Animal Gallery

Royal Blue the Kings racing pigeon and first carrier of the war

"Royal Blue" the King's racing pigeon and first carrier of the war carried a message from a force landed plane on hte Continent has been invested with the animals VC The Dickin Medal. In October 1940 this bird was released in Holland approximately 120 miles from base at 7.20am and arrived at Sandringham at 11.50am the same day with information regarding the sitution of the crew. Corporal A Randall RAF with the King's pigeon after it had been invested with the medal in London
12th April 1945

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Monkey with passionate hatred of women. But she likes men. With a fierce southern temper

Monkey with passionate hatred of women. But she likes men.
With a fierce southern temper, accurate aim and a passionate hatred for members of her own sex, Judy, a little Brazilian monkey, is the pet of Mr Gay of Waterloo Bridge Road, London.
With men Judy is quite amiable, even loving, but every woman has to keep well out of range for she will pick up anything, stones, sawdust, food and even pruned to throw.
Mr Gay trying to discover the events of Judy's past life that have caused her intense hatred of women.
Photo shows, Judy, although held in check by Mr Gay, throws a stone at Mrs Gay.
21 April 1937

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Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of Footsteps in the Night

Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of "Footsteps in the Night", took a part in the film version of the book "Honeymoon Adventure" which is now being shown at the London theatres. He made a special visit to see himself in the film to the Metropole Cinema and bought his own ticket.
Photo shows Henry Woggins buying his own ticket to see himself in the film.
March 3rd 1932

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