Bobby's Bar, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
by Yvonne Johnstone
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Bobby's Bar, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar occupies the ground floor of a row of Georgian houses adjoining the historic Candlemakers’ Hall. The name is inspired by the Edinburgh legend of a Skye Terrier called Bobby.
His owner was John Gray, who worked for the Edinburgh City Police as a Night Watchman. When John Gray died in 1858, legend has it that Bobby faithfully watched over his grave every night and from then on his licence and collar was paid for by the Lord Provost , Sir William Chambers.
When the little dog died in 1872 he was buried near his master in the Greyfriars Kirkyard. Queen Victoria visited their graves and a fountain and bronze statue of Bobby erected in 1873 is located opposite the bar.
-Digitally enhanced photograph.
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June 23rd, 2019
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