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Animal Collection

Background imageAnimal Collection: The horse wash at at Victoria Pier, Hull 15th June 1948

The horse wash at at Victoria Pier, Hull 15th June 1948

Background imageAnimal Collection: Reception for Red Rum after winning the 1977 Grand National. 2nd April 1977

Reception for Red Rum after winning the 1977 Grand National. 2nd April 1977

Background imageAnimal Collection: American pop group called Funkadelic have been banned from performing at The

American pop group called Funkadelic have been banned from performing at The Royal Albert Hall because of the title of one track on their new album called " Free Your Mind

Background imageAnimal Collection: A new Austin Custom Ten Saloon at Whipsnade Zoo is approached by a Kangaroo

A new Austin Custom Ten Saloon at Whipsnade Zoo is approached by a Kangaroo. Picture taken 13th October 1936

Background imageAnimal Collection: Christina Spooner and singer Tom Jones with Cheetah Kinna walk down Carnaby Street to

Christina Spooner and singer Tom Jones with Cheetah Kinna walk down Carnaby Street to open new shop " Tom Cat". 3rd April 1966

Background imageAnimal Collection: 22-stone Guy the Gorilla grabbed the hand of seven-year-old Kenneth Keegan during a visit

22-stone Guy the Gorilla grabbed the hand of seven-year-old Kenneth Keegan during a visit to London Zoo. Horrified spectators saw the Gorilla pull the boy towards him as he screamed

Background imageAnimal Collection: Great Dane called Hermie is a big dog and is often taken for walks by three year old Emma

Great Dane called Hermie is a big dog and is often taken for walks by three year old Emma Rich. 6th July 1980

Background imageAnimal Collection: Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales. Located within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire

Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales. Located within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. A boy running along a road with a pony. September 1960

Background imageAnimal Collection: Kim, the baby pygmy donkey, who is a fortnight old, makes the acquaintance of baby Susan

Kim, the baby pygmy donkey, who is a fortnight old, makes the acquaintance of baby Susan, ten months old. She is quite amused and thrilled when Kim trots up to her. Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mrs Sonia Williams, wife of a Kingshurst newsagent in Birmingham

Mrs Sonia Williams, wife of a Kingshurst newsagent in Birmingham, wanted to ride the streets of Kingshurst naked, riding a white horse

Background imageAnimal Collection: The England womens football team who are to play Holland training at Bisham Abbey

The England womens football team who are to play Holland training at Bisham Abbey, Berkshire. The match will take place at Reading

Background imageAnimal Collection: Red Rum, pictured in his stable in 1988. Red Rum

Red Rum, pictured in his stable in 1988. Red Rum (3 May 1965 to 18 October 1995) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser

Background imageAnimal Collection: Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Background imageAnimal Collection: Susanna Hoffs, american singer, guitarist and actress, Studio Pix, London

Susanna Hoffs, american singer, guitarist and actress, Studio Pix, London, Monday 25th February 1991

Background imageAnimal Collection: John Aspinall with his giant Silverback Gorrila ponders the problems of running his Zoo

John Aspinall with his giant Silverback Gorrila ponders the problems of running his Zoo at Howletts, near Canterbury

Background imageAnimal Collection: K9, the robot dog in the BBC TV series Dr Who, seen here meeting Robert the Spillers dog

K9, the robot dog in the BBC TV series Dr Who, seen here meeting Robert the Spillers dog food dog whos face sells over half a million packets of the companys products a week

Background imageAnimal Collection: Pat Taffe on Arkle. March 1966

Pat Taffe on Arkle. March 1966

Background imageAnimal Collection: Child with Poodle dog. June 1953 D3291

Child with Poodle dog. June 1953 D3291

Background imageAnimal Collection: Boys on rafts and tin-bath boats. Circa 1946

Boys on rafts and tin-bath boats. Circa 1946

Background imageAnimal Collection: Three year old Juanita Jahn (seated on elephant), daughter of Harry Jahn

Three year old Juanita Jahn (seated on elephant), daughter of Harry Jahn, elephant trainer with Billy Smarts Circus, took Gilda

Background imageAnimal Collection: Volunteers from the Friends of Bristol Horses Society ( now HorseWorld

Volunteers from the Friends of Bristol Horses Society ( now HorseWorld) collecting for the charity on a flag day in the 1950

Background imageAnimal Collection: Honley Show. A bird in the hand... Margaret Mottram, of the Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary

Honley Show. A bird in the hand... Margaret Mottram, of the Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary, shows a young tawny owl to Adam and Ben Whitehead, of Golcar. 11th June 1988

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mod dog wearing scarlet doe skin mod military tunic trimmed with extra heavy gold braid

Mod dog wearing scarlet doe skin mod military tunic trimmed with extra heavy gold braid and buttons. 1st March 1967

Background imageAnimal Collection: Patrick Stewart, who is starring as Launce in The Royal Shakespeare Company

Patrick Stewart, who is starring as Launce in The Royal Shakespeare Companys production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, with Blackie, a dog rescued in Leamington Spa by the Avon Dog Rescue Service

Background imageAnimal Collection: Des O Connor who was ordered by his doctor to take a breather from his Palladium show

Des O Connor who was ordered by his doctor to take a breather from his Palladium show, has found complete relaxation among his racehorse at Newmarket

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Blue Cap Military Police. Officer with his Border Collie

The Blue Cap Military Police. Officer with his Border Collie

Background imageAnimal Collection: Arthur Scargill and his wife Anne at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire, with their dog Ginger

Arthur Scargill and his wife Anne at home near Barnsley, Yorkshire, with their dog Ginger. 19th November 1980

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Minehead. 31st August 1923

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Minehead. 31st August 1923

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Jenny Hanley, the presenters of Thames Television

Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Jenny Hanley, the presenters of Thames Televisions childrens programme " Magpie", are back from Egypt

Background imageAnimal Collection: Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese (behind in the white jacket and jeans)

Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese (behind in the white jacket and jeans)

Background imageAnimal Collection: Nicholas Connorton, 4-year-old son of jockey Brian Connorton

Nicholas Connorton, 4-year-old son of jockey Brian Connorton, is well on his way to following in his fathers footseps

Background imageAnimal Collection: Young girl riding her bicycle with pet dog in the basket on the front handlebars

Young girl riding her bicycle with pet dog in the basket on the front handlebars. Circa 1945

Background imageAnimal Collection: Jill Ireland and husband David McCallum with a wallaby at the premiere of

Jill Ireland and husband David McCallum with a wallaby at the premiere of Robbery Under Arms. 4th October 1957

Background imageAnimal Collection: The cast of Coronation Street on set. Bobby the Corrie cat, with his handler

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Bobby the Corrie cat, with his handler. 16th April 1968

Background imageAnimal Collection: Rod Stewarts house in Windsor, Berkshire. 25th July 1975

Rod Stewarts house in Windsor, Berkshire. 25th July 1975

Background imageAnimal Collection: Grand National Winner, Maori Venture and owner Jim Joel

Grand National Winner, Maori Venture and owner Jim Joel

Background imageAnimal Collection: A 35 foot figure of a Zulu warrior being erected at the entrance to Coventry Zoo Park

A 35 foot figure of a Zulu warrior being erected at the entrance to Coventry Zoo Park. 19th March 1970

Background imageAnimal Collection: Fritz the dachshund is one dog who never gets tired going walkies- for he does it

Fritz the dachshund is one dog who never gets tired going walkies- for he does it on wheels. Watchdog Fritz hurt his back while having a go at the postman, and lost the use of his hind legs

Background imageAnimal Collection: Jannifer Waight 4 1 / 2 yrs. With Porcupine at the London Zoo. London, February 1953 D898

Jannifer Waight 4 1 / 2 yrs. With Porcupine at the London Zoo. London, February 1953 D898
Jannifer Waight 4 1/2 yrs. With Porcupine at the London Zoo. London, February 1953 D898

Background imageAnimal Collection: Keith Richards & Anita Pallenberg at their home, the rented Villa Nellcote

Keith Richards & Anita Pallenberg at their home, the rented Villa Nellcote

Background imageAnimal Collection: Pink Floyd Inflatable Flying Pig at Battersea December 1976 Power Station in London

Pink Floyd Inflatable Flying Pig at Battersea December 1976 Power Station in London during filming of pop video promo

Background imageAnimal Collection: Christina Spooner and singer Tom Jones with Cheetah Kinna walk down Carnaby Street to

Christina Spooner and singer Tom Jones with Cheetah Kinna walk down Carnaby Street to open new shop " Tomcat". 3rd April 1966

Background imageAnimal Collection: People with Animals: A Woman holding up her pet cat. November 1969 Z10902

People with Animals: A Woman holding up her pet cat. November 1969 Z10902

Background imageAnimal Collection: 17 year old Bindi Williams an aboriginal boy actor, flew into London to see the first

17 year old Bindi Williams an aboriginal boy actor, flew into London to see the first transmission in colour of a new Australian series called " Woobinda

Background imageAnimal Collection: Bob Smith and his alsatian dog who helps him pick his football pools. 1957

Bob Smith and his alsatian dog who helps him pick his football pools. 1957

Background imageAnimal Collection: RSPCA in the West Midlands. RSPCA Inspector Tim Scott arrives back with an

RSPCA in the West Midlands. RSPCA Inspector Tim Scott arrives back with an off colour swan. 27th February 1985

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse 'Lady'

Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse "Lady"
Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse " Lady" into the bar of the Fox and Goose, in Southport, Lancs

Background imageAnimal Collection: Pegasus, a Grand National winner, helping at a R. A. F. station

Pegasus, a Grand National winner, helping at a R. A. F. station
Pegasus, a Grand National winner, helping at a R.A.F. station. His duty being to transport officers to outlying stations. February 1940

Background imageAnimal Collection: Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies

Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies in fighting Germany

Background imageAnimal Collection: A female butcher working in the South East of England Second World War

A female butcher working in the South East of England Second World War. 2nd December 1940

Background imageAnimal Collection: 'Tiny'the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to

"Tiny"the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to
" Tiny" the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to pets corner at Knowsley Safari Park

Background imageAnimal Collection: 7 year old Nicky Wilson makes friends with Grumpy the sea lion at Knowsley Safari Park

7 year old Nicky Wilson makes friends with Grumpy the sea lion at Knowsley Safari Park. Merseyside. 21st May 1992

Background imageAnimal Collection: Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheep. Dover, Kent. Picture taken 1st

Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheep. Dover, Kent. Picture taken 1st October 1944

Background imageAnimal Collection: An Army Remount Centre in Melton Mowbray Leicestershire

An Army Remount Centre in Melton Mowbray Leicestershire. Picture taken 16th February 1943

Background imageAnimal Collection: A contingent of Cypriot Muleteers which recently landed in France have now taken up

A contingent of Cypriot Muleteers which recently landed in France have now taken up the duties with the B.E.F. with their mules. They are engaged in carrying stores, etc. for various units

Background imageAnimal Collection: Picture shows 'Herald'the Champion Bull, of Maple Lodge, Guernsey

Picture shows "Herald"the Champion Bull, of Maple Lodge, Guernsey
Picture shows " Herald" the Champion Bull, of Maple Lodge, Guernsey, The Channel Islands, aged 6 years and 7 months, owned by E. D. Falla of Castel

Background imageAnimal Collection: Knowsley Gala Day, Haswell Park, in Cantril Farm. Pictured

Knowsley Gala Day, Haswell Park, in Cantril Farm. Pictured, fun on the ponies for these youngsters at the gala. 29th August 1977

Background imageAnimal Collection: Picture shows a dog wearing trainers presumably belonging to the young boy on the left

Picture shows a dog wearing trainers presumably belonging to the young boy on the left. Picture is obviously set up to be a quirky, humorous picture by Tim McGuinness for The Newcastle Chronicle

Background imageAnimal Collection: Picture shows the Alsatian named Beast, who saved his family from death as flames ripped

Picture shows the Alsatian named Beast, who saved his family from death as flames ripped through their home

Background imageAnimal Collection: Bobby Charlton pictured with his wife Norma, and children Suzanne (aged 15

Bobby Charlton pictured with his wife Norma, and children Suzanne (aged 15, riding pony Gambol) and Andrea (aged 12, with Judy the dog) outside their home in Knutsford, Cheshire

Background imageAnimal Collection: Sheba the lioness with Norman Harvey at his Cardiff garage. March 1969

Sheba the lioness with Norman Harvey at his Cardiff garage. March 1969

Background imageAnimal Collection: Christmas lights in St Johns Gardens, Liverpool. December 1960

Christmas lights in St Johns Gardens, Liverpool. December 1960

Background imageAnimal Collection: Engelbert Humperdinck at home with his Dalmatian dog. 5th July 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck at home with his Dalmatian dog. 5th July 1968

Background imageAnimal Collection: A man dressed up as a 7ft bear, Middlesbrough. Pictured crossing the road outside

A man dressed up as a 7ft bear, Middlesbrough. Pictured crossing the road outside the Evening Gazette offices. 1972

Background imageAnimal Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Eagle House Youth Club, Bristol. 29th October 1959

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Eagle House Youth Club, Bristol. 29th October 1959

Background imageAnimal Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Manchester. The Queen pats a dog at Hopwood Hall

Queen Elizabeth II visits Manchester. The Queen pats a dog at Hopwood Hall. 17th July 1992

Background imageAnimal Collection: Coulby Newham Leisure Farm, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Coulby Newham Leisure Farm, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 26th January 1989

Background imageAnimal Collection: Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Ramsgate, Kent. Pictured

Holiday scenes on Whit Sunday at Ramsgate, Kent. Pictured, donkeys on a deserted Ramsgate beach waiting for trade. 17th May 1964

Background imageAnimal Collection: Stan Boardman and Radio Merseyside DJ Billy Butler with Hickory the donkey

Stan Boardman and Radio Merseyside DJ Billy Butler with Hickory the donkey. Hickory is starring in Cinderella at New Brighton with Stan Boardman, pictured at Radio Merseyside with Billy Butler

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Nolan sisters, who are appearing at the Winter Gardens

The Nolan sisters, who are appearing at the Winter Gardens, enjoy themselves riding donkeys on the sands at Blackpool. 17th July 1980

Background imageAnimal Collection: Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race

Lester Piggott, racing jockey, aged 12, who has already won his first race, seen with one of the horses at South Bank Lambourn, West Berkshire

Background imageAnimal Collection: Hindley toll gate, Lancashire. 22nd February 1934

Hindley toll gate, Lancashire. 22nd February 1934

Background imageAnimal Collection: Mrs Catt from Carshalton Beeches with some of her Siamese cats

Mrs Catt from Carshalton Beeches with some of her Siamese cats. She is a member of the Siamese cat club and has bred Siamese cats for nearly four years. 7th November 1935

Background imageAnimal Collection: On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip

On the 12th May 1919 the Daily Mirror introduced its readers to the adventures of Pip and Squeak. Within nine months Pip the dog and penguin Squeak were joined by a rabbit called Wilfred

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Hunstanton, Norfolk

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at Hunstanton, Norfolk. 3rd August 1923

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred in Portsmouth

The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred in Portsmouth. Sailor volunteers carrying the pets house to its allocated place on the Town Hall septs at Portsmouth

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at a fete in the grounds of Lord

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at a fete in the grounds of Lord Iveaghs Dublin house. Robbie Pellissier gives each pet a medal on behalf of Our Dumb Friends League. 17th June 1923

Background imageAnimal Collection: The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred on the Kentish Coast. August 1920

Background imageAnimal Collection: Post collections and deliveries, Clovelly Post Office, Devon. 6th October 1935

Post collections and deliveries, Clovelly Post Office, Devon. 6th October 1935

Background imageAnimal Collection: The latest addition to the Liverpool Zoological Gardens arrived this morning by steamer

The latest addition to the Liverpool Zoological Gardens arrived this morning by steamer

Background imageAnimal Collection: Highfield Tannery, Runcorn, which has a capacity for dealing with about 10

Highfield Tannery, Runcorn, which has a capacity for dealing with about 10, 000 hides per week. Date Unknown

Background imageAnimal Collection: Left to right, Tony Bastable, Susan Stranks with 'Puff'

Left to right, Tony Bastable, Susan Stranks with "Puff"
Left to right, Tony Bastable, Susan Stranks with " Puff" a Welsh mountain pony and Pete Brady, three of the presenters of the programme " Magpie"

Background imageAnimal Collection: Blue Peter flies to the Far East. Pictured at RAF Lyneham are presenters John Noakes

Blue Peter flies to the Far East. Pictured at RAF Lyneham are presenters John Noakes, Christopher Trace and Valerie Singleton

Background imageAnimal Collection: Piper Mitch Mitchinson plays bagpipes to Newcastle Brewery dray horses to get them used

Piper Mitch Mitchinson plays bagpipes to Newcastle Brewery dray horses to get them used to the wail of the pipes, after a life time with brass bands. April 1970



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