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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Writing to his son Christopher, Tolkien says how delighted he is to have received his letter, although he doesn't expect them. He, Edith, and Priscilla had been out that day to Abingdon, Culham, Appleford, Wallington, and
Writing to his son Christopher, Tolkien says how delighted he is to have received his letter, although he doesn't expect them. He, Edith, and Priscilla had been out that day to Abingdon, Culham, Appleford, Wallington, and
J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Tolkien
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Writing to his son Christopher, Tolkien says how delighted he is to have received his letter, although he doesn't expect them. He, Edith, and Priscilla had been out that day to Abingdon, Culham, Appleford, Wallington, and
Writing to his son Christopher, Tolkien says how delighted he is to have received his letter, although he doesn't expect them. He, Edith, and Priscilla had been out that day to Abingdon, Culham, Appleford, Wallington, and
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#OnThisDay in 1969, #Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes.
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photographic copy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for being slow in reply, and explains that there is illness among the family.
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photographic copy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for being slow in reply, and explains that there is illness among the family.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photographic copy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologi...
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#OnThisDay in 1969, #Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes.
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photographic copy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for being slow in reply, and explains that there is illness among the family.
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photographic copy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for being slow in reply, and explains that there is illness among the family.
#OnThisDay in 1946, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material promptly. While he acknowledging the possibility of completing more work, expresses
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material promptly. While he acknowledging the possibility of completing more work, expresses
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material p...
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September 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1946, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material promptly. While he acknowledging the possibility of completing more work, expresses
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material promptly. While he acknowledging the possibility of completing more work, expresses
#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Margaret Carroux.
Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in The Lord of the Rings. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essential to the "delineation of the characters" and is pleased with her efforts to
Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in The Lord of the Rings. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essential to the "delineation of the characters" and is pleased with her efforts to
J.R.R. Tolkien to Margaret Carroux
Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in The Lord of the Rings. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essen...
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September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Margaret Carroux.
Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in The Lord of the Rings. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essential to the "delineation of the characters" and is pleased with her efforts to
Tolkien remarks on various points on the poetry found in The Lord of the Rings. Noting that they are an essential part of it. He describes them as essential to the "delineation of the characters" and is pleased with her efforts to
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Daphne Castell.
Tolkien answers some questions from Castell on The Fellowship of the Ring.
Tolkien answers some questions from Castell on The Fellowship of the Ring.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Daphne Castell
Tolkien answers some questions from Castell on The Fellowship of the Ring.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Daphne Castell.
Tolkien answers some questions from Castell on The Fellowship of the Ring.
Tolkien answers some questions from Castell on The Fellowship of the Ring.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Martin C. Stone
No details of this letter are known.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Swann and Flanders.
Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour.
Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Swann and Flanders
Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Swann and Flanders.
Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour.
Western Union Telegram to Swann and Flanders at the Wilbur Theatre Boston wishing them a very successful first night and US tour.
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Naomi Mitchison.
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a large and complex question. Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a large and complex question. Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word
J.R.R. Tolkien to Naomi Mitchison
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a ...
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September 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Naomi Mitchison.
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a large and complex question. Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word
Tolkien responds to Mrs Mitchison's about the concept of "magic" in his works, particularly in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien acknowledges that it is a large and complex question. Tolkien mentions Galadriel's criticism of the word
#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures.
Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael George Tolkien
Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1952, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures.
Tolkien writes to his grandson, and thanks him for sending him some pictures.
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Heppenstall.
Tolkien discusses the English dialogue in The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son that should be used in the BBC Radio programme. Tolkien laments leaving Heppenstall's previous letter unanswered for so long, especially as
Tolkien discusses the English dialogue in The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son that should be used in the BBC Radio programme. Tolkien laments leaving Heppenstall's previous letter unanswered for so long, especially as
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Heppenstall
Tolkien discusses the English dialogue in The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son that should be used in the BBC Radio programme. Tolkien laments...
