A reader suggested that we create a map for fans of JRR Tolkien for when they are visiting England. So here we are.
Many of the places where Tolkien lived, worked or stayed have been honoured with a ‘blue plaque’. These are permanent markers attached to buildings or a location that has links to a famous person.
AS you can see, these locations vary from Bourmenouth on the south coast of England, right up to (lovely) Leeds in Yorkshire, with stops in Oxford and, of course, Birmingham.
I say ‘of course’ because Tolkien was brought up in Birmingham so do zoom in to the map to see all the locations.
99 Holywell Street, Oxford
99 Holywell St,
Oxford OX1 3SE,
UK
76 Sandfield Road, Leeds
76 Sandfield Garth,
Leeds LS6 4JL,
UK
Sarehole Mill, Hall Green, Birmingham
Sarehole Mill,
Hall Green,
Birmingham
1 Duchess Place, Ladywood, Birmingham
1 Duchess Place,
Ladywood
Birmingham
4 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
4 Highfield Rd,
Birmingham B15 3ED,
UK
Plough and Harrow, Hagley Road, Birmingham
Plough and Harrow,
Hagley Road,
Birmingham
2 Darnley Road, West Park, Leeds
2 Darnley Rd,
Leeds LS16 5JF,
UK
20 Northmoor Road, North Oxford
20 Northmoor Rd,
Oxford OX2 6UR,
UK
Hotel Miramar, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth
E Overcliff Dr,
Bournemouth BH1 3AL,
UK
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Jackie
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