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A ‘Welcome’ return for Arthur Ransome’s Broads cruiser

30th May 2019

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. More than 15 years after it had last been sailed, and …

The original Swallows and Amazons film returns to BBC iPlayer

24th May 2019

The original film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” has returned to BBC iPlayer. The 1974 film is available to watch here until Saturday 22nd June. The behind-the-scenes story of the film is told …

Nancy Blackett’s week in the Solent

24th May 2019

Nancy Blackett and crew have been spending an enjoyable week cruising in the Solent, and even travelling as far as Poole. Skipper Clive Fisher has kindly posted some photos of the highlights below. To see …

Marathon reading of Pigeon Post to take place in Coniston Coppermines

23rd May 2019

A marathon reading of Arthur Ransome’s story “Pigeon Post” is to be staged in the Coniston Coppermines valley at the end of September. The event is being organised by writer and lecturer Chris Routledge, in …

How We Sailed Nancy Blackett From Suffolk to the Solent

16th May 2019

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 …

Nancy Blackett arrives in the Solent

10th May 2019

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, reports John Smith. Yesterday morning Nancy Blackett and her crew made use …

Nancy Blackett heads for the Solent

1st June 20217th May 2019

Nancy Blackett is well on her way to the Solent in readiness for the upcoming AGM’s of both the Nancy Blackett Trust and the Arthur Ransome Society, reports John Smith. Under the capable watch of …

Vintage photo: Arthur Ransome and Nancy Blackett at Waldringfield

3rd May 2019

In this vintage photo of Nancy Blackett, Arthur Ransome can be seen scrubbing her on the shore at Waldringfield on the River Deben. Discover more about Nancy Blackett’s history, ownership by Arthur Ransome and her …

In photos: Nancy Blackett’s Easter Adventure

28th April 201925th April 2019

The glorious Easter weekend saw Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailing down to Secret Water on a mini-adventure. Ably crewed by volunteer members of the Nancy Blackett Trust, author Marc Grimston was also on board, fulfilling …

Nancy Blackett is featured in the new Shotley Peninsula Guide

20th January 202616th April 2019

Nancy Blackett can now be seen in this year’s Shotley Peninsula Guide, which promotes the area around Pin Mill. The free 40-page A4-size publication features a map of the Shotley Peninsula showing the Arthur Ransome …

Sophie Neville on the Premiere of the Original ‘Swallows and Amazons’ Film

4th February 202611th April 2019

The 45th Anniversary of the release of the original “Swallows and Amazons” film was last Thursday (4th April). Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the film, recalls the adventure of attending the premiere in …

Video: Nancy Blackett sailing at Pin Mill

9th April 2019

Nancy Blackett was captured sailing at Pin Mill on Sunday in this video by Robin Sadler… ?