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Bob, the dog. Story: A terrier which, with his master, Mr Joseph Hyde
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Bob, the dog. Story: A terrier which, with his master, Mr Joseph Hyde
Bob, the dog.
Story: A terrier which, with his master, Mr Joseph Hyde,
of Avenue Road, Brigadier Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, went to the rescue of a boy, Ernest Hobourn, who had fallen into a disused gravel pit. The boy sank, but the dog went back to help his master who was then in difficulties while attempting the rescue of another boy in the pit, and assisted him to the bank.
Picture taken 1930s.
Pictures copied 24th September 1939
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Enfield
Middlesex
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21921292
© Mirrorpix
1939 Award Brave Bravery Canine Hero
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Bob, the Brave Terrier - A Heroic Tale from the 1930s
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured in the 1930s, we witness an extraordinary act of bravery by Bob, a loyal terrier. Alongside his devoted master, Mr Joseph Hyde of Avenue Road, Brigadier Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, Bob embarked on a daring rescue mission that would forever etch their names in history. The heartwarming story unfolds as young Ernest Hobourn finds himself trapped in a disused gravel pit. As the boy's desperate cries for help fill the air and hope begins to fade away, it is Bob who springs into action without hesitation. Fearlessly plunging into the treacherous pit, he reaches Ernest and provides him with solace and support. However, true heroism knows no bounds for this courageous canine. Despite successfully aiding Ernest to safety on the bank of the pit against all odds, Bob refuses to rest until his master is also out of harm's way. With unwavering determination and loyalty shining through his eyes like beacons of courage, he returns to assist Mr Joseph Hyde in rescuing another imperiled child. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament not only to Bob's selflessness but also to the incredible bond between humans and animals. It captures a moment frozen in time when bravery prevailed over adversity and reminds us that heroes can come in all shapes and sizes – even with four paws and wagging tails. (Picture taken 193
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