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The "Reality Checkpoint"

The lamppost at the crossroads of these two paths is often referred to as the "Reality Checkpoint". More here:
http://www.iankitching.me.uk/history/cam/reality-check.html

Long. 0.12823, Lat. 52.20161 | written on 15th Aug 2005 by Chris Lightfoot | Email this to a friend | abusive?

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Paul McGhee replies: I wonder whether there could be any connection between the Reality Checkpoint and the similar lamppost in E.M. Forster's wonderful short story "The Celestial Omnibus".

Forster lived nearby of course, and the idea that one could get a horse-drawn omnibus driven by Dante to view Heaven and Hell from Parker's piece rather appeals to me. The modern day bus station is not far away after all...

written 14th Sep 2005 | abusive?

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