Dr Andrew Higgins
@ashiggins.bsky.social
Director of Development at Imperial War Museums. Tolkien Scholar and author Live in Balham London 🏳️🌈
Great trip today to @jorvikviking.bsky.social Centre in #York which recreates the 10th Century #Viking village in the Coppergate Part of York brilliant reconstruction with some great items from the excavations there in the 1980’s. #jorvik
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Great trip today to @jorvikviking.bsky.social Centre in #York which recreates the 10th Century #Viking village in the Coppergate Part of York brilliant reconstruction with some great items from the excavations there in the 1980’s. #jorvik
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#TolkienTrewsday
#TolkienTuesday
#Tolkien
Él elmendo mornies,
Él mimírim’ alkares,
Elye lenna men númenna
Silmenen ilvanies.
#TolkienTuesday
#Tolkien
Él elmendo mornies,
Él mimírim’ alkares,
Elye lenna men númenna
Silmenen ilvanies.
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
#TolkienTrewsday
#TolkienTuesday
#Tolkien
Él elmendo mornies,
Él mimírim’ alkares,
Elye lenna men númenna
Silmenen ilvanies.
#TolkienTuesday
#Tolkien
Él elmendo mornies,
Él mimírim’ alkares,
Elye lenna men númenna
Silmenen ilvanies.
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers (#1 for 2026; the Epiphany Edition!)
Including:
Grocery Boy in The Hobbit; accessible Hobbit; Tolkien & Austen; Hunt for Gollum facts; thermal insulation of hobbit holes; hobbit pinball; books & games and more...
Including:
Grocery Boy in The Hobbit; accessible Hobbit; Tolkien & Austen; Hunt for Gollum facts; thermal insulation of hobbit holes; hobbit pinball; books & games and more...
The One hundred and sixty-ninth Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #169 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
steady.page
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers (#1 for 2026; the Epiphany Edition!)
Including:
Grocery Boy in The Hobbit; accessible Hobbit; Tolkien & Austen; Hunt for Gollum facts; thermal insulation of hobbit holes; hobbit pinball; books & games and more...
Including:
Grocery Boy in The Hobbit; accessible Hobbit; Tolkien & Austen; Hunt for Gollum facts; thermal insulation of hobbit holes; hobbit pinball; books & games and more...
Was fun to return to YorkMinster today and see its brilliant stained glass windows and there was an interesting exhibition about Saint Cuthbert whose life by Bede I am in the middle of reading in Old English. Tomorrow more Vikings! #york
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Was fun to return to YorkMinster today and see its brilliant stained glass windows and there was an interesting exhibition about Saint Cuthbert whose life by Bede I am in the middle of reading in Old English. Tomorrow more Vikings! #york
Great visit today to the @YorkshireMuseum to see the new #Viking North exhibition which includes items from the Great Army (Micel Here) #yorkshiremuseum #york
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Great visit today to the @YorkshireMuseum to see the new #Viking North exhibition which includes items from the Great Army (Micel Here) #yorkshiremuseum #york
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It's coming! After years of hard work by @radulescur.bsky.social and Andrew Lynch, as well as a great number of Arthurianists from around the world, The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture is here! 🏰
www.cambridge.org/fr/universit...
www.cambridge.org/fr/universit...
The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture 2 Volume Hardback Set | Cambridge University Press & Assessment
www.cambridge.org
January 4, 2026 at 10:06 AM
It's coming! After years of hard work by @radulescur.bsky.social and Andrew Lynch, as well as a great number of Arthurianists from around the world, The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture is here! 🏰
www.cambridge.org/fr/universit...
www.cambridge.org/fr/universit...
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John R R Tolkien was born on this day in 1892.
Tolkien, the author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', was a student and eventually a professor at University of Oxford. Back in 1977, the Ashmolean hosted an exhibition of his drawings.
Tolkien, the author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', was a student and eventually a professor at University of Oxford. Back in 1977, the Ashmolean hosted an exhibition of his drawings.
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
John R R Tolkien was born on this day in 1892.
Tolkien, the author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', was a student and eventually a professor at University of Oxford. Back in 1977, the Ashmolean hosted an exhibition of his drawings.
Tolkien, the author of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings', was a student and eventually a professor at University of Oxford. Back in 1977, the Ashmolean hosted an exhibition of his drawings.
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#OTD J.R.R. Tolkien, born 1892, 134 years ago.
The philologist, writer, poet, and artist was born in Bloemfontein (today Republic of South Africa), son to Mabel & Arthur Tolkien.
The philologist, writer, poet, and artist was born in Bloemfontein (today Republic of South Africa), son to Mabel & Arthur Tolkien.
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 AM
#OTD J.R.R. Tolkien, born 1892, 134 years ago.
The philologist, writer, poet, and artist was born in Bloemfontein (today Republic of South Africa), son to Mabel & Arthur Tolkien.
The philologist, writer, poet, and artist was born in Bloemfontein (today Republic of South Africa), son to Mabel & Arthur Tolkien.
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Tomorrow is J.R.R. #Tolkien's 134th birthday! As Frodo did for Bilbo, the Tolkien Society continues to celebrate Tolkien's birthday in his absence with our #TolkienBirthdayToast. Our tradition: at 9pm your time raise a glass and toast "The Professor!" www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
Tolkien Birthday Toast 2026
To celebrate Tolkien's 134th birthday on 3 January 2026, the Tolkien Society invites all Tolkien fans to raise a toast to the Professor. The Toast After Bilbo left the Shire on his eleventy-first birt...
www.tolkiensociety.org
January 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Tomorrow is J.R.R. #Tolkien's 134th birthday! As Frodo did for Bilbo, the Tolkien Society continues to celebrate Tolkien's birthday in his absence with our #TolkienBirthdayToast. Our tradition: at 9pm your time raise a glass and toast "The Professor!" www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
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Don't forget - if you're new to Bluesky or you want to welcome lovely people in the new year...
