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.
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These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
