Preserve JRR Tolkien’s Former Home as a Public Writing Haven
A project in Oxford, UK by Julia Golding000days
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Save JRR Tolkien’s home where he wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and establish a writing and creative centre for the public
Backers: 2518
Average Pledge Per Backer: £79
Funded: £198,638 of £500,000
Dates: Dec 24th -> Feb 20th (59 days)
Project By: Julia Golding
Backers: 2518
Average Pledge Per Backer: £79
Funded: £198,638 of £500,000
Dates: Dec 24th -> Feb 20th (59 days)
Project By: Julia Golding
£198,638
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 20 @ 19:02 -0500 GMT
39%
of goal
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Latest News
Only a few hours to go and no eagles in sight 
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends Thank you so much for your support over the last 60 days. I think it is clear that we only got about half way down the Great River on this journey but we've learned a lot and enjoyed your wonderful messages of support. The staff at... (Read More)
Last 10 days - lots of new rewards
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We don't have long now to get as many Tolkien fans on board with this project. Please tell your friends and help us make this work before the opportunity is lost to our generation. And we have some new rewards to offer. Just arrived in the post today... (Read More)
The creative work has already started!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce the first activity connected to the literary centre which can go ahead whatever the outcome of the fundraising and the world pandemic. If you are supporting this because you love Tolkien, and love fantasy writing, and would... (Read More)
How will this end?
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backer & Supporter of Project Northmoor, In just three weeks our Kickstarter campaign will come to an end. As of now, we are still short of our goal, but if we band together and unite as Tolkien fans we believe we'll see this historic... (Read More)
See where the house is on this virtual tour of Oxford
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I came across this excellent University of Oxford resource which means you can walk your way up to Tolkien's former home with some very helpful information about the university and the city. It's based on Google maps but they've added their own... (Read More)
Digital and Physical Add-ons
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick note to those of you wanting to add to your pledge. Some of you are having problems and we think we know why. The Kickstarter add-on system does not always let you add a physical to digital reward (it's to do with shipping costs... (Read More)
Add-ons now available for backers! Hurry to get new exclusive items!!
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Detailed instructions on how to use add-ons for existing backers. Thank you to everyone who is supporting Project Northmoor!! Backers have contacted us asking how they can add on additional items to create the perfect combination of items they want.... (Read More)
New Reward - Reserve the Entire Home
January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
By popular request, we have added a new reward today that allowed for the entire home to be reserved for you, your friends and family. All of the seven bedrooms in the house will be available for you for the night. We received messages and requests... (Read More)
New Reward: Live VIP Video Tour of Tolkien's Home!
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support! We're excited to announce we've added a new reward, a VIP live video tour of 20 Northmoor Road! Once the house is acquired, and before renovation begins, we'll send all backers at this level a link to the live... (Read More)
You can now stay as a couple on same pledge for some rewards
December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Just to update backers, several of you pointed out that we'd not specified what would happen if you picked a vacation stay if you arrived as a couple. Great question! Should have thought of this myself earlier. Anyway, it is good news. For the... (Read More)
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