Homage to the Creator of The Hobbit et al

Bilbo Baggins first wriggled his furry little toes  just down the road from here. So I often think of that notoriously shy scholar John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and his vast imagination after I've dropped my children off at school, when I walk (or currently crutch) past his old house.

The film of The Hobbit is advertised everywhere today which reminded me that at the beginning of this year I wrote a piece in honour of Tolkien's birthday.

To read it click here.