Historic pubs of the famous fantasy writer

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Novel The Lord of the Rings essay J.R.R. Tolkien also The Chronicles of Narnia written by CC Lewis has attracted many fans to enter the world of fantasy. Even the widescreen version has been made to treat the visual effects are amazing.

You who enjoyed the books of J.R.R. Tolkien and Lewis CC probably already know if these two men had joined in a bevy of writers Inklings. Together with other authors Charles Williams and Hugo Dyson, Inklings often gathered at a pub called the Eagle and Child.

If you’re one fan writer fantasy figure of Aslan and Frodo’s character and the opportunity to visit pubnya in St. Giles, Oxford, England, a time to take pictures in the Rabbit Room.

The story about the Rabbit Room starts from around 1933′s, where the Inklings often met on Thursday night at the Lewis lecture hall at Magdalen. They gathered to read and discuss a variety of materials, including an unfinished manuscript.

Meeting Inglings members were usually followed by lunch at the Eagle and Child pub, which later became the regular meeting. Corner where they often gather commonly called Rabbit Room.

Although the Eagle and Child pub has been modernized and expanded in 1962, but until now you still can see the Rabbit Room. Inside the room you can see the warning placard that hangs on the wall along with some photos and signatures of Lewis, Tolkien, and other members of the Inklings.

In addition to historical and literary value, Eagle and Child is also a great place to enjoy food and beverages.

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