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Greyfriars Bobby

 
 
Greyfriars Bobby Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
1. Greyfriars Bobby Marker
Inscription.
A Tribute
To The Affectionate Fidelity Of
Greyfriars Bobby
In 1858 This Faithful Dog Followed
The Remains Of His Master To
Greyfriars Churchyard And Lingered Near The Spot
Util His Death In 1872.
With Permission
Erected By The
Baroness Burdett Coutts
( inscribed beneath the statue )
Greyfriars Bobby
From The Life Just Before His Death

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
 
Location. 55° 56.814′ N, 3° 11.474′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row, on the left when traveling north on George IV Bridge. Located opposite Greyfriars Bobby's Bar. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2QE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Greyfriars Bobby (a few steps from this marker); William Nicholson (a few steps from this marker); William Chambers (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Covenanters' Prison (about 120 meters away); Doctors (about 150 meters away); William Henry Playfair (about 150 meters away); William McEwan
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(about 180 meters away); The Lawnmarket Wellhead (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
 
Greyfriars Bobby Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018
2. Greyfriars Bobby Statue
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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