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We’re proud to announce that Steffan Lloyd-Evans will be performing the role of Snaga on our Complete Demo Recording of Paul Corfield Godfrey’s #thelordoftherings For more information please visit our website: www.volanteopera.wales #tolkien #opera #lordoftherings #middleearth #orc #orcs

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Did you know you could join a worldwide organisation devoted to #Tolkien? And you get six copies of our magazine Amon Hen and our journal Mallorn! You can join the Tolkien Society from any country, with postal or online memberships, by signing up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join

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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to W.H. Auden. Auden told Tolkien that he had agreed to write a short book about him, in collaboration with Peter H. Salus, for a seres entitled Christian Perspectives; he hoped this did not meet with Tolkien’s disapproval. He also mentioned that he (1/3)

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Did England's Black Country inspire Mordor? Now we have Tolkien's own outraged description of the real place, from a train journey to Oxford shortly before he created Sauron's dark realm… steadyhq.com/en/john-gart... And if you like my work, please support it 🙂 #BlackCountry #Mordor #Tolkien #JRRT

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#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Wood. Tolkien confirms that Tuesday will be fine for a visit, though he has a guest around 7pm. The guest will be Mr Jonathan Wordsworth.

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Seeing the sudden gleam in the gloom Bilbo looked round. He gave a great cry: he had seen a sight that made his heart leap, dark shapes small yet majestic against the distant glow. “The Eagles! The Eagles!” he shouted. “The Eagles are coming!” #tolkien #thehobbit

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Life in the Shire goes on, much as it has this past Age. #Tolkien Art by Joe Gilronan

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#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Editor of the Observer. Tolkien responds to a request, likely from a researcher or enthusiast, regarding the origins and inspirations behind his work, particularly The Hobbit. Tolkien mentions his susceptibility to flattery and expresses a (1/4)

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Join us in July for the New York Tolkien Conference nyctolkienconference.wordpress.com/2025/02/19/2...

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The Grey Haven Raven would like to cordially invite you to the next Bree Crossroads event happening June 28th on Zoom! Registration is open ($15), and our Call for Papers is live! Details, registration and CFP here: breecrossroads.squarespace.com/austen-and-t... #janeausten #Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë

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#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Wood. Tolkien says he would "very much like to meet you and Mr. David Smith." Tolkien is on leave due to his wife's illness and he will be visiting her in hospital around tea-time for the foreseeable future.

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#OnThisDay in 1938, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin. In this two page handwritten letter, Tolkien thanks Unwin's son Rayner for his positive feedback on the first chapter of the new book, "A Long-Expected Party". Tolkien gives his approval for Allen & Unwin to consider publishing C.S. (1/2)

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📢 Continuing the celebration of our Organ! Join Stuart Lee and Owen Chan as they take us through a musical interpretation of the Tale of Beren and Lúthien, with music inspired by Tolkien and accompanied by readings. All are welcome. 🎵✨ #ExeterCollegeOxford #Tolkien

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#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien says that he is finding lectures hard work, and that he is tired. He is surprised that he does not have written notes for Beowulf beyond approx. line 2200 and says that if he had, he has lost them. He saw “Lewis and (1/3)

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(Week 104) “Two Years”. #TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday Can't find a picture at 2 years old, but Hilary #Tolkien is one and Ronald #Tolkien is three, average age is two years. 😍

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What if tonight was the night you took a stroll and met the elves amid the woven trees? #Tolkien #Goals

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#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Hilary Tolkien. Tolkien writes to his brother and wishes him a happy 60th birthday. He also discusses various family news.

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You can get a #Tolkien magazine every 2 months! Members of the Society get our magazine Amon Hen every two months. We have online and postal memberships, and we ship worldwide. To get yours, sign up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join

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On 16 February 1974: on the advice of Christopher Tolkien, the Tolkien Society members appoint J.R.R. #Tolkien as Honorary President. He remains President to this day.

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The livestream event to raise funds for a couple of charities for continued relief from the LA Fires is nearly here! I'm excited to say that I finally have the livestream up and scheduled, so make sure you click to get notifications! youtube.com/live/hnShafM... #Tolkien #Luinellë #LOTR

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Pearls of great price…the 3 editions of the Pearl poem owned by Tolkien. He contributed to the preparation of the one in the middle.

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#OnThisDay in 1921, #Tolkien writes to John Johnson. Tolkien and Johnson had met on 12 February when Tolkien handed over material for A Middle English Vocabulary. Tolkien had forgotten to include a revised slip from the Glossary and sends it now. They had spoken on Kenneth's Sisam's (1/2)

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#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones. Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.

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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien. Tolkien replies to Michael's letter. It appears that Michael has opted to change his work, but Tolkien would like to talk with Welch & Bostock first before they make a final decision. This appears to be around Michael's Greek classes (1/3)

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A very happy birthday to Wayne G. Hammond! Hammond is one of the most prolific #Tolkien scholars who - with Christina Scull - has published and edited a number of important works including The Collected Poems, A Reader's Companion, The Art of The Lord of the Rings, and Artist and Illustrator.

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#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.

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#OnThisDay in 1939, #Tolkien writes to C.A. Furth. Writing to C.A. Furth, Tolkien expresses gratitude for the enclosed cheque for royalities for 1938 and an advance of the royalties from Houghton Mifflin. Tolkien mentions that having flu did not affect him significantly but his throat (1/2)

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#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin. Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists" he has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with (1/2)

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Members around the world are receiving the latest issue of our magazine Amon Hen! Join the Tolkien Society and receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, and be a part of a community who loves #Tolkien. Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world

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#Tolkien 2026 Calendar illustrated by Alan Lee www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...

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For members of The @tolkiensociety.org our bulletin Amon Hen issue 311 is hitting doormats in the UK today. Cover art (a wraparound) 'Song of Eärendil' is by Kathrin Heierli.

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#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Colin Manlove. Tolkien writes about his essay "On Fairy Stories" and says that The Lord of the Rings was meant as a large-scale adult fairy story. Quoted in C. N. Manlove's Modern Fantasy: Five Studies (Cambridge University Press, 1975).

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