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My first ever Tolkien MeMe

Introducing: Tolkien MeMes

hose of you who have met me in person will probably know that I have a penchant for the silliest of puns: acronyms, word play, you name it. I am particularly fond and...

Map of Middle-earth. (c) Amazon Prime et al.

“You know nothing, Jon Sauron!”

major cast announcement by the team of Lord of the Rings on Prime has Tolkien fandom in a kerfuffle. However, no new information has become available on the actual storyline to be presented...

Sarehole Mill, Birmingham

Tolkien 2019 in Birmingham, Day 3, a report

he Tolkien Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party of special magnificence: Tolkien 2019 is happening in Birmingham from August 7 – 11, 2019, and I have the honour and pleasure...

New Street 86, Birmingham, where Hilary Tolkien worked in 1912

Tolkien 2019 in Birmingham: day 2, a report

he Tolkien Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party of special magnificence: Tolkien 2019 is happening in Birmingham from August 7 – 11, 2019, and I have the honour and pleasure...

Art Show at Medicine & Baker Gallery, Birmingham, for Tolkien 2019

Tolkien 2019 in Birmingham: day 1, a report

he Tolkien Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party of special magnificence: Tolkien 2019 is happening in Birmingham from August 7 – 11, 2019, and I have the honour and pleasure...