Follow the story of the marathon reading of “Swallows and Amazons” from Coniston as it happened, via the tweets of some of the organisers and participants:

Getting ready…. pic.twitter.com/qYA2sEYy4F

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

The flag it raised… pic.twitter.com/KuKmIus2uS

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Looking forward to taking part in the epic reading of Swallows and Amazons at Coniston today. Mine is Ch.7 More Island Life @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/G7kCdU0Rfa

— BakesandBalls (@BakesandBalls) September 3, 2017

This is where we'll be reading. pic.twitter.com/YAhLMCYDVN

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Almost set up… pic.twitter.com/DND6K7icFm

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Camp is set. pic.twitter.com/UQgqcCqOzr

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

The camp is set @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/KWR8ecHKwM

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

And Capt Flint is putting the kettle on @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/g3mP21wK3Q

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

Off we go! pic.twitter.com/jKNSonZKEt

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Author Christina Hardyment readingChapter One @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/8kmKY4duo5

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

Rachel has come all the way from Essex to read Chapter 2 pic.twitter.com/NeLu87nRcT

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

Dastardly Captain Rick has arrived! pic.twitter.com/FAm5aBhspe

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Pirates from @SwimtheLakes have arrived@ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/pQWByJx8mC

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

Excited to be taking part in the marathon read today, nervous? Maybe! @ifnotduffers

— #HellomynameisLaura (@pickleslaura) September 3, 2017

Adieu and farewell…Christina Hardyment and friends set sail for Holly Howe @bankgroundfarm

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Leaving Edinburgh to take part in @ifnotduffers Reading of Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons' @ConistonBoating pic.twitter.com/CU9l5SGLJa

— Sophie Neville (@Sophie_Neville) September 3, 2017

Becky @HeatonCooper and daughter Ophelia: Chapter 6. Note the green-tipped arrow pic.twitter.com/GSUZau94FA

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Evening Show presenter Suzie Pye reading Chpt3 at Swallows&Amazons marathon read on the shore of Coniston @ifnotduffers @suziebme @AR_Trust pic.twitter.com/EnYJNFKJRV

— Lakeland Radio (@LakelandRadio) September 3, 2017

Organiser's ship's mate Caitlin with actress Hannah Jayne Thorp aka Peggy @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/tb2JDeRmME

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Visiting pirate ship pic.twitter.com/w4vSlbpq7O

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Our youngest reader so far Elizabeth Kaye @CedarManorHotel on chapter 9 pic.twitter.com/ALf57U1gN5

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

The place is crawling with pirates… pic.twitter.com/9FNMCz7fqM

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Hannah Jayne Thorp who played Peggy in the film reading chapter 11 pic.twitter.com/97tmylU1k7

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Arrived for our reading @ConistonBoating. Up next for chapter 14! Then boat ride to Bank Ground Farm for some much needed tea! pic.twitter.com/CupCuYDMMN

— Make It Happen (@HappenmakerJ) September 3, 2017

Next reader is Janet @HappenmakerJ We are ignoring the rain ? pic.twitter.com/keFn7SK7vt

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

In my best ex-teacher voice… @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/zBn8tZalFZ

— BakesandBalls (@BakesandBalls) September 3, 2017

Captain Rick checking for survivors of the storm. pic.twitter.com/9IGufWEhZe

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

All done. Now enjoying a wet boat ride across Coniston. Who cares about the rain, we're having fun #notjustlakes #welovebooks pic.twitter.com/XbOa9SmF0f

— Make It Happen (@HappenmakerJ) September 3, 2017

So @Sophie_Neville has arrived… pic.twitter.com/QQZtjo6uKf

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Lovely morning with friends at Coniston for #SwallowsandAmazons marathon read. #hannahjaynethorp #peggyblackett #LakeDistrict pic.twitter.com/4huoM95c42

— ?Jayne Thorp ? (@_Thorpy_) September 3, 2017

Now reading is Alison Tordoff @fidget_design pic.twitter.com/6Jvq3WZL20

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Ten year old Hannah Rushton is now reading. Well, reciting. We think she knows it off by heart pic.twitter.com/SCsrkappcM

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Elowen (age 10) and I really enjoyed reading chpt 18 of #SwallowsandAmazons @ifnotduffers thank you for organising pic.twitter.com/nyROooxXFS

— Rebecca Bettin (@rebeccabettin) September 3, 2017

Chapter 27: the Battle for Houseboat Bay pic.twitter.com/QpLvsCZQRA

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

Thanks for a great experience! With Captain John and Roger from Chapter 16! @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/95b2Rzr6mS

— Sam V Brooks (@SamanthaVynerBr) September 3, 2017

Now it's actor Matt Addis reading pic.twitter.com/fmMBdCaQWQ

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

And finally @Sophie_Neville reads the last chapter. Huge thanks to all our readers. Swallows and Amazons for ever! pic.twitter.com/4ZszYfUQAb

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

The end of a wonderful day reading Swallows and Amazons @ifnotduffers

— Eileen Jones (@CumbriaPR) September 3, 2017

Thanks to everyone who read #SwallowsandAmazons today at Coniston. You’re all brilliant. The day ended with swallows flying overhead.

— Arthur Ransome (@ifnotduffers) September 3, 2017

And the postscripts…

Excellent time @ Coniston this afternoon. Marathon 9 hour read of Swallows and Amazons. (I did 10 mins!) https://t.co/VRnqaOSUOM

— Cazgraham (@CazGraham1) September 3, 2017

Hurrah for @ifnotduffers. Thank you to all involved in the splendid reading today of #SwallowsandAmazons @LivUni @AR_Trust @lakedistrictnpa pic.twitter.com/ZOe05KOE4B

— BakesandBalls (@BakesandBalls) September 3, 2017

.@Sophie_Neville reading final chapter of "Swallows and Amazons" @ifnotduffers on the shore of Coniston Water pic.twitter.com/Z3NC7Ri0zT

— derek graham (@deejaygraham) September 4, 2017

Great to see @CazGraham1 & Lucy reading in @ifnotduffers #SwallowsandAmazons marathon at Coniston…with @Sophie_Neville ending the day pic.twitter.com/b74WdKAWe6

— John Bowness (@JohnBowness) September 4, 2017

A great read from everyone #SwallowsandAmazons @CumbrianRambler @ifnotduffers pic.twitter.com/OECyfm70SC

— FellRambler (@FellRambler) September 4, 2017

Header photo: Eileen Jones.