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This video is an assembly of various historical data to restore a precious moment: Tolkien Hobbit Dinner
In 1958 Tolkien was invited to Rotterdam Holland for a Hobbit Dinner, where he also gave a speech.
A tape recording of the speech was discovered in 1993 and was partially released in 2014.
1958: hobbit dinner
1993: tape discovered by RR (Rossenberg)
1996: event summary published by RR
2014: news & tape extract released
Event summary - PDF file:
dc.swosu.edu/m...
FAQ: Where is the full recording now?
Answer: Word has it that the tape had been blocked (legally) from being released. This audio extract (unfortunately with bg music) may be the best thing we have.
Credit / Source:
audio: J.C.R.M. on KZbin
docs: Rene van Rossenberg & Mythlore Society
PS. Tolkien might've appeared to be bored in the photo --
that's only because someone's speech was making him embarrassed...!
PPS. Yes, he did have a beer or two
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Compiled by TalkingAboutTolkien