The Swallows and Amazons marathon
We’re getting excited about an event that’s happening here in the Lakes later this summer which will stir longings for everyone who’s ever wanted to run away to a desert island.
Events
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In photos: The Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree
One week on from the hugely successful Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree, here are our photos of the event. Watch the slideshow below or go to straight our album on Flickr.
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“We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” Celebration
As part of the 80th anniversary of the publication, the Nancy Blackett will be leaving Pin Mill at mid-day on the 4th June and set off on a journey to recreate the voyage the children took…
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Nancy Blackett featured on BBC Look East
Nancy Blackett was featured in a television preview of the Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree last Friday (12th May) on BBC Look East. The preview also featured short interviews with Peter Willis,…
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Literary Lounge schedule for the Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree
A schedule of guest talks has been released for the Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree taking place this Saturday (13th May). The current running order is as follows: 1:30pm – 2pm: Paul Anderson on…
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Nancy Blackett Trust’s exhibition project wins National Lottery support
Nancy Blackett Trust’s exhibition project wins National Lottery support. The Nancy Blackett Trust has received £8,300-plus from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its project to present Arthur Ransome’s own photos of the building of his yacht Selina King at Pin Mill, Suffolk, in 1938.
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Essential information about the Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree
If you plan to come to the Jamboree please read this! The event starts at 12 noon and the common will be closed for organisers only until then. We will be bringing equipment such as the swingboats…
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Arthur Ransome’s Suffolk
As VisitEngland celebrates its Year of Literary Heroes in 2017, the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk will be hosting The Arthur Ransome East Coast Celebration, to commemorate the life of the English author and journalist who moved to the county in 1935.
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Nancy Blackett Trust launches Arthur Ransome’s East Coast Celebration
The Arthur Ransome’s East Coast Celebration was launched yesterday (28th April) at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, with help from the Nancy Blackett Trust’s President Peter Willis. The…