Sir Walter Scott
Who was he?
Wikipedia:
Sir
Walter
Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was
a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet, popular throughout
Europe during his time. His novels and poetry are still read, and many
of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of
Scottish literature. Famous titles include
Ivanhoe,
Rob Roy,
The Lady of The Lake,
Waverley,
The Heart of Midlothian and
The Bride of Lammermoor.
Why was he in Bath?
He was brought to Bath as a four-year-old by his aunt, who believed the
waters would heal his limp, caused by an attack of poliomyelitis when
just eighteen months old. They stayed at 6, South Parade:
The text reads
"Here dwelt Sir Walter Scott 1775"
Location map of 6, South Parade:
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