We regret that we must report the passing of Roger Wardale on 28th December, after a short illness, at the age of 78. Roger Wardale was a founder member of the Arthur Ransome Society, its sometime chairman, and the editor for some years of its journal “Mixed Moss”, but he will be best-remembered for his many […]
The Nancy Blackett Trust wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of its members, supporters, followers and friends. May you have fair winds for good sailing in 2016. Artwork from cards by Claudia Myatt
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 Shop. The Vintage Classics paperback editions started being released in 2012, and feature a large, clear, easy-to-read typeface, all of Arthur […]
Back after an absence of years, the Classic Nancy Blackett T-Shirt returns in style. With the traditional crossed flags and Goblin emblems, it is now available in red or white (and in other custom colours by special order) from the Nancy Blackett Shop. Don’t wait to wear it in the warmer months – why not […]
Send a unique greeting to your family and friends at any time of year with these new stunning greetings cards of Nancy Blackett under sail, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop. These new designs feature Nancy Blackett sailing past Pin Mill (from “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”) and Woodbridge Tide Mill (Nancy’s […]
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 these three brand new ceramic mugs, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop. These three new designs include photography of Nancy Blackett and specially-commissioned artwork of Nancy Blackett and Swallow from […]
The latest addition to the Nancy Blackett shop is this beautiful 2016 Year Planner by our resident artist Claudia Myatt, with the theme of “The Voice of the Sea Speaks to the Soul”. For your convenience it has plenty of space for all your sailing dates and other engagements, as well as for your notes and […]
Tune into BBC4 this evening at 8pm to see “Swallows and Amazons” as the subject of “The Secret Life of Books”. According to the episode’s page, the details are: “Former journalist and keen amateur sailor John Sergeant takes to the water in the wake of the plucky young heroes of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons”, and learns […]
At the beginning of October Nancy Blackett enjoyed her annual Autumn Cruise, the last of the season, which included a brief return to “Secret Water”, skipper John Smith writes. The crew had all arrived by late Saturday afternoon, so, making the most of a nice evening, we set off for a night in Shotley, arriving […]
Over the August Bank Holiday weekend Nancy Blackett joined in a “Secret Water” adventure that was organised by Royal Cruising Club members, and it all went ahead very successfully. Along with other “mother ships”, several youngsters sailed dinghies and enjoyed camping adventures ashore, in real “Swallows and Amazons” style. The Friday evening saw a temporary […]
Back by popular demand following its sell-out showing in April, the Nancy Blackett Trust is screening the 40th anniversary edition of “Swallows and Amazons” at the Riverside Cinema, Woodbridge, this Saturday (26th September). Sophie Neville, who played the character of Titty, will make a personal appearance on stage and sign copies of her book “The […]
Nancy Blackett spent the weekend of 14/15th August entertaining and educating visitors to Maritime Ipswich. Our thanks to all the members of the Trust who volunteered to make this possible. See our Flickr photo album from the Saturday here.
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