Thursday Next’s Swindon, England
Swindon has recently become famous as the home town of
literary detective Thursday Next. This city forms the backdrop to the major events in the
recent Eyre Affair. This
gripping true story has been chronicled in detail by author Jasper Fforde, and
does not require retelling here.
The first must-see stop is the Spec-Ops building where Next
gained fame as a LiteraTec, tracking down literary forgeries. Next, drop by her flat, now a museum, where
she lived with her genetically engineered pet dodo, Pickwick.
It is here she
first discovered her ability to enter bodily into the pages of literature
itself and interact with the characters. It is this ability that made her the
heroic figure who rescued Jane Eyre, and saved Jane Eyre. Dioramas portraying these epic deeds have been set up
throughout the flat.
It's like this, but with more punching.
We also recommend a day out in Thursday’s Swindon. Sights
include the Low Bridge, with its clearance of only 6 feet, and the famous Elgin
Llamas. For an exciting afternoon, take a trip to the Croquet
Grounds to watch a match of this thrilling high-action full contact sport.
More information on Swindon and its place in literary history can be found at
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