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.
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .