Mike was described as ‘probably the most famed British feline of the 20th Century’ Time magazine devoted two articles to him on his death. Mike spent 20 years at the Museum during which time he gained a certain notoriety for his mysogynistic and cynophobic tendencies.
About Mike (cat) in brief
Mike was a cat who guarded the gates of the British Museum. He was described as ‘probably the most famed British feline of the 20th Century’ Time magazine devoted two articles to him on his death. Mike spent 20 years at the Museum during which time he gained a certain notoriety for his mysogynistic and cynophobic tendencies, pushing away any attempt at fraternisation with women and having a dislike for dogs.
Mike’s tombstone was erected near the Great Russell Street entrance and the inscription reads: ‘He assisted in keeping the main gate of the Museum from February 1909 to January 1929’
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