Andrew Ferguson
@trotter.tolkienguide.com
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
@trotter.tolkienguide.com
· Dec 31
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 😰
If you would like to see all the images, start here ⬇️
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New prints available today of a very special portrait. My heartfelt tribute to one of the most beloved literary bonds in history. Come into the back garden to rest in the first spring sunshine with father and son. More links in comments. #Tolkien #TolkienArt
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February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
New prints available today of a very special portrait. My heartfelt tribute to one of the most beloved literary bonds in history. Come into the back garden to rest in the first spring sunshine with father and son. More links in comments. #Tolkien #TolkienArt
www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
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#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann.
Tolkien hopes to see Swann on the 14th, but cannot attend a performance of The Road Goes Ever On on the 15th.
Tolkien hopes to see Swann on the 14th, but cannot attend a performance of The Road Goes Ever On on the 15th.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann
Tolkien hopes to see Swann on the 14th, but cannot attend a performance of The Road Goes Ever On on the 15th.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann.
Tolkien hopes to see Swann on the 14th, but cannot attend a performance of The Road Goes Ever On on the 15th.
Tolkien hopes to see Swann on the 14th, but cannot attend a performance of The Road Goes Ever On on the 15th.
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The study points to using libraries and visiting museums as bringing these enormous brain health benefits ... who would have thought? Well, librarians and museum folk for a start ... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers
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February 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM
The study points to using libraries and visiting museums as bringing these enormous brain health benefits ... who would have thought? Well, librarians and museum folk for a start ... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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The #chorus for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit #Tolkien”.
Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, Simon Crosby Buttle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden.
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#hobbit #middleearth
Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, Simon Crosby Buttle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden.
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The #chorus for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit #Tolkien”.
Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, Simon Crosby Buttle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden.
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, Simon Crosby Buttle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden.
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.
Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1945, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.
Tolkien describes a letter he has written to the Catholic Herald, in rebuttal to someone who thinks Coventry is derived from Convent.
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A very happy birthday to Wayne G. Hammond!
Hammond is one of the most prolific #Tolkien scholars who - with Christina Scull - has published and edited a number of important works including The Collected Poems, A Reader's Companion, The Art of The Lord of the Rings, and Artist and Illustrator.
Hammond is one of the most prolific #Tolkien scholars who - with Christina Scull - has published and edited a number of important works including The Collected Poems, A Reader's Companion, The Art of The Lord of the Rings, and Artist and Illustrator.
February 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A very happy birthday to Wayne G. Hammond!
Hammond is one of the most prolific #Tolkien scholars who - with Christina Scull - has published and edited a number of important works including The Collected Poems, A Reader's Companion, The Art of The Lord of the Rings, and Artist and Illustrator.
Hammond is one of the most prolific #Tolkien scholars who - with Christina Scull - has published and edited a number of important works including The Collected Poems, A Reader's Companion, The Art of The Lord of the Rings, and Artist and Illustrator.
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I don't have many words left in me but this happened today and I'm now a doctor?
February 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I don't have many words left in me but this happened today and I'm now a doctor?
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#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Father John Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his son John about a meal that he had with Lewis, which they called the 'ham-feast'.
Tolkien writes to his son John about a meal that he had with Lewis, which they called the 'ham-feast'.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Father John Tolkien
Tolkien writes to his son John about a meal that he had with Lewis, which they called the 'ham-feast'.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Father John Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his son John about a meal that he had with Lewis, which they called the 'ham-feast'.
Tolkien writes to his son John about a meal that he had with Lewis, which they called the 'ham-feast'.
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🌟News to share! My publisher, Uppsala Books, has just shared a first announcement of my second book. Please join me on an immersive hobbit walking-party through their history, culture, and homelands later this year. Please, help me share this news. Thank you for all the encouragement!
#Tolkien
#Tolkien
February 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🌟News to share! My publisher, Uppsala Books, has just shared a first announcement of my second book. Please join me on an immersive hobbit walking-party through their history, culture, and homelands later this year. Please, help me share this news. Thank you for all the encouragement!
#Tolkien
#Tolkien
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This was once my #Tolkien #book #collection. It has since grown....
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#books #photography #reading
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#books #photography #reading
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This was once my #Tolkien #book #collection. It has since grown....
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#books #photography #reading
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#books #photography #reading
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Bookings for Oxonmoot 2026 are now open!
Taking place online and at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK, on 3-6 September 2026, Oxonmoot is our annual event which brings together #Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. #LOTR
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Taking place online and at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK, on 3-6 September 2026, Oxonmoot is our annual event which brings together #Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. #LOTR
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm...
Oxonmoot 2026
Oxonmoot is an annual event hosted by The Tolkien Society which brings together over 500 Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. Oxonmoot 2026 is the 53rd, and…
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February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Bookings for Oxonmoot 2026 are now open!
Taking place online and at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK, on 3-6 September 2026, Oxonmoot is our annual event which brings together #Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. #LOTR
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm...
Taking place online and at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK, on 3-6 September 2026, Oxonmoot is our annual event which brings together #Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. #LOTR
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm...
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#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it i...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
Tolkien informs Rayner that by way of looking at the "Scunthorpe lists". He has also continued work on The Silmarillion, and can say that it is in an active working phase. He also states that his new secretary has been very helpful with this.
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‘Well, in the early night we crept down a long ravine into the upper end of the Wizard’s Vale, the Ents with all their rustling Huorns behind. We could not see them, of course, but the whole air was full of creaking.’
