https://monumentaltales.org.uk/get-the-book/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/leximt.jpgLexi gets her paws on the book :-)Lexi gets her paws on the book :-)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bluecross.jpgBlueCrossPicture: Blue Cross2024-07-31T08:18:32+00:00weekly0.6https://monumentaltales.org.uk/news/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/maxmd.jpgMaxMDMax inspects his statue. Credit: ITV Borderhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/6032416d85f5400369593eef.jpg6032416d85f5400369593eefA service dog attends a press conference held by Poland's interior ministry on February 18, 2021. © gov.plhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3500-3.jpg3500-3The ruler of Turkmenistan has unveiled a 50ft golden statue of his favourite dog breed in the country's capital.https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/113845682_09998249-f9c4-4469-b226-6a0228412c71.jpgPalmerston on the hunt (Photo: UK Government)Palmerston on the hunt (Photo: UK Government)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/113166467_mediaitem113166466.jpg_113166467_mediaitem113166466Scottish soldier Jimmy Muldoon with Khan the German Shepherd who served in the British Army during World War Two (Photo: MOD)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/96494387_mediaitem96494386.jpgAlfie the Rushden Station cat (photo credit: Rushden Station)Alfie the Rushden Station cat (photo credit: Rushden Station)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/110969916_peggy2.jpg_110969916_peggy2Bull Terrier Billy attended the ceremony to accept the award on behalf of Peggy. (Picture: GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/syriancats.jpg32-year-old Salah Jaar feeding the many cats made homeless by the bombing. (Photo: BBC)32-year-old Salah Jaar feeding the many cats made homeless by the bombing. (Photo: BBC)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/catsegypt.jpgCatsEgyptCat statues recently found at the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, just south of Cairo (Picture: BBC)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ironworkcentrestatue.jpgIronwork Centre StatueStatue dedicated to the Police Dogs of West Mercia by the British Ironwork Centre (Photo: British Ironwork Centre)2021-07-11T09:03:09+00:00weekly0.6https://monumentaltales.org.uk/monumental-tales-blog/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dsc_3212.jpgGreyfriars Bobby pub (Photo: Jackie Buckle)Greyfriars Bobby pub (Photo: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/threegenerations.jpgThree generations of cat appreciation from 1932 - 2020!Three generations of cat appreciation from 1932 - 2020!2020-04-28T11:59:11+00:00weekly0.6https://monumentaltales.org.uk/your-stories-and-photos/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/semyon.jpgSemyon. Thank you to KGB777 (on Trip Ddvisor) for letting me use this lovely photoSemyon. Thank you to KGB777 (on Trip Ddvisor) for letting me use this lovely photohttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/semyon.jpgSemyon (Picture: Alexander P)Semyon (Picture: Alexander P)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wolf2.jpgThe dogs take pride of place atop Inverness Town House (Credit: National K9 Memorial Trust)The dogs take pride of place atop Inverness Town House (Credit: National K9 Memorial Trust)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/wolf.jpgThe fearless K9 memorial mascot sits atop a paw of one of the wolves by the entrance to Inverness Town Hall and (Credit: National K9 Memorial Trust)The fearless K9 memorial mascot sits atop a paw of one of the wolves by the entrance to Inverness Town Hall and (Credit: National K9 Memorial Trust)2020-04-15T11:11:56+00:00weekly0.6https://monumentaltales.org.uk/2020/03/02/its-all-in-the-genes-is-there-a-genetic-component-to-the-desire-to-have-pets/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/home1958.jpgMother in 1958 with poodles - Mandy and pup CindyMother in 1958 with poodles - Mandy and pup Cindyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sophandleon.jpgDaughter Sophie with Leon, demonstrating three generations of cat loving! Newcastle, 2020.Daughter Sophie with Leon, demonstrating three generations of cat loving! Newcastle, 2020.https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dandy2.jpgAnd at home with our own cat Dandy in 1968. Notice the cat pockets on the dress!And at home with our own cat Dandy in 1968. Notice the cat pockets on the dress!https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/polperro1969.jpgYours truly with some poor, random cat I grabbed off the street whilst on holiday in Polperro, Cornwall. 1969Yours truly with some poor, random cat I grabbed off the street whilst on holiday in Polperro, Cornwall. 1969https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/garden1932.jpgMy mother with Blackjack in the garden at Macnaghten road, Bitterne, Southampton (1932).My mother with Blackjack in the garden at Macnaghten road, Bitterne, Southampton (1932).2020-03-02T17:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2020/01/30/a-london-pet-trail-about-4-miles-partly-by-underground/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/lexipetworth.jpgLexi the dog checks out the Molossian Hound at Petworth House (similar to the original on show at the British Museum) (Picture: Jackie Buckle)Lexi the dog checks out the Molossian Hound at Petworth House (similar to the original on show at the British Museum) (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dsc_2325.jpgLexi the dog checks out the Molossian Hound at Petworth House (similar to the original on show at the British Museum)Lexi the dog checks out the Molossian Hound at Petworth House (similar to the original on show at the British Museum)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hodge1.jpgSeek out Hodge in the courtyard outside Dr. Johnson’s House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE (Picture: Jackie Buckle).Seek out Hodge in the courtyard outside Dr. Johnson’s House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE. (Picture: Jackie Buckle). https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/flinderseuston.jpgStatue of Flinders with Trim in the station concourse, King’s Cross, London NW1 2DU. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)Statue of Flinders with Trim in the station concourse, King’s Cross, London NW1 2DU. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dsc_2476.jpgSee the Carreras cats at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead road, London NW1 7AW. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)See the Carreras cats at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead road, London NW1 7AW. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dsc_2471.jpgDSC_2471https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/corgis.jpgThe Queen mother and her corgis on the Mall, London SW1A 2BJ. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)The Queen mother and her corgis on the Mall, London SW1A 2BJ. (Picture: Jackie Buckle) https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dsc_2426.jpgGiro's grave: 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)Giro's grave: 9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/londonmap2.jpgA London pet trailA London pet trail2020-01-30T15:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/resources/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_2433-e1561192663832.jpgQueen Mother friezeFrieze on the Mall, London, showing the Queen Mother and two of her much-loved corgis.https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_2454.jpgDog from the Animals in War Memorial, ark Lane, just south of Marble Arch. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)Dog from the Animals in War Memorial, Park Lane, just south of Marble Arch. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_2446.jpgDSC_2446https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_2495.jpgSam the cat, Queen Square Gardens, Holborn, London WC1N 3AU. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)Sam the cat, Queen Square Gardens, Holborn, London WC1N 3AU. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bailey.jpgBaileyPicture: Channel 4 Newshttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/valueofamoment.pngValue of a momentVery moving quote by Theodor Seuss Geisel better known to many of us as Dr Seusshttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pauknicholls.jpgPaul Nicholls and John DoubledayPicture: via Paul Nicholls2019-12-09T08:45:40+00:00weekly0.6https://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/10/28/four-talking-hounds/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2talbothounds.jpgThe Talbot Hounds (picture: Jackie Buckle)The Talbot Hounds (picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/3talbothounds.jpgThe Talbot HoundsThe Talbot Hounds (picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dsc_3011.jpgDSC_30112019-10-28T13:11:57+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/10/03/the-wolves-and-dogs-of-inverness/2019-10-03T12:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/08/13/a-hidden-gem-and-a-discovered-dog/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/odpc4.jpgA True PalFinally, I can't help but smile at this gravestone. I'm not sure you'd ever describe me as little, but I'd be very happy to be remembered as A TRUE PAL :-) (Photo: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/clareandchristy2.jpgClare and Christy CampbellClare and Christy Campbell, authors of the book, Bonzo's War (get a copy, it's excellent) unveil the plaque to remembering all the animals killed at the start of the Second World War. (Photo: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/odpc1.jpgThe Friends of the Pet Cemetery have transformed the site into a green oasis over recent years with flowers, bird boxes and quiet places to sit and reflect. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)The Friends of the Pet Cemetery have transformed the site into a green oasis over recent years with flowers, bird boxes and quiet places to sit and reflect. (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nicolamudlark.jpgNicola White: MudlarkNicola White, a mudlark, working by the Thames describes how she found a little metal circle that she thought was a coin or perhaps supermarket shopping trolley token. (Photo: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/odpc7.jpgODPC7The Mayor Cllr Mick Hayes with Liz McDermott, Chair of The Friends of the Pet Cemetery. (Photo: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cavalier.jpgCavalier at the cemeteryNot all those visiting the cemetery were humans! (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/odpc5.jpgODPC5https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/odpc2-e1565714355883.jpgThe Old Blue Cross pet CemeteryThe little stone at the front is in memory of Ikkety Man, aged 13 years, whereas the stone on the left commemorates Nick who sadly only made it to two. "In mind a constant thought, in heart a silent sorrow," notes the inscription. Nick died in 1949. (Picture Jackie Buckle).2019-08-15T13:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/07/25/new-pm-but-same-chief-mouser/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/107949576_011850246-1-e1564039494244.jpgPatriotic Larry survives latest cabinet reshuffle (Picture Getty Images)Patriotic Larry survives latest cabinet reshuffle (Picture Getty Images)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/larry.jpgBattersea Dogs and Cats Home erected a plaque outside Larry's former penBattersea Dogs and Cats Home erected a plaque outside Larry's former pen (Picture: Jackie Buckle)https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/davidcameron.jpgDavidCameron2019-07-25T12:18:29+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/06/20/finns-law-a-triumph-for-police-dogs-and-their-handlers/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/91886163_finnhead.jpgFinnPD Finn, recovering from his injuries. (Picture: BCH Police Dogs)2019-07-17T07:09:09+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/06/20/the-eyes-have-it/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dsc_0902-e1561025148270.jpgDSC_0902Look into my eyes. A dog's gaze can be very compelling2019-07-17T07:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/2019/06/28/national-k9-memorial/https://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/k9plaque.jpgPlaque commemorating police dogs killed on dutyPlaque commemorating police dogs killed on dutyhttps://monumentaltales.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pauknichollsvid.jpgPaukNichollsVid2019-06-28T07:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://monumentaltales.org.ukdaily1.02024-07-31T08:18:32+00:00