Yet More Fun at Mill

2003's Tolkien Weekend at Sarehole Mill was the wettest yet, but that didn't deter anyone!

The Tolkien Weekend is an event put together by a partnership of the Tolkien Society, Birmingham City Council, the Moseley Bog Conservation Group, The River Cole & Chinn Brook Conservation Group and The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. The idea being to show people the hidden treasures in the landscape around them which had such an inspirational effect on J.R.R. Tolkien. Last year saw 5,000 people attend in glorious weather, this year despite heavy rains it seemed that just as many people turned up.

Initial report (Saturday only).

Full report of the weekend.

Preliminary information.

Some more pictures from the Weekend

A close-up of the Tolkien Society display, Ian Collier (Publicity Officer) and Stephan Burkhardt point to two photographs in which the other features

Stephan Burkhardt (left) and Ian Collier (right) point out their photographs on the Tolkien Society display


A costume of Chrysophylax sitting in the corner of the Tolkien Society display

Chrysophylax the dragon from Farmer Giles of Ham


Three members of the Tolkien Society in their display area waiting for the public to be allowed in

A general view of some of the Tolkien Society members prior to gates opining in the morning


Five people dressed as Black Riders (without their horses) carrying upright swords advancing through a few members of the public

Five Black Riders from Shire Productions menacing the public


A 'tradional Gipsy' style caravan with a few wood-working tools in front of it

The caravan sponsored by the Tolkien Society, whose owner uses and promotes environmentally sound practice.