Dick Vet CollegeSunday 14th January marks the death of Greyfriars Bobby.

Professor William Williams the principal of the Dick Veterinary College treated Bobby before the little terrier died.

This week’s illustration shows the college which was situated at Clyde Street not far from St. Andrew's Square during the 19th century.

When the Welsh-born veterinarian died at 1 Crawford Place, Edinburgh in November 1900 he was buried in Warriston Cemetery.

Check out www.vet.ed.ac.uk/ for the history of the capital's veterinary college. 

 

 

 

 


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