I had a really great time at Oxford with my wife during the last week of the exhibition. We were able to see the exhibition for 2 days in a row, it was definitely worth a visit. As it was the first time in Oxford for us we can only say that we fell in love with the city almost instantly, felt like going back in time really. As for the exhibition, it was a must-see for a big Tolkien fan, as it will be hosted in New York and Paris too you still have a chance to see it. One of the interesting things at the exhibition was Tolkien's storage box for his glasses. On them, I saw written in gold letters '' Mellon - Oxford''. Was this an inspiration for Tolkien's word Mellon that was the secret password for entering Moria? Or was it added after LOTR books were released? Does anyone know? As Uruloke already stated maps are absolutely fantastic, his original paintings too.
I loved Aragorn's letter to Sam regarding King's visit to the Shire, Book of Ishness, his ornaments made on the newspapers... I was lucky enough to be able to buy a limited Hobbit print portfolio (limited to 250 copies)
It was nice to visit Tolkien's old house at Northmoor Road, visit his grave (picture attached of his grave on the last days of the exhibition) and drink beer at his favourite pub Eagle & Child 2 nights in a row, I was lucky enough to find free space in the Rabbit room which was a meeting room for Tolkien and his buddies as most of you know.
I loved Aragorn's letter to Sam regarding King's visit to the Shire, Book of Ishness, his ornaments made on the newspapers... I was lucky enough to be able to buy a limited Hobbit print portfolio (limited to 250 copies)
It was nice to visit Tolkien's old house at Northmoor Road, visit his grave (picture attached of his grave on the last days of the exhibition) and drink beer at his favourite pub Eagle & Child 2 nights in a row, I was lucky enough to find free space in the Rabbit room which was a meeting room for Tolkien and his buddies as most of you know.
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2008