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25 Years Ago - German Tolkien Society founded #OTD

August 1st, 1997, me and a bunch of then friends found themselves in a vaulted cellar bar in my hometown of Cologne to found the German Tolkien Society. August 1st, 1997, me and a bunch of then friends found themselves in a vaulted cellar bar in my hometown of Cologne to found the German Tolkien Society.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Places I need to visit in Oxford for my 50th - let me know 😁

In 2022 my 50th Birthday happened to coincide with Oxonmoot and I asked my then patrons for suggestions. In 2022 my 50th Birthday happened to coincide with Oxonmoot and I asked my then patrons for suggestions.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 8 Reaktionen

Welcome to July

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of July, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of July, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXV: Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien

A connection between Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien via the papal bull referred to as DECET ROMANUM PONTIFICEM, published in 1521. A connection between Martin Luther & J.R.R. Tolkien via the papal bull referred to as DECET ROMANUM PONTIFICEM, published in 1521.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Welcome to June

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of June, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of June, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

"Can we chomps on fisheses?" Survey on Gollum's deeds...

I asked my then patrons what they would consider 'okay' with Gollum - be a nice, gentle, hobbit or the thing that Gandalf described the rumours of? I asked my then patrons what they would consider 'okay' with Gollum - be a nice, gentle, hobbit or the thing that Gandalf described the rumours of?

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The "Houses of Healing" to be sold: Dennison Centre in Hull

Tolkien convalesced at today's Dennison Centre in Hull after returning from the Somme. It is now on sale. Tolkien convalesced at today's Dennison Centre in Hull after returning from the Somme. It is now on sale.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXIV: Fake 'Tolkien video'

It's only the beginning & it's going to get much more difficult - to tell a fake 'Tolkien video' from the real thing. This one is on the eagles taking the Ring to Mordor. It's only the beginning & it's going to get much more difficult - to tell a fake 'Tolkien video' from the real thing. This one is on the eagles taking the Ring to Mordor.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The Two Years' Anniversary: Happy Birthday! PLUS...

A quick thank you to my then patrons for my second anniversary with Patreon, including upcoming news. A quick thank you to my then patrons for my second anniversary with Patreon, including upcoming news.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 2 Reaktionen

Fingolfin's Findings XXXIII: Most videogames based on a novel

Guinness World Records names 'The Lord of the Rings' in the category 'videogames based on a novel'. Congrats! Guinness World Records names 'The Lord of the Rings' in the category 'videogames based on a novel'. Congrats!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

The Lamb & Flag will return - I was there

A report from an Amazon Prime Video sponsored visit to the Lamb & Flag in Oxford while under renovation! A report from an Amazon Prime Video sponsored visit to the Lamb & Flag in Oxford while under renovation!

03.10.2023 03.10.2023 2 Reaktionen

Welcome to May

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of May, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of May, 2022.

03.10.2023 03.10.2023

RR+: Preview of the new edition of LETTERS

One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for! One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for!

02.10.2023 02.10.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXII: Christopher Tolkien's GRAMMY nomination

Yes, Christopher Tolkien was nominated for a GRAMMY in 1977, for a very special reading. Yes, Christopher Tolkien was nominated for a GRAMMY in 1977, for a very special reading.

27.09.2023 27.09.2023

17 hrs on the train: A visit to Vienna

A report of my first ever visit to Vienna and the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table there - quite the adventure! A report of my first ever visit to Vienna and the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table there - quite the adventure!

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

The real Girabbit is here! 😄 And you are the first to know!

I lost a bet. I had to wear a costume. It was about Mr. Bliss' Bouncy Castle as seen with the German Tolkien Days'. Here's a preview. I lost a bet. I had to wear a costume. It was about Mr. Bliss' Bouncy Castle as seen with the German Tolkien Days'. Here's a preview.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Oh, Vienna! The Travelling Tolkienist is travelling!

I will be visiting the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table at Vienna and this is the announcement to it. I will be visiting the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table at Vienna and this is the announcement to it.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Public posts with the Tolkienist on Steady

Most of the work I am publishing with Steady will be for my members but there is a number of posts that I offer as a public post - here is the list of them. Most of the work I am publishing with Steady will be for my members but there is a number of posts that I offer as a public post - here is the list of them.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXI: Stephen R. Donaldson on Tolkien

An interesting quote with a little more background on it: "Tolkien restored our right to dream epic dreams." An interesting quote with a little more background on it: "Tolkien restored our right to dream epic dreams."

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Welcome to April

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of April 2022 A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of April 2022

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Unpacking a mystery box! 😨

A box I have been dragging with me through several moves, never opened again - until now! A box I have been dragging with me through several moves, never opened again - until now!

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXX: Where was my burger when the Westfold fell?

Yes, you can find great food in Spain. Even out in the shticks. But did you know that there is a Gondor Hamburgeria & Pizzeria? Yes, you can find great food in Spain. Even out in the shticks. But did you know that there is a Gondor Hamburgeria & Pizzeria?

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Tolkien Society Awards - I have been nominated!

An absolute boost and a piece of amazing news for me in April 2022 to receive the nomination in 'Best Online Content' with the TS Awards. An absolute boost and a piece of amazing news for me in April 2022 to receive the nomination in 'Best Online Content' with the TS Awards.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Reading Terry Pratchett as a Tolkienist

Now, this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time: Reading all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - again - but this time as the Tolkienist. Now, this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time: Reading all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - again - but this time as the Tolkienist.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023 1 Reaktion

Fingolfin's Findings XXIX: The Gaffer's Office

A little gem, hidden at Blackwell's on Broad Street in Oxford, has a rather strong Tolkien connection. A little gem, hidden at Blackwell's on Broad Street in Oxford, has a rather strong Tolkien connection.

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Welcome to March

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of March, 2022 A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of March, 2022

19.09.2023 19.09.2023

Priscilla Tolkien has passed away

A note informing my then patrons that the wonderful Priscilla Tolkien had passed away. A note informing my then patrons that the wonderful Priscilla Tolkien had passed away.

18.09.2023 18.09.2023

The Tolkien Estate: A new website

I notified my then patrons about the revamping of the Tolkien Estate's website, including research by the best scholars as well as audio and video snippets. I notified my then patrons about the revamping of the Tolkien Estate's website, including research by the best scholars as well as audio and video snippets.

18.09.2023 18.09.2023

Preview: The One Ring, Second Edition, RPG

A quick look at my Kickstarter set of 'The One Ring' I had picked up at the time. A quick look at my Kickstarter set of 'The One Ring' I had picked up at the time.

18.09.2023 18.09.2023

Fin's Findings XXVIII: 'An adaptation, an adaptation for a horse

A link to a particular part of the Marquette University archives and collections with huge entertainment value. A link to a particular part of the Marquette University archives and collections with huge entertainment value.

18.09.2023 18.09.2023