Southdown sheep 1.5 to 2.5 inches (4-6 cm). An estimated 110,000 sheep were in Sussex as early as 1341. At the time, their wool was second only to the Hereford sheep in fineness and quality. In 1780, John Ellman realized the potential of these animals and set out to standardize the Southdown breed. In the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, they were found in large numbers, especially in the South Downs near Lewes. In 1813, Arthur Young estimated 200,000 ewes were kept on the eastern South Downs and commented, "the amazing number they keep is one of the most
Last of a Dyin' Breed Last of a Dyin' Breed Last of a Dyin' Breed is the fourteenth studio album by American southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album was announced on May 2, 2012 for release on August 21, 2012, and September 17 in the UK. It is the first Lynyrd Skynyrd album to feature Peter Keys on keyboards and Johnny Colt on bass (even though credited, the latter is not on the tracks) and also features guest guitarist John 5. The first single, "Last of a Dyin' Breed", was made available to purchase via iTunes on July 9, 2012. With Lynyrd Skynyrd conducting