I regret to announce — this is the end. I am going now. I bid you all… This was the very last post to be published over at Patreon, on March 1st, 2023. Almost 200 posts are now fully transferred to Steady, having started January, 30th. This was the very last post to be published over at Patreon, on March 1st, 2023. Almost 200 posts are now fully transferred to Steady, having started January, 30th.
Welcome to January (a day too late 😁) The notification to my then patrons that I would be moving from Patreon to Steady - and the reasons why (all of them very convincing; Steady is much better for me). The notification to my then patrons that I would be moving from Patreon to Steady - and the reasons why (all of them very convincing; Steady is much better for me).
The Royal Mint and its 2023 Annual Sets + JRR Tolkien £2 coin The Royal Mint has something special for Tolkien fans this year, commemorating his passing 50 years ago. The Royal Mint has something special for Tolkien fans this year, commemorating his passing 50 years ago.
Looking back at the good things that happened in 2022 A short list and tons of photos on the wonderful stuff I had the privilege to be part of - and the good things that happened to me along the way in 2022. A short list and tons of photos on the wonderful stuff I had the privilege to be part of - and the good things that happened to me along the way in 2022.
Happy New Year, everyone 🤩 🥳 Simply a thank you and a few photos from 2022 for all of you lovely people out there! Simply a thank you and a few photos from 2022 for all of you lovely people out there!
J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript - quick photo dump A few pictures from my visit to the Tolkien exhibition at Marquette University in December 2022. A few pictures from my visit to the Tolkien exhibition at Marquette University in December 2022.
Welcome to December A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of December, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of December, 2022.
Fingolfin's Findings XL: The Ring of Gyges with the Reallexikon... The 'Reallexikon für Antike & Christentum' made good use of Frodo's and Bilbo's Birthday in 2022, talking about the Ring of Gyges on Twitter. The 'Reallexikon für Antike & Christentum' made good use of Frodo's and Bilbo's Birthday in 2022, talking about the Ring of Gyges on Twitter.
Tolkien on Stage: Unfolding Tales A muscial by Joseph Purdue, focussing on Tolkien's war time experiences and his friendships in the TCBS. A muscial by Joseph Purdue, focussing on Tolkien's war time experiences and his friendships in the TCBS.
A warm welcome to November A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of November, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of November, 2022.
Fingolfin's Findings XXXIX: A rare photo of J.R.R. Tolkien, ca. 1973 One of those occasions when someone shares a detail of his/ her lives - with a Tolkien connection. One of those occasions when someone shares a detail of his/ her lives - with a Tolkien connection.
A warm welcome to October A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of October, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of October, 2022.
The Lamb & Flag has reopened - and news on the other pubs A review of all the latest news on the Oxford pubs with a Tolkien connection for my then patrons in the month of October, 2022. A review of all the latest news on the Oxford pubs with a Tolkien connection for my then patrons in the month of October, 2022.
My 50th: Find Waldo, or rather, the re-planted Pinus Nigra A PDF map noting the position of the re-planted Pinus Nigra. A PDF map noting the position of the re-planted Pinus Nigra.
Fingolfin's Findings XXXVIII: J.R.R. Tolkien in Oxford A very useful little guide on archival resources on Tolkien. A very useful little guide on archival resources on Tolkien.
Fingolfin's Findings XXXVII: Benjamin Bagby's BEOWULF An outstanding musician, a great tale, a rendition in its original. An outstanding musician, a great tale, a rendition in its original.
A warm welcome to autumn (aka September, belatedly!) 😁 A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of September, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of September, 2022.
A quick hi from the road, that is, Austria 😁 A short and live posting from the Austrian Tolkien Society's 20th Anniversary - basically no internet so just a few words and pics! A short and live posting from the Austrian Tolkien Society's 20th Anniversary - basically no internet so just a few words and pics!
Welcome to August (rather belatedly!) A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of August, 2022. A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of August, 2022.
Fingolfin's Findings XXXVI: Rockall isn't the Meneltarma? Rockall, not quite the 'Meneltarma of our times'... another naming oddity inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's writings Rockall, not quite the 'Meneltarma of our times'... another naming oddity inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's writings
Tolkien References Project: Community A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. This time in (almost) higher education! A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. This time in (almost) higher education!
Tolkien References Project: Chicago Fire A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. Flaming hot in this case! A series detailing mentions of Tolkien's works in films, series, books and elsewhere. Flaming hot in this case!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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?
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.
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.