Simply check out the amazing starter packs out there...
Like this one 🎁🙏 #Tolkien
go.bsky.app/RQdWq5f
Simply check out the amazing starter packs out there...
Like this one 🎁🙏 #Tolkien
go.bsky.app/RQdWq5f
December 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Don't forget - if you're new to Bluesky or you want to welcome lovely people in the new year...
Simply check out the amazing starter packs out there...
Like this one 🎁🙏 #Tolkien
go.bsky.app/RQdWq5f
Simply check out the amazing starter packs out there...
Like this one 🎁🙏 #Tolkien
go.bsky.app/RQdWq5f
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Here is an Xmas day episode of Instant Classics. We take a long hard look at Roman gifts and question tne direct link between Saturnalia & Xmas podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
A Very Merry Saturnalia to You
Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 25/12/2025 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Here is an Xmas day episode of Instant Classics. We take a long hard look at Roman gifts and question tne direct link between Saturnalia & Xmas podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
Really enjoyed this great telling of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis by Steffan Rhodri who brought the story to life with his excellent reading and voices. #cslewis #narnia #bbc www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Four - The Read, Series 4, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Step into the magical world of Narnia with CS Lewis's beloved fantasy classic.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Really enjoyed this great telling of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis by Steffan Rhodri who brought the story to life with his excellent reading and voices. #cslewis #narnia #bbc www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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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
Brilliant performance of Handel’s Ariodante last night at @royaloperahouse.bsky.social with excellent cast including mezzo Grace Durham who replaced Emily D’Angelo and brought down the house with her moving Scherza Infidia. #opera #Handel #Roh
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Brilliant performance of Handel’s Ariodante last night at @royaloperahouse.bsky.social with excellent cast including mezzo Grace Durham who replaced Emily D’Angelo and brought down the house with her moving Scherza Infidia. #opera #Handel #Roh
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December 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including:
Visit John Howe; PPP Moot; bomber crashs and Tolkien; Tower & the Ruin; walk down into Hobbiton; the road goes ever on; Immeasurable Halls; Tower & Ruins; NZ prime minister wanted to be hobbit and more...
Including:
Visit John Howe; PPP Moot; bomber crashs and Tolkien; Tower & the Ruin; walk down into Hobbiton; the road goes ever on; Immeasurable Halls; Tower & Ruins; NZ prime minister wanted to be hobbit and more...
The One hundred and sixty-seventh Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #167 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
steady.page
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including:
Visit John Howe; PPP Moot; bomber crashs and Tolkien; Tower & the Ruin; walk down into Hobbiton; the road goes ever on; Immeasurable Halls; Tower & Ruins; NZ prime minister wanted to be hobbit and more...
Including:
Visit John Howe; PPP Moot; bomber crashs and Tolkien; Tower & the Ruin; walk down into Hobbiton; the road goes ever on; Immeasurable Halls; Tower & Ruins; NZ prime minister wanted to be hobbit and more...
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What made the Romans crack up??? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (or did it?)
Podcast Episode · Instant Classics · 11/12/2025 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
What made the Romans crack up??? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
Thank you @unamccormack.bsky.social it was fun to research and more on #languageinvention for fiction to come!
Beautiful piece by @ashiggins.bsky.social on language invention in Le Guin's Always Coming Home #UrsulaLeGuin
drandrewhiggins.substack.com/p/world-buil...
drandrewhiggins.substack.com/p/world-buil...
World Building and Language Invention In Focus
"Mythology is Language and Language is Mythology" Listening to Future Voices: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Kesh Language.
drandrewhiggins.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thank you @unamccormack.bsky.social it was fun to research and more on #languageinvention for fiction to come!
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Fabric prints inspired by Imperial War Museum's collection of art created by people imprisoned during conflicts
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe launches Liberty fabric to symbolise detention | The National
www.thenationalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Fabric prints inspired by Imperial War Museum's collection of art created by people imprisoned during conflicts
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The latest editions of our magazine Amon Hen and our journal Mallorn are landing with our members. A Christmas treat!
Get yours too by joining the Society as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Print and digital options available, and we ship worldwide! #Tolkien #BookSky
Get yours too by joining the Society as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Print and digital options available, and we ship worldwide! #Tolkien #BookSky
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The latest editions of our magazine Amon Hen and our journal Mallorn are landing with our members. A Christmas treat!
Get yours too by joining the Society as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Print and digital options available, and we ship worldwide! #Tolkien #BookSky
Get yours too by joining the Society as a member at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Print and digital options available, and we ship worldwide! #Tolkien #BookSky
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The Tolkien Society is hosting an auction of books and collectibles!
The items were donated to the Society in a member's will. Some we have retained, but the rest will hopefully make someone's Christmas! All money raised will go back in the Society.
Please share! charityauction.bid/tolkiensociety
The items were donated to the Society in a member's will. Some we have retained, but the rest will hopefully make someone's Christmas! All money raised will go back in the Society.
Please share! charityauction.bid/tolkiensociety
Auctria
charityauction.bid
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Tolkien Society is hosting an auction of books and collectibles!
The items were donated to the Society in a member's will. Some we have retained, but the rest will hopefully make someone's Christmas! All money raised will go back in the Society.
Please share! charityauction.bid/tolkiensociety
The items were donated to the Society in a member's will. Some we have retained, but the rest will hopefully make someone's Christmas! All money raised will go back in the Society.
Please share! charityauction.bid/tolkiensociety