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September 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Heppenstall.
Tolkien discusses the English dialogue in The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son that should be used in the BBC Radio programme. Tolkien laments leaving Heppenstall's previous letter unanswered for so long, especially as
Tolkien discusses the English dialogue in The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son that should be used in the BBC Radio programme. Tolkien laments leaving Heppenstall's previous letter unanswered for so long, especially as
#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Miss J. Burn.
Writing to a Miss J. Burn, Tolkien remarks that he could not explain how The Lord of the Rings "grew" unless he did so as an "autobiography" and notes that Frodo's quest was "inevitable". He says that evil is so powerful that "a finite
Writing to a Miss J. Burn, Tolkien remarks that he could not explain how The Lord of the Rings "grew" unless he did so as an "autobiography" and notes that Frodo's quest was "inevitable". He says that evil is so powerful that "a finite
J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss J. Burn
Writing to a Miss J. Burn, Tolkien remarks that he could not explain how The Lord of the Rings "grew" unless he did so as an "autobiography" and notes t...
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September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1956, #Tolkien writes to Miss J. Burn.
Writing to a Miss J. Burn, Tolkien remarks that he could not explain how The Lord of the Rings "grew" unless he did so as an "autobiography" and notes that Frodo's quest was "inevitable". He says that evil is so powerful that "a finite
Writing to a Miss J. Burn, Tolkien remarks that he could not explain how The Lord of the Rings "grew" unless he did so as an "autobiography" and notes that Frodo's quest was "inevitable". He says that evil is so powerful that "a finite
#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Tolkien apologizes for the delay in responding to a letter sent in July and explains that he has been preoccupied with philology due to academic commitments. He mentions ongoing revisions to The Hobbit and provide Rayner's comments
Tolkien apologizes for the delay in responding to a letter sent in July and explains that he has been preoccupied with philology due to academic commitments. He mentions ongoing revisions to The Hobbit and provide Rayner's comments
J.R.R. Tolkien to Stanley Unwin
Tolkien apologizes for the delay in responding to a letter sent in July and explains that he has been preoccupied with philology due to academic commitm...
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September 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Stanley Unwin.
Tolkien apologizes for the delay in responding to a letter sent in July and explains that he has been preoccupied with philology due to academic commitments. He mentions ongoing revisions to The Hobbit and provide Rayner's comments
Tolkien apologizes for the delay in responding to a letter sent in July and explains that he has been preoccupied with philology due to academic commitments. He mentions ongoing revisions to The Hobbit and provide Rayner's comments
#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are
Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are
J.R.R. Tolkien to Philip Unwin
Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his origin...
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September 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1947, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are
Tolkien provides information about the origin and authorship of the riddles included in The Hobbit. He clarifies that most of the riddles are his original creations, with the exception of 'Thirty White Horses and 'No-legs. which are
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby.
Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby, a family friend agreeing to act as a referee for his application to a post. Tolkien sends his congratulations on Selby's marriage and on the birth of his daughter. He says that he had to wait for his own,
Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby, a family friend agreeing to act as a referee for his application to a post. Tolkien sends his congratulations on Selby's marriage and on the birth of his daughter. He says that he had to wait for his own,
J.R.R. Tolkien to G.E. Selby
Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby, a family friend agreeing to act as a referee for his application to a post. Tolkien sends his congratulations on Selby's m...
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September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby.
Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby, a family friend agreeing to act as a referee for his application to a post. Tolkien sends his congratulations on Selby's marriage and on the birth of his daughter. He says that he had to wait for his own,
Tolkien writes to G.E. Selby, a family friend agreeing to act as a referee for his application to a post. Tolkien sends his congratulations on Selby's marriage and on the birth of his daughter. He says that he had to wait for his own,
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Incidentally, this is why I appreciate @thetolkienist.com and
@tolkienguide.com. They genuinely promote Tolkien news and resources rather than simply serving the algorithms of the walled gardens.
