Tolkien and the Cotswolds - the Shaping of Middle Earth

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Tolkien and the Cotswolds - the Shaping of Middle Earth

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

What you need to know


Gloucestershire and the surrounding area played a significant role in JRR Tolkien’s personal and literary life. His wife, Edith, was born in Gloucester and their first child was born in a nursing home in Cheltenham. The Gloucestershire landscape through which he drove to visit his brother Hilary in Evesham, was to provide much of the inspiration for Middle Earth. During the talk, we also learn of Tolkien’s involvement in the discovery of a ring with supposed magical powers at Lydney Park in the Forest of Dean!

 

Speaker: Andy Meller

When not researching the past, Andy has worked as a head teacher, actor and storyteller and has just retired as a bookseller with Waterstones. He has always had a passion for history and hopes his talks will inspire others to delve deeper into the subjects about which he speaks.

Location

Old Baptist Chapel
Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ United Kingdom


Where to find us:


Find us by the Abbey in a beautifully restored row of timber framed buildings. The Old Baptist Chapel is located opposite the museum, along a little medieval alleyway.

Car: Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.

There are numerous car parks nearby. You may also want to consider a car share.

Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.

Bus: As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum. There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.

Bike: If you cycle to the museum you may leave your bike in our courtyard garden.

When

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:00 AM
  • Doors open 10:45 AM
  • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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