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Ransome 130: Events Happening Around the World

22nd February 202616th January 2014

Apart from the events in the United Kingdom to mark the 130th Anniversary of Arthur Ransome's birth on Saturday, other parts of the world have not been left out. In Melbourne, Australia, members of the …

Ransome 130: How Arthur Ransome Influenced My Life – Sophie Neville

1st June 202115th January 2014

[columns] [two_thirds]Saturday 18th January will mark the 130th anniversary of Arthur Ransome's birth. He famously wrote "Swallows and Amazons" in January 1929 after he was given a pair of red Turkish slippers for his 45th …

Ransome 130: Events Happening in the United Kingdom

1st June 202114th January 2014

This Saturday sees the 130th Anniversary of Arthur Ransome's birth. Best known for writing the "Swallows and Amazons" series of children's books, he won the inaugural Carnegie medal in 1936 and was made a CBE …

Video: Nancy Blackett in “Britain and the Sea”

5th September 201615th December 2013

You can now read our review and watch Nancy Blackett‘s brief appearance in episode 4 of “Britain and the Sea” below. First broadcast on BBC 1 on 8th December 2013, David Dimbleby introduced Pin Mill …

Nancy Blackett in “Britain and the Sea”: Screencaps

31st October 202013th December 2013

We now have a gallery of screencaps from Nancy Blackett’s appearance on “Britain and the Sea” last Sunday. View our photo album on Flickr.

See Nancy Blackett on TV again…

9th December 2013

If you missed seeing Nancy Blackett on TV last night, you can catch up if you have access to BBC iPlayer. Nancy Blackett appeared in the final episode of "Britiain and the Sea" with David …

Reminder: Nancy Blackett returns to our screens this evening

8th December 2013

This is just a brief reminder that Nancy Blackett returns to British television screens this evening as part of the final episode of "Britain and the Sea", with David Dimbleby. Nancy Blackett was filmed at …

Isn’t That David Dimbleby?

22nd February 20261st December 2013

As the countdown continues to Nancy Blackett's next TV appearance, former Nancy Blackett Trust Chairman Peter Willis met David Dimbleby at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich last week. Mr Dimbleby gave a talk about his …

A Handover – and a Feast

31st October 202015th November 2013

Peter Willis stood down as chairman of the Nancy Blackett Trust after 17 years last Saturday – and the event was marked by a feast attended by over 50 members. Peter’s successor is Roger Sturge, …

Britain and the Sea – and Nancy – on the BBC

22nd February 20266th November 2013

The four-part series hosted by David Dimbleby titled "Britain and the Sea" begins airing on BBC1 at 9pm on Sunday 17th November. The programme on the East Coast featuring Nancy Blackett will be the last …

Meet the author! Julia Jones booksigning in Woodbridge…

7th December 201314th October 2013

Julia Jones will be signing copies of her new book "The Lion of Sole Bay" at the Woodbridge Cruising Club this Friday from 6pm. The event is being co-hosted by the Nancy Blackett Trust – …

Nancy Blackett’s September Cruise (with photos)

31st October 202012th October 2013

Nancy Blackett has had a busy autumn cruising season so far, with more to come. While she is due to embark on her official Autumn Cruise tomorrow, the recent change in the weather serves to …