Researching Bodiam’s Shetland pony stud

They lived there for many years with a herd of around 70 ponies & a pedigree herd of Jersey cows.

Lady Estella Hope died there in 1958. There was a cowman who lived in a cottage with his wife who was employed there & also a gardener by name of Mr. Brabon.

Some time after 1958, the South Park house was demolished & the pony stud moved elsewhere. I wonder if any of your readers have any knowledge of Lady Estella or her ponies when they were at South Park or any photographs, particularly of the house.

I would be very grateful for any information, however small. I can be contacted at [email protected] if anyone can help me at all.

Elisabeth Mead

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