Quote Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle View Post
Well, I knew that, Todd. But he barely remembered his time in Bloemfontein. For him, home was Shropshire – the Shire was largely modelled on that county.
It is thought, though, that his Southrons were based on vague recollections of black Africans.
Regards,
Mike
I thought you did, Mike, but it just had to be mentioned.

Both Lewis and Tolkein were also veterans of the Western Front.

T.