Book Review: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
A few months ago a friend of mine asked if I had ever heard of the book called “Swallows and Amazons” by Arthur Ransome. Her husband grew up with English parents and this was a favorite of his…
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Video: Behind The Scenes of Swallows and Amazons (1974) – More Derwent Water
Watch a behind-the-scenes video below, shot in 1973 during the filming of “Swallows and Amazons (1974)”. Waiting around whilst filming “Swallows and Amazons” on the shore of Derwent Water in…
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Photos and Recap – Nancy Blackett’s Return
Following this summer’s epic eight-week sailing adventure in Holland, Nancy Blackett had sailed back to England in challenging conditions, and berthed in Lowestoft with a suspected engine…
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Photos: An Autumnal River Orwell at Pin Mill
A tranquil River Orwell flows under brilliant blue skies at Pin Mill on Monday, photographed by Woodfarm Barges.
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Video: An Autumnal “Secret Water”
“Secret Water” was looking very inviting last Monday, thanks to the exceptionally high tides and blue sky, says Andrew Polson, who shot this short video from outdoor activity organiser…
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Video: Behind The Scenes of Swallows and Amazons (1974) – Derwent Water
Watch a behind-the-scenes video below, shot in 1973 during the filming of “Swallows and Amazons (1974)”. Waiting around whilst filming “Swallows and Amazons” on the shore of Derwent Water…
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Rodney Dingle obituary
… of Arthur Ransome, Rodney’s last major project was writing the biography of Dr Roger Altounyan (2003), who pioneered the use of the inhalant Intal as a remedy for asthma, and who as a boy was the real-life model for Roger in Swallows and Amazons .
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Get Back Into Reading With Nancy Blackett’s Book Month!
Get back into reading with a little help from Nancy Blackett’s Book Month, celebrating 80 years of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”! We’re encouraging everybody to get reading after…
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Let’s Celebrate the North Sea Voyages of Nancy Blackett and Goblin
We’re celebrating the voyages of Nancy Blackett, and the Goblin in “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”, with our new North Sea Voyage Commemorative Postcards and Mini-Posters. They…