J R R Tolkien was born #OnThisDay in 1892. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ author drew inspiration from Anglo-Saxon England. This mysterious gold ring was made between the 8th and the 10th centuries, and was found in Cumbria in the north of England ✨ 🏛 You can see this object on display in Room 41 – plan your visit via the link in our bio. 🔎 Anglo-Saxon gold finger ring with a runic inscription. Found near Carlisle, Cumbria, north west England. #BritishMuseum #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #TheLordOfTheRings