Attractive new editions of Arthur Ransome’s "Swallows and Amazons" series are being issued under the Vintage Classics imprint, with the first four titles now available. The paperbacks have a large, clear, easy-to-read typeface, all of …
The Nancy Blackett Shop now stocks these new hardcover notebooks, which come with a choice of four classic Arthur Ransome book covers – as well as "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea", you can …
Another Winter holiday will be upon us sooner than you think, so as usual, here are our recommended last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop. We will endeavour to meet …
Arthur Ransome’s "We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea" was published 75 years ago this month. Inspired by his boat the Nancy Blackett, it was quickly recognised as the high point of his "Swallows and Amazons" series …
"The World of Arthur Ransome", the new book by Christina Hardyment, is now available to pre-order from the Nancy Blackett Shop at 20% off its regular price. Due for publication on 3rd October, this large-format, heavily …
Arthur Ransome’s former ketch, Peter Duck, was on show to members at the AGM on Saturday. Peter Duck is currently owned by author Julia Jones, who launched her latest novel “Ghosting Home” at the event. …
Author Julia Jones declared the Nancy Blackett Trust AGM the official launch party for her new book "Ghosting Home", the final volume in her successful "Strong Winds" trilogy. Julia was the guest speaker at the …
"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 …
We are pleased to announce the publication of our first Photobook, comprising the best of our photos of Nancy Blackett's weekend at Maritime Ipswich. As always, proceeds from its sale will go towards Nancy Blackett's …
If you have ever pondered on the comforts of older boats, marvelled at the security of modern marinas, or wondered about how Peter Duck weathers a half-decent gale, you could do worse than check out …
It was an event to befit the celebration of an 80th birthday – Nancy’s. The Nancy Blackett Trust’s 14th AGM on Saturday seemed to go in for two of everything: two guest boats in attendance …
Julia Jones, author of the acclaimed new post-Ransome children's novel "The Salt-Stained Book" will be at the Nancy Blackett Trust's AGM on 16th July. Copies will be available to buy at a special price. "The …
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