article_snippet.sent: Veteran actor Robert Hardy, 89, is a keen military historian who studied English with J.R.R. Tolkien and is now an expert on the medieval longbow.
article_snippet.sent: A painting of Veteran actor Robert Hardy holding a longbow, reflecting Veteran actor Robert Hardy interest in medieval history .
article_snippet.sent: There is also a longbow made from yew with a mother-of-pearl handle, as well as a portrait of Veteran actor Robert Hardy holding the bow, which is set to sell for up to £2,000.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Hardy pictured in 2012 with the longbow and other objects from Mr Hardy .
article_snippet.sent: Mr Hardy has built up the haul of antiques thanks to Mr Hardy interest in classic literature and military history.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Hardy was taught by Tolkien and C.S. Lewis when Mr Hardy studied English at Magdalen College, Oxford, and Mr Hardy has published two books on the history of the longbow.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Hardy was also consulted as an expert during the raising of the Tudor shipwreck the Mary Rose.
highlights_snippet.sent: Robert Hardy, 89, is a military enthusiast who studied English literature under J.R.R. Tolkien .
  