Nancy Blackett’s new mast, appeal update and more…
Progress continues on Nancy Blackett’s new mast. Making it began in January at specialist spar-makers Collars, while it is now at Robertsons and in the process of being prepared to drop into…
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Thanet’s trail of 17 famous authors to celebrate for the 2017 Year of Literary Heroes
Swallows and Amazons author Arthur Ransome also has connections with the area. Ransome (1884–1967), whose books launched a million childhood sailing dreams, enjoyed regular visits to Ramsgate Royal Harbour and during one trip he saw a picture of a child in a red cap – inspiring the famous headgear of Amazon pirate girls Nancy and Peggy Blackett…
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Nancy Blackett Jewellery is your ideal Easter gift
Treat yourself or someone special to our Nancy Blackett jewellery this Easter and you’ll be supporting the work of the Nancy Blackett Trust. You can choose from an exquisite pair of earrings, a…
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Nancy Blackett is now 86 years young
It might be hard to be believe, but Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett celebrated her 86th anniversary yesterday (30th March), receiving lots of birthday wishes on social media. Born in 1931 at…
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Eastern Angles Reaches Malaysia
It’s not very often that we travel across the globe but a few weeks ago we did. Well, our DVD did at least! Mr Akam Alwi from his school SMA Tengku Amalin A’ishah Putri contacted Eastern Angles via Facebook as his students are studying Arthur Ransome’s We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea…
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Brews all round thanks to Milnthorpe business
A MILNTHORPE business will be ensuring thirsts are quenched at a marathon read this summer. Clocktower, a kitchen appliance firm, will be at the Swallows and Amazons read at Coniston, providing a supply of tea and coffee for the team of readers and …
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‘Swallows and Amazons’ Wins 2017 NYICFF Feature Grand Prize
This year’s Grand Prize Awards, determined by votes from audience members age 18 and younger, went to the UK live-action feature Swallows and Amazons by Philippa Lowthorpe (adapted from the novels by Arthur Ransome), and animated short film …
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Dreaming of a camp-fire as sponsor backs Swallows and Amazons marathon
The Swallows and Amazons marathon at Coniston this summer is to be sponsored by a team who will keep the kettle boiling for the readers…
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How to sail on Nancy Blackett this year
Everyone should have the unique experience of sailing Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett, especially around the locations where his Swallows and Amazons series stories “We Didn’t Mean…
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