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The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantasy story of Middle-earth and the struggle over the One Ring. This entry follows the books and related screen adaptations.

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May 2013

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Is Birmingham really the Shire, Master Frodo? Free Middle-earth Weekend is a-coming!

Good news for Brits, and Brummie Brits in particular, the Middle-earth Weekend is coming you way, due to be held at Sarehole Mill…

ColonelFrog1 May 2013

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The Lord of the Rings

May 2013

Is Birmingham really the Shire, Master Frodo? Free Middle-earth Weekend is a-coming!