For the people of Spielplatz in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, form one of the country's few naked villages, having lived in the nude² for more than 85 years.

 

Their lifestyle has been laid bare in a new documentary offering the outside world a glimpse into naturism.

 

Among those enjoying life in Spielplatz - which means playground in German - is Iseult Richardson, 82, whose father founded the community in 1929.

 

'There is no difference between naturists and people who live up the street,' she insisted.

 

'We all live normal lives but are just lucky enough to live in this extraordinary place.'

 

Properties in the village mainly comprise of two-bedroom bungalows³ which sell for £85,000, the Mirror reports.

 

While residents prefer stripping off, they will adorn⁴ 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 spoke⁵ of how life in the village cured her of body esteem⁶ issues.

 

Tina Yates was self-conscious of a scar on her abdomen⁷ following an operation, and was taken to Spielplatz by her naturist husband in the hope it may cheer her up.

 

Soon the pensioner⁸ had let go of all her previous body hang-ups, and the couple settled in permanently⁹.

 

While those living behind its fences are free of inhibitions, tensions are fraught¹⁰ over an ongoing¹¹ debate about whether to force visitors to bare all when they come to see family.

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