The Moseley Bog in Birmingham will receive £500,000 in grants to renovate the bog by adding car parking, footpaths, and public art. Now where does Tolkien come in you might ask? It was this bog which the Professor played in as a child and is believed to have inspired the "Old Forest" in The Lord of the Rings. Tim Tolkien, J.R.R.'s great nephew has stated he hopes the spirit of the site will be preserved throughout the work. Read the original article.
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