Andrew Ferguson
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Andrew Ferguson - UK #Tolkien and #Hobbit book collecting expert, moderator (Trotter) on http://tolkienguide.com and host on TCG YouTube http://bit.ly/39FRXWV
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Andrew Ferguson
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· Dec 12
In the other place, I used to post images of my #Tolkien collection, decided to set myself a challenge and post one image a day of an item from my Tolkien collection for each day of 2025 on bSky, 365 in total, starting January 1st 😰
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.V. Salmon.
Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but that he thinks his voice will return soon, in time for the rehearsal and broadcast.
Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but that he thinks his voice will return soon, in time for the rehearsal and broadcast.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to C.V. Salmon
Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but tha...
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December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.V. Salmon.
Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but that he thinks his voice will return soon, in time for the rehearsal and broadcast.
Tolkien replies to C.V. Salmon. He says that he is in London on 10 January, which would work better for him. He explains that he is still unwell but that he thinks his voice will return soon, in time for the rehearsal and broadcast.
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#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Joy Hill.
Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries used to write his initials as "JR2T" and that is rhymes with "dirt".
Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries used to write his initials as "JR2T" and that is rhymes with "dirt".
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill
Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries us...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to Joy Hill.
Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries used to write his initials as "JR2T" and that is rhymes with "dirt".
Tolkien mentions in his letter that he wore a gift from Joy on Christmas Day. Signing the letter "J.R.R.T" he notes that his contemporaries used to write his initials as "JR2T" and that is rhymes with "dirt".
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#OnThisDay in 1970, #Tolkien writes to Eileen Elgar.
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he had on 18 December (#TCGLetter1156) asked Joy Hill to organise this.
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he had on 18 December (#TCGLetter1156) asked Joy Hill to organise this.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien (Joy Hill) to Eileen Elgar
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he h...
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1970, #Tolkien writes to Eileen Elgar.
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he had on 18 December (#TCGLetter1156) asked Joy Hill to organise this.
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he had on 18 December (#TCGLetter1156) asked Joy Hill to organise this.
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Right, I almost forgot!
My haul from Oxford! I finally got The Hobbit First Edition Facsimile, a book that I promised I’d get in Oxford since the start of the year!
I also got myself a copy of A Tolkien Tapestry since I’m quite fond of Cor Blok’s LotR art!
#Tolkien #TheHobbit #CorBlok #Oxford
My haul from Oxford! I finally got The Hobbit First Edition Facsimile, a book that I promised I’d get in Oxford since the start of the year!
I also got myself a copy of A Tolkien Tapestry since I’m quite fond of Cor Blok’s LotR art!
#Tolkien #TheHobbit #CorBlok #Oxford
December 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Right, I almost forgot!
My haul from Oxford! I finally got The Hobbit First Edition Facsimile, a book that I promised I’d get in Oxford since the start of the year!
I also got myself a copy of A Tolkien Tapestry since I’m quite fond of Cor Blok’s LotR art!
#Tolkien #TheHobbit #CorBlok #Oxford
My haul from Oxford! I finally got The Hobbit First Edition Facsimile, a book that I promised I’d get in Oxford since the start of the year!
I also got myself a copy of A Tolkien Tapestry since I’m quite fond of Cor Blok’s LotR art!
#Tolkien #TheHobbit #CorBlok #Oxford
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Merry Christmas everyone!🎄🎁🌟
This year’s addition to my #Tolkien collection: THE ART OF MERCY IN MIDDLE-EARTH: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY TOLKIEN’s LEGENDARIUM by @miriamellis.bsky.social
This year’s addition to my #Tolkien collection: THE ART OF MERCY IN MIDDLE-EARTH: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY TOLKIEN’s LEGENDARIUM by @miriamellis.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!🎄🎁🌟
This year’s addition to my #Tolkien collection: THE ART OF MERCY IN MIDDLE-EARTH: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY TOLKIEN’s LEGENDARIUM by @miriamellis.bsky.social
This year’s addition to my #Tolkien collection: THE ART OF MERCY IN MIDDLE-EARTH: PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY TOLKIEN’s LEGENDARIUM by @miriamellis.bsky.social
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Merry Christmas from the PPP! We hope this holiday season is filled with cheer and a joyous time spent with your loved ones.
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Merry Christmas from the PPP! We hope this holiday season is filled with cheer and a joyous time spent with your loved ones.
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
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Merry Christmas from all of us at the #Tolkien Society!
As the Fellowship set out on Christmas Day, The Lord of the Rings could be said to be the ultimate Christmas story!
And you can treat yourself or a loved one with membership of the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
As the Fellowship set out on Christmas Day, The Lord of the Rings could be said to be the ultimate Christmas story!
And you can treat yourself or a loved one with membership of the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
December 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Merry Christmas from all of us at the #Tolkien Society!
As the Fellowship set out on Christmas Day, The Lord of the Rings could be said to be the ultimate Christmas story!
And you can treat yourself or a loved one with membership of the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
As the Fellowship set out on Christmas Day, The Lord of the Rings could be said to be the ultimate Christmas story!
