Animal Crackers 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 carried a message from a force landed plane on hte Continent has been invested with the animals VC The Dickin Medal

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

Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

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

Fetch! Weimaraner carrying long log through woods

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

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

Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave! Keeper Harry Browns daily shave in the Monkey House at the London Zoo fired Peter, the impressible chimpanzee

Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job ahead of him scrubbing this array of ivory. The proud owner of this dental display is Nicholas, sho

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

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

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

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

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

The Ladies Kennel Association are holding their annual Show at Olympia in London today. The photo shows Bulldog Eastgate Stalwart Bosun, well wrapped up against the November day

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

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

What big teeth you ve got. Child with hippopotamus

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

Orang-utang - or Orangutan - makes Christmas pudding

A little girl looks at the rabbits. 1937

Miss Barbara Kelly and her alsatians Meg and Coona "
Miss Barbara Kelly and her alsatians " Meg " and " Coona ", who presented a canine cabaret at Olympia in aid of the Royal Veterinary College

A Kenyan hedgehog

London Zoo has an ostrich for the first time in nearly 2 years. After being without an ostrich for nearly 2 years, the London Zoo now has a young bird which has been placed on view on a lawn in

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

Young mother Shumba cradles her male offspring, named Kishum, who was the first arrival for the New Year at Howletts Zoo Park in Kent. Kishum weighed in at 3lb at 4am on January 1st 1990

Schoolgirls with their pets at school. 1939

Suffering from that morning after feeling, DICKSI, the African bull elephant, gratefully accepts a livener from his keeper at the London Zoo on Boxing Day morning. 26th December 1946

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Getting in trim for the circus ring. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britain s
Getting in trim for the circus ring. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britains youngest animal trainers, is busy at her Ongar (Essex)

Have dog, will travel. A boy riding a bike with his dog on his back in a rucksack. 1936

Taking a quick rain check during a brief shower at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, these King Penguins had time to check that their feathers weren t too damp

Circus elephants, (unloading) Bexley. 1938

Nero a Great Dane and very well known in Hyde Park, shares a newspaper with his little mistress, Pamela Robinson in the park 22 October 1932

Jessie faced her birthday cake. Jessie, a favourite elephant in the Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales, accepting a portion of her 65th birthday cake from young guests at her birthday party

Traffic hold-up by cows crossing a road in Chislehurst, Kent. 1934

Dog and cat playing the piano

Mrs Ruth Harkness widow of an explorer, has succeeded in capturing alive a baby Giant Panda, one of the worlds rarest animals. 15 February 1938

Gorilla with easter egg

Aerial, a striptease actress from South America, has introduced a new thrill into her act, and performs in New York with two ten foot pythons

Dickens descendant tells the tale. Tiny Jennifer Downing, four-year-old great great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, the great novelist

Marooned in flooded Kent. A dog takes refuge from the Kent floods, near Yalding, on a raft. 18 November 1935

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"Animal Crackers: A Captivating Collection of Extraordinary Encounters" Royal Blue, the Kings racing pigeon and first carrier of the war, soars through the sky with unparalleled grace. Bob Noell's mischievous spirit shines as he tickles a gorilla on that unforgettable day - 18 April 1968. In the heart of the woods, witness awe-inspiring strength as a Weimaraner named Fetch fearlessly carries a long log. On Christmas Eve, all eyes are on Scottie dog guarding the chimney; will Santa be granted access to spread joy? Ken Russell captures his own reflection in a self-portrait taken on timer while trying to keep up with a racing dog's speed. Mr Cherry Kearton's film lecture comes alive as his wonderful chimpanzee companion steals hearts with every gesture. Keeper Harry Brown experiences an unexpected close shave when Peter, zoo chimp extraordinaire, lends him a helping hand. Witness an unlikely friendship unfold as a ewe and her loyal dog friend climb into the window of a sports car in West Malling (1937). The Parish pets attend all meetings faithfully - watch as Fox terrier and parrot bring charm to Rev Pennington Bickford's gatherings. Mr Matt Kelly embraces adventure daily at Manchester's Belle Vue Zoo; his job is truly one-of-a-kind. Elephant Tanya dazzles audiences at London Palladium during rehearsals for her breathtaking tricks captured by eager cameras. Sandy, an 18-month-old Golden Retriever, radiates tranquility on his homeward journey while being immortalized through photography. In this captivating collection of animal encounters spanning across time and place, we delve into extraordinary moments that remind us of nature's wonders and our unique bond with animals both big and small.