Watch some behind-the-scenes footage below of “Swallows and Amazons” being filmed in 1973 in Bowness-on-Windermere, the location for ‘Rio’ in Arthur Ransome’s story. The footage was shot on 16mm Bolex film… (continues below) If you …
This coming weekend, June 3rd and 4th, sees the Nancy Blackett Trust’s AGM and Summer Social on the Saturday, and the flotilla send -off for Nancy Blackett’s commemorative trip to Holland on the Sunday. For …
The second edition of Sophie Neville’s “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)” is now available from the Nancy Blackett Shop. The newly revised edition has just been published by the Lutterworth Press and serves …
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Nancy Blackett Trust and Visit England’s Year of Literary Heroes, Pin Mill is hosting an Arthur Ransome Jamboree on Saturday 13th May. It’s part of a year-long celebration …
Celebrate Swallows and Amazons and the start of our sailing season in style with our fabulous collection of ceramic and fine bone china mugs, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop. Our ceramic mug designs include …
Treat yourself or someone special to our Nancy Blackett jewellery this Easter and you’ll be supporting the work of the Nancy Blackett Trust. You can choose from an exquisite pair of earrings, a fabulous pendant, a …
Many different editions of Arthur Ransome’s series of “Swallows and Amazons” stories have been published over the years, and we have a selection of the latest Vintage Classics and Red Fox paperbacks available from the Nancy Blackett …
Send a unique greeting to your family and friends at any time of year with our range of beautiful greetings cards of Nancy Blackett under sail, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop, with artwork by our resident artist …
Get set for Christmas and weather the winter with this stunning new range of Swallows & Amazons teatowels and fine bone china, now available from the Nancy Blackett Shop. The pure cotton teatowels come in three distinctive …
If you have ever wondered why you like Arthur Ransome’s books so much, the answer might just be that he is a better writer than even you realised. Julian Lovelock’s new book “Swallows, Amazons and …
Take advantage of one of these 8 special offers for Christmas from the Nancy Blackett Trust and you will be supporting Nancy Blackett this winter. Our resident artist Claudia Myatt has created these special coasters …
Whether you want to celebrate Swallows and Amazons or just prefer a warming cup of coffee in the morning, you can drink in style with our fabulous collection of ceramic and fine bone china mugs, available …
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