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Wessex Heights Walk
'In April 2007, inspired by the writings of Thomas Hardy, I travelled on foot from Win Green to Weymouth. The journey was one of great contrast, reaching to the very heart of Hardy country. Along the way I passed through landscapes associated with the novels, poems and short stories: Cranbourne Chase, the valley of the Stour, the chalk ridge south of the Blackmoor Vale, the Frome valley, the coastal uplands ... '
'The towns and villages of Wessex are those of Dorset, lightly fictionalized. This walk visits some of them: Weatherbury (Puddletown), Mellstock (Bockhampton), Casterbridge (Dorchester), Overcombe (Sutton Poyntz) and Budmouth (Weymouth). Hardy fans will recognize the names, and recall the scenes that took place there; but for those unfamiliar with the novels and poems I've included explanations and quotes where relevant. Hopefully what follows will make sense, to students and non-students alike! ... '
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