cluster of well-kept houses and community centres lies a group of residents living life a little differently.For the people of Spielplatz in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, form one of the country's few naked villages, having lived in the nude for more than 85 years.
While residents prefer stripping off, they will adorn wellingtons, trousers or appropriate clothing when carrying out tasks like gardening.
Trips to their own local pub, swimming sessions and meal times are all performed in the nude.
Earlier this year one woman spoke of how life in the village cured her of body esteem issues.
Tina Yates was self-conscious of a scar on her abdomen following an operation, and was taken to Spielplatz by her naturist husband in the hope it may cheer her up.
Soon the pensioner had let go of all her previous body hang-ups, and the couple settled in permanently.
While those living behind its fences are free of inhibitions, tensions are fraught over an ongoing debate about whether to force visitors to bare all when they come to see family.
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