The Arthur Ransome Society
@tarsociety.bsky.social
Arthur was born in 1884 in Leeds. The Society was set up to popularise his many books (not just for children) and encourage research into his life and work.
https://arthur-ransome.org/
https://arthur-ransome.org/
For Arthur something from the 1834 Royal Academy Exhibition or from the Paris Salon that year. Old Sarum by John Constable.
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For Arthur something from the 1834 Royal Academy Exhibition or from the Paris Salon that year. Old Sarum by John Constable.
A patteran for lost car keys.
November 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A patteran for lost car keys.
"Pemmican - The ultimate 'energy food' since 10,000 years."
We usually substitute corned beef as it is easier to source.
We usually substitute corned beef as it is easier to source.
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Pemmican - The ultimate 'energy food' since 10,000 years."
We usually substitute corned beef as it is easier to source.
We usually substitute corned beef as it is easier to source.
From Helen Day
Other work by the Ladybird artists. ‘Norfolk Broads’
LNER Railway poster by Septimus Scott (circa 1925).
Other work by the Ladybird artists. ‘Norfolk Broads’
LNER Railway poster by Septimus Scott (circa 1925).
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
From Helen Day
Other work by the Ladybird artists. ‘Norfolk Broads’
LNER Railway poster by Septimus Scott (circa 1925).
Other work by the Ladybird artists. ‘Norfolk Broads’
LNER Railway poster by Septimus Scott (circa 1925).
We hear that Jim Ring - biographer of Erskine Childers - has turned his attention to Arthur Ransome!
Hugh Brogan’s biography is 40+ years old.
Since then Christina Hardyment's 'Captain Flint’s Trunk' and Roland Chambers, Russian period 'The Last Englishman' were also published.
Hugh Brogan’s biography is 40+ years old.
Since then Christina Hardyment's 'Captain Flint’s Trunk' and Roland Chambers, Russian period 'The Last Englishman' were also published.
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We hear that Jim Ring - biographer of Erskine Childers - has turned his attention to Arthur Ransome!
Hugh Brogan’s biography is 40+ years old.
Since then Christina Hardyment's 'Captain Flint’s Trunk' and Roland Chambers, Russian period 'The Last Englishman' were also published.
Hugh Brogan’s biography is 40+ years old.
Since then Christina Hardyment's 'Captain Flint’s Trunk' and Roland Chambers, Russian period 'The Last Englishman' were also published.
Yew Tree Farm, known to us as Tyson's Farm.
November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Yew Tree Farm, known to us as Tyson's Farm.
Two publications that members get sent during their year's subscription.
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Two publications that members get sent during their year's subscription.
The yearly publication for TARS members.
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The yearly publication for TARS members.
The Chocolate Path - the picturesque path along the New Cut - originally opened in 1906 as a railway line connecting the Bristol Harbourside Railway to Temple Meads via Ashton Bridge. It earned its nickname because the paving slabs along the path resemble bars of chocolate.
October 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Chocolate Path - the picturesque path along the New Cut - originally opened in 1906 as a railway line connecting the Bristol Harbourside Railway to Temple Meads via Ashton Bridge. It earned its nickname because the paving slabs along the path resemble bars of chocolate.
Has us wondering which brand Arthur Ransome put in his pipe.
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Has us wondering which brand Arthur Ransome put in his pipe.
Tales of The Riverbank?
It featured real animals and related the adventures of two friends, Hammy (a hamster) and Roderick (a white rat).
It was narrated by Johnny Morris.
Theme tune: Giuliani's Andante in C.
It featured real animals and related the adventures of two friends, Hammy (a hamster) and Roderick (a white rat).
It was narrated by Johnny Morris.
Theme tune: Giuliani's Andante in C.
October 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Tales of The Riverbank?
It featured real animals and related the adventures of two friends, Hammy (a hamster) and Roderick (a white rat).
It was narrated by Johnny Morris.
Theme tune: Giuliani's Andante in C.
It featured real animals and related the adventures of two friends, Hammy (a hamster) and Roderick (a white rat).
It was narrated by Johnny Morris.
Theme tune: Giuliani's Andante in C.
Mrs Delooze’s group went to Coniston after lunch. We skimmed stones from the shore before canoeing to the island that was the inspiration for the Swallows and Amazons book and film. After exploring the island, we canoed back across the lake.
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Mrs Delooze’s group went to Coniston after lunch. We skimmed stones from the shore before canoeing to the island that was the inspiration for the Swallows and Amazons book and film. After exploring the island, we canoed back across the lake.
Mrs Ralph’s group had an amazing morning. It was all very ‘Swallows and Amazons’. We canoed out to an island, had a hot chocolate and went for an explore.
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Mrs Ralph’s group had an amazing morning. It was all very ‘Swallows and Amazons’. We canoed out to an island, had a hot chocolate and went for an explore.
Rebecca Vincent Art
"Inspired by a family holiday to Ullswater in the #LakeDistrict, this image remembers the little islands that are populated by a small sample native forest. They seem like magical places that one longs to visit just like in Swallows and Amazons!"
"Inspired by a family holiday to Ullswater in the #LakeDistrict, this image remembers the little islands that are populated by a small sample native forest. They seem like magical places that one longs to visit just like in Swallows and Amazons!"