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
‘Well, in the early night we crept down a long ravine into the upper end of the Wizard’s Vale, the Ents with all their rustling Huorns behind. We could not see them, of course, but the whole air was full of creaking.’
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
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🌟New prints available today of "Frodo writes The Lord of the Rings." Perhaps one of the most historically important scenes I've painted to date. More details in comments!
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR
"Frodo Writes The Lord of the Rings" Tolkien Art Print | Miriam Ellis
(Click second thumbnail above to watch video) Museum-Quality Matte Paper Print available in two sizes:12" x 16" (30cm x 40cm): $35.0024" x 32" (60cm x 80cm): $48.00 “There was a big book with plain re...
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February 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
🌟New prints available today of "Frodo writes The Lord of the Rings." Perhaps one of the most historically important scenes I've painted to date. More details in comments!
www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR
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#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Charlotte and Denis Plimmer.
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Charlotte and Denis Plimmer
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of w...
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Charlotte and Denis Plimmer.
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
The Plimmers had recently interviewed Tolkien for the Daily Telegraph Magazine, and had now sent him a draft of their article, the finished version of which was published in the issue of 22 March 1968. Tolkien responded (1/2)
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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”.
Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 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”.
Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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Join an international Fellowship by becoming a member of the Tolkien Society!
Members get 6 editions of our magazine Amon Hen per year, with the next edition due later this month.
We have online and digital options, and we ship worldwide. Join now at www.tolkiensociety.org/join! #Tolkien #BookSky
Members get 6 editions of our magazine Amon Hen per year, with the next edition due later this month.
We have online and digital options, and we ship worldwide. Join now at www.tolkiensociety.org/join! #Tolkien #BookSky
February 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Join an international Fellowship by becoming a member of the Tolkien Society!
Members get 6 editions of our magazine Amon Hen per year, with the next edition due later this month.
We have online and digital options, and we ship worldwide. Join now at www.tolkiensociety.org/join! #Tolkien #BookSky
Members get 6 editions of our magazine Amon Hen per year, with the next edition due later this month.
We have online and digital options, and we ship worldwide. Join now at www.tolkiensociety.org/join! #Tolkien #BookSky
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#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Pamela Chandler.
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Pamela Chandler
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1967, #Tolkien writes to Pamela Chandler.
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
Tolkien apologizes to Pamela Chandler, but he will no longer allow photographs to be taken in his house.
The new Deluxe editions from @harpercollins.bsky.social The Letters of J.R.R. #Tolkien and J.R.R. #Tolkien A Biography edited by Christopher Tolkien and Humphrey Carpenter.
February 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The new Deluxe editions from @harpercollins.bsky.social The Letters of J.R.R. #Tolkien and J.R.R. #Tolkien A Biography edited by Christopher Tolkien and Humphrey Carpenter.
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall.
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Susan Dagnall
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the "Produc...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Susan Dagnall.
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Susan Dagnall of GA&U on matters of the reproductions of some of his illustrations in The Hobbit. He is happy to let the “Production department” do as it pleases them with the chart and says he is very grateful (1/2)
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📢 #CfP for the 22nd #Tolkien Seminar of the @germantolksoc.bsky.social in cooperation with the Environmental Education Centre in Augsburg and WTP
📜Environment, the World around us, and the Connatural World in Tolkien’s Works
#envhum #ecocrit
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📜Environment, the World around us, and the Connatural World in Tolkien’s Works
#envhum #ecocrit
www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/55214/tolkie...
Tolkien Seminar 2026 – Call for Papers [EN] & Scholarship
The 22st seminar of the German Tolkien Society is supported by Walking Tree Publishers and will take place in cooperation with the Department of Book Science in a hybrid format (mainly in presence but...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📢 #CfP for the 22nd #Tolkien Seminar of the @germantolksoc.bsky.social in cooperation with the Environmental Education Centre in Augsburg and WTP
📜Environment, the World around us, and the Connatural World in Tolkien’s Works
#envhum #ecocrit
www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/55214/tolkie...
📜Environment, the World around us, and the Connatural World in Tolkien’s Works
#envhum #ecocrit
www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/55214/tolkie...
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#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to P. Rorke, S.J..
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to P. Rorke, S.J.
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1971, #Tolkien writes to P. Rorke, S.J..
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
Tolkien describes the Caverns of Helm's Deep as being influenced by Cheddar Gorge.
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🌟New Prints Now Available! "Long Cleeve: The Wedding Feast of Peregrin and Diamond" is your invitation to a hobbit wedding, as recorded in Appendix B.
More links in comments!
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Hobbitwedding #LOTR
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More links in comments!
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Hobbitwedding #LOTR
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February 5, 2026 at 12:57 AM
🌟New Prints Now Available! "Long Cleeve: The Wedding Feast of Peregrin and Diamond" is your invitation to a hobbit wedding, as recorded in Appendix B.
More links in comments!
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Hobbitwedding #LOTR
www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
More links in comments!
#Tolkien #TolkienArt #Hobbitwedding #LOTR
www.miriamellis.com/product-page...
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Exploring the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, the new home of the Bodleian Humanities Library.
...featuring a very familiar face! #Tolkien
...featuring a very familiar face! #Tolkien
February 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Exploring the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, the new home of the Bodleian Humanities Library.
...featuring a very familiar face! #Tolkien
...featuring a very familiar face! #Tolkien