Enjoy this photo album from our trip to England in September of 2003. To view a larger version of the thumbnails, simply click on them.

Here's a rundown of the photos. #1. A street in the Sarehole area of Birmingham. #2. This is the house where young J.R.R. Tolkien lived. He recounted the years spent in this home as some of the happiest in his life. #3. The plaque at the Sarehole Mill where young "Ronald" Tolkien played with his brother Hillary. #4. Josh at work in the upper rafters of the Sarehole Mill. #5 The exterior of this old Mill. Some say it was the inspiration for the Mill in Hobbiton. #6. The Mosely Bog. May have been inspiration for The Old Forest or Fangorn or Mirkwood. This was within walking distance of Tolkien's residence in Sarehole. #7. Mikey, Josh and Cliff at dinner. I just loved this picture because of Josh & Cliff's serious expressions. #8. Mikey and Josh clowning around at the restaurant.

(For more information on Tolkien's early years please read the wonderful Humphrey Carpenter biography.)

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