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. https://www.tolkiensociety.org/

Call for papers: Tolkien's Invented Languages The Society is holding a Seminar online on 21 November on Tolkien's Invented Languages. We invite proposals from scholars, researchers and others on Tolkien's languages, scripts and philological connections. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/semin...

Tolkien Society Seminar 2026 – Tolkien’s Invented Languages

The Tolkien Society Seminar is a short conference of both researcher-led and non-academic presentations on a specific theme pertaining to Tolkien scholarship. After the seminar, all paper recordings f...

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On 3 May 2019: the Tolkien biopic film was first released. Starring Nicholas Hoult as J.R.R. #Tolkien, the film covers his upbringing in Birmingham; childhood friendships, his relationship with Edith, his service in the Great War, and, of course, his creativity. What do you think of the film?

Happy Birthday Samwise Gamgee! Born on 6 April in 1380 (by Shire-reckoning), Sam supported Frodo all the way to Mount Doom. He fathered 13 children, was Mayor of the Shire for 49 years, and sailed West after the death of his wife Rosie. Image: "Sam and Shelob" by John Howe #Tolkien #BookSky

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We are pleased to announce the shortlists for #Tolkien Society Awards 2026. If you're a member, vote now! Our panellists have chosen the shortlists, and now members will choose the winner of the Best Article, Artwork, Book and Online Content awards. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/04/vote...

Vote Now in the 2026 Tolkien Society Awards

The Tolkien Society ia pleased to announce the shortlists for The Tolkien Society Awards 2026. Voting is open exclusively to members of the Society through the Members' Area. Shortlist This year marks...

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Share the exciting news! The Tolkien Society is bringing the Festival back! Sarehole Festival returns on 30-31 May. If you are a trader, a costumer, provider of entertainments, or any one else interested in taking part, get in touch at festival@tolkiensociety.org.

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Today is #TolkienReadingDay! Founded by the Society and held on 25 March, the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes". But what will you be reading? www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/03/toda...

Today is Tolkien Reading Day!

Today is The Tolkien Society's international Tolkien Reading Day! The theme this year is Unlikely Heroes. What's going on? Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year. The date of the…

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