Sophie Neville, President of The Arthur Ransome Society, explores Arthur Ransome’s Lake District… ‘Where can we find the places described in “Swallows and Amazons”?’ As Arthur Ransome died 50 years ago, this daunting question is often asked of me. Having played ‘Titty’ in the original movie of “Swallows and Amazons (1974)”, I remember film locations but, […]
Now’s the ideal time for you to rediscover the world of “Swallows and Amazons” with our special offer of any 3 stories for £20! Why not fill those missing gaps in your book collection or treat a family member to their own copies of the three of the best “Swallows and Amazons” stories? Which three […]
Don’t miss out on our special offer to get the definitive stories that feature Nancy Blackett and explore her history together for just £20. Arthur Ransome’s story of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” is the seventh “Swallows and Amazons” book and needs little introduction, having regularly collected reviews similar to “surely the best […]
To celebrate a multiple anniversary, Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett retraced his (and his fictional Goblin’s) wake across the North Sea to Flushing – and stayed to explore the local waterways, as told in this special article written by Peter Willis, President of the Nancy Blackett Trust, which was featured in the October/November 2017 edition of “Classic […]
This unique set of five Fine Art Greetings Cards, depicting Nancy Blackett at sea, is available from the Nancy Blackett Shop on special offer for just £5. The design is reproduced from a watercolour by the renowned marine artist Patrick Donovan, and shows Nancy Blackett sailing in her home waters off the East Coast, surrounded by the sort […]
Here’s another chance for you to listen to Nancy Blackett Trust President Peter Willis’s interview about his new book “Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin”, first broadcast last month. Peter Willis was interviewed by BBC Radio Suffolk’s Lesley Dolphin on 18th December 2017, and you can listen to the interview here: […]
Following our successful 8-week visit to Holland last summer, for this New Year we’ve chosen to explore our very own East Coast with all of its fascinating rivers and creeks – all the way from Lowestoft and the Norfolk Broads down to Ramsgate, including the River Thames, up to the Pool of London, and the […]
A Christmas message from Peter Willis, President of the Nancy Blackett Trust… We wish a Happy Christmas to all of our supporters, members, friends and followers. Thank you for your ongoing support and have a wonderful day. Header artwork by Claudia Myatt
Sophie Neville, President of the Arthur Ransome Society, and who starred as ‘Titty Walker’ in the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” film, tells us about how she spends her Christmas… Describe a typical Christmas Day in your household. We scuttle off to our village church where people have gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus for […]
A unique one-day conference of training and inspiration for cruising sailors is to take place on Sunday 11th March 2018 (from 10am-5:15pm) at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Suffolk. Titled “We Do Mean to Go to Sea”, it will consist of workshop sessions on a choice of topics, together with keynote speeches from sailors Paul […]
Sophie Neville has received many letters from fans since the publication of her memoir “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)”. Publishers the Lutterworth Press have shared this one from young American reader, Catharine, while others have written: Your book is delightful!’ – David Wood OBE, playwright ‘One of the best reads I have had for many a year!’ – Christopher Clarke […]
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