The Oliver, Bath
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The Oliver, Bath
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 25 Aug 2008
The plaque over the doorway of this pub on the corner of Green Street and Broad Street commemorates Dr William Oliver, chief physician in 1740. His great claim to fame is the invention of the Oliver biscuit, which he prescribed for his patients under his dietary treatment included in the drinking of the mineral waters of Bath. www.cityofbath.co.uk/history/body_williamoliverbath_.html A biography can be found at http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/famous-cornish-people/oliver.htm , which also attributes the Bath Bun to him.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.383493
Longitude
-2.360052