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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
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 .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .