Launch event - Swift & Gulliver: A 300 year legacy

Swift & Gulliver: A 300-Year Legacy – Special Launch Event in Carrickfergus
Celebrate 300 years of one of literature's most famous adventures at Swift & Gulliver: A 300-Year Legacy, a special launch event marking the anniversary of Jonathan Swift's celebrated novel, Gulliver's Travels, first published in 1726.

This free event officially opens a month-long programme of activities exploring the life, work and lasting influence of Jonathan Swift, alongside a special exhibition and the Land of the Giants experience.

Guests will enjoy a fascinating talk by prominent Jonathan Swift scholar Dr Brendan Twomey, who will explore the writer's life, the historical period in which he lived and the literary legacy of his famous novel.

The evening also marks the official opening of the exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to discover more about Swift's imaginative world and the enduring appeal of Gulliver's Travels.

A wine reception is included, providing an opportunity to enjoy the celebrations and mark this important literary anniversary.

Whether you're interested in literature, local heritage or the history behind one of the world's best-known fictional adventures, this special launch event offers an engaging introduction to the anniversary programme.

Event Details
Event: Swift & Gulliver: A 300-Year Legacy – Launch Event

Location: Carrickfergus (specific venue to be confirmed)

Admission: Free, advance RSVP required

Age restriction: 18 years and over

Includes: Guest lecture, exhibition opening, Land of the Giants experience and wine reception

Booking Information
Tickets are free, but attendees must reserve their place in advance.

Email: CarrickfergusMuseums@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 124 5000

Category: Arts & Culture / Literature / History & Heritage