Greyfriars Collection

Greyfriars Bobby lying near the grave of his master, John Gray

Picture No. 12479323
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier Date:

Statue of Greyfriars Bobby on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier dog on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland

The Three Spires - Coventry, Warwickshire
Coventry, Warwickshire is known as The City of the Three Spires - Holy Trinity Church (left), St. Michaels Cathedral (centre) and Christ Church (Greyfriars) (right). Date: circa 1910s

Statue of Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of the loyal Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cricket in Coventry
Cricket played on Grey Friars Green, Coventry

Edinburgh / Greyfriars Ch
Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard

Scotland, Edinburgh, Greyfriars Bobby. Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the famous loyal Skye Terrier who lay on the grave of his master John Gray for 14 years after his death in 1858 - Only leaving his

Modern Athenians plate 21 - Edinburgh
John Menzies (d. 1843) of Pitfodels, being approached by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1803-1873) of Old Greyfriars Church, Scottish churchman and philanthropist, promoter of the ragged schools

Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print)
XJF1766044 Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print) by Agas, Ralph (c.1540-1621); Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as the Agas Map)

Statue of the loyal Skye Terrier dog Greyfriars Bobby and pub of the same name in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh / Greyfriars
Edinburgh: Greyfriars Church

Statue of Greyfriars Bobby and pub on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier dog and the pub named after it on Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, Scotland

Wrexham LL12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL12 7

Grey Friars Row, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Date: 1907

Illustration of Greyfriars Bobby by Cecil Aldin -- the faithful terrier who visited the Edinburgh grave of his master, a farmer named John Gray, for nine years until he died in 1872. Date: 1932

GREYFRIARS BOBBY
A memorial fountain and statue of this famously faithful dog was erected in the Edinburgh graveyard by Baroness Burdett- Coutts, noted philanthropist, shortly after his death. Date: Bobby died 1872

The Slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce, 1810-16. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Slaying of Red Comyn by Robert the Bruce, 1810-16

Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Churchyard 1638
2637967 Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Churchyard 1638, from Cassells History of the British People published by the Waverley Book Company Limited, c.1940 (litho) by Hole

The Martyrs Monument in the Graveyard, Greyfriars
LLM458181 The Martyrs Monument in the Graveyard, Greyfriars by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martyrs Monument in the Graveyard, Greyfriars)

Christs Hospital Library founded by Richard Whittington, taken from Stewards Office. Date: 1429

British Archaeological Association at Wisbech, Sketches of Places in the Neighbourhood (engraving)
1621867 British Archaeological Association at Wisbech, Sketches of Places in the Neighbourhood (engraving) by English School

Christ Church (Greyfriars), Coventry, mid-19th-early 20th century (oil on canvas)
3506496 Christ Church (Greyfriars), Coventry, mid-19th-early 20th century (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Annie Laurie (c.1848-c.1941) (attr.to); 25x19.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

The Priory, Dunwich, Suffolk (b / w photo)
3094899 The Priory, Dunwich, Suffolk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Priory, Dunwich, Suffolk)

Christs Hospital in Greyfriars (colour litho)
960919 Christs Hospital in Greyfriars (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital, the Bluecoat School in Greyfriars, London)

Greyfriars Friary Chapel Canterbury, Kent, England
circa 1910s

Shropshire WV16 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire WV16 4

Shropshire SY11 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY11 2

Staffordshire ST16 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST16 2

East Hertfordshire SG12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hertfordshire SG12 0

Wigan WN4 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan WN4 9

Northampton NN1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northampton NN1 2

Bedford MK40 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK40 1

Suffolk Coastal IP12 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Suffolk Coastal IP12 4

Edinburgh EH1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH1 2

Brentwood CM13 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brentwood CM13 2

Brighton and Hove BN3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brighton and Hove BN3 6

Picture No. 12479322
Statue of Greyfriars Bobby the famous Skye Terrier Date:

The Monastry of Grey Friars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, c1860. Artist: Thomas Dick
The Monastry of Grey Friars, Newcastle Upon Tyne, c1860. Inscribed: Now the Residence of Major Anderson. GreyFriars was a friary in what is now Tyne and Wear

Grey Friars Tower, Richmond, North Yorkshire, c1800-1833. Artist: John Coney
Grey Friars Tower, Richmond, North Yorkshire, c1800-1833. Late 15th century tower, part of a new building which was to replace the 13th century monastery

Rev John Julius Wood Greyfriars Edinburgh Hill & Adamson
Rev. John Julius Wood of Greyfriars, Edinburgh; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); Scotland; 1843 - 1848; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7, 8 x 5 5, 8 in.)

Revd James Julius Wood Greyfriars Church Hill & Adamson
Revd. James Julius Wood, Greyfriars Church; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); October 22, 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 19.8 x 14.1 cm (7 13, 16 x 5 9, 16 in.)

Signing The Covenant In Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland In 1638. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781. Published 1879

Model of the city of Stockholm in the late Middle Ages. By Trygve Jerneman, 1962. Scale 1:500. Medieval Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Grave of Greyfriars Bobby the loyal Skye Terrier that stayed by his masters gave in Greyfriars Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Christs Hospital - Main Entrance in Newgate Street. The schools Tudor uniform consists of belted, long blue coats with knee-breeches, yellow socks, and bands at the neck

Christs Hospital, Newgate
A view of Christs Hospital, Newgate. The former Greyfriars Convent became a home for orphans in 1552. Damaged in the Great Fire of London

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"Greyfriars Bobby: A Tale of Loyalty and Devotion" Picture No. 12479323 captures the essence Bobby, a legendary Skye Terrier who became an emblem of unwavering loyalty. Standing proudly on Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh, Scotland, his statue immortalizes his remarkable story. In the heart of Coventry, Warwickshire stands The Three Spires, reminiscent of the architectural beauty that echoes throughout this historic city. Just like Greyfriars Bobby's statue in Edinburgh, these spires symbolize strength and endurance. Greyfriars Bobby's tale resonates far beyond Scotland's borders. His statue in Edinburgh serves as a testament to his undying devotion to his master John Gray. For 14 years after Gray's passing in 1858, Greyfriars faithfully guarded his grave on only rare occasions leaving it briefly. Even London holds traces of history with its detailed woodblock print depicting the east side of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium. This glimpse into the past reminds us that stories like Greyfriars Bobby's transcend time and place. The pub named after this loyal terrier stands proudly beside his statue in Edinburgh—a gathering place for locals and visitors alike to celebrate friendship and loyalty over a pint or two. As we explore Modern Athenians plate 21 - Edinburgh artwork, we are reminded that cities hold countless tales waiting to be discovered—each one unique and captivating just like Greyfriars Bobby’s story. From cricket matches played on Coventry fields to the charming streets adorned with historical landmarks—the spirit of loyalty embodied by Greyfriars Bobby continues to inspire generations across different corners of the world. Scotland cherishes its beloved Skye Terrier as he remains forever etched within their hearts—an enduring symbol reminding us all about love that transcends even death itself.