1940s to create the Ladybower Reservoir, which supplied water to industrial centers during World War II. The village, once a close-knit community with century-old buildings, was dismantled, and its residents were relocated. The church held its final service on March 17, 1943, before being submerged. While most of Derwent lies beneath the reservoir, some structures, including five homes, remain above water. The village occasionally re-emerges during droughts, with the most significant instance occurring in 2018, drawing crowds and leading to issues of vandalism and access restrictions. Local memories, like those of 92-year-old Mabel, highlight the village's rich history and the impact of its disappearance on the community.