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SW3 Chelsea Tiger said:
Just had this beautiful thing land next to me, to eat its lunch. Some kind of hawk I think
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Sparrowhawk having a pigeon for it's lunch.Eldest Daughter had the same a couple of weeks back,made a hell of a mess on her 'fake' lawn,feathers and plumage everywhere...
 
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I've got loads of photos from a recent visit to Vietnam, but it's a right ball-ache trying to download them...I've given up.
 
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Grumpyoldtiger said:
Actually...there may be some truth in that. Tolkien did spend time here recuperating from injuries in WW1 and wandered the East Riding Wolds and travelled to the library in Hull quite often.

  • Tolkien in East Yorkshire: Tolkien spent time at the front in WWI and was later sent to recuperate in the East Riding, specifically in villages like Roos, where he found the quiet agricultural landscape of the Wolds to be a "paradise" compared to the trenches.
  • "Shire" vs. "Riding": The Shire is divided into four "Farthings," a detail often linked to the historical division of Yorkshire into three "Ridings".
  • Name Inspirations: It is believed that the East Yorkshire landscape inspired some of his naming conventions. For instance, the name "Frodo" may have been influenced by the village of Frodingham (near Hornsea), and "Drogo Baggins" may be linked to Baron Drogo de la Bouerer, who held land in Holderness in the 11th century.
  • Other Potential Connections: Some theories suggest that lighthouses along the Holderness coast (like the one at Withernsea) and mills, such as the Black Mill at Waxholme, may have influenced the description of towers like Orthanc or the "Two Towers".
  • The Incident: Edith Tolkien danced for her husband in a wood filled with hemlock flowers near the village of Roos (near Hull) while he was serving in the army.
  • Inspiration: This event is the basis for the fictional, enchanted meeting of Beren and Lúthien, where the mortal Beren sees the elven maiden dancing.
  • Literary Impact: Tolkien often referred to Edith as his Lúthien, and she is the inspiration for many of his female Middle-earth characters.
  • "The Tolkien Triangle": A heritage trail now exists in East Yorkshire, spanning from his hospital stay in Hull to his military duties in Kilnsea, highlighting his creative inspiration in the region.
  • Sculptures: In June 2025, two oak sculptures designed by artist Allen Stichler were unveiled at All Saints Church in Roos, depicting this moment, according to the BBC and the East Riding Council.
  • Poetry/Writing: The romance is famously detailed in Tolkien's letters (notably to his son Christopher) and in his writings about the couple's time in Holderness, according to notes on Facebook.
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