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.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .