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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .
Working at a height of 36,000ft, pilots may have the best view in the world .
A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .