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Background imageHumour Collection: Scottie dog guards the chimney on Christmas Eve. Lets hope he ll allow Santa

Scottie dog guards the chimney on Christmas Eve. Lets hope he ll allow Santa Claus in the house! 1947

Background imageHumour Collection: Royal Blue the Kings racing pigeon and first carrier of the war

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

Background imageHumour Collection: Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. these elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle

Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. these elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle
Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show. These elegant Borzois (Dogs) settle themselves for brief siesta alongside the No Parking sign outside Olympia, London

Background imageHumour Collection: Dog at the hairdresser

Dog at the hairdresser

Background imageHumour Collection: Watched by customers and the landlord Mr H Mills pouring out beer Ginger a 9 year

Watched by customers and the landlord Mr H Mills pouring out beer Ginger a 9 year old cart horse stops for a quick pint with his master at the public bar of the New Inn Monkton Kent 26 October 1951

Background imageHumour Collection: Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954

Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954
As this woman shows, the Paris dog show has become a fashion show 10th July 1954

Background imageHumour Collection: Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried

Giant Sturgeon at Mac Fisheries shop in Bond Street, Westminster, London carried by 5 men 28 April 1921

Background imageHumour Collection: Cows on the road in Charing, Kent. 1936

Cows on the road in Charing, Kent. 1936

Background imageHumour Collection: Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Background imageHumour Collection: Paul Wilson and dog Mickey. 1938

Paul Wilson and dog Mickey. 1938

Background imageHumour Collection: London will see its own music Hall coster Queen do the Lambeth Walk when Kate Carney

London will see its own music Hall coster Queen do the Lambeth Walk when Kate Carney appears in the Royal Variety Command Performance at the Coliseum next month

Background imageHumour Collection: Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Background imageHumour Collection: The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed

The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed in Prague with the avowed object of propagating and teaching the art of knitting among men

Background imageHumour Collection: The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

Background imageHumour Collection: Heres a new kind of mermaid with ten peculiar hands and the same number of feet - webbed

Heres a new kind of mermaid with ten peculiar hands and the same number of feet - webbed. Actually, the subwater goddess effect is formed by five beauties who invaded a beach at Hamburg, Germany 1954

Background imageHumour Collection: Nancy Price and her daughter in a dance Matinee A dancing matinee is being given

Nancy Price and her daughter in a dance Matinee A dancing matinee is being given at the Aeolian Hall in aid of the Great Ormonde Street Childrens hospital

Background imageHumour Collection: Mr Cherry Keartons wonderful chimpanzee accompanies him in his film lecture

Mr Cherry Keartons wonderful chimpanzee accompanies him in his film lecture Wild Animal Life. Mary with Mr Cherry Kearton. 28 April 1926

Background imageHumour Collection: Ken Russell - self portrait taken on timer A racing dog wants some keeping up with

Ken Russell - self portrait taken on timer A racing dog wants some keeping up with - unless you re the proud possessor of a pogo stick like this old fashioned lady is. Up she goes

Background imageHumour Collection: Fox terrier, Jock, looks wistful. 1945

Fox terrier, Jock, looks wistful. 1945

Background imageHumour Collection: Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February

Great Dane & Chihuahua, the largest and smallest breeds at Crufts 10th February 1968 - which saw a record entry of 7, 017 dogs, the biggest dog show in the world, now being held at Olympia

Background imageHumour Collection: Mrs. H. Parsons, of Hove, who for a bet, walked from Hove to Olympia with her great

Mrs. H. Parsons, of Hove, who for a bet, walked from Hove to Olympia with her great
Mrs.H.Parsons, of Hove, who for a wager, walked from Hove to Olympia with her Great Danes " Saxo And Dana" of Elverland

Background imageHumour Collection: A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: ERA at Crystal Palace. Children watching race. 1937

ERA at Crystal Palace. Children watching race. 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap

Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap. 1936

Background imageHumour Collection: Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave! Keeper Harry Browns daily

Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave! Keeper Harry Browns daily
Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave

Background imageHumour Collection: Pub sign for The Merry Maidens at Shinfield, Reading, England 1960s

Pub sign for The Merry Maidens at Shinfield, Reading, England 1960s

Background imageHumour Collection: 187 brass bands competing at Crystal Palace. 29 September 1934

187 brass bands competing at Crystal Palace. 29 September 1934

Background imageHumour Collection: Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying Please wake me up at Sidcup

Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying Please wake me up at Sidcup
Commuter asleep on the train wearing a sign saying " Please wake me up at Sidcup"

Background imageHumour Collection: Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects

Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects her fashionable bathing dress with this novel wet weather costume made of cellophane

Background imageHumour Collection: Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine

Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine Hilliard at Ocean View, New Jersey, USA

Background imageHumour Collection: Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job

Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job ahead of him scrubbing this array of ivory

Background imageHumour Collection: The nurse chimpanzee. Snooky, said to be the most human - like chimpanzee

The nurse chimpanzee. Snooky, said to be the most human - like chimpanzee
The nurse chimpanzee. " Snooky ", said to be the most human - like chimpanzee in the world, nursing the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rounan, of Los Angeles. 31 December 1923

Background imageHumour Collection: Elephant doing tricks for the camera, Tanya rehearses at the London Palladium for

Elephant doing tricks for the camera, Tanya rehearses at the London Palladium for the Royal Variety Performance, which will be attended by the Queen. 13th November 1967

Background imageHumour Collection: Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Background imageHumour Collection: In Harrods a Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale in the pets

In Harrods a Cassowary ( price 250 guineas ) - one of the items for sale in the pets department at Harrods, the famous London store. 11 July 1968

Background imageHumour Collection: Elephant learning to drive a car

Elephant learning to drive a car

Background imageHumour Collection: Give Me Pale Ale anytime. April 1958

Give Me Pale Ale anytime. April 1958
Give Me Pale Ale anytime says this spaniel. April 1958

Background imageHumour Collection: SANDY, an 18 month old Golden Retriever, is placidly homeward bound as he is photographed

SANDY, an 18 month old Golden Retriever, is placidly homeward bound as he is photographed here, teeth clamped into the wicker basket which contains the family joint

Background imageHumour Collection: Ten-month old chimpanzee Casey caught playing court to Caesar, a champion Chihuahua

Ten-month old chimpanzee Casey caught playing court to Caesar, a champion Chihuahua. He is helping prepare him for next months Crufts Dog Show

Background imageHumour Collection: Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across

Skippy the poodle has remarkable road safety sense and escorts her charges across the zebra crossing at Heston in Middlesex. 10th March 1954

Background imageHumour Collection: The Ladies Kennel Association are holding their annual Show at Olympia in London today

The Ladies Kennel Association are holding their annual Show at Olympia in London today

Background imageHumour Collection: Xanadu of Carloway an Afghan Hound Dog being groomed by owner Mrs G Taylor of Esher

Xanadu of Carloway an Afghan Hound Dog being groomed by owner Mrs G Taylor of Esher Surrey at Crufts Dog Show Olympia London 9th February 1962

Background imageHumour Collection: Dog socialites Candide and Koko on right have a dinner martini at the 400 Restaurant

Dog socialites Candide and Koko on right have a dinner martini at the 400 Restaurant where they performed in the current drive for funds for the New York Lighthouse Association for the Blind

Background imageHumour Collection: 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
Henry Woggins, the pet dog of Mrs Fraser Simpson, author of " Footsteps in the Night"

Background imageHumour Collection: Mr Groombridges Sheepdog 1936 The Old Soldier on Guard - with pipe and stick

Mr Groombridges Sheepdog 1936 The Old Soldier on Guard - with pipe and stick

Background imageHumour Collection: Whenever she went out in the car Mischief a three year old spaniel owned by Trisha

Whenever she went out in the car Mischief a three year old spaniel owned by Trisha Bingham, who lives near Eastbourne, came back crying

Background imageHumour Collection: Canine Film Star. British number one beautiful brown eyed Great Dane called Junie

Canine Film Star. British number one beautiful brown eyed Great Dane called Junie
Canine Film Star

Background imageHumour Collection: Watch your Bach with this dog

Watch your Bach with this dog
Dog plays Bach at the piano

Background imageHumour Collection: Boy rollerskating on the pavement with his pet dog on a lead, who is carrying

Boy rollerskating on the pavement with his pet dog on a lead, who is carrying
1950s Britain. Boy in shorts rollerskating on the pavement with his pet dog on a lead, who is carrying his cap in his mouth. c. 1950

Background imageHumour Collection: Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb

Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate suspect makes a rapid climb
Ben always gets his man - the unfortunate " suspect" makes a rapid climb of a nearby tree with Ben hot on his heels

Background imageHumour Collection: Cute puppies hanging on the line

Cute puppies hanging on the line
Puppies hanging on the line!

Background imageHumour Collection: Salvo, who made a record number of drops with the Parachute Regiment, wearing the

Salvo, who made a record number of drops with the Parachute Regiment, wearing the American-designed harness used by Rob

Background imageHumour Collection: Portable wireless! Typical British bulldog is quite content with his Marconi receiving

Portable wireless! Typical British bulldog is quite content with his Marconi receiving set and headphones.1922

Background imageHumour Collection: At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Shearing

At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Shearing
At a canine beauty parlour, Knightsbridge, London. Preparing dogs for a show. Clipping a poodle. 1 May 1928

Background imageHumour Collection: Tunbridge Wells Canine Societys Show. Mrs Edna Carlton with her prize winning Afghan

Tunbridge Wells Canine Societys Show. Mrs Edna Carlton with her prize winning Afghan Hounds. 1935

Background imageHumour Collection: Bully the mascot of the R. F. C. 20 November 1917

Bully the mascot of the R. F. C. 20 November 1917
Bully the mascot of the R.F.C. 20 November 1917

Background imageHumour Collection: Surrey county dog show At Kensington Mrs. Hudsons Great Danes 23rd February, 1933

Surrey county dog show At Kensington Mrs. Hudsons Great Danes 23rd February, 1933

Background imageHumour Collection: Dog doing tricks - dressed up in wig in front of mirror

Dog doing tricks - dressed up in wig in front of mirror

Background imageHumour Collection: Plane passenger seats become lifebelts in 10 seconds. New safety device for flying-boats

Plane passenger seats become lifebelts in 10 seconds. New safety device for flying-boats

Background imageHumour Collection: Donkey - Linda at London Zoo ?TopFoto Jaws retort response

Donkey - Linda at London Zoo ?TopFoto Jaws retort response joke hey tongue long in the tooth dental inspection open wide loud pay attention shout noise nostrils

Background imageHumour Collection: Foot inspection 1939 - Royal West Kent Territorials training

Foot inspection 1939 - Royal West Kent Territorials training

Background imageHumour Collection: Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being

Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being evacuated from Greenhithe to the countryside

Background imageHumour Collection: Queen distributes Royal Maundy. The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Maundy

Queen distributes Royal Maundy. The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Maundy service at Westminster Abbey during which her Majesty distributed the tradional Royal Maundy

Background imageHumour Collection: Two young men laughing - ?TopFoto

Two young men laughing - ?TopFoto

Background imageHumour Collection: Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Background imageHumour Collection: Brussels is now sweltering in a heatwave, bathers may perform Foxtrots and other

Brussels is now sweltering in a heatwave, bathers may perform Foxtrots and other dances in the water to the music of a band in bathing costumes. 18 August 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: The London Divisional Signals (City of London Signals), Territorials, rehearse the

The London Divisional Signals (City of London Signals), Territorials, rehearse the display of trick motorcycle riding at Mons Barracks, Aldershot, in preparation for the Royal Tournament

Background imageHumour Collection: The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12

The victory ball at the Albert Hall Mlle Edmee Dormeuil as a bunch of grapes 12 November 1919

Background imageHumour Collection: Egg and Spoon swimming race Victoria Park 7th August 1937

Egg and Spoon swimming race Victoria Park 7th August 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine

Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine Dancing Competition in aid of the Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies took place at the Scale Theatre

Background imageHumour Collection: Worlds Biggest Violin The worlds biggest violin which played a part in the the largest

Worlds Biggest Violin The worlds biggest violin which played a part in the the largest conference of the music industries ever held in New York

Background imageHumour Collection: Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken

Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken place on the Tempelhofer field at Berlin The photograph shows the glider apparatus of the Schwerdt construction firm

Background imageHumour Collection: Two Geese have a bath in an old bath tub undated

Two Geese have a bath in an old bath tub undated

Background imageHumour Collection: Knee deep in flood water a housewife hangs out her washing at Maidenhead. 1 January

Knee deep in flood water a housewife hangs out her washing at Maidenhead. 1 January 1936

Background imageHumour Collection: The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed

The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed, a car roof-top sleeping compartment. Lucy de Winter from Buenos Aires demonstrates the mo-bed in use. 13 January 1959

Background imageHumour Collection: Water Belles on Water Bicycles These charming girls on water bicycles caused something

Water Belles on Water Bicycles These charming girls on water bicycles caused something of a sensation at Coney Island, when they engaged in a race with men swimmers and won easily

Background imageHumour Collection: Iris Delysia, the beautiful new dancer described as a Russian pocket Venus and Alfred Strogonoff

Iris Delysia, the beautiful new dancer described as a Russian pocket Venus and Alfred Strogonoff, who will perform in England at the Coliseum in London on Monday. 1925

Background imageHumour Collection: Polling Day Scenes Eton boys help their master candidate Eton boys hire a cab

Polling Day Scenes Eton boys help their master candidate Eton boys hire a cab tour Windsor shouting for the Conservative candidate

Background imageHumour Collection: King George VI poses with a large pig, helping to promote the use of swill made

King George VI poses with a large pig, helping to promote the use of swill made from waste during the war to keep Britain fed. 8 August 1942

Background imageHumour Collection: A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: Two with a single heart! Graceful necks as swans do a little billing and cooing in

Two with a single heart! Graceful necks as swans do a little billing and cooing in a quiet corner of the pond. heartshape 22 April 1937

Background imageHumour Collection: What big teeth you ve got. Child with hippopotamus

What big teeth you ve got. Child with hippopotamus

Background imageHumour Collection: 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
Monkey with passionate hatred of women. But she likes men

Background imageHumour Collection: Orang-utang - or Orangutan - makes Christmas pudding

Orang-utang - or Orangutan - makes Christmas pudding



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