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J. R. R. Tolkien CBE FRSL

Placeholder for J. R. R. Tolkien CBE FRSL blue plaque

Sarehole Mill site of water mill since 1542. Used by Matthew Boulton in mid 18th Century rebuilt 1768 inspired J. R. R. Tolkien 1896-1900

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Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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