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Links
This page displays our library of links to other websites of relevance to Nancy Blackett and Arthur Ransome. If you would like to suggest a link, please do so here.
Alma Cottage, Pin Mill, Suffolk
A family holiday cottage in the centre of Pin Mill, overlooking the River Orwell, and which featured in Arthur Ransome's "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" (self-catering)
Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, Cumbria
A grade II listed farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District, which appeared as "Holly Howe" in Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series (guesthouse, cottages and tearoom)
Hill House Farm, Shotley, Suffolk
A Georgian Grade II listed farmhouse, 2.3 miles from Chelmondiston and Pin Mill (B&B)
School House, Chelmondiston, Suffolk
Spacious accommodation in the centre of Chelmondiston, near Pin Mill (B&B)
Warreners Cottage and Warreners Barn Cottage, Chelmondiston, Suffolk
A furnished country cottage, in Chelmondiston, near Pin Mill (self-catering)
Claudia Myatt
Marine artist, author and illustrator (artist for the Nancy Blackett Trust)
Postcards from the Norfolk Broads
A tour of the Norfolk Broads, illustrated with old postcards from the private collection of Brian M. Kermode
"Around the Coast"
Synopsis of the episode featuring the Nancy Blackett, with Paul Heiney (Anglia TV, July 2001)
"Great Lives: John Sergeant on Arthur Ransome"
John Sergeant looks at the life of Arthur Ransome, in the company of Hugh Brogan and Barbara Altounyan (BBC Radio 4, 18th April 2003)
"Keep Turning Left"
Dylan Winter's extended circumnavigation of Great Britain, including a close look at the East Coast, "Nancy Blackett Country"
"Open Country: Coniston Water "
Audio and synopsis of Richard Uridge's exploration of Coniston Water (BBC Radio 4, 31st July 2004)
"River Walks"
Archived site for the series with Charlie Dimmock, including an episode featuring the Nancy Blackett on the River Arun at Littlehampton (ITV Meridian, November 2005)
"The John Tusa Interviews: Tom Stoppard"
Audio and transcript of an interview in which the playwright discusses one of his major childhood pasions and favourite author, Arthur Ransome (BBC Radio 3)
"We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea"
Website for the 2008 Eastern Angles theatrical production, including photos, blogs, reviews and videos
Eastern Angles
Touring theatre company producing "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" (2008)
"Britain’s favourite yacht race is just around the corner"
Peta Stuart-Hunt unearths more gems amongst this year’s 1,716 entries, including the Nancy Blackett. (Afloat. 6th June 2010)
Falmouth Week
A week of yacht races, held annually in August in Falmouth, Cornwall
International Festival of the Sea
A series of maritime festivals held between 1996 and 2005. Nancy Blackett attended most of the Portsmouth ones.
Maritime Woodbridge
A maritime weekend usually held annually in September, as part of Heritage Open Days, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, the winter home of Nancy Blackett
Round the Island Race
An annual yacht race around the Isle of Wight, held in June. Nancy Blackett plans to participate in 2010
Round the Island Race
Nancy Blackett particpiated in the race in June 2010
SeaBritain 2005
A national celebration in 2005 of the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar with comprised over 2000 events
Swallows and Amazons for Ever!
A Swallows and Amazons exhibition held in 2008 at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, attended by the Nancy Blackett
The Mayor's Thames Festival
Annual festival celebrating the Thames, held in September. Nancy Blackett participated in the Classic Rally in 2009.
Trafalgar 200
The 2005 celebrations of the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar
"Walton Backwaters: Going with the flow in Essex"
Brian Jackman explores the tide-ruled world of the Walton Backwaters and the salty maritime history of Harwich. (The Telegraph, 5th June 2010)
Alma Cottage, Pin Mill, Suffolk
A family holiday cottage in the centre of Pin Mill, overlooking the River Orwell, and which featured in Arthur Ransome's "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" (self-catering)
Bank Ground Farm, Coniston, Cumbria
A grade II listed farmhouse in the heart of the Lake District, which appeared as "Holly Howe" in Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series (guesthouse, cottages and tearoom)
Butt & Oyster, Pin Mill, Suffolk
Pin Mill's famous pub, immortalised in Arthur Ransome's "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea"
Chelmondiston, Suffolk
The village website for Chelmondiston and Pin Mill
Coniston Webcam
A webcam overlooking Coniston, provided by Bank Ground Farm, "Holly Howe" in Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series
East Coast Rivers
Local pilotage information and charts for the East Coast, from the Thames to Norfolk.