@tolkienguide.com. They genuinely promote Tolkien news and resources rather than simply serving the algorithms of the walled gardens.
A thread on walled-gardens and how I miss plain old websites (even though I continue to build them)…
I’ve often joked that I could get orders of magnitude more upvotes on Reddit just posting pictures of Tolkien books rather than spending hundreds of hours building the Tolkien Books DB.
I’ve often joked that I could get orders of magnitude more upvotes on Reddit just posting pictures of Tolkien books rather than spending hundreds of hours building the Tolkien Books DB.
September 19, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Incidentally, this is why I appreciate @thetolkienist.com and
@tolkienguide.com. They genuinely promote Tolkien news and resources rather than simply serving the algorithms of the walled gardens.
@tolkienguide.com. They genuinely promote Tolkien news and resources rather than simply serving the algorithms of the walled gardens.
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Allen & Unwin Ltd..
Tolkien is unable to submit any of the Appendices. The delay is attributed to promises made in Volume I, which are proving very difficult to meet.
Tolkien is unable to submit any of the Appendices. The delay is attributed to promises made in Volume I, which are proving very difficult to meet.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Allen & Unwin Ltd.
Tolkien is unable to submit any of the Appendices. The delay is attributed to promises made in Volume I, which are proving very difficult to meet.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Allen & Unwin Ltd..
Tolkien is unable to submit any of the Appendices. The delay is attributed to promises made in Volume I, which are proving very difficult to meet.
Tolkien is unable to submit any of the Appendices. The delay is attributed to promises made in Volume I, which are proving very difficult to meet.
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HarperCollins have provided us at @tolkienguide.com with 20 prizes for us to give away, one per hour for our 20 hour livestream celebrating 20 year anniversary for the website. Tune in whenever you feel like, and we will probably be running a random draw for something really cool!
September 18, 2026 at 1:44 AM
HarperCollins have provided us at @tolkienguide.com with 20 prizes for us to give away, one per hour for our 20 hour livestream celebrating 20 year anniversary for the website. Tune in whenever you feel like, and we will probably be running a random draw for something really cool!
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Marjorie Incledon.
Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.
Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.
J.R.R. Tolkien to Marjorie Incledon
Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1972, #Tolkien writes to Marjorie Incledon.
Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.
Tolkien discusses his living situation at Merton College. His fame forces him to live behind locked doors.
#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to David Nichol Smith.
Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy"
Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy"
J.R.R. Tolkien to David Nichol Smith
Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term...
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September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1934, #Tolkien writes to David Nichol Smith.
Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy"
Tolkien sends his essay Chaucer as a Philologist: The Reeve's Tale, to David Nichol Smith. He hopes that Smith will be available to meet him before term starts. Tolkien described Chaucer as a Philologist as "laborious and clumsy"
#OnThisDay in 1939, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/2)
Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/2)
J.R.R. Tolkien to Philip Unwin
Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but s...
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September 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1939, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/2)
Tolkien updates Phillip Unwin on the current situation at universities given the news of war with Germany. He says there will be a reduced demand, but still, the universities will continue to function. Tolkien has been busy so has not (1/2)
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Happy Silmarillion publishing birthday, 49 years ago today. Which means next year will be the 50th anniversary. Maybe we should celebrate that too! Pre-order your 2027 Beyond Bree Silmarillion Calendar today. beyondbree.org
Featuring "Ancalagon the Black" by @khorazir.bsky.social
Featuring "Ancalagon the Black" by @khorazir.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Happy Silmarillion publishing birthday, 49 years ago today. Which means next year will be the 50th anniversary. Maybe we should celebrate that too! Pre-order your 2027 Beyond Bree Silmarillion Calendar today. beyondbree.org
Featuring "Ancalagon the Black" by @khorazir.bsky.social
Featuring "Ancalagon the Black" by @khorazir.bsky.social