A project by the University is helping readers to immerse themselves in the real life locations of a series of fictional short stories –Â by using smartphone technology.

The new app, ‘StoryPlaces’, gives people the chance to experience six fictional tales, all of which are rooted in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ’s history. As the app guides them round numerous locations in the city’s old town and docks, their progress unlocks narratives along the way.
Dr Verity Hunt, Research Fellow in English, comments:
“Our stories are location aware, so they unfold as people navigate to specific places. Although they are fictional, their context is historical and we hope people will enjoy a well written, engaging story, while also learning more about past events which occurred at the sites they visit.”
A collaboration between the departments of and (ECS), the project has been funded by the and will launch at the in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ between 24 and 26 June.
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