Tolkien Society
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International fan club and educational charity promoting the life and works of J.R.R. #Tolkien, including #Hobbit and #LOTR.
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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
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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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Another by "JBA" found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archive!
Found in a folder called "Misc Amon Hen art", likely from the mid/late 80s. #Tolkien #lotr #Booksky
Found in a folder called "Misc Amon Hen art", likely from the mid/late 80s. #Tolkien #lotr #Booksky
February 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Another by "JBA" found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archive!
Found in a folder called "Misc Amon Hen art", likely from the mid/late 80s. #Tolkien #lotr #Booksky
Found in a folder called "Misc Amon Hen art", likely from the mid/late 80s. #Tolkien #lotr #Booksky
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
Westmoot, the #Tolkien Society's annual event in the USA, returns in May!
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
Westmoot 2026
Westmoot 2026 will be held from May 22nd-24th in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown! The first Westmoot was held from May 9th-11th, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the…
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February 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Westmoot, the #Tolkien Society's annual event in the USA, returns in May!
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
The programme is filling up with talks, art, gaming and more. And special guests Sara Brown and Kristine Larsen will be joining us. Book now at www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
24 hours left to nominate for the Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Nominations open for Tolkien Society Awards 2026
The first round of nominations for The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 is now open. The Awards recognise excellence in Tolkien scholarship and fandom, furthering the Society's long-standing charitable…
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January 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
24 hours left to nominate for the Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
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Found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archives.
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archives.
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
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Found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archives today.
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
January 30, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Found in the @tolkiensociety.org Archives today.
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
Of unknown authorship (but may be "JBA") in a folder "Misc Amon Hen art".
#Tolkien #lotr #booksky
We're pleased to announce Professor Giuseppe Pezzini as our Annual Speaker 2026.
Pezzini will speak following our AGM and Annual Dinner in Manchester on Saturday 25 April. Please visit our website to book - all are welcome! #Tolkien #BookSky
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Pezzini will speak following our AGM and Annual Dinner in Manchester on Saturday 25 April. Please visit our website to book - all are welcome! #Tolkien #BookSky
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Tolkien Society Annual Guest Speaker 2026 – Giuseppe Pezzini
We're pleased to announce Giuseppe Pezzini as our 2026 annual Guest of Honour. The Tolkien Society's Annual Dinner Guest Speaker 2026 will speak on the evening of Saturday 25th April at our event in…
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January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We're pleased to announce Professor Giuseppe Pezzini as our Annual Speaker 2026.
Pezzini will speak following our AGM and Annual Dinner in Manchester on Saturday 25 April. Please visit our website to book - all are welcome! #Tolkien #BookSky
www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/tolk...
Pezzini will speak following our AGM and Annual Dinner in Manchester on Saturday 25 April. Please visit our website to book - all are welcome! #Tolkien #BookSky
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On 25 January, T.A. 3019 in J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: the Battle of the Peak on Celebdil.
Gandalf the Grey casts down the Balrog, but passes away following the ordeal. He later comes back as Gandalf the White. #lotr #booksky
Gandalf the Grey casts down the Balrog, but passes away following the ordeal. He later comes back as Gandalf the White. #lotr #booksky
January 25, 2026 at 1:22 PM
On 25 January, T.A. 3019 in J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: the Battle of the Peak on Celebdil.
Gandalf the Grey casts down the Balrog, but passes away following the ordeal. He later comes back as Gandalf the White. #lotr #booksky
Gandalf the Grey casts down the Balrog, but passes away following the ordeal. He later comes back as Gandalf the White. #lotr #booksky
On 23 January 2020: artist Barbara Remington passed away. Remington is perhaps best known for her US paperback covers of #Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings; although somewhat controversial, many readers love them. What do you think you? #lotr #BookSky
January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
On 23 January 2020: artist Barbara Remington passed away. Remington is perhaps best known for her US paperback covers of #Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings; although somewhat controversial, many readers love them. What do you think you? #lotr #BookSky
Every year the #Tolkien community celebrates #TolkienReadingDay on 25 March, the date on which the Ring was destroyed and Sauron defeated.
This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes" - what will to be reading? #BookSky
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This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes" - what will to be reading? #BookSky
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Tolkien Reading Day 2026
Tuesday 25th March is Tolkien Reading Day 2026 and the theme is Unlikely Heroes. What will you be reading? What is Tolkien Reading Day? Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year.…
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January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Every year the #Tolkien community celebrates #TolkienReadingDay on 25 March, the date on which the Ring was destroyed and Sauron defeated.
This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes" - what will to be reading? #BookSky
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes" - what will to be reading? #BookSky
www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...
On 21 January 1889: Edith Bratt, #Tolkien's future wife, was born.
Edith and Ronald met as teenagers, and they were married for 55 years until her death in 1971. She was the inspiration for Lúthien after Tolkien saw her dancing in a woodland. On their gravestone, she is "Lúthien" and he is "Beren".
Edith and Ronald met as teenagers, and they were married for 55 years until her death in 1971. She was the inspiration for Lúthien after Tolkien saw her dancing in a woodland. On their gravestone, she is "Lúthien" and he is "Beren".
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
On 21 January 1889: Edith Bratt, #Tolkien's future wife, was born.
Edith and Ronald met as teenagers, and they were married for 55 years until her death in 1971. She was the inspiration for Lúthien after Tolkien saw her dancing in a woodland. On their gravestone, she is "Lúthien" and he is "Beren".
Edith and Ronald met as teenagers, and they were married for 55 years until her death in 1971. She was the inspiration for Lúthien after Tolkien saw her dancing in a woodland. On their gravestone, she is "Lúthien" and he is "Beren".
Did you know that #Tolkien was an internationally-recognised scholar of Old English?
One such example of his work was published in "Finn and Hengest" on 20 January 1983. It shows #Tolkien's handling of the two Old English poems: (part of) Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg. #BookSky
One such example of his work was published in "Finn and Hengest" on 20 January 1983. It shows #Tolkien's handling of the two Old English poems: (part of) Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg. #BookSky
January 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Did you know that #Tolkien was an internationally-recognised scholar of Old English?
One such example of his work was published in "Finn and Hengest" on 20 January 1983. It shows #Tolkien's handling of the two Old English poems: (part of) Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg. #BookSky
One such example of his work was published in "Finn and Hengest" on 20 January 1983. It shows #Tolkien's handling of the two Old English poems: (part of) Beowulf and The Fights at Finnesburg. #BookSky
You can get magazines all about #Tolkien by joining The Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, discounts at events and more. We ship worldwide and have digital membership options. Sign up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, discounts at events and more. We ship worldwide and have digital membership options. Sign up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
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President in perpetuo: Prof. J.R.R. Tolkien CBEVice-President in perpetuo: Priscilla Tolkien
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January 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
You can get magazines all about #Tolkien by joining The Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, discounts at events and more. We ship worldwide and have digital membership options. Sign up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
Members get 6 Amon Hen a year, our journal Mallorn, discounts at events and more. We ship worldwide and have digital membership options. Sign up at www.tolkiensociety.org/join #BookSky
Nominations are now open for the #Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Nominations open for Tolkien Society Awards 2026
The first round of nominations for The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 is now open. The Awards recognise excellence in Tolkien scholarship and fandom, furthering the Society's long-standing charitable…
www.tolkiensociety.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Nominations are now open for the #Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Call For Papers for @westmoot.org 2026 is now open! Please submit your proposals for the second Westmoot, due to be held in Minneapolis on May 22-24. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
Westmoot Call for Papers 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Call For Papers for @westmoot.org 2026 is now open! Please submit your proposals for the second Westmoot, due to be held in Minneapolis on May 22-24. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm...
On 6 January 1992: The Tolkien Family Album was published. Co-edited by #Tolkien's daughter Priscilla, the book is more than just family photos; it includes many sweet stories, little anecdotes, and wonderful insights into J.R.R. Tolkien from those who knew him best. #booksky #lotr
January 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
On 6 January 1992: The Tolkien Family Album was published. Co-edited by #Tolkien's daughter Priscilla, the book is more than just family photos; it includes many sweet stories, little anecdotes, and wonderful insights into J.R.R. Tolkien from those who knew him best. #booksky #lotr
On 5 January 1998: J.R.R. #Tolkien's children's story, Roverandom, was published. Originally written for his son, the story is completely unrelated to Middle-earth. It tells of a dog, Rover, who goes on a journey to the Moon and the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea. An enchanting tale!
#lotr #booksky
#lotr #booksky
January 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
On 5 January 1998: J.R.R. #Tolkien's children's story, Roverandom, was published. Originally written for his son, the story is completely unrelated to Middle-earth. It tells of a dog, Rover, who goes on a journey to the Moon and the bottom of the Deep Blue Sea. An enchanting tale!
#lotr #booksky
#lotr #booksky
On 4 January 2005: at the age of just 58, Humphrey Carpenter sadly died. Carpenter wrote the authorised biography of #Tolkien, the book The Inklings, and edited The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien. All three are essential reading in understanding Tolkien the man. Namárië, Humphrey #Booksky
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
If you love Tolkien like we do, join the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Members of the Society are getting together online tonight at 9pm to celebrate together.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
If you love Tolkien like we do, join the Tolkien Society at www.tolkiensociety.org/join. Members of the Society are getting together online tonight at 9pm to celebrate together.
Today is J.R.R. #Tolkien's 134th birthday! Happy Birthday Tolkien!
As Frodo did for Bilbo, we continue to celebrate Tolkien's birthday in his absence with our #TolkienBirthdayToast. Our tradition: at 9pm your time raise a glass and toast, "The Professor!"
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As Frodo did for Bilbo, we continue to celebrate Tolkien's birthday in his absence with our #TolkienBirthdayToast. Our tradition: at 9pm your time raise a glass and toast, "The Professor!"
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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...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Today is J.R.R. #Tolkien's 134th birthday! Happy Birthday Tolkien!
As Frodo did for Bilbo, we continue 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...
As Frodo did for Bilbo, we continue 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...
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...
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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...
Happy New Year!
In #Tolkien's stories, the date on which the One Ring was destroyed - 25 March - became the new New Year's Day. After a difficult year, the peoples of Middle-earth were able to look forward to better times ahead. Image: Alan Lee #HappyNewYear #BookSky
In #Tolkien's stories, the date on which the One Ring was destroyed - 25 March - became the new New Year's Day. After a difficult year, the peoples of Middle-earth were able to look forward to better times ahead. Image: Alan Lee #HappyNewYear #BookSky
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Happy New Year!
In #Tolkien's stories, the date on which the One Ring was destroyed - 25 March - became the new New Year's Day. After a difficult year, the peoples of Middle-earth were able to look forward to better times ahead. Image: Alan Lee #HappyNewYear #BookSky
In #Tolkien's stories, the date on which the One Ring was destroyed - 25 March - became the new New Year's Day. After a difficult year, the peoples of Middle-earth were able to look forward to better times ahead. Image: Alan Lee #HappyNewYear #BookSky