1987 Great Storm - 'An area of outstanding natural devastation'

Thirty years ago, West Sussex woke up to an amazing sight as The Great Storm cause enormous damage.
Giant oaks, which have stood for a thousand years in Petworth Park, were torn up and discarded by the hurricane-force stormGiant oaks, which have stood for a thousand years in Petworth Park, were torn up and discarded by the hurricane-force storm
Giant oaks, which have stood for a thousand years in Petworth Park, were torn up and discarded by the hurricane-force storm

Masses of trees were uprooted and buildings damaged. Below are images from 1987 and a round-up of the devastation that was caused in the Chichester district.