A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get. The poem, called I've been wandering in the greenwoods, was written when the famous novelist was just 13-years-old and is said to be extremely rare - with only two others being traced in the last 40-years. It was sold at an auction by Bonhams in London where it was bought for a staggering £92,450 by an unidentified buyer from abroad. The auctioneers had previously estimated it would sell for £45,000. The signed manuscript, dated 14 December 1829, is written on a small slip of paper about three inches in size in such small writing that it cannot be easily read without a magnifying glass.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
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A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
