Let us help you get set for Christmas with this stunning new range of Swallows & Amazons teatowels and fine bone china, now available from our Swallows and Amazons shop. The pure cotton teatowels come in three distinctive designs, all featuring illustrations and motifs from Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons”, including the famous quote about duffers: “Better…
If you have ever wondered why you like Arthur Ransome’s books so much, the answer might just be that he is a better writer than even you realised.
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A Yorkshire-based mountaineering and guided walk leader is ready to capitalise on the weakness in Sterling post-Brexit, by creating walking holidays that will appeal to North American and Antipodean outdoor and literature enthusiasts and help them explore some of Cumbria’s rich literary connections.
Barrow pupils set out on an exciting Lakes adventure to experience the stunning setting of a classic book and film. Children of St George’s CE Primary School enjoyed a Swallows and Amazons inspired trip to Coniston Water.
The children in these books believe in their status as explorers in the same way that we believed in Santa Claus. On one level, they know that they are children telling each other stories; but at the same time, they make the stories as coherent and comprehensive as possible, so that they can live fully within them.
To celebrate the release of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons – directed by Philippa Lowthorpe – on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Download from December 12th, we take a look at some of the best book to film adaptations to have captivated young audiences.
I’ve been collecting further ideas for Swallows and Amazons presents. Kate Lowe of Bagsymefirst has brought out these pocket mirrors carefully made form re-cycled book pages. Kate also makes a handbags out of old books. She offers a selection but …
Our Swallows and Amazons shop has these 8 special offers for you for Christmas, in support of the Nancy Blackett Trust.
You can now drink in style with our fabulous collection of ceramic and fine bone china mugs, available now from our Swallows and Amazons Shop, and all while supporting a great cause – the Nancy Blackett Trust. You can choose from our two fine bone china beakers with exquisite designs incorporating Arthur Ransome’s own illustrations from the Swallows…