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Proud 'Officer'for the Trust of Paul Corfield Godfrey. See www.volanteopera.wales/ where details of Paul's works and more.
Proud 'Officer'for the Trust of Paul Corfield Godfrey. See www.volanteopera.wales/ where details of Paul's works and more.
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A new book about #Tolkien 1/2
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En librairie aujourd'hui.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames.
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames.
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)
Thank you to Richard Ovenden OBE for joining Andrew and I to talk about the latest book byJRR #tolkien The Bovadium Fragments. It was such a pleasure.
@onthetrail.tolkienguide.com and myself interviewed @richove.bsky.social about the new #Tolkien book The Bovadium Fragments. You can read our review here www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
The Bovadium Fragments: TolkienGuide review
=THE BOVADIUM FRAGMENTS: a review= INTRODUCTION Earlier this year it was announced by HarperCollins that they were due to publish for the first time &qu...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you to Richard Ovenden OBE for joining Andrew and I to talk about the latest book byJRR #tolkien The Bovadium Fragments. It was such a pleasure.
DJT "China doesn't use wind power"🤦
China is the worlds biggest user of wind power with 7.8% of its power consumption coming from it. They are on track to have one fifth of the worlds in-use turbines by 2030.
China is the worlds biggest user of wind power with 7.8% of its power consumption coming from it. They are on track to have one fifth of the worlds in-use turbines by 2030.
September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DJT "China doesn't use wind power"🤦
China is the worlds biggest user of wind power with 7.8% of its power consumption coming from it. They are on track to have one fifth of the worlds in-use turbines by 2030.
China is the worlds biggest user of wind power with 7.8% of its power consumption coming from it. They are on track to have one fifth of the worlds in-use turbines by 2030.
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With amazings things from @miriamellis.bsky.social, @tolkienguide.com, @xkcd.com, @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com, me, myself and I 😅🤪, @joelmerriner.bsky.social, @marquetteraynor.bsky.social and many more... 😃
September 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
With amazings things from @miriamellis.bsky.social, @tolkienguide.com, @xkcd.com, @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com, me, myself and I 😅🤪, @joelmerriner.bsky.social, @marquetteraynor.bsky.social and many more... 😃
'musical chapters from the Lord of the Rings' by Paul Corfield Godfrey is out today 😊 congratulations to our entire team led by @scbuttle.bsky.social on a fantastic achievement. Those at Oxonmoot can see the design, which is stunning and meet Paul and Simon there.
September 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
'musical chapters from the Lord of the Rings' by Paul Corfield Godfrey is out today 😊 congratulations to our entire team led by @scbuttle.bsky.social on a fantastic achievement. Those at Oxonmoot can see the design, which is stunning and meet Paul and Simon there.
Thank you @thetolkienist.com for including the post at TCG and for including our interview with Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social in anticipation of this week's release of 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings 😊 available at www.volanteopera.wales/category/all...
September 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thank you @thetolkienist.com for including the post at TCG and for including our interview with Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social in anticipation of this week's release of 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings 😊 available at www.volanteopera.wales/category/all...
youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE join us for a long chat with plenty of music included as @trotter.tolkienguide.com and I dive into an amazing project by Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social (and me of course hehe) the 'epic chapters from The Lord of the Rings'.
Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Crosby Buttle talk Operatic Lord of the Rings
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August 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE join us for a long chat with plenty of music included as @trotter.tolkienguide.com and I dive into an amazing project by Paul Corfield Godfrey and @scbuttle.bsky.social (and me of course hehe) the 'epic chapters from The Lord of the Rings'.
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#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to The Secretary, Students Department, British Council.
This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035
This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to The Secretary, Students Department, British Council
This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford ...
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August 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to The Secretary, Students Department, British Council.
This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035
This letter was found in the National Archives. Tolkien is applying to the British Council for Simonne d'Ardenne to be allowed to return to Oxford for a year. See also #TCGLetter1035
We are less than two weeks from the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's amaving 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of J.R.R. #Tolkien' and our copies have begun to arrive. The team has done a remarkable job, led by @scbuttle.bsky.social from Volante Opera Wales.
