Jon Tucker’s breezy Ransome-inspired Those Kids books are all about showing that modern youngsters can still find adventure camping and sailing when their parents give them a little trust and freedom – and now they’re available from the Nancy Blackett Shop. Set in various locations around the coasts of Australia and New Zealand, they follow […]
Sophie Neville’s hand-painted maps of locations featured in her book on The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974) are now available on a variety of collectors’ mugs from her Redbubble shop. There are three designs of maps, one each for Windermere, Coniston Water and Derwent Water, and three designs of mugs, including ceramic classic and tall […]
Work has finally started on the restoration of Shotley Pier, with the removal of unsightly concrete slabs at the shoreward end, and their replacement with reclaimed timber. The work began on 17th June, having been delayed from March by the national coronavirus emergency. The project is being carried out by Amicus Civil Engineering. A central […]
You can now catch up with the recent online marathon reading of Arthur Ransome’s The Picts and the Martyrs, the fourth marathon reading from the Swallows and Amazons series to have taken place in the past four years. The event was organised by writer and lecturer Chris Routledge, who was also behind the live readings […]
Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the original Swallows and Amazons film (currently on the BBC), has gathered a selection of public comments received during the TV broadcast this April, together with some more newly released behind-the-scenes photos of the film… ‘Hurrah!’ – an anonymous BBC presenter cried. The definitive adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s […]
Here are 7 Swallows and Amazons home-schooling ideas from Sophie Neville (who played Titty Walker in the 1974 film) for children aged 8-15 educating at home… 1. Find a copy of the Blu-ray of Swallows and Amazons in French – Hirondelle et Amazones – and see if it helps you pick up the language. You could […]
The 1974 adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s iconic book Swallows and Amazons starring Virginia McKenna will be screened on BBC Two on Friday 17th April at 3.00pm and then be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days here, writes Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the film. Please add any questions about how the movie was made to […]
The original film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” returns to the BBC next Friday 17th April. The 1974 film will be available to watch here on iPlayer for 30 days, following a repeat broadcast on BBC2 at 3pm. The behind-the-scenes story of the film is told in the book “The Making of Swallows […]
As the Christmas shopping countdown continues there’s just still enough time for you to grab our fantastic range of Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop – and you will be supporting a good cause too! Whether you want to give a “Swallows and Amazons” present to a special someone or introduce them to the […]
It’s time for last orders for your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop! Choose from our fabulous range of “Swallows and Amazons” and Nancy Blackett gifts, knowing that your purchases will go to a very good cause – keeping Nancy Blackett afloat and available for everyone! Please order your Christmas gifts by: today (5th December) […]
Stock up on your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop and you will help Nancy Blackett keep sailing. Whether you want to give a “Swallows and Amazons” present to a special someone or introduce them to the stories for the first time, the Nancy Blackett Shop has something for you this Christmas! We have […]
With Christmas upon us in just a few weeks’ time, here’s our updated handy guide to the last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop. If you are in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the USA in particular, then you need to place your orders within the next few days. Choose from […]
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