Harry King & Sons, Pin Mill, Suffolk
Pin Mill's boat yard and boat builders
Multimap: Pin Mill
Local map of Chelmondiston, Pin Mill and Woolverstone
Orwell Bridge Webcam
A new webcam provided by Fox's Marina and Boatyard, Ipswich
Pin Mill Cruising
Local shore-based courses for the Royal Yachting Association by Sara Hopkinson
Pin Mill Sailing Club
Official website of Pin Mill Sailing Club
Pin Mill, Suffolk
Local information and history
Postcards from the Norfolk Broads
A tour of the Norfolk Broads, illustrated with old postcards from the private collection of Brian M. Kermode
Robertson's Boatyard, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Nancy Blackett's winter home
Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Suffolk
Official website
Stour and Orwell Estuaries: Pin Mill
A short introduction to Pin Mill
Stour and Orwell Estuaries: The Literary Orwell
A summary of the river’s literary associations
Suffolk by Sam: The River Orwell
An essay and photos of the Orwell, from the BBC
Suffolk Interactive: Pin Mill
A 360° panoramic view of Pin Mill, from the BBC
UK History Historic Pubs: The Butt and Oyster
A brief history of the famous Pin Mill pub
Walton Backwaters - A Walk
An introductory walk around the Walton Backwaters, part of the BBC's Coast series
Walton Backwaters - Sailing Guide
The navigational approaches to the Backwaters, from Skipper2Skipper
Walton-on-the-Naze
The official town website
Woolverstone Marina
Official website and seasonal home of Nancy Blackett
Bitter End
Shanty events and artistes around the world
Radio Ridderkerk: Trossen Los
A program of Radio Ridderkerk with shanties, seasongs, songs about the sea and Irish songs, sung by many Dutch and foreign shanty choirs and shanty groups.
Radio Scuttlebutt
A monthly maritime music podcast for mariners and landlubbers
Alliance of Literary Societies
The umbrella organisation for literary societies/groups in the UK
Arthur Ransome Society
Founded to celebrate and promote Arthur Ransome's life, works and spirit of adventure.
Cruising Association
Representing the interests of cruising sailors and motor-boaters worldwide and making available up-to-date cruising information
Ellen MacArthur Trust
Founded by our patron to help young people's recovery from cancer through sailing
Heritage Afloat
A national voluntary organisation active in every type of ship or boat preservation across the UK
Hillyard Owners Association
An active and growing association of Hillyard yacht owners, former owners, and prospective owners
Old Gaffers Association
The association for gaff-rig and traditional boat sailing
Royal Yachting Association
The national body for all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, powerboat racing, windsurfing, inland cruising and narrowboats, and personal watercraft
"Britain’s favourite yacht race is just around the corner"
Peta Stuart-Hunt unearths more gems amongst this year’s 1,716 entries, including the Nancy Blackett. (Afloat. 6th June 2010)
"Charlie's Arun's Darlin for the Day"
Article about Charlie Dimmock's filming of Nancy Blackett and the River Arun for ITV Meridian's "River Walks'" (Littlehampton Gazette, 30th June 2005)
"Maritime Woodbridge on Crest of a Wave"
A review of the second Maritime Woodbridge event (East Anglian Daily Times, 10th September 2007)
"Nancy Blackett Comes Home"
An article about Nancy Blackett's visit to Hillyards in Littlehampton in June 2005 (Practical Boat Owner, 22nd July 2005)
"Nancy's Amazon Journey"
An article about Nancy Blackett's visit to Hillyards in Littlehampton in June 2005 (Littlehampton Gazette, 30th June 2005)
"Secret Waters: Reliving Author Arthur Ransome's Literary Journey Along the Essex Coast "
To mark the 40th anniversary of Arthur Ransome's death, Graham Hoyland went sailing in waters chartered by author's young adventurers (The Independent, 2nd June 2007)
"They Do Mean to Put to Sea"
An article about Nancy Blackett’s across the Channel voyage to Flushing in 2003 (Yachting Monthly, 17th July 2003)
"Walton Backwaters: Going with the flow in Essex"
Brian Jackman explores the tide-ruled world of the Walton Backwaters and the salty maritime history of Harwich. (The Telegraph, 5th June 2010)
Classic Boat magazine
Essential reading for classic boat and Arthur Ransome enthusiasts
Sailing Swallow
Keeping the Swallow from the 1974 "Swallows and Amazons" film sailing for all Arthur Ransome fans to enjoy
Coniston Webcam
A webcam overlooking Coniston, provided by Bank Ground Farm, "Holly Howe" in Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" series
Orwell Bridge Webcam
A new webcam provided by Fox's Marina and Boatyard, Ipswich
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