Hodge: a very fine cat. Hodge belonged to the famous writer Samuel Johnson who rather doted on him, bringing him fresh oysters, which you can see atop the book. Gough Square, London (Picture: Jackie Buckle)
Pet graves at Churchill’s home, Chartwell, which is in Westerham, Kent. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)
This cat is part of an endearing collection of statues in Bermondsey featuring also the Dr, his wife and child. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)