On 29 March 1939: #Tolkien finishes a course at the Government Code and Cipher School (GC&CS, now known as GCHQ. It moved to Bletchley Park in August). He agreed to provide his services on cryptography, but he was never called on. Image: Dormskirk via commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Br...

You can download The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Mobile Wallpapers, featuring all original art, here: tinyurl.com/5n6bemkm

Confirmed 29 July 2025 as the release date for the Tales of the Shire game. Check out their making-of video, 'The Heart and Art of Tales of the Shire.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hI...

Tales of the Shire | New Release Date & Updates | Gameplay & BTS for New Hobbit Videogame from Wētā youtu.be/gk_RC1y5CMs

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! 🐉✨ Use code "LETUSREADTOGETHER" at checkout to get a free One More Chapter / Go to Bed decision maker coin for every $60 you spend on our collection of officially licensed The Lord of the Rings™ coins, charms, and more. Shop here: shorturl.at/Ek0hi

Tolkien Reading Day is 25 March – what will you be reading? .. and remember, support your local bookshop!

Every year the #Tolkien community celebrates #TolkienReadingDay on 25 March. This year's theme is "Fellowship and Community" and we are hosting some get-togethers on Discord on Saturday 22 March for you to share your favourite readings. Sign-up on our website! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki...

Happy first day of spring! 🌷🐉

The Lord of the Rings Black Speech Keyboard from Drop, with plenty of options to customize. tinyurl.com/8ykr7pvd

Middle-earth Adventures is presenting a Hobbit-themed live action role-playing event this fall, 7-12 October, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This is officially licensed by Middle-earth Enterprises. #LARP burgschneider.com/pages/middle...

On 15 March, T.A. 3019 in #Tolkien's Middle-earth: the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow. We all get goosebumps. Here is the scene as depicted in New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The Shire is calling! Middle-earth Adventures presents the 1st Annual Brandywine Festival, an immersive Hobbit-themed LARP event, which will take place over five magical days and four nights, offering fans of fantasy, storytelling, and LARP the chance to experience The Shire like never before.

@middle-earthents.bsky.social The fraudulent concert tour by Star Entertainment, titled 'The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit – The Concert,' has left fans feeling disappointed and scammed. There are currently 66 upcoming concerts scheduled across Europe, with one additional concert in Australia.

Now officially in the BGG top 1,000!

More live music notes: 'The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale' is a stage musical LICENSED by Middle-earth Enterprises. Tickets are now on sale for shows in Australia, the UK, and Singapore. Enjoy! lotrmusical.com

Happy birthday to Kenneth Grahame! 🎂 His THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS (1908) has charmed generations with the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. 🦡🐀🐸 Illustrated edition ➡️ archive.org/details/wind... #PublicDomain #LetReadersRead #InternetArchive #ChildrensLiterature

'Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!' '... no living man am I! You look upon a woman. Éowyn I am, Éomund's daughter.” – International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025

To all our Tolkien fans especially of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ soundtrack music by Howard Shore: look for shows that are AUTHORIZED by the composer. The 2025 live symphony performances synced with the films are listed here: howardshore.com/works/concer...

Very pretty fabrics!

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is now streaming exclusively on Max as of 1 March! Licensed to New line Productions by Middle-earth Enterprises. tinyurl.com/bdd9wzj3

Joji Hirota and Eri Kaishima performing Taiko parts as part of the soundtrack to The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim. Recorded at Angel Studios, London by @pin3hot.com

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim film will begin streaming on Max on February 28:

Your purchase from Oscha Slings, based in Scotland, contributes to Trees of Life — the charity reforestation effort to bring back the Caledonian Forest. tinyurl.com/5n6thxwv

Wooden Wonders has a new, easy to use "Champion Coop" for special hens, made in Maine! www.wooden-wonders.com/champion-coo...

