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Amazing adventures are waiting for you. Treat yourself to membership from as little as £15.
Come and try Ransome-inspired activities with us!
We have a varied programme of events throughout the year.
About The Arthur Ransome Society
Founded in 1990, the Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) celebrates all things Ransome.
He wrote on many subjects but his most famous works are the series of 12 books following the adventures of children in the Swallows and Amazons series. Films have been made of several of these.
Many Ransome-inspired activities are carried out by members today: camping, sailing, canoeing, walking, climbing, star gazing, wildlife watching, campcraft, even singing shanties around a campfire. Indoor activities include chess, puzzles and quizzes, making things, readings, