Friendships Collection (page 4)

Up she goes... Mrs. Eve Richardson tries to reach her snake Black Price
Up she goes...Mrs. Eve Richardson tries to reach her snake Black Price, who had taken refuge up the chimney. January 1967 P000639

Mahon the 6-year-old Whipsnade Zoo rhinocerous has his yearly toe manicure and brush up during October and these pictures, taken today

EastEnders star Letitia Dean feeds her adopted baby chimp - Kumi at London Zoo. July 1987 P000672

Mrs. Hambrook of the Old Manor Hotel, Bracknell, Berks, offered to look after a week old piglet of a large litter. She did not bargain for the pig taking possession of the hotel

Whoes a Messy Polly? Crusading MP Tam Dalyell stretched out a hand to help the worlds parrots yesterday. And what did he get for his trouble? A mucky suit, thates what

Mums the word at dudley: The animal mothers at Dudley Zoo in Worcestershire know a thing or two about pleasing the human visitors

Howes Budget Bites. The Chancellors pet terrier frolics in the park, blissfully unaware that hes closer to the Budget secrets than most of Britains voters

Chancellors budget inflates the population. Budget, the dog owned by Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe, has given Britain a boost

Judy Geeson with Benjamin. July 1984 P000668

Otter that Turned Rotter: Cosy job, being a photographer. Unless, that is, you happen to be filming an otter called Spade

Sir Geoffrey Howe: Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe, his wife Lady Elspeth, and their pet dog Budget, surprised regulars at The Bell pub in Outwood

Michaelas one for the Toad. Passionate TV presenter Michaela Strachan embraced a new love yesterday - Charlie the toad. And she kissed him

Actress: Debbie Arnold with dog. November 1984 P000683

Anything for a gaggle. Screenwriter Brian Glover has geese on the brain. His latest film Laughterhouse, which opens on Friday July 20 in London

Having tired of his swimming lesson, George the otter has a rest on Keith Reaney. September 1966 P000688

Elaine Paige: Singing star Elaine Page tunes up for the Commonwealth Games with a little help from her terrier Tugger. Elaine sportingly donned a track suit top yesterday at a sporting booster in

The Zoo Babies. Kathleen, the ten-months-old rhinoceros, looks with envious eyes as the milk bottle is passed to Peter, the one-year-old elephant at the Zoo. Circa 1970

The Bionic Major: Bounding with health-thats Major Catastrophe the first dog in Britain to be fixed with a heart pacemaker

Midge the Mongrel has a False Leg: Midge, a black and tan mongrel owned by Mrs. Rose Heaney, of 18, Camm-street, Crewe, Cheshire, seems a pretty ordinary dog

Liza Goddard with Pippin the dog. November 1989 P000671

The beginning of a beautiful Romance: Romance, even for a rhinoceros, is a delicate affair. Not to be rushed into recklessly, without the proper formalities

James. Sticking his neck out on a blind date. The Trouble with a shy bachelor like James was that he would never come out of his shell. And females, of course, go for the racy type

Tortoises: Cats strike lightning. Quick as flash, two kittens pounce on a new playmate called Lightening, Unfortunately the giant tortoise has never lived up to his name

Hey, get off my Back: No, this isn t one of the newest circus animal acts caught at rehearsals. Its a 401b. Malayan Spiny Hill terrapin trying to dislodge a couple of hitch-hikers at Calerpark Zoo

Animals: Spring Lambs. April 1942 P000744

Seeking a name for an orphan of the sea she has the reproachful eyes of a baby who has suffered. And so she has. She was found, hardly alive, on the beach at Shoreham, Sussex

Armour-Plated Patient: Albert the armour-plated armadillo was in poor shape when he flew into London Airport on 23-11-65. Everybody thought the long trip from British Guiana had been too much for

Alexandras A Model Patient: Meet eight-year-old Alexandra the Mongrel - Britains perfect pet " patient". She is the resident demonstration dog at Londons Royal Veterinary College

The Tortoises have a spring clean. Its spring and that means a spring-cleaning for the giant tortoises at the London Zoo. As the Tortoises come out for their first stroll of the season Keeper J

Emergency Ward on Board a Ship: The atmosphere in the seamens mess on a cargo ship is tense. All eyes are fixed on the shaggy bundle that lies, half- wrapped in a sheet on the dining-table

Mr. John Aspinall and tigers at Howletts Zoo. July 1971

Where does it Hurt? You ve got to hand it to David Taylor. He has plenty of nerve. As a zoo vet David travels the world treating wild animals

Animals - Tigers 1940 s: The high-light of the show. The centre beast of the Pyramid is made to beg. P000737

Animals-Vet. Services: Bullitt, the dog who wouldnet die, safe in the arms of animal nurse Shirley Smith. September 1969 P000712

I ve got a tiger on my tail: Clasped in the paws of a Bengal tiger, John Dawley goes through the daily routine of picking up a wage

Animals: Sheep and Lambs. November 1949 P000746

Animals - Tigers: January 1957 P000730

Animals - Tiger: Its a great big World. May 1977 P000735

Surprising to see a skunk having a bath. But, of course, this one is preparing for her wedding. It is not every bride-to-be caught in her bath who can register an inscrutable expression

Jimmy will make a good shepherd, the lambs are quite at home with him. February 1947 P000745

Animals - Tigers 1940 s: The hoop trick which is a good example of a tigers accuracy of eye. P000736

Kojak the lion cub shoves his head down a dogs mouth watched by blonde like Pam Colbourne at the Marquess of Baths safari park at Longleat, Wiltshire. December 1975

Safe Among the Tigers: These baby pumas probably wouldn t survive long in the wild. They belong to an endangered species relentlessly hunted for their fur

Rabbits. Eight baby rabbits whose mother died when they were two days old have been reared by Mrs. C. Wilkinson of Jubilee Retreat, Chingford, and her little assistant Gladys Wyton, aged 6

Animals: Porcupines. A prickley game. A keeper makes a porcupine eat from his hand. July 1924 P000661

Spitting Mad Over Esthers April Drool: As Esther Rantzen will tell you, sometimes life makes you want to spit. Her April fool joke on TV last week was so good that it has landed her in trouble with

Adams Ricklish Rhino Date. Animal lover Adam Faith had a strange itch to tickle a rhino under the chin yesterday. And where better to try it than London Zoo

Mrs. Mary Inges Tamworth pigs are champions and are known all over the country. She takes a particular interest in these fellows. They are a golden-red in colour. P000663

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"Friendships: A timeless bond that transcends species and eras. From the adorable Spinone Dog puppies peacefully laying down, to the heartwarming sight of an unlikely friendship between a kitten and a lamb at Chessington Zoo in September 1948, friendships among animals remind us of the pure joy they bring. Intriguingly, even Victorian times celebrated friendships with cards like 'To Wish you a Happy Christmas, ' adorned with beautiful chromolitho artwork. And who can deny the power of human connections? Just like in the enchanting engraving from 1912, two friends holding hands symbolize trust and support through thick and thin. Art has also immortalized friendships throughout history. The oil painting 'Sketch for the Painting Conversation' captures intimate moments shared between friends in 1895, while 'Sir Endymion Porter and Van Dyck' showcases camaraderie dating back to 1635-36. The essence of friendship is beautifully depicted in the double portrait from around 1502; it reminds us that true companionship knows no bounds or time periods. Even children enjoying the snow on New Year's Eve in Bristol Park in 1961 show how friendships blossom early on, creating memories that last a lifetime. Beyond art and nature, communities come together through shared interests. The Friendship Force brings people closer by fostering cultural understanding worldwide while Stone witnesses mesmerizing performances by The Killingworth Sword Dancers entertaining crowds with their unity. And let's not forget our furry friends. As Liza whispers sweetly to her canine companion, we realize that dogs like this one are not just pretty faces but loyal confidants too. Even Billy the seal owned by Mr. Reginald Nicholls understands what it means to have genuine friendship. " Note.