The Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith workshop opened in Nelson, New Zealand in 1968. It’s owner and founder, Jens Hansen, was classically trained in gold and silversmithing in New Zealand and Denmark, but he made his […]
Things are gearing up in Wellington for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey world premiere, with crowds greater than the 120,000 who turned out for The Return of the King hoped for. Details of a week […]
People visiting Sarehole Mill for The Hobbit‘s birthday were disappointed to find that the scenic sight has, for the time being, disappeared. The mill, which inspired The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit is lost […]
by Lily Milos × on September 28, 2012 at 5:25 pm ×
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 […]
by Arwen × on September 28, 2012 at 12:01 am ×
It’s day 7 of feast week and that means one of the worst sleep-overs Frodo ever had. This night he finds himself a prisoner of a Barrow-wight. “When he [Frodo Baggins] came to himself again, […]
by Lily Milos × on September 26, 2012 at 3:26 pm ×
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 […]
by eviebowman × on September 25, 2012 at 3:06 am ×
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 […]
by Arwen × on September 22, 2012 at 8:14 am ×
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 […]
by Oloriel × on September 21, 2012 at 10:03 am ×
This week, we at Middle-earth news have given you the reflective. We’ve shown you the enthralling. We’ve even served you the delicious. Now, allow us to bring you the hilarious with our Top Seven Lord […]
by Lily Milos × on September 20, 2012 at 1:05 pm ×
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 […]