Celebrating Arthur Ransome’s 137th birthday

Happy birthday to Arthur Ransome, author of the Swallows and Amazons children's book series, born #onthisday in 1884. We're delighted to have in our collection, 'Portrait of Arthur Ransome' by British artist Dora Altounyan, painted in 1930. pic.twitter.com/d319ZRkcnN

— Lakeland Arts (@lakelandarts) January 18, 2021

“You write not for children but for yourself. And if by good fortune children enjoy what you enjoy, why then you are a writer of children's books.”
? Arthur Ransome, author of Swallows & Amazons, was born #OTD in 1884 (illustration by Pietari Posti) pic.twitter.com/dNbQOLkOZE

— Into The Forest Dark (@ElliottBlackwe3) January 18, 2021

Born on this day in 1884 author Arthur Ransome, another of those great writers whose books occupied many an enjoyable hour during my childhood. I still re-read his books today. #ArthurRansome #SwallowsandAmazons #books #reading pic.twitter.com/9v24GEPzkc

— Ralph (@ralphwoodcock) January 18, 2021

Today's birthday author is Arthur Ransome, writer of the much-loved series which starts with Swallows and Amazons and still inspires young sailors today. The series, with Ransome's iconic cover art, is instantly recognisable.#botd #alsauthors #tars #arthurransomesociety pic.twitter.com/c10vpcezIR

— ALS (@alliancelitsocs) January 18, 2021

Three Million Cheers for Arthur Ransome's Birthday!
William joined me in a feast of buttered eggs, fruit and nut chocolate, cake, a chocolate ice (hopefully the glass isn't too thick), homemade Jamaica rum and an apple so we don't get scurvy.
@arthurransomed1 @ArthurSociety pic.twitter.com/8z51MQWXhT

— Druklet (@littledrakee) January 18, 2021

#OnThisDay British author Arthur Ransome was born in 1884. Here are some of the literary birthday cakes baked in his honour #SwallowsandAmazons #books https://t.co/SgJBC7mGj9

— Sophie Neville (@Sophie_Neville) January 18, 2021