Pilgrimage to Tolkien's grave - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-26-2004, 12:26 PM

Since this isn't a book discussion, I'm moving the thread to the Barrow-Downs forum. You might also enjoy reading another account of a pilgrimage to Tolkien's grave that can be found there.

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 03:12 AM

I'd love to visit Tolkien's grave sometime, the keyword here being 'sometime' as I don't have any possibilities at the moment. Preferably in the dead of the night, like Squatter did (see Estelyn's link).

Until then , does anyone have a photo of the tombstone, to appease my curiosity?

Tuor of Gondolin, what is TIC?

piosenniel · 07-27-2004, 03:25 AM

Here's a pic for you:

Beren and Luthien

And here it is, without the heraldry devices set up in the previous pic:

Tolkien site

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 04:04 AM

Thank you. It does look very non-imposing, easy to overlook. The banners were a nice touch, though I expect they're not usually there.

Mithalwen · 07-27-2004, 10:58 AM

The plants have grown a lot since then ... especially the rosemary.... In a way it is nice that it is not obvious... all the graves are well tended not just the "celebrity" one...

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-27-2004, 01:54 PM

TIC= Tourist Information Center. When I was there it was located in the heart of the city, on St. Algate Street. And since it was between terms I got a room just a block away for 9 or 10 pounds a night, breakfast included and a radio, but no tv. Basically a student dorm, but a terrific location.

Mithalwen · 07-29-2004, 11:07 AM

Were you in one of the old colleges? Years ago I stayed at "Lincoln" for a sixthform conference and was given a set of rooms on the ground floor since the study/sitting room was rather bare and exposed I retreated to the tiny bedroom and the connecting door practically fell off ..... it had been there for hundreds of years and I managed to almost break it in ten minutes...aiieeeee But Oxford is lovely and well worth a visit for Tolkienites and ... though it has to be said that the Bird and Baby has been systematically stripped of character like so many of the pubs in Oxford.... the Lamb and Flag across the road was much more the kind of thing you would imagine but that was under threat when I was there in '96 and I haven't dared go back and see ..... But still Oxford is sublime, the loveliest city in England of those I have been too.....

07-26-2004, 12:26 PM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	moving... Since this isn't a book discussion, I'm moving the thread to the Barrow-Downs forum. You might also enjoy reading another account of a pilgrimage to Tolkien's grave that can be found there. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-27-2004, 03:12 AM	#2
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	I'd love to visit Tolkien's grave sometime, the keyword here being 'sometime' as I don't have any possibilities at the moment. Preferably in the dead of the night, like Squatter did (see Estelyn's link). Until then , does anyone have a photo of the tombstone, to appease my curiosity? Tuor of Gondolin, what is TIC? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 03:25 AM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Here's a pic for you: Beren and Luthien And here it is, without the heraldry devices set up in the previous pic: Tolkien site __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside. Last edited by piosenniel; 07-27-2004 at 03:32 AM.

07-27-2004, 04:04 AM	#4
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Thank you. It does look very non-imposing, easy to overlook. The banners were a nice touch, though I expect they're not usually there. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 10:58 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	The plants have grown a lot since then ... especially the rosemary.... In a way it is nice that it is not obvious... all the graves are well tended not just the "celebrity" one... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

07-27-2004, 01:54 PM	#6
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	TIC= Tourist Information Center. When I was there it was located in the heart of the city, on St. Algate Street. And since it was between terms I got a room just a block away for 9 or 10 pounds a night, breakfast included and a radio, but no tv. Basically a student dorm, but a terrific location.

07-29-2004, 11:07 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Were you in one of the old colleges? Years ago I stayed at "Lincoln" for a sixthform conference and was given a set of rooms on the ground floor since the study/sitting room was rather bare and exposed I retreated to the tiny bedroom and the connecting door practically fell off ..... it had been there for hundreds of years and I managed to almost break it in ten minutes...aiieeeee But Oxford is lovely and well worth a visit for Tolkienites and ... though it has to be said that the Bird and Baby has been systematically stripped of character like so many of the pubs in Oxford.... the Lamb and Flag across the road was much more the kind of thing you would imagine but that was under threat when I was there in '96 and I haven't dared go back and see ..... But still Oxford is sublime, the loveliest city in England of those I have been too..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace