Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sets sail for the Solent
Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, has set sail for the Solent in time for the upcoming AGM’s of both the Nancy Blackett Trust and the Arthur Ransome Society.
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Nancy Blackett’s Easter Adventure
The glorious Easter weekend saw Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailing down to Secret Water on a mini-adventure.
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Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett in the Shotley Peninsula Guide
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett can now be seen in this year’s Shotley Peninsula Guide, which promotes the area around Pin Mill.
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Sophie Neville’s Swallows and Amazons maps are now available as printed products
Author and TARS President Sophie Neville has drawn some maps depicting locations mentioned in Arthur Ransome’s book “Swallows and Amazons” and the 1974 film, which are now available as printed products.
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In the Daily Mail: Swallows and Amazons star Sophie Neville joins the Mail’s war on litter as she reveals she’s become a ‘lone ranger’ litter picker along the coast near her Hampshire home
Sophie Neville, who appeared in the 1974 film version of Arthur Ransome’s children’s classic, described herself as a ‘lone ranger’ who began her own war on waste six years ago.
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Watch Nancy Blackett sailing at Pin Mill
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett was captured sailing at Pin Mill last Sunday in this video by Robin Sadler…
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Sophie Neville on the 1974 Premiere of ‘Swallows and Amazons’
The 45th Anniversary of the release of the original “Swallows and Amazons” film was last Thursday (4th April). Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the film, recalls the adventure of attending the premiere in London…
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The 45th Anniversary of the Original Swallows and Amazons Film
Today, 4th April 2019, is the 45th Anniversary of the release of the original “Swallows and Amazons” film in cinemas.
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Explore This New Swallows and Amazons Map
Sussex-based illustrator Marc Doodles has drawn a new map of the lake and surrounding fells from Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” books, which he is reading through with his…