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.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
