A marathon reading of Arthur Ransome’s classic story “Swallows and Amazons” will be happening in Coniston this Sunday (3rd September), to mark the end of a summer-long series of celebrations commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of his death. The free event will take place on the shore of Coniston just north of the Coniston Boating Centre and […]
With Griff Rhys Jones, Libby Purves, Sophie Neville and more… including you? Arthur Ransome’s “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” is absolutely key to both our own purpose in the Nancy Blackett Trust and his period in Suffolk during which it was written – so what better way to conclude the summer of Ransome […]
Two days of events beside and on the lovely River Orwell began with the Nancy Blackett Trust’s AGM and Summer Social on Saturday 3rd June, and continued on Sunday with a 40-boat flotilla marking Nancy Blackett’s commemorative departure for Holland, all held at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club. This is a special year for Arthur […]
The Arthur Ransome’s East Coast Celebration was launched earlier this week on Thursday (27th April) at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, with help from the Nancy Blackett Trust’s President Peter Willis. He opened the proceedings by reminding guests of Arthur Ransome’s close associations with the area – moving to the River Orwell to enjoy some offshore […]
Peter Willis, founder and president of the Nancy Blackett Trust, reflects on its 20th anniversary and the year in prospect… This new year, 2017, will not only see the 20th anniversary of the Nancy Blackett Trust, but it will also be 80 years since the publication of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea“, and […]
Nancy Blackett's sailing programme for this summer is now available online, and bookings are now open. The programme includes: an early-season passage to the Solent, to cover the Arthur Ransome Society's IAGM at Buckler's Hard (24th – 26th May), and the Old Gaffers Yarmouth (IoW) Festival, aka YOGAFF (31st May – 1st June), with plenty […]
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Nancy Blackett Trust.
"The Salt-Stained Book" & "A Ravelled Flag", by Julia Jones ("The Strong Winds Trilogy", parts 1 and 2) There was Stevenson, then Ransome… and now Julia Jones. Arthur Ransome used to say that behind every storyteller stood another, and another, back into history. It was, in effect, how the lore of the tribe was both […]
An recent interview with Oliver Rofix by students of the Centre for Journalism at the University of Kent at Medway. Jolly Olly, Oliver Rofix from Laura Garcia on Vimeo.
Oliver Rofix onboard the Jolly Olly, berthing in St. Katherine Dock, London, 28th October 2011, having completed his Round Britain Challenge.
Oliver Rofix completes his Round Britain Challenge on 28th October 2011, by locking in to St Katherine Dock, London, onboard the Jolly Olly.
Oliver Rofix waits to enter St Katherine Dock, London, on 28th October 2011, to complete his Round Britain Challenge. onboard the Jolly Olly.
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