Sheep!: A stroll through Stanmer Park

Although I'm slightly sick, Sunday was just too nice to stay inside. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, the seagulls were attacking people and it was a balmy 45 Fahrenheit and windy.
Re: the seagulls
The other day I was walking back from class and was about to pass this girl eating a wrap when a seagull flies up at her and takes the wrap out of her hand. It was right up by her face. I may be traumatized.

evil? Don't trust them, they are only out for your food. :)



Flowers on campus. Is this spring?

tiny flowers in the grass at the park

Anyway, Stanmer Park is right next to the campus and always (every time I've been here) filled with people walking dogs. Once I ran into a group of professional dog walkers and their van full of dogs. Guaranteed talking to other people's pets time. Sunday, there were also a lot of children. And sheep.

good thing Sam and Abbie weren't there.

Sheep and the new stadium thats being built

Stanmer Park also includes Stanmer village, Stamner House and Stanmer church and was once part of the Pelham estate. The house was built in 1722 by the 1st Earl of Chichester, Thomas Pelham, and the church was built in 1838 on the site of a 14th Century building. According to the park website, the Stanmer Estate was bought by Henry Pelham in 1713 for £7500. It remained in possession of the Pelham family until 1942 when the park was requisitioned by the War Office and garrisoned by the Canadian army throughout the war. Sussex Uni is also on land that was once owned by the Pelhams.

Chalk. Its everywhere. Right under the surface.