Historic photos recreated in Peak District to celebrate 70 years of Britain's National Parks

Five charities have taken to the Peak District to recreate a series of vintage photos as part of 70th anniversary celebrations for Britain's National Parks.
Photo by John BradleyPhoto by John Bradley
Photo by John Bradley

Historic photos from the 1920s, 30s and 40s showing the mass-movement campaign to protect the countryside have been recreated in the Peak District during a celebratory walk, which was filmed for BBC's Countryfile and will be shown on Sunday night, April 7. Tomo Thompson, CEO of Friends of the Peak District – the organisation that supplied many of the original photos commented: “We had a fantastic time updating these photos. The 70th anniversary of the National Parks is a great opportunity to further the important work being done to open the National Parks for everyone to enjoy regardless of background or ability.”