August 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are less than two weeks from the release of Paul Corfield Godfrey's amaving 'musical chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of J.R.R. #Tolkien' and our copies have begun to arrive. The team has done a remarkable job, led by @scbuttle.bsky.social from Volante Opera Wales.
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Sci-Fi Rock from Kal-El & “Sam the Brave” by Feuerschwanz plus other Tolkien follow-ups incl. Paul Corfield Godfrey & Comus @riseupcomus.bsky.social @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com open.substack.com/pub/critical...
Sci-Fi Rock from Kal-El & “Sam the Brave” by Feuerschwanz
Plus Other Tolkien Follow-ups
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August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sci-Fi Rock from Kal-El & “Sam the Brave” by Feuerschwanz plus other Tolkien follow-ups incl. Paul Corfield Godfrey & Comus @riseupcomus.bsky.social @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com open.substack.com/pub/critical...
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On what happened to the original Jewish owners of the German publisher Rütten & Loening, who contacted Tolkien in 1938 about publishing a German translation of The Hobbit and prompted his famous response condemning Nazism.
Sad indeed.
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Sad indeed.
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The Sad Tale Behind Tolkien's Famous 1938 Letter to a German Publisher
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August 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
On what happened to the original Jewish owners of the German publisher Rütten & Loening, who contacted Tolkien in 1938 about publishing a German translation of The Hobbit and prompted his famous response condemning Nazism.
Sad indeed.
alasnotme.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...
Sad indeed.
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Thrilled to announce the papers for @tolkiensociety.org’s online seminar this October! You can find the list of papers and the link to register (it’s free!) here: www.tolkiensociety.org/events/semin...
Tolkien Society Seminar 2025 – Arda’s Entangled Bodies and Environments
The Tolkien Society Seminar is a short conference of both researcher-led and non-academic presentations on a specific theme pertaining to Tolkien scholarship. After the seminar, all paper recordings from the seminars are uploaded onto the…
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August 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Thrilled to announce the papers for @tolkiensociety.org’s online seminar this October! You can find the list of papers and the link to register (it’s free!) here: www.tolkiensociety.org/events/semin...
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Today’s piece is on “Tolkien, Landscape Archaeology, and the First Age of Middle-earth” - revisiting some of my older research for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday
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August 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Today’s piece is on “Tolkien, Landscape Archaeology, and the First Age of Middle-earth” - revisiting some of my older research for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday
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@tolkiensociety.org @tolkienguide.com @uofgfantasy.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social
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In an hour @tolkienguide.com from Tolkien (Collectors) Guide will test drive the new game 'Tales from the Shire' from Wētā Workshop, based on the works of JRR #Tolkien. We would love to see you there for a gentle adventure around Bywater at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkHs...
Livestream play and chat - Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
YouTube video by TolkienGuide
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July 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In an hour @tolkienguide.com from Tolkien (Collectors) Guide will test drive the new game 'Tales from the Shire' from Wētā Workshop, based on the works of JRR #Tolkien. We would love to see you there for a gentle adventure around Bywater at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkHs...
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#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasantry, and English qualities. He reflects on a recent performance of Hamlet, emphasizing (1/2)
Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasantry, and English qualities. He reflects on a recent performance of Hamlet, emphasizing (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasa...
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July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasantry, and English qualities. He reflects on a recent performance of Hamlet, emphasizing (1/2)
Tolkien discusses the name Sam Gamgee, agreeing with Christopher's opinion and explaining the choice to emphasize the character's comic, peasantry, and English qualities. He reflects on a recent performance of Hamlet, emphasizing (1/2)
We are incredibly proud to announce a little project of ours, concurrent to our work on Paul Corfield Godfrey's JRR #Tolkien operas, The Piano Makers, an ongoing project that will result in a release of music from the 1800s of many Tolkien's. As many of you will know, Tolkien's family in Birmingham
July 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We are incredibly proud to announce a little project of ours, concurrent to our work on Paul Corfield Godfrey's JRR #Tolkien operas, The Piano Makers, an ongoing project that will result in a release of music from the 1800s of many Tolkien's. As many of you will know, Tolkien's family in Birmingham
Sounds very interesting. Looking forward to seeing what comes of this.
Studies in #Tolkien: New Book Series annasmol.net/2025/06/18/s...
Studies in #Tolkien: New Book Series annasmol.net/2025/06/18/s...
