David Gray's pictures of the week 29-10-2007

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"Beware of the dog" is the subject of this week's picture set. When seen on warning signs, despite an apparent concern for the safety of the passer-by, these words are rarely intended to be friendly. Rather strange, you might think, when dogs are said to be "man's best friend". But maybe not. The poor mutts are vilified in almost every common phrase or saying about them. Think of "dirty dog", "dog days" and "dog's breakfast". Not to mention "the dog's bollocks" or, an even grimmer prospect, the contemporary outdoor leisure activity known as "dogging". Beware of the dog indeed.

Sign on the gate of a house in Brighton in October 2007 (image 2744-16)

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