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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· 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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🧙♂️ As we reach the end of February, just a note to give people time, the theme for next week’s #TolkienTrewsday (Week 157 – 24/02/26) is “Verlyn Flieger” – celebrating the much-loved #Tolkien professor’s birthday.
⭕ Week 157 (24/02/26) Verlyn Flieger - Born 24 February 1933.
#TolkienTuesday
⭕ Week 157 (24/02/26) Verlyn Flieger - Born 24 February 1933.
#TolkienTuesday
February 18, 2026 at 8:25 AM
🧙♂️ As we reach the end of February, just a note to give people time, the theme for next week’s #TolkienTrewsday (Week 157 – 24/02/26) is “Verlyn Flieger” – celebrating the much-loved #Tolkien professor’s birthday.
⭕ Week 157 (24/02/26) Verlyn Flieger - Born 24 February 1933.
#TolkienTuesday
⭕ Week 157 (24/02/26) Verlyn Flieger - Born 24 February 1933.
#TolkienTuesday
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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at Merton and Tolkien gives advice on what is involved.
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at Merton and Tolkien gives advice on what is involved.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael George Tolkien
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at M...
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February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Michael George Tolkien.
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at Merton and Tolkien gives advice on what is involved.
Tolkien invites Michael George to his and Edith's Golden Wedding at Merton College. Michael has also been provisionally accepted for a B.Litt. at Merton and Tolkien gives advice on what is involved.
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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to William J. Rapaport.
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to William J. Rapaport
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to William J. Rapaport.
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
Tolkien replies to some queries about a Tolkien Society from Mr Rapaport who had set one up.
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Kind words from Carl Hostetter, editor of The Nature of Middle-earth! 🌟
Pre-order now: www.teawithtolkien.com/book
Pre-order now: www.teawithtolkien.com/book
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kind words from Carl Hostetter, editor of The Nature of Middle-earth! 🌟
Pre-order now: www.teawithtolkien.com/book
Pre-order now: www.teawithtolkien.com/book
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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”.
Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
February 16, 2026 at 8:14 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”.
Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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#OnThisDay in 1896, #Tolkien writes to Arthur Tolkien.
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Arthur Tolkien
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1896, #Tolkien writes to Arthur Tolkien.
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
This letter to Arthur Tolkien, father of Ronald and Hilary, was dictated by Tolkien's nurse.
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We took daughters and some friends to a pottery painting session where you pick an item, paint with glaze and they fire it for you. 16 year old daughter freehanded this amazing #Tolkien mug.
February 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM
We took daughters and some friends to a pottery painting session where you pick an item, paint with glaze and they fire it for you. 16 year old daughter freehanded this amazing #Tolkien mug.
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The latest issue of our magazine Amon Hen is landing with members!
With beautiful art - such as this cover piece by Peter Xavier Price - news, articles, reviews and more, Amon Hen is a must for any #Tolkien fan.
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year. Sign up as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
With beautiful art - such as this cover piece by Peter Xavier Price - news, articles, reviews and more, Amon Hen is a must for any #Tolkien fan.
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year. Sign up as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
February 15, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The latest issue of our magazine Amon Hen is landing with members!
With beautiful art - such as this cover piece by Peter Xavier Price - news, articles, reviews and more, Amon Hen is a must for any #Tolkien fan.
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year. Sign up as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
With beautiful art - such as this cover piece by Peter Xavier Price - news, articles, reviews and more, Amon Hen is a must for any #Tolkien fan.
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year. Sign up as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
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#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones.
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Alex Jones
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck i...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to [Father] Alex Jones.
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.
Tolkien writes to Father Alex Jones apologizing for being late in his submission to the new Bible translation project, and says that he has been stuck in the thirteenth century as of late, alluding to his work on Sir Gawain and Pearl.
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#Westmoot26 welcomes Tom Racine, a cartoonist & author from San Diego, as a special guest! His lifelong love of all things #Tolkien dates to reading “The Hobbit” & “Lord of the Rings” as a wee lad, & his book “Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkien” was published in 2025. #westmoot #intothewest
February 13, 2026 at 11:58 PM
#Westmoot26 welcomes Tom Racine, a cartoonist & author from San Diego, as a special guest! His lifelong love of all things #Tolkien dates to reading “The Hobbit” & “Lord of the Rings” as a wee lad, & his book “Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkien” was published in 2025. #westmoot #intothewest
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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
@tolkiensociety.org
#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
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...
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!
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR
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#Tolkien #TolkienArt #TheLordoftheRings #LOTR