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Sculptures at Elm Row, Leith Walk Flock of Pigeons |
© Peter Stubbs - peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk Photo taken 6 October 2005
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Flock of Pigeons |
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1996 This flock of bronze pigeons was installed on the pavement at Elm Row, at the junction of Leith Walk and London Road in August 1996 The birds, each weighing 20lb were made at Powderhall Bronze foundry. The sculptor was Shona Kinloch. The flock consists of 8 pigeons but unfortunately, despite being fixed to the pavement, there have been occasions when one or more has been removed and new pigeons have had to be cast to replace them. |
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2006 There have been several instances of the bronze pigeons being stolen or damaged in recent years. However, people working nearby and passers-by were surprised, on December 19, 2006, to find better news. A 'good Samaritan' had visited the pigeons overnight and dressed them in winter coats made from white blankets. A photograph of the pigeons in their winter coats appeared in the Edinburgh Evening News on December 19, 2006. A few hours later, the winter coats had mysteriously vanished. Edinburgh Evening News: Article with photo December 19, 2006, p.3 AND December 23, 2006, p.13 |
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