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“Swallow” at the London International Boat Show

21st December 202511th January 2011

Swallow, the recently-restored dinghy from the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” film, is currently on display at the London International Boat Show until January 16th.

Season’s Greetings

24th December 2010

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Nancy Blackett Trust.

‘Arthur Ransome: Master Storyteller’ now available from the Nancy Blackett Bookstore

12th February 201914th November 2010

The latest biography about Arthur Ransome and how he came to write his famous “Swallows and Amazons” novels is now available from the Nancy Blackett bookstore. “Arthur Ransome: Master Storyteller: Writing the Swallows and Amazon …

‘Arthur Ransome Under Sail’ just published – buy it here and save £1.50!

12th February 201920th April 2010

Roger Wardale’s book on Arthur Ransome’s boats, originally published in 1991 as “Nancy Blackett – Under Sail with Arthur Ransome” and indirectly responsible for inspiring the Nancy Blackett Trust, has been out of print for …

Swallow: what’s she like?

27th May 20181st April 2010

Swallow, the film boat, up for auction is in Turk’s Boatyard in Chatham. I visited it this week to view some of the boats in the forthcoming auction, and, of course, quickly located Swallow. What …

Hugh Lupton’s The Homing Stone comes to Norwich

12th February 201925th March 2010

The Norwich Arts Centre is hosting a performance of the Homing Stone. the story of Arthur Ransome’s perilous escape from Revolutionary Russia, on the evening of 29th March. Created by Arthur Ransome’s great-nephew, Hugh Lupton, …

Ransome fans to bid for film ‘Swallow’

1st June 202124th March 2010

The sailing dinghy featured as Swallow in the 1974 film of “Swallows and Amazons” is currently attracting a lot of attention as one of the lots on offer in an online auction. A group of …

New website launched by Nancy Blackett Trust

21st December 20257th March 2010

The Nancy Blackett Trust, owner and preserver of Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, has relaunched its website in time for the new season. New features include the facilities to donate and join online, a contact form, …

Amazonia Now Available on BBC iPlayer

21st December 20258th February 2010

“Amazonia”, the BBC radio drama about Arthur Ransome’s early life in Russia, is now available on BBC iPlayer until 9:32PM on Sunday 14th February.

New Ransome Radio Play to Premiere in February

1st November 201328th January 2010

A new radio play, "Amazonia", dramatising the life of Arthur Ransome during his time in Russia, is due to premiere on BBC Radio 3 on February 7th at 8PM. Written by Garry Lyons and …

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

24th December 2009

The Nancy Blackett Trust wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all.

Nancy Blackett One of the Top 10 Classics!

2nd September 2009

Nancy Blackett was listed in a selection of 10 ‘important boats’ representing Britain’s seafaring heritage featured in a recent issue of Country Life. The selection, made by Dan Houston, editor of Classic Boat magazine, represents …