Mike Rines, rescuer and restorer of Nancy Blackett, has died, at the age of 89. He first discovered Arthur Ransome’s boat virtually derelict in Scarborough Harbour in the early 1980s. Initially unaware that she was …
Hugh Brogan, who died on 26th July at the age of 83, was a distinguished historian – Emeritus Professor at Essex University – but will be remembered outside academia chiefly for his role as the …
We are very sad to report the death of Brian Hammett, a Vice-President and former Trustee of the Nancy Blackett Trust. Brian died on September 20th following a massive heart attack. He had been very …
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 …
Norman Willis, the former general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, and a former president of the Arthur Ransome Society, passed away earlier this month at the age of 81. Born in Hayes, Middlesex, Mr …
Chris Courtauld, benefactor of sail-training and a supporter of Nancy Blackett, passed away on January 11, aged 79. Best known as the co-founder of the Ocean Youth Club, and the owner of the 50ft yawl …
Dave Sewart, one of the founding members of the Arthur Ransome Society (TARS), and one of Arthur Ransome’s Literary Executors, passed away while gardening on May 8th. As a founding member of TARS, he was …
Terry Absalom died on Saturday, 19 August following a long struggle with motor neurone disease. Terry was one of the founders of the Nancy Blackett Trust. His energy and enthusiasm were instrumental in getting things …
Helen Tew, vice-president of the Nancy Blackett Trust, and Transatlantic yachtswoman, died on November 9th 2004, aged 92. Helen was best known for her Transatlantic crossing in her boat Mary Helen, in 2000, when she …
