An entire village, submerged almost half a century ago, has resurfaced in England after a prolonged drought significantly lowered the water level in the Rutland Water reservoir. The ruins of Nether Hambleton, in the East Midlands, have become visible again. Stone walls, traces of buildings and the outlines of old roads testify to the existence of the village, which disappeared under water in the 1970s.

More than 3,000 acres of land were flooded to create Rutland Water, which at the time was the largest artificial lake in Europe. Residents were forced to abandon their homes and move to the surrounding areas. Among the submerged buildings were 18th-century houses. The surrounding farmland was mainly used for the cultivation of barley and wheat. The barley was exported to Germany for beer production, while the wheat was used for bread production.

For decades, the remains of Nether Hambleton stood at the bottom of a valley, between the present-day Hambleton peninsula and the small settlement of Lyndon.

Now, an unusual drought has lowered the water level and brought parts of the ruins to the surface, giving visitors a rare opportunity to get a close-up look at the remains of a village that lay hidden underwater for almost half a century. The sight of the ruins has captivated visitors, while the remains of old buildings and roads offer a rare glimpse into life in this part of England.