The popular theatrical adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” returns to the stage this summer. The critically acclaimed play is produced by the Ipswich-based touring theatre company Eastern Angles, and first premiered …
We regret that we must report the passing of Roger Wardale on 28th December, after a short illness, at the age of 78. Roger Wardale was a founder member of the Arthur Ransome Society, its sometime …
The Nancy Blackett Trust wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of its members, supporters, followers and friends. May you have fair winds for good sailing in 2016. Artwork from …
Many different editions of Arthur Ransome’s series of “Swallows and Amazons” stories have been published over the years, and we have a selection of the latest Vintage Classics and Red Fox paperbacks available from the Nancy Blackett …
Back after an absence of years, the Classic Nancy Blackett T-Shirt returns in style. With the traditional crossed flags and Goblin emblems, it is now available in red or white (and in other custom colours …
Send a unique greeting to your family and friends at any time of year with these new stunning greetings cards of Nancy Blackett under sail, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop. These new designs …
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 these three brand new ceramic mugs, available now from the …
The latest addition to the Nancy Blackett shop is this beautiful 2016 Year Planner by our resident artist Claudia Myatt, with the theme of “The Voice of the Sea Speaks to the Soul”. For your convenience …
Tune into BBC4 this evening at 8pm to see “Swallows and Amazons” as the subject of “The Secret Life of Books”. According to the episode’s page, the details are: “Former journalist and keen amateur sailor John Sergeant …
At the beginning of October Nancy Blackett enjoyed her annual Autumn Cruise, the last of the season, which included a brief return to “Secret Water”, skipper John Smith writes. The crew had all arrived by …
Over the August Bank Holiday weekend Nancy Blackett joined in a “Secret Water” adventure that was organised by Royal Cruising Club members, and it all went ahead very successfully. Along with other “mother ships”, several …
Back by popular demand following its sell-out showing in April, the Nancy Blackett Trust is screening the 40th anniversary edition of “Swallows and Amazons” at the Riverside Cinema, Woodbridge, this Saturday (26th September). Sophie Neville, …
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