JRR Tolkien’s Smoking Pipe and Rare Memorabilia to Feature in Major Auction Sunday, November 30, 2025 tolkien hobbit auction memorabilia cslewis manuscripts oxford pipe literature collectibles A remarkable collection of personal items belonging to JRR Tolkien, including his smoking pipe and first drafts of The Hobbit, is set to be auctioned in Bath on Monday, December 8. Among the standout lots is a unique … Read More
Lockdown-born Bath business named one of UK’s most inspiring firms Saturday, November 29, 2025 smallbiz100 bath lockdown smallbusiness literature crafts independent entrepreneurship americanexpress recognition Born out of a creative spark during the 2020 lockdown, Literary Craft Parlour has grown from a passion project to a globally admired small business. Founded by Marianne Coote in Bath, this online shop transforms a love of … Read More
How a Children’s Book Sparked a Lifelong Passion for Exmoor Ponies Sunday, November 23, 2025 exmoor ponies conservation charity moorland murielwace literature heritage volunteering wildlife When Karen Minto first opened the pages of Moorland Mousie, she had no idea it would ignite a passion that would last a lifetime. This classic children’s book, first published in 1929 by Muriel Wace under the pen name Golden … Read More
Somerset Writer Turns Heads with Innovative Dress Made from Manuscript Pages Sunday, November 2, 2025 author writing fantasy wells design manuscript dress creativity literature inspiration While some authors might hide or destroy their first manuscripts, Wells writer Willow Hewett has taken a uniquely creative approach to celebrate her work. She has designed and crafted a stunning dress made from the original … Read More
Somerset Writer Captivates with Unique Dress Crafted from Book Pages Sunday, November 2, 2025 willowhewett wells author fashion bookdress fantasy writing inspiration somerset literature Writers have many ways to mark the milestones of their careers—some destroy their first manuscripts, others hide them away. But Wells author Willow Hewett has taken a truly imaginative approach. She has designed a captivating … Read More
All of Jilly Cooper's Novels Adapted into TV Shows and Films as Celebrated Author Dies at 88 Monday, October 6, 2025 jillycooper rutshire rivals riders adaptations literature television film bonkbuster legacy Jilly Cooper, the celebrated author famed for her seductive “bonkbuster” novels and the much-loved Rutshire Chronicles, has died at the age of 88 following a reported fall. Her passing marks the end of an era for … Read More