As It Happened: The Marathon Reading of “Swallows and Amazons” at Coniston
Follow the story of the marathon reading of “Swallows and Amazons” from Coniston as it happened, via the tweets of some of the organisers and participants: Getting ready…….
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Literary marathon brings crowds to Coniston
A literary marathon was completed on the shores of Coniston when a team of enthusiasts read all 31 chapters of the children’s classic story, Swallows and Amazons . The novel event brought to an end a summer of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary …
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Arthur Ransome fans gather on shore of Coniston Water for marathon reading of Swallows and Amazons
A LITERARY marathon was completed on the shore of Coniston when a team of enthusiasts read all 31 chapters of the children’s classic story, Swallows and Amazons . The novel event brought to an end a summer of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary …
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UNESCO World Heritage site status adds to allure of Lake District for property investors – Daily Mail
Three cheers for the Lake District, the latest UK region to be named a UNESCO World Heritage site. This 912-square-mile mountainous stretch of north-west England joins the Jurassic Coast, Hadrian’s Wall and Bath, which all have the same designation.
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Swallows and Amazons actress returns to favourite Lakes location
“Of all the days we spent filming Swallows and Amazons , the fishing scene, shot in a reedy bay on Elterwater, was the one I enjoyed the most,” Sophie recalls. The youngest character, Roger, caught a giant pike which he thought was a shark. A local …
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Nancy Blackett’s August Bank Holiday Weekend Adventure
Nancy Blackett spent this August Bank Holiday weekend on an expedition to “Secret Water”, with Trust members Jonathan and Elizabeth Watson onboard… They spend the night at the…
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Introducing Our New Nancy Blackett Polo Shirts, Caps and Beanies
These are the new Nancy Blackett Polo Shirts, Caps and Beanies, embroidered with the Nancy Blackett name, and (for the polo shirt) a detailed Nancy Blackett logo. Embroidered to order in…
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Marathon readers head to Coniston to celebrate Swallows and Amazons
Emeninent writer Christina Hardyment will start a marathon reading of the classic children’s story Swallows and Amazons at Coniston on Sunday (Sept 3). Ms Hardyment will read chapter one (The Peak in Darien) as a host of celebrities and fans line up to …
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Get snapping in Lakes photo treasure hunt
A photographic treasure hunt for all ages is under way at a South Lakes beauty spot. Visitors to Bank Ground Farm, the Swallows and Amazons cafe and tea-room, the guest house and holiday cottages near Coniston will find treasure hunt cards in the …