Tolkien Society Announces Tolkien Plaque Unveiling
The Tolkien Society is pleased to announce that the Leeds Civic Trust will be siting a blue plaque at 2 Darnley Road, West Park, Leeds. Dr Kersten Hall, graduate of St Anne’s College, Oxford and […]
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Billy Connolly: Big Yin or Big Mouth?
From a “Got News Precious” contributor. Billy Connolly, the 69 year old musician, comedian, actor, and professional scot who has been cast in the role of Dain Ironfoot, has caused something of a furore among Tolkien […]
Feast Week, Day 4: Farmer Maggot’s Feast
When Frodo, Sam and Pippin bumped into Farmer Maggot their feelings were mixed. Pippin regarded him as a “stout fellow” whereas Frodo’s memory of him was one of fear from when, as a boy, Frodo […]
Feast Week, Day 3: The Feast of Gildor
Today, we continue Tolkien Feast Week with Day 3: The Feast of Gildor. At this point on the road to Bree, the hobbits have had their first scare with a black rider and get the […]
Feast Week, Day 2: Sleeping Outdoors
Today is Day 2 of Tolkien Feast Week. By now, the hobbits Frodo, Sam, and Pippin have begun their journey, though none of them yet realizes the danger ahead, nor what a long journey they […]
Feast Week, Day 1: Bilbo and Frodo’s Birthday
Happy Hobbit Day! Otherwise known as September 22, it’s a grand day and holds a lot of meaning for Tolkien fans around the world as both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins share their birthday today. Is […]
To The Professor: How Tolkien Inspired Us
I cannot think of a better time than Tolkien Week to reflect on how the author J.R.R. Tolkien has inspired us. Though we all come from different backgrounds, Tolkien has affected each of us in […]
‘Splendid’ LOTR Illustrations Finally Get Recognition
In 1968, artist and art teacher Mary Fairburn created a number of sketches based on The Lord of the Rings and sent them to author J.R.R. Tolkien. The writer was famously against his series being illustrated, […]
Review: Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit by Dr. Corey Olsen
Tolkien Week is officially in full swing! For those who love Middle-earth, it’s a time of festival, a time to gather under the (virtual) party tree to celebrate the man and the myth behind the […]
An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth: Tolkien Week Special!
Every week, our Middle-earth News reporters seek out Tolkien/Hobbit/LOTR goodness and tag their finds with their names. In honor of Tolkien Week, which starts today, we decided to dedicate this week’s “Eagle’s View” to interesting […]
