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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
