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The Return of the Three Ships Teatowel

by Nancy Blackett

The popular teatowel design featuring three of Arthur Ransome's boats – Nancy Blackett, Peter Duck and Ragged Robin (formerly Lottie Blossom) – is now available again from our shop. As before it is available in blue or burgundy, but this time it is printed on unbleached linen to give an attractive light cream background. The […]

NBT Website Book Sales

by Nancy Blackett

The Nancy Blackett Trust will be terminating its affiliate bookstore program at the end of the year. Orders may be made via the program up to the end of December 2012. Our direct sales of selected Ransome-related books will continue, and we are looking at the possibility of setting up an arrangement with an independent bookseller in the near […]

New-look “Swallows and Amazons” editions

by Nancy Blackett
Swallows and Amazons Vintage Classics paperback

Attractive new editions of Arthur Ransome’s  "Swallows and Amazons" series are being issued under the Vintage Classics imprint, with the first four titles now available. The paperbacks have a large, clear, easy-to-read typeface, all of Arthur Ransome’s original illustrations, plus quizzes, games and additional information in the ‘Backstory’ sections. More details in our Shop pages. […]

Nancy Blackett – a new watercolour

by Nancy Blackett

An impressive new painting of Nancy Blackett by noted marine artist Patrick Donovan (ARSMA) has been presented to the Nancy Blackett Trust. Prints and cards are available from our shop. About the painting Patrick Donovan's watercolour of Nancy Blackett is the result of a commission by a Nancy Blackett Trust member, who subsequently donated the […]

Start Planning Now – with Nancy Blackett!

by Nancy Blackett

The latest addition to the Nancy Blackett shop is this beautiful 2013 Year Planner by our in-house artist Claudia Myatt. Being a generous A2 size on semi-stiff card, it has plenty of space for all your sailing dates and other engagements, as well as for your notes, phone numbers, etc.  A true enhancement to any wall you […]

Write Your Own “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” In These “Swallows and Amazons” Notebooks

by Nancy Blackett

The Nancy Blackett Shop now stocks these new hardcover notebooks, which come with a choice of four classic Arthur Ransome book covers – as well as "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea", you can choose between "Swallows and Amazons", "Pigeon Post" and "Winter Holiday" versions.  Produced by Art Meets Matter, who specialise in book-cover-based […]

Christmas Ordering Dates for the Nancy Blackett Shop

by Nancy Blackett

Another Winter holiday will be upon us sooner than you think, so as usual, here are our recommended last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop.  We will endeavour to meet orders up to these dates, but cannot guarantee (subject to availability) pre-Christmas delivery after: Friday 30th November for delivery to the […]

“We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” at 75

by Nancy Blackett

Arthur Ransome’s "We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea" was published 75 years ago this month. Inspired by his boat the Nancy Blackett, it was quickly recognised as the high point of his "Swallows and Amazons" series and one of the great pieces of sea fiction. The story features the four young ‘Swallows’ (John, Susan, Titty and […]

The World of Arthur Ransome – now available

by Nancy Blackett

"The World of Arthur Ransome", the new book by Christina Hardyment, is now available to pre-order from the Nancy Blackett Shop at 20% off its regular price. Due for publication on 3rd October, this large-format, heavily illustrated book provides both an accessible introduction to Ransome's life and books, and for existing fans, an entertaining revisit, with […]

Come on a Cruise With Nancy Blackett!

by Nancy Blackett

If you have ever wanted to sail on the Nancy Blackett, there are a few remaining opportunities before the end of the 2012 season. In September we have an East Coast Cruise, where one remaining crew member may be needed from September 5th to 7th.  We also have two crew spaces available after Maritime Woodbridge […]

Book launch at Nancy Blackett AGM: “Ghosting Home” now available

by Nancy Blackett

Author Julia Jones declared the Nancy Blackett Trust AGM the official launch party for her new book "Ghosting Home", the final volume in her successful "Strong Winds" trilogy. Julia was the guest speaker at the AGM, held at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club (or the Royal Orwell and Ancient, if you prefer) on Saturday 16th […]

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