This well made video documentary is about the community and village of Youlgrave, “a village clinging to the hillside above the sparkling clear waters of the River Bradford in the Peak District of Derbyshire.”

The documentary is an affectionate look at the history of the village and the people who live there, using archive film alongside current footage to illustrate the anecdotes, interviews and stories. It covers the history of the name of the village (locally known as ‘Pommy’) and why the village has a pig as its symbol. Lots of interesting local characters discuss their experiences. Also covered is the lead mining history of the village, the village pantomime traditions and even examples of pranks people played as children, from both the young and old.

The tradition and methods of well dressing are shown and explained, with many examples (both recent and from archives) illustrated. The history of well dressing in the village is discussed, and how it has changed over the years. For example, no women were involved in the dressing of wells until after the Second World War.

This documentary is a fascinating and entertaining look at the history, traditions and people of a village community and how it is still a relevant way of life today. This audio recording lasts 40 minutes and 26 seconds.