Commentary: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
Either you love Swallows & Amazons or you don’t – they seem to induce strong feelings.
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Childhood Nostalgia: A Review of Swallows and Amazons.
Having never read the original book, but eager to enjoy a good film, I accompanied my dad to the cinema to watch the latest adaption of one his childhood books; Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. I went into the cinema with no expectations or knowledge of the story…
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The Summer of Swallows and Amazons
With the film showcasing the excitement and adventure of dinghy sailing, could this be an opportunity for your club to capture people who have been inspired this summer?
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Weekend Box-office: Swallows and Amazons
Screen Daily reports that Swallows And Amazons has amassed $3.7m (£2.79m) following a $174,000 (£130,950) fourth weekend.
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Line-up announced for Ullswater Outdoor Fest 2016
Now in its 10th year, the 2016 festival runs from Sat 24 September – Sun 2 October…
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Investment boost for Keighley and Worth Valley Railway thanks to new Swallows and Amazons film
THE organisation which helped secure production locations for a new children’s film partly shot in Keighley and Oakworth says local communities will benefit from investment generated by the filming.
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Swallows and Amazons film star meets fans at VIP launch
One of the stars of the remake of Swallows and Amazons introduced the film at its launch in a North-East theatre last night.
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Go on a free behind-the-scenes tour of Steam Yacht Gondola this evening
As part of this weekend’s Heritage Open Days, you can go on a free behind-the-scenes tour of Steam Yacht Gondola this evening, Gondola is considered the inspiration for Captain Flint’s Houseboat in Arthur Ransomes’ story of “Swallows & Amazons”…
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Try your hand at sailing with Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
The organisers say this will be the ideal time to try the sport, soon after the release of the Swallows and Amazons film and the success of Team GB at the Rio Olympics.