Stripping Nancy Blackett’s hull
Arthur Ransome favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, has had her hull partly stripped as part of her annual winter maintenance. The initial work was undertaken at Robertson’s boatyard in Woodbridge…
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A Very High Tide at Pin Mill
An exceptionally high tide was seen yesterday at Pin Mill, famous for appearing in Arthur Ransome’s “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”…
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Both Swallows and Amazons films are now on BBC iPlayer
Both film adaptations of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” are currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer. The 1974 film is available to watch here until Thursday 31st…
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A Happy Christmas from Swallows and Amazons!
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. We thank you for all of your support this year, and wish you all the best for the New Year too.
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New maps of Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk Broads published
New maps of Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk Broads have just been published, showing locations from Coot Club and The Big Six in relation to neighbouring 1930’s roads, railways, and landmarks…
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Collect our fantastic new Nancy Blackett Fridge Magnets
As the Christmas shopping countdown continues there’s still time for some last-minute topping-up – and our new Nancy Blackett Fridge Magnets could fit the bill!
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Sophie Neville asks – would you let a film crew use your house?
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett was once used as a film set for the movie Ginger and Rosa. It was more complex than appearing in a television documentary or on the local news but proved both worthwhile and interesting…
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Sophie Neville’s literary Christmas presents
Arthur Ransome Society President Sophie Neville presents her annual round-up of the best “Swallows and Amazons” inspired Christmas presents…
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Introducing the new Julia Jones book – “Pebble” – and “Strong Winds” souvenir bookmarks
Introducing “Pebble” – the new book in Julia Jones’ “Strong Winds” series. Sailing, skulduggery and more family revelations in this exciting sequel to “The Lion of Sole Bay”…