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Conference and Exhibition to Reveal Secrets of the Collingwood Archive

4th February 202613th April 2018

A two-day conference to celebrate the Collingwood Archive and the year-long project to catalogue it will take place at Cardiff University at the end of April. The archive includes correspondence between Arthur Ransome and the …

A New Version of ‘Swallows and Amazons’ Comes to the Chester Stage This Summer

4th February 202611th April 2018

A new stage version of “Swallows and Amazons” will be performed this summer in Chester, at both the Storyhouse and Grosvenor Open Air Theatres, reports Broadway World. Written by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery, and directed by …

Photo: Nancy Blackett Under Way From Woodbridge

23rd March 2018

Nancy Blackett departs from Robertson’s, Woodbridge for Woolverstone for the start of her new season on 20th March 2018. She is now at her regular summer base at Woolverstone Marina. Photo: Peter Willis.

Nancy Blackett is Almost Ready for the New Season

15th March 2018

It has been a busy week for the Nancy Blackett Trust, with final preparations under way for the start of Nancy Blackett’s new season this weekend. Following all the necessary repairs and maintenance tasks over …

The Nancy Blackett Trust at the We Do Mean To Go To Sea Conference

15th March 2018

The Nancy Blackett Trust was at last Sunday’s busy “We Do Mean To Go To Sea” Conference at the Royal Hospital School, organised by the Woolverstone Project with the Cruising Association. Several Nancy Blackett Trust members took …

Make Your Mark With Our 3 for 2 Offer on These Unique “Swallows and Amazons” Bookmarks

12th February 201922nd February 2018

Collect our exclusive range of “Swallows and Amazons” wooden bookmarks and save with our 3-for-2 offer. Made by Scorch Wood, these bookmarks are hand-crafted in Suffolk and finished with non-toxic paints, stains and varnishes. There are …

In Photos: Winter Work on Nancy Blackett and Ragged Robin

7th October 202016th February 2018

Winter work on Nancy Blackett is progressing well at Robertson’s yard in Woodbridge. Here is our Flickr photo album here taken earlier this week, including special guest Ragged Robin III.

Drink a Toast to Swallows and Amazons With This Pair of Fine China Beakers

12th February 201915th February 2018

Whether you want to celebrate “Swallows and Amazons”, or just prefer a warming cup of coffee in the morning, you can drink in style with our fabulous pair of fine bone china “Swallows and Amazons” …

Ice Stations – A Ransome-Style True Adventure

9th February 2018

The January 2018 issue of Yachting World magazine published an article by Australian Arthur Ransome Society (AUSTARS) member Jon Tucker, telling the story of his sailing from Tasmania to the South Pole with two of …

Grab Our Deals on These Guides to Going Cruising, Going Sailing, and Going Green…

22nd September 20218th February 2018

Get hold of these RYA guides to going cruising, going sailing and going green and save with our special deals! This series of beautifully-illustrated guides are by our resident artist Claudia Myatt, and are a must …

Sophie Neville explores Arthur Ransome’s Lakeland

22nd February 20262nd February 2018

Sophie Neville, President of The Arthur Ransome Society, explores Arthur Ransome’s Lake District… ‘Where can we find the places described in “Swallows and Amazons”?’ As Arthur Ransome died 50 years ago, this daunting question is …

Rediscover the world of Swallows and Amazons with our special offer…

12th February 20191st February 2018

Now’s the ideal time for you to rediscover the world of “Swallows and Amazons” with our special offer of any 3 stories for £20! Why not fill those missing gaps in your book collection or …