Studies in Tolkien: New Book Series
Doing research on Tolkien? A new book series, Studies in Tolkien, to be published by McFarland is now accepting proposals for scholarly monographs or shorter Critical Companions. Follow the link fo…
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June 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Sounds very interesting. Looking forward to seeing what comes of this.
Studies in #Tolkien: New Book Series annasmol.net/2025/06/18/s...
Studies in #Tolkien: New Book Series annasmol.net/2025/06/18/s...
Our release of Musical Chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of JRR #tolkien reached an important milestone today when @scbuttle.bsky.social took possession of the proofs of the full and vocal scores. Don't forget to watch the trailer for more details.
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
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June 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our release of Musical Chapters from The Lord of the Rings after the mythology of JRR #tolkien reached an important milestone today when @scbuttle.bsky.social took possession of the proofs of the full and vocal scores. Don't forget to watch the trailer for more details.
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
youtu.be/R0xnCDMtJnE?...
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#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien has been having sleepless nights and says that this is due to his work, and (1/2)
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien has been having sleepless nights and says that this is due to his work, and (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien ...
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May 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien has been having sleepless nights and says that this is due to his work, and (1/2)
Tolkien expresses gratitude for the letters he has received from Christopher and briefly mentions an inclination to envy his time in the hills. Tolkien has been having sleepless nights and says that this is due to his work, and (1/2)
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🚨 New #TOLKIEN Book Alert 🚨
The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation by Tolkien scholar Michael Drout (cofounder and editor of the journal Tolkien Studies)!
Releases December 2025
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The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation by Tolkien scholar Michael Drout (cofounder and editor of the journal Tolkien Studies)!
Releases December 2025
📚 amzn.to/3YOT6Sx
May 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🚨 New #TOLKIEN Book Alert 🚨
The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation by Tolkien scholar Michael Drout (cofounder and editor of the journal Tolkien Studies)!
Releases December 2025
📚 amzn.to/3YOT6Sx
The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation by Tolkien scholar Michael Drout (cofounder and editor of the journal Tolkien Studies)!
Releases December 2025
📚 amzn.to/3YOT6Sx
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CS Lewis fans based in the UK, there is a special stamp collection about to be released by the Royal Mail focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia.
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#CSLewis #Lewis #Tolkien
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#CSLewis #Lewis #Tolkien
May 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
CS Lewis fans based in the UK, there is a special stamp collection about to be released by the Royal Mail focusing on the Chronicles of Narnia.
✉️ shop.royalmail.com/special-stam...
#CSLewis #Lewis #Tolkien
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#CSLewis #Lewis #Tolkien
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It was such a pleasure hanging out with the truly wonderful Jeremy from @tolkienguide.com at #westmoot25! I loved his presentation, and it was so fun to look through the treasures at his table.
Hopefully we’ll see each other at #westmoot again next year!
Hopefully we’ll see each other at #westmoot again next year!
May 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It was such a pleasure hanging out with the truly wonderful Jeremy from @tolkienguide.com at #westmoot25! I loved his presentation, and it was so fun to look through the treasures at his table.
Hopefully we’ll see each other at #westmoot again next year!
Hopefully we’ll see each other at #westmoot again next year!
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including: Saga of King Heidrek for free; Oxford talks; FotR at Royal Albert Hall; Kalamazoo First Day; exceptional music; Tolkien Tapestries; Hobbit (1982); Hunt for Gollum; and more...
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Including: Saga of King Heidrek for free; Oxford talks; FotR at Royal Albert Hall; Kalamazoo First Day; exceptional music; Tolkien Tapestries; Hobbit (1982); Hunt for Gollum; and more...
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The One hundred and thirty-sixth Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #136 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including: Saga of King Heidrek for free; Oxford talks; FotR at Royal Albert Hall; Kalamazoo First Day; exceptional music; Tolkien Tapestries; Hobbit (1982); Hunt for Gollum; and more...
steadyhq.com/en/thetolkie...
Including: Saga of King Heidrek for free; Oxford talks; FotR at Royal Albert Hall; Kalamazoo First Day; exceptional music; Tolkien Tapestries; Hobbit (1982); Hunt for Gollum; and more...
steadyhq.com/en/thetolkie...