October 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Rebecca Vincent Art
"Inspired by a family holiday to Ullswater in the #LakeDistrict, this image remembers the little islands that are populated by a small sample native forest. They seem like magical places that one longs to visit just like in Swallows and Amazons!"
"Inspired by a family holiday to Ullswater in the #LakeDistrict, this image remembers the little islands that are populated by a small sample native forest. They seem like magical places that one longs to visit just like in Swallows and Amazons!"
From Amazing Maps. Comparing the latitudes of major world cities with Europe.
October 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
From Amazing Maps. Comparing the latitudes of major world cities with Europe.
From Lucy Worsley
"One thing I love about living in central London is that yesterday I was able to text home 'sorry going to be late, my boat got stuck behind the HMS Waverley, the UK's oldest working steam ship."
"One thing I love about living in central London is that yesterday I was able to text home 'sorry going to be late, my boat got stuck behind the HMS Waverley, the UK's oldest working steam ship."
October 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
From Lucy Worsley
"One thing I love about living in central London is that yesterday I was able to text home 'sorry going to be late, my boat got stuck behind the HMS Waverley, the UK's oldest working steam ship."
"One thing I love about living in central London is that yesterday I was able to text home 'sorry going to be late, my boat got stuck behind the HMS Waverley, the UK's oldest working steam ship."
From On This Day RN
"The offing is the part of the sea near the shore, therefore when a ship was about to arrive in harbour it was ‘in the offing’."
"The offing is the part of the sea near the shore, therefore when a ship was about to arrive in harbour it was ‘in the offing’."
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
From On This Day RN
"The offing is the part of the sea near the shore, therefore when a ship was about to arrive in harbour it was ‘in the offing’."
"The offing is the part of the sea near the shore, therefore when a ship was about to arrive in harbour it was ‘in the offing’."
From Norfolk Wildlife Trust
'Just in time for spooky season...
This incredible death's-head hawk-moth was photographed by one of our followers at Rollesby Primary School!
Named for the skull-like marking on its back, it's one of the UK's largest moths with a wingspan of up to 13 cm.'
'Just in time for spooky season...
This incredible death's-head hawk-moth was photographed by one of our followers at Rollesby Primary School!
Named for the skull-like marking on its back, it's one of the UK's largest moths with a wingspan of up to 13 cm.'
October 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From Norfolk Wildlife Trust
'Just in time for spooky season...
This incredible death's-head hawk-moth was photographed by one of our followers at Rollesby Primary School!
Named for the skull-like marking on its back, it's one of the UK's largest moths with a wingspan of up to 13 cm.'
'Just in time for spooky season...
This incredible death's-head hawk-moth was photographed by one of our followers at Rollesby Primary School!
Named for the skull-like marking on its back, it's one of the UK's largest moths with a wingspan of up to 13 cm.'
From Helen
“The swallows can be distinguished from the martins by their reddish-chestnut throats and foreheads, their beautiful steel-blue backs and wings, and their long, forked tails”
Writer: EL Grant Watson. Artist : CF Tunnicliffe.
“The swallows can be distinguished from the martins by their reddish-chestnut throats and foreheads, their beautiful steel-blue backs and wings, and their long, forked tails”
Writer: EL Grant Watson. Artist : CF Tunnicliffe.
September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From Helen
“The swallows can be distinguished from the martins by their reddish-chestnut throats and foreheads, their beautiful steel-blue backs and wings, and their long, forked tails”
Writer: EL Grant Watson. Artist : CF Tunnicliffe.
“The swallows can be distinguished from the martins by their reddish-chestnut throats and foreheads, their beautiful steel-blue backs and wings, and their long, forked tails”
Writer: EL Grant Watson. Artist : CF Tunnicliffe.
Sydney Heads, 1920 by Australian print maker Margaret Preston. To remind you of Mrs Walker.
September 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sydney Heads, 1920 by Australian print maker Margaret Preston. To remind you of Mrs Walker.
His 4th book. "CORSAIRS ON CANVAS: Pirates in Art and Illustration." 96pgs, 100+ classic pirate images from theatre, pulp, trading cards, paintings, engravings, more! Hardback & softcover, full color. Commentary throughout.
September 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
His 4th book. "CORSAIRS ON CANVAS: Pirates in Art and Illustration." 96pgs, 100+ classic pirate images from theatre, pulp, trading cards, paintings, engravings, more! Hardback & softcover, full color. Commentary throughout.
On Sept 16th 1981, Postman Pat first aired. It was written by Kendal author John Cunliffe. The fictional valley of Greendale was based on nearby Long Sleddale. Here's the bridge at Long Sleddale which Postman Pat's van drove over at the start of each episode.
September 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On Sept 16th 1981, Postman Pat first aired. It was written by Kendal author John Cunliffe. The fictional valley of Greendale was based on nearby Long Sleddale. Here's the bridge at Long Sleddale which Postman Pat's van drove over at the start of each episode.
Looking for a Pirate to Talk Like on the 18th of this month?
Try 'Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor' by Mervyn Peake.
Try 'Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor' by Mervyn Peake.
September 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Looking for a Pirate to Talk Like on the 18th of this month?
Try 'Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor' by Mervyn Peake.
Try 'Captain Slaughterboard Drops Anchor' by Mervyn Peake.