Street Cat Bob memorial statue unveiled by James Bowen

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Only a handful of people could be there on the day, but you can watch James Bowen unveil a moving tribute to Street Cat Bob here.

A memorial to Street Cat Bob – featuring a life-size statue – has been opened in London, and The Big Issue can bring you exclusive video from the ceremony.

James Bowen unveiled the moving tribute to the cat who helped him overcome homelessness and addiction.

“This means a lot to me,” said James, addressing the small gathering of fans in Islington Green. “I know it means a lot to all of you guys. Everybody here has a story to tell about how much Bob means to them. I don't have any way I could ever express how grateful I am to commemorate this amazing little man.”

James said that it was a “cathartic” day, adding: “Bob is forever a part of Islington. We’ve made our mark on this place. And Bob has definitely earned it. I'm proud of him.”

Tanya Russell, the sculptor of the tribute to Street Cat Bob, said she had been nervous about the unveiling.

“It's such an important sculpture. It’s portraying a story that is so important to so many people,” she said.

“The fans have so much love for Bob and James. It was really important for me to try and capture the real essence of Bob.”

Due to Covid restrictions, only a handful of people were able to be there to see Street Cat Bob’s statue revealed.

Among them was Angela Binns, who said she’s been following the story of Street Cat Bob and James Bowen for years.

“I think the statue’s wonderful,” she said. “It’s a good likeness, especially the way the eyes seem to be looking straight at you. Bob had such wisdom in his eyes.”

James Bowen's tribute to Street Cat Bob 00:00
Nerves for sculptor Tanya Russell 01:33
The view from a Street Cat Bob fan 02:10
Big Issue vendor William remembers Bob 02:38
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I had a cat very much like Bob, he was my best mate, he slept on my bed, he followed me everywhere I went, he loved coming with me to my allotment, he crossed over the Rainbow Bridge many years ago and I miss him a lot. I can well understand James' love for Bob.

christopherlee
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Every time I see anything about Bob I feel so very sad he was such a lovely lovely cat and so pleased that this has been done for James.

ChickpeatheTortie
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The way he touches the Bob statue made me cry...

littleguitarontheprairie
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Sobbing here. Glad someone put forth the effort to make this memorial. Hope that it brings meaning to many.

marielucier
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That's a beautiful Memorial to Bob.
I absolutely understand why James cried when seeing it.

Oakleaf
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I cried every time i watched this...Bob was a truly friend for James😢💐💐

pairozmahbob
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Caro James questo video, come tanti altri video di te e Bob, mi da una stretta al cuore. Sono commossa. Spero tanto che tu stia bene e che la tua vita sia tranquilla. Ciao 😊

Carla-ifng
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Why am i crying in the bed hiding my tears from friends. Never met with Bob but the cutie face and the heavenly bond between the James and Bob made me cry.

iqbal
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Yes, mission complete for both of you, I'm crying my eyes out, such a touching story 😭😨😰 but you will be best companions in the afterlife again, I believe it was mean't to be, as it was written in your soul contracts, you both needed each other and you both saved each other, God Almighty bless ur souls and surely Bob is happy & playing in Heaven, what a precious, brave cat, I'm a big animal lover, and my 3 cats passed away in 2017 with Covid here in South-Africa, my heart was broken into a million pieces, I miss them dearly every day

doreenliebenberg
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Love to see james back on his feet again eventhough his life will never be the same without his truly beloved friend, bob. Be strong james because bob will always be in your heart and no one can take that away from you.

nkhalmizahar
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I've only learnt about James and Bob this xmas since watching A Christmas Gift from Bob. Such a beautiful story of true love and loss. I sobbed so much. I lost my soul kitty 1 yr ago. This meant a lot to me. Thanks for raising awareness for animals and those less fortunate.

fastfoxxx
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Hermoso Angel que se fue pero vivirá en nuestros corazones para aquellos que somos amantes de los gatos, descansa en Paz mi corazón bello 😘 😢😢😢😢

leticiaarguello
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Beautifully done memorial. The bench will allow people to pause and reflect rather than rush past it.

marinamercouri
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I'm from Sri Lanka and it's 2025. I just watched the Bob's movie. Then I googled i found out the end. U lived a best life bob. We love u. In fact my dad died 1 n half years ago by a terrible accident as you. I hope we will meet one day bob💗

VECNA_BROWN
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Little Bob were sooo handsome 💕 RIP beautiful 😪

S.Staes
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I Miss Bob so much😭wish his still alive 🥺

kalinoayemi
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Los gatos y perros nos salvan la vida con su amor puro e incondicional. Tengo 2 gatos y 3 perros rescatados. JAMES, adopta dos gatos y tu vida volverá a resplandecer. No te pierdas esa compañía. Hay muchos Bobs en refugios, esperando un hogar.

mariebayon
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The bond between a human and a cat is never to be sniffed at.

JustAnotherGamer
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From Russia with Love.Thank you, Bob.RIP.Always in my heart!

DoggerCox
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Bob was just there on a mission from God 🕊🙏🏻 once his job was gone he got called back to heaven

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