Sophie Neville’s literary Christmas presents
Arthur Ransome Society President Sophie Neville presents her annual round-up of the best “Swallows and Amazons” inspired Christmas presents…
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Introducing the new Julia Jones book – “Pebble” – and “Strong Winds” souvenir bookmarks
Introducing “Pebble” – the new book in Julia Jones’ “Strong Winds” series. Sailing, skulduggery and more family revelations in this exciting sequel to “The Lion of Sole Bay”…
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Secrets of the Walton Backwaters are revealed in a new film
The Walton Backwaters are still remote and rather mysterious, very much as they were when Arthur Ransome chose them for the setting of “Secret Water”, published 80 years ago next year, but their secrets are now revealed in a brand new film on DVD, available from our Swallows and Amazons shop …
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Arthur Ransome’s ‘Old Peter’s Russian Tales’ comes to the stage in Swansea
Arthur Ransome’s “Old Peter’s Russian Tales” will be brought to life on stage in Swansea for one day only this month – on Saturday 24th November. Dramatised by D.J. Britton as “Once Upon a Time, Deep in the Forest”, and directed by Gilly Adams, this free event has been organised by Swansea University as part…
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An interview with Sophie Neville on her involvement with the original ‘Swallows and Amazons’ film
In March 1973, a letter arrived, out of the blue, inviting me to audition for a role in “Swallows and Amazons”. I was twelve years old, an ordinary school girl at a convent in Berkshire. I’d read the Arthur Ransome books but…
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Your guide to Christmas ordering deadlines for Swallows and Amazons gifts
Grab a chance and don’t be sorry for a might-have-been! To help you plan ahead for Christmas, here’s our handy guide to our last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from our Swallows and Amazons shop.
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In photos: Nancy Blackett laid-up for the winter
Following a successful delivery trip from Woolverstone to Woodbridge earlier this month, Nancy Blackett has now been laid-up for the winter. Below are some photos of her safely out of the water at…
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5 Swallows and Amazons gift ideas for Christmas
We’re sorry to be so nerve-danglingly jovial, but we have to say it – Christmas is coming! We also expect that you’ll be looking around for gift ideas, so we’ve come up with these 6 special Swallows-and-Amazons-inspired gift ideas for you
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Bringing Nancy Blackett home for the winter
Nancy Blackett’s last sail of the season turned into something of adventure, with a race against the weather to make it in time across the Deben Bar and up to Woodbridge. Sailing Secretary John…