FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .