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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