And you can treat yourself or a loved one with membership of the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
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You can join a worldwide organisation dedicated to #Tolkien - just in time for Christmas!
Members of the Society receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, member-only events and discounts, and more! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world!
Members of the Society receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, member-only events and discounts, and more! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world!
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
You can join a worldwide organisation dedicated to #Tolkien - just in time for Christmas!
Members of the Society receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, member-only events and discounts, and more! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world!
Members of the Society receive 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, member-only events and discounts, and more! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join and join from anywhere in the world!
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Think I have yet another favourite #Tolkien artist. Alexander Korotich's scraperboard #LOTR art is just amazing. Astounded by the detail scratched out with a needle. Do you know how big these pieces originally were @joelmerriner.bsky.social ?
December 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Think I have yet another favourite #Tolkien artist. Alexander Korotich's scraperboard #LOTR art is just amazing. Astounded by the detail scratched out with a needle. Do you know how big these pieces originally were @joelmerriner.bsky.social ?
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#OnThisDay in 1916, #Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds.
Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds. From Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull's entry for '28 December 1916', Tolkien must have discussed G.B. Smith, and his recovery.
Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds. From Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull's entry for '28 December 1916', Tolkien must have discussed G.B. Smith, and his recovery.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to R.W. Reynolds
Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds. From Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull's entry for '28 December 1916', Tolkien must have discussed G....
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1916, #Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds.
Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds. From Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull's entry for '28 December 1916', Tolkien must have discussed G.B. Smith, and his recovery.
Tolkien writes to R.W. Reynolds. From Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull's entry for '28 December 1916', Tolkien must have discussed G.B. Smith, and his recovery.
Really looking forward to this release next year (May 2026) from @harpercollins.bsky.social #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
Myths and Legends (Boxed Set) #2
What is Myths and Legends (Boxed Set) 2: The Old English Exodus, Finn and Hengest, The Story of Kullervo, The Lay of Aotrou & Itroun, & The Battle of Ma...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Really looking forward to this release next year (May 2026) from @harpercollins.bsky.social #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
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#OnThisDay in 1933, #Tolkien writes to Raymond Wilson Chambers.
Thanking Chambers for his note and registering his sorrow at Chambers recent ill health. He offers his best wishes for 1934. He also encloses a report from the previous years 'Examinations in Oxford', which he worked on with (1/4)
Thanking Chambers for his note and registering his sorrow at Chambers recent ill health. He offers his best wishes for 1934. He also encloses a report from the previous years 'Examinations in Oxford', which he worked on with (1/4)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Raymond Wilson Chambers
Thanking Chambers for his note and registering his sorrow at Chambers recent ill health. He offers his best wishes for 1934. He also encloses a report f...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1933, #Tolkien writes to Raymond Wilson Chambers.
Thanking Chambers for his note and registering his sorrow at Chambers recent ill health. He offers his best wishes for 1934. He also encloses a report from the previous years 'Examinations in Oxford', which he worked on with (1/4)
Thanking Chambers for his note and registering his sorrow at Chambers recent ill health. He offers his best wishes for 1934. He also encloses a report from the previous years 'Examinations in Oxford', which he worked on with (1/4)
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Looking for a #Tolkien gift for you or a loved one for Christmas? Tolkien Society membership might be just the thing!
Members support our mission to educate the world on Tolkien, and get our publications Amon Hen and Mallorn.
Buy gift membership at www.tolkiensociety.org/gift
Members support our mission to educate the world on Tolkien, and get our publications Amon Hen and Mallorn.
Buy gift membership at www.tolkiensociety.org/gift
December 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Looking for a #Tolkien gift for you or a loved one for Christmas? Tolkien Society membership might be just the thing!
Members support our mission to educate the world on Tolkien, and get our publications Amon Hen and Mallorn.
Buy gift membership at www.tolkiensociety.org/gift
Members support our mission to educate the world on Tolkien, and get our publications Amon Hen and Mallorn.
Buy gift membership at www.tolkiensociety.org/gift
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Deirdre Levinson.
Tolkien sends a short note with his greetings, and a reminder that he would like to see Deirdre again and asks her to let him know of a gift as he would like to return the favour for so many. The front of the card reads: Ēala (1/2)
Tolkien sends a short note with his greetings, and a reminder that he would like to see Deirdre again and asks her to let him know of a gift as he would like to return the favour for so many. The front of the card reads: Ēala (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Deirdre Levinson
Tolkien sends a short note with his greetings, and a reminder that he would like to see Deirdre again and asks her to let him know of a gift as he would...
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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Deirdre Levinson.
Tolkien sends a short note with his greetings, and a reminder that he would like to see Deirdre again and asks her to let him know of a gift as he would like to return the favour for so many. The front of the card reads: Ēala (1/2)
Tolkien sends a short note with his greetings, and a reminder that he would like to see Deirdre again and asks her to let him know of a gift as he would like to return the favour for so many. The front of the card reads: Ēala (1/2)
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Finally got myself a hardback copy of The Art of Mercy in Middle-Earth by @miriamellis.bsky.social Fantastic artwork in here. Severely recommended if you are a fan of #Tolkien #LOTR #TheHobbit #Silmarillion
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Finally got myself a hardback copy of The Art of Mercy in Middle-Earth by @miriamellis.bsky.social Fantastic artwork in here. Severely recommended if you are a fan of #Tolkien #LOTR #TheHobbit #Silmarillion
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.A. Furth.
"I have written the first chapter of a new story about Hobbits – 'A long expected party'" remarks Tolkien in this letter to C.A. Furth of GA&U. This is of course in regard to The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien thanks Furth for details of (1/3)
"I have written the first chapter of a new story about Hobbits – 'A long expected party'" remarks Tolkien in this letter to C.A. Furth of GA&U. This is of course in regard to The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien thanks Furth for details of (1/3)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to C.A. Furth
"I have written the first chapter of a new story about Hobbits – 'A long expected party'" remarks Tolkien in this letter to C.A. F...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.A. Furth.
"I have written the first chapter of a new story about Hobbits – 'A long expected party'" remarks Tolkien in this letter to C.A. Furth of GA&U. This is of course in regard to The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien thanks Furth for details of (1/3)
"I have written the first chapter of a new story about Hobbits – 'A long expected party'" remarks Tolkien in this letter to C.A. Furth of GA&U. This is of course in regard to The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien thanks Furth for details of (1/3)
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That's not even the weirdest and/ or silly stuff...
Amazing read, nevertheless! Enjoy :)
h/t @tolkienguide.com 😅
Amazing read, nevertheless! Enjoy :)
h/t @tolkienguide.com 😅
ridiculous lord of the rings merch: a thread. 💍💰💀
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
That's not even the weirdest and/ or silly stuff...
Amazing read, nevertheless! Enjoy :)
h/t @tolkienguide.com 😅
Amazing read, nevertheless! Enjoy :)
h/t @tolkienguide.com 😅
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We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves
James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves
James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves
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#OnThisDay in 1963, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Hepworth.
Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and his pleasure at learning of Hepworth's. See #TCGLetter519 for details of the letter (1/2)
Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and his pleasure at learning of Hepworth's. See #TCGLetter519 for details of the letter (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Hepworth
Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and ...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1963, #Tolkien writes to Mr. Hepworth.
Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and his pleasure at learning of Hepworth's. See #TCGLetter519 for details of the letter (1/2)
Tolkien writes a short note to Mr. Hepworth, the father of Jonathan who had sent Tolkien a drawing of Mordor. He thanks Mr. Hepworth for his letter and his pleasure at learning of Hepworth's. See #TCGLetter519 for details of the letter (1/2)
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#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off Westmoot. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #westmoot #tolkien
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#Westmoot26 is offering an Early Bird Discount for all attendees! Use discount code “GRIMA” during registration to receive $30 off Westmoot. Discount offer expires Jan 3, 2026. #westmoot #tolkien
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On 18 December in Middle-earth: the Fellowship of the Ring is formed. Pippin was the last member to be agreed with Gandalf saying, "trust rather to their friendship than to great wisdom". The Fellowship set out a week later.
Image: Caradhras by Lída Holubová #Tolkien #BookSky
Image: Caradhras by Lída Holubová #Tolkien #BookSky
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Richard Jeffery.
A reply to the following questions: (1) Does ‘Speak, friend, and enter’ (the inscription over Moria Gate) mean ‘Speak as a friend’, i.e. in a friendly voice? (2) None of the Kings of Gondor and Arnor has a name ending in a (1/4)
A reply to the following questions: (1) Does ‘Speak, friend, and enter’ (the inscription over Moria Gate) mean ‘Speak as a friend’, i.e. in a friendly voice? (2) None of the Kings of Gondor and Arnor has a name ending in a (1/4)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Richard Jeffery
A reply to the following questions: (1) Does 'Speak, friend, and enter' (the inscription over Moria Gate) mean 'Speak as a friend', ...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Richard Jeffery.
A reply to the following questions: (1) Does ‘Speak, friend, and enter’ (the inscription over Moria Gate) mean ‘Speak as a friend’, i.e. in a friendly voice? (2) None of the Kings of Gondor and Arnor has a name ending in a (1/4)
A reply to the following questions: (1) Does ‘Speak, friend, and enter’ (the inscription over Moria Gate) mean ‘Speak as a friend’, i.e. in a friendly voice? (2) None of the Kings of Gondor and Arnor has a name ending in a (1/4)
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The 2026 Beyond Bree calendar still has some copies available for ordering - if you are in the USA, you might be able to get these by Christmas! Features fantastic art from the likes of Ted Nasmith, Tim Kirk, Ron Ploeg, Tom Loback, Emily Austin, Anke Eissmann, and many more. www.beyondbree.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The 2026 Beyond Bree calendar still has some copies available for ordering - if you are in the USA, you might be able to get these by Christmas! Features fantastic art from the likes of Ted Nasmith, Tim Kirk, Ron Ploeg, Tom Loback, Emily Austin, Anke Eissmann, and many more. www.beyondbree.org