Check out the new edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game at Warhammer, where the Rohirrim, Orcs, Elves, Goblins and more are being mustered and hitting the tabletop! tinyurl.com/y5rzvshm

On 25 February, T.A. 3019 in Middle-earth: the Fellowship pass the Argonath, and then camp on the Parth Galen on the shores of Nen Hithoel. The Argonath were erected around 1,800 years earlier and show Isildur and Anárion. Image: The Argonath by Ted Nasmith #Tolkien

Anglers: find The Dark Lord nymph at The Ashland Fly Shop! They have a lot to offer, including this proven trout fly. tinyurl.com/dhattebx

Welcome to our new licensee, Mythologie Candles! "Characters of Middle-earth" scented candles coming soon. tinyurl.com/284a8fwx

The Fellowship by Louise Zingarelli. A pencil rendering for the 1979 #Tolkien calendar (Mines of Moria) #LOTR

📢 Tales of the Shire needs a bit more simmering...now coming July 29th, 2025. Thank you for your support and patience. 🍽️🥧

Darling rompers and pajamas from Wildwoven with The Lord of the Rings motifs, for little ones and Big People! wildwoven.com/collections/...

Dreaming of a wine excursion in France? Visit Vignobles Bardet, which makes The Lord of the Rings themed wine in the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion appellation, on the banks of River Dordogne. vignoblesbardet.com/produit/the-...

How cool is this?! @middle-earthents.bsky.social recently updated their website and our stained glass HOME sign is part of the video on the front page, alongside clips from the movies! It still feels surreal that we're making *official* artwork for #LOTR ! #hobbitcore #lotrart

Now's the time for those in the dark/cold Northern Hemisphere to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand! While you're there, shop for Middle-earth Honey in the Hobbiton Movie Set store. www.hobbitontours.com www.middle-earthhoney.co.nz

The Three Great Rings yoyos from Mk1 Yoyos. These machined aluminum, pro-level yoyos are available in three jewel-like colors: Vilya, Nenya, and Narya. mk1yoyos.com/collections/...

Columbus Globes -- our official licensee in the globe world -- produces hand-made globes based on the maps of Middle-earth originally drawn by Prof. Tolkien. tinyurl.com/2j4vfcka

Bookings for Oxonmoot 2025 are now open! Taking place online and at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK, on 4-7 September 2025, Oxonmoot is our annual event which brings together #Tolkien fans, scholars, students and Society members from across the world. www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonm...

News: The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, from Asmodee-Office Dog Games, has sold out in 9 days! tinyurl.com/5x34bexv

New Harker Vest Colors Have Arrived. The Harker Vest is back in two striking new colors: Venetian Wine in a Curvy Cut and Earl Grey in our Straight Cut. Shop now: bit.ly/4hfKY4s #HarkerVest #VolanteDesign #NeoVictorian #NewColors #NovusNoir #WardrobeEssentials

Co-operative card game The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game has surged to the top of the new owner charts on BoardGameGeek just a few days after release, unseating 2024 Spiel des Jahres winner Sky Team after its latest spell at the top: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

The Witch-king can tell you what it's like to be battered by Éowyn.

There's a growing inventory of The Lord of the Rings stained glass art at Geek Orthodox! geekorthodox.com

Middle-earth Enterprises is thrilled to announce its partnership with Burgschneider Group, the commemorative costuming and armoring company, to present Middle-earth Adventures, a series of Live Action Role-Playing events based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. #LARP tinyurl.com/2r4xfjdu

Lovely obituary in the New York Times for Karen Wynn Fonstad, author of the masterful Atlas of Middle-earth. tinyurl.com/3vrxphct

The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale opened in Sydney, Australia Saturday 11 January, to rave reviews: australianstage.com.au/2025/01/12/r... scenestr.com.au/arts/review-... sydneyartsguide.com.au/the-lord-of-... whatshejustsaid.com.au/the-lord-of-... thescoop.au/review-lord-...

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.

Happy Birthday, Prof. Tolkien!

On 25 December, T.A. 3018: at dusk, the Fellowship of the Ring sets out from Rivendell on the quest to destroy the Ring. The date of 25th December was chosen deliberately by #Tolkien. Artwork: "The Fellowship Leaving Rivendell" by Ted Nasmith #ChristmasDay #MerryChristmas

This is what a year of #Tolkien Society membership looks like! Members receive 6 issues of Amon Hen and our journal Mallorn every year - and discounts at our events. We have online and postal memberships, and we ship anywhere in the world! Visit www.tolkiensociety.org/join to join!

📚 Customise your very own Hobbit-hole to make it uniquely your's. Both inside and out! Learn more about decorating in Tales of the Shire.