Sailing around the Solent with Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett
Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, and her crew spent an enjoyable week last week cruising in the Solent, and even travelling as far as Poole.
Swallows and Amazons
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Marathon reading of Pigeon Post for Coniston Coppermines
A marathon reading of Arthur Ransome’s story “Pigeon Post” is to be staged in the Coniston Coppermines valley at the end of September.
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Sailing Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett From Suffolk to the Solent
Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, embarked on a sailing adventure last week from Woolverstone on the River Orwell in Suffolk to Port Hamble on the Solent. Skipper Robin Sadler tells the story of what happened on the way…
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A ‘Welcome’ return for Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk Broads cruiser
An historic 1920s Broads sailing cruiser once hired by Arthur Ransome has made a welcome return to the water, reports the East Anglian Daily Press.
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Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett arrives in the Solent
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett has now arrived in the Solent in readiness for the upcoming AGM’s of both the Nancy Blackett Trust and the Arthur Ransome Society.
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Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sets sail for the Solent
Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, has set sail for the Solent in time for the upcoming AGM’s of both the Nancy Blackett Trust and the Arthur Ransome Society.
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Nancy Blackett’s Easter Adventure
The glorious Easter weekend saw Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailing down to Secret Water on a mini-adventure.
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Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett in the Shotley Peninsula Guide
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett can now be seen in this year’s Shotley Peninsula Guide, which promotes the area around Pin Mill.
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Sophie Neville’s Swallows and Amazons maps are now available as printed products
Author and TARS President Sophie Neville has drawn some maps depicting locations mentioned in Arthur Ransome’s book “Swallows and Amazons” and the 1974 film, which are now available as printed products.