What is happening with the Eagle & Child in Oxford? The first of many posts on what has been happening to the pubs frequented by the Inklings. The first of many posts on what has been happening to the pubs frequented by the Inklings.
IT IS ALIVE! A short note on my arrival in my new home, Jena. A short note on my arrival in my new home, Jena.
Mittilagart Messenger Monthly - #2 An audio message to my - then - patrons in March 2021, detailing my move to Jena, Tolkien Reading Day plans etc. An audio message to my - then - patrons in March 2021, detailing my move to Jena, Tolkien Reading Day plans etc.
Tolkien References Project: Gilmore Girls An on-going project to find Tolkien references in pop cultural contexts - films, series, books and more. An on-going project to find Tolkien references in pop cultural contexts - films, series, books and more.
Mittilagart Messenger - Now and Then #1 Hi everyone, I have heard back from Tim Tolkien on a few things and wanted to share this with you. Hi everyone, I have heard back from Tim Tolkien on a few things and wanted to share this with you.
"Mr. Bakshi says ..." Some explanation by Ralph Bakshi himself on one of the most famous fake Tolkien quotes. Some explanation by Ralph Bakshi himself on one of the most famous fake Tolkien quotes.
Tolkien Experience Podcast - start of season 2! Luke Shelton from the TEP was so kind as to invite me to a chat with him and it has been quite the pleasure. Luke Shelton from the TEP was so kind as to invite me to a chat with him and it has been quite the pleasure.
Welcome to February - let spring begin! A warm welcome to my patrons for the month of February, 2021. A warm welcome to my patrons for the month of February, 2021.
Tolkien MeMes #6. "Der kleine Hobbit" at the Balver Höhle, 1996 I witnessed a stage adaptation of "The Hobbit" that I will never forget for the rest of my life - it defies description but I tried. I witnessed a stage adaptation of "The Hobbit" that I will never forget for the rest of my life - it defies description but I tried.
Mittilagart Messenger Monthly - #1 A first audio greeting to my patrons at the time. A first audio greeting to my patrons at the time.
Tolkien Memorial Plaque & Sculpture installation at Pembroke Tim Tolkien is a sculptor living and working in the Birmingham area and happens to be the great nephew to J.R.R. Tolkien, involved in a very special project. Tim Tolkien is a sculptor living and working in the Birmingham area and happens to be the great nephew to J.R.R. Tolkien, involved in a very special project.
Tolkien MeMes #5. My first ever talk at Oxonmoot in 2001 It was really something special to take the stage at an event of the Tolkien Society, in Oxford, at the age of 29. It was really something special to take the stage at an event of the Tolkien Society, in Oxford, at the age of 29.
A quick hi - and the projects I am working on A summary of the projects I was working for my patrons at the time - and a few personal items. A summary of the projects I was working for my patrons at the time - and a few personal items.
"The Hobbit" set in Lego An AFOL is an "adult builder and friend of LEGO™" and Thorsten Bonsch (aka Mr. Xenomurphy)  has taken it upon himself to do "The Hobbit" An AFOL is an "adult builder and friend of LEGO™" and Thorsten Bonsch (aka Mr. Xenomurphy)  has taken it upon himself to do "The Hobbit"
Jan 3rd, 2021 - Tolkien Birthday Toast Don't forget: Today is the #TolkienBirthdayToast, 9 p.m. local time, Â your favourite beverage, toast to the man who brought us all together. Don't forget: Today is the #TolkienBirthdayToast, 9 p.m. local time, Â your favourite beverage, toast to the man who brought us all together.
Currency change available to patrons Background financial infomation on transactions for my patrons at the time. Background financial infomation on transactions for my patrons at the time.
The Tolkienist's Discord channel now available to all patrons At the time I offered a Discord connection to all patrons, this was the invitation to it. At the time I offered a Discord connection to all patrons, this was the invitation to it.
A quick hi: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and thank you! A thank you post including pictures of letters and postcards sent the world over to my patrons 🤩 A thank you post including pictures of letters and postcards sent the world over to my patrons 🤩
Welcome to December - and hopefully a better 2021! A warm welcome to my patrons for the month of December, 2020. A warm welcome to my patrons for the month of December, 2020.
Fingolfin's Findings: XIV. Glen GoodKnight's Inklings Collection Glen GoodKnight, founder of the Mythopoeic Society, passed away in 2010, and his collection was donated to Azusa Pacific University in 2019. Have a look! Glen GoodKnight, founder of the Mythopoeic Society, passed away in 2010, and his collection was donated to Azusa Pacific University in 2019. Have a look!
Tolkien Apartment (kind of) People really are trying to make money off of the brand 'Tolkien' - particularly in tourism. People really are trying to make money off of the brand 'Tolkien' - particularly in tourism.
Background information on the Tolkien Trust If you are mistaking the Tolkien Estate with the Tolkien Trust - well, here are some basics about the Trust If you are mistaking the Tolkien Estate with the Tolkien Trust - well, here are some basics about the Trust
"Shut up and take my money, Gandalf": Lord of the Merchandise "Shut up and take my money, Gandalf": Lord of the Merchandise - all the companies doing Merch in Middle-earth "Shut up and take my money, Gandalf": Lord of the Merchandise - all the companies doing Merch in Middle-earth
Fingolfin's Findings: XIII. 9 interesting photos... ... with the Oxfordshire History Centre. ... with the Oxfordshire History Centre.
Welcome to November! A warm welcome to my Patrons in November 2020. A warm welcome to my Patrons in November 2020.
Not a Tolkien quote: Thirteen Goodreads Fails If there is a place on the internet that is almost solely responsible for spreading wrong quotes, it's Goodreads. Here's thirteen fails... If there is a place on the internet that is almost solely responsible for spreading wrong quotes, it's Goodreads. Here's thirteen fails...
The TIME 100 Best Fantasy Books of all time Another "best of ..." list, and as you may see from the title pages The Lord of the Rings is in it, too. Another "best of ..." list, and as you may see from the title pages The Lord of the Rings is in it, too.
Fingolfin's Findings: XII. BBC Sounds Programs available with BBC SOUNDS that have Tolkien as their main focus. Programs available with BBC SOUNDS that have Tolkien as their main focus.
#Tolk(ien)tober is happening An announcement for the second #Tolk(ien)tober in 2020 An announcement for the second #Tolk(ien)tober in 2020
Boromir's Bloggish Bebotherments: Part 2. The first fifty posts tl;dr: The First 50 blog posts have been reworked, corrected and provided inspiration for new material. tl;dr: The First 50 blog posts have been reworked, corrected and provided inspiration for new material.