What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: J. R. R. Tolkien's wife Edith and his cousin Jenny Grove lodged here in 1917 whilst he was posted nearby Recorded plaque organisation: Hornsea Civic Society.
J.R.R. Tolkien, the renowned author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," is celebrated for creating richly detailed fantasy worlds that have profoundly influenced modern literature and popular culture; Edith Tolkien inspired elements in his works, including the character of Lúthien.
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