File:Edinburgh Bum of San Diego.JPG
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Nederlands: Bronzen standbeeld van Bum een St-Bernard spaniel. Edinburgh en San Diego, zustersteden, hadden elk hun beroemde hond. In 2008 kwam het tot een uitwisseling van standbeelden, Greyfriar's Bobby in San Diego en Bum in Edinburgh. English: Bronze statue of a dog named Bum, a St Bernard-spaniel mix, lying down with his head up and his tongue out. His right foreleg is only half-length, the result of being run over by an engine.
San Diego and Edinburgh were twinned in 1978. Marie Hitchcock, a puppeteer, led the drive to celebrate the cities' dogs Greyfriars Bobby and Bum. Bum (1886-1898) was a St Bernard-spaniel mix who arrived in San Diego as a stowaway pup. He was adopted by Ah Wo Sue, a Chinese fisherman. Inscriptions : On bronze plaque on wall behind statue (raised letters): A Canine Connection / Edinburgh and San Diego, California, share a twinning link with a / unique twist. Each city is home to a famous dog: Edinburgh's loyal and / beloved Greyfriars Bobby and San Diego's equally beloved vagabond dog, / Bum. In recognition of these canine heroes, a statue of Bobby was / presented to San Diego and this statue of Bum was gifted in return. / The dogs represent the spirit of a twinning link - friendship, / loyalty and shared experience. / Bum, died 1898, aged 12 years / Sculpted by Jessica McCain, USA / Presented to the citizens of Edinburgh by the San Diego-Edinburgh Sister City Society. / In association with E Clampus Vitus, John P. Squibob Chapter 1853, on 19th July 2008. Signatures : On top right of plinth (incised letters): Jessica McCain © / 1 2/2 Year of unveiling : 2008 Unveiling details : 19 July 2008 |
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