And almost as soon as the first flakes fall, the cameras come out as people love to capture those picturesque scenes. There is nothing like that crunch as you walk through the snow, nor turning back to snap a photo of that perfect footprint. South Downs Schools Living History Project has many more old Sussex photographs at www.southdownsgenerations.org.uk
1. Sussex in the Snow
Jasper Batch and Mello Batch having fun in the snow at Bramber Castle in January 2007 Photo: Steve Cobb
2. Sussex in the Snow
Lewes in deep snow in February 1881 Photo: Sussex Archaeological Society
3. Sussex in the Snow
Zara Kirkpatrick and Amby Kirkpatrick with their snowman at Bramber Castle in January 2007 Photo: Steve Cobb
4. Sussex in the Snow
Stedham Primary School pupils Fred, Tarya and Freddie have fun making a snowman in break time Photo: Kate Shemilt