It’s not a hobbit house — but it is a house where a lot of hobbits were thought up and born into writings. The house Located at 20 Northmoor Road in Oxford, England is where he wrote The Hobbit and a significant portion of The Lord of the Rings. Now, The New York Times reports, the house in question is on the market, and there’s a high-profile effort underway to turn it into a cultural center dedicated to the late author’s life and work.
Fans started a fundraising campaign called Project Northmoor in order to not only ensure that the house is maintained, but that Tolkien finally gets the physical appreciation he deserves as other burgeoning literary minds are inspired.
Actors who formerly portrayed Tolkien’s characters are lending their voices to the Project Northmoor cause. Sir Ian McKellen—he who donned the pointed hat of Gandalf—appeared in a video in support of the cause. Additionally, John Rhys-Davis, who played Gimli, lent his voice instead of his ax. Even actor Derek Jacobi and songstress Annie Lennox make an appearance.
Unlike other writers of his stature, there is no centre devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien anywhere in the world. Yet. @ProjNorthmoor https://t.co/pzMg8Yk2t2 pic.twitter.com/jx2r5MVbcw
— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) December 2, 2020
The goal is to raise at least $5 million to purchase the house. More money would mean that the house could additional be restored, such as the garden the Tolkien had loved so much in honor of his memory.
You can donate to Project Northmoor and help preserve J.R.R. Tolkien’s home right here.
A Big thanks to Rat Stew for sending us the tip on this one!
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