Bob the Railway Dog Statue

Peterborough is only a smallish town with a population of around 2,000 but there's lots to see, especial in terms of railway train history. Make sure you don't miss Bob the Railway Dog Statue in the main street.

Great little town with lots of rail history and super friendly locals, made us feel very welcome. Gets a tad cold in mid winter but bring your woolies and you will be fine.

Home-keeping dogs have homely wits,
Their notions tame and poor;
I scorn the dog who humbly sits
Before the cottage door,
Or those who weary vigils keep,
Or follow lovely kine;
A dreary life midst stupid sheep
Shall ne'er be lot of mine.

For free from thrall I travel far,
No fixed abode I own;
I leap aboard a railway car;
By every one I' know;
Today I am here, tomorrow brings
Me miles and miles away;
Borne swiftly on steams rushing wings,
I see fresh friends each day.

Each Driver from the footplate hales
My coming with delight;
I gain from all upon the rails;
A welcome ever bright;
I share the perils of the line
with mates from end to end,
Who would not for a silver mine
Have harm befall their friend

Let other dogs snarl and fight,
And round the city prowl,
Or render hideous the night
With unmelodious howl.
I have a cheery bark for all,
No ties my travels clog;
I hear the whistle, that's the call
For Bob, the driver's dog.

Must see Bob the Railway Dog! Icon of town

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Isn't he the most beautiful statue. What a lovely story. Bought tears to my eyes.

The story of Bob the railway dog was facinating. Visit Peterborough to hear it.

He was a very smart pooch.. The whole street has things of interest

It's A Metal statue of bob the railway dog! Who could want any thing more

Beautiful friendly town lots to see and do

Lovely story and statue!

he's a good boy

A town with a great Railway History

Good boyo

It is a solid dog

A great story