Nancy Blackett in Holland
New photos from Nancy Blackett’s 80th Anniversary journey to and around Holland have been added to our Flickr albums, courtesy of Andy Beck.
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Swallow and Nancy Revisited
A new photo of the movie Swallow and Nancy Blackett sailing together on the Orwell has been added to our Swallow and Nancy Blackett in Action on the Orwell album, courtesy of John Benford.
Sailing Swallow Redux
A new photo of the movie Swallow being sailed Sophie Neville, Claudia Myatt and Mark Jacobson at our AGM weekend has been added to our Sailing Swallow at Woolverstone album, courtesy of Andy Beck.
Help us Fundraise with the new Nancy Blackett Gallery
The Nancy Blackett Trust is pleased to announce a new fundraising venture in the form of the Nancy Blackett Gallery, where you may purchase images from our albums in a variety of prints, poster prints, photo-gifts and wall decor. You may see the complete product list here. To launch the Nancy Blackett Gallery, we have […]
Paddling with Peter Duck: Coming Thursday Week
Just a quick reminder that the BBC radio documentary "Paddling with Peter Duck" will be broadcast next week. The half-hour programme features John McCarthy exploring the life of Arthur Ransome through the boats he has owned, including Nancy Blackett and Peter Duck. Peter Willis, Chairman of the Nancy Blackett Trust, recorded a segment with John […]
Sailing Nancy at Woolverstone
New photos of the Nancy Blackett in action on the River Orwell at Woolverstone, Suffolk, on 16th July 2011, with special guest Sophie Neville, after our 14th AGM. The full album and slideshow are available here.
Swallow and Nancy Blackett in action on the Orwell
New photos of the Nancy Blackett and the movie Swallow in action on the River Orwell at Woolverstone, Suffolk, on 16th July 2011, after our 14th AGM. The album and slideshow may be seen here.
Swallow versus Nancy Blackett
Some new photos of the movie Swallow in pursuit of the Nancy Blackett on the Orwell at Woolverstone after our 14th AGM. Thanks to the prevailing weather, Swallow frequently showed a considerable turn of speed. The full album and slideshow may be seen here.
Sailing Swallow at Woolverstone
New photos of the movie Swallow being expertly sailed in the rain at Woolverstone after our 14th AGM, with special guest Sophie Neville. The full album and slideshow are available here.
Nancy Blackett Starts Her New Season
The Nancy Blackett departed from Woodbridge late this morning, on her first trip of the 2011 season to Woolverstone, with Sarah Peay skippering. The weekend had seen her annual fitting-out, culminating in the fitting-out dinner yesterday evening, held this year in Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard.
Swallow’s Relaunch in Pictures
Our photo album from the relaunch of the Swallow from the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” film at Coniston on Sunday 10th April 2011, including shots of Bank Ground Farm (“Holly Howe”) and Swallow’s restored boathouse, with additional photos by Dan Ford. (Further pictures can be found at Sailing in the Lakes.) View the album directly […]
Swallow at Coniston
One year ago, Swallow from the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” movie was being auctioned. Thanks to the efforts of Magnus Smith, Rob Boden and the Nancy Blackett Trust, today, purchased and restored, she is about to be relaunched at Coniston by Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the movie. Below are photos of Sophie […]
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