MIDDLE EARTH WEEKEND 2008 (Formerly, The Tolkien weekend)

took place on 17 & 18 May 2008 at:

Sarehole Mill

The Shire Country Park
Hall Green
Birmingham

The weather was poor on Saturday but the sun came out on Sunday, below are some pictures including the visit by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Randal Brew OBE, who was one of a large attendance on Sunday.

Middle Earth Weekend events included:

Bus tours to sites of Tolkien interest
Booksellers
Guided walks
Costume competitions
Dramatic presentations of Tolkien-related themes
Elvish & Rune lessons
Wargames
Poetry & prose readings

For more information contact:

Hall Green Library 44 (0)121 464 6633

Sarehole Mill Museum 44 (0)121 777 6612

Groups contributing to the weekend included:

Birmingham City Council
Isengard: The local Tolkien Society Group
The Tolkien Society
Shire Productions Drama Society
Hall Green Library
Sarehole Mill Museum
The Shire Country Park Rangers

The event is an annual event providing both knowledge and entertainment for people interested in JRR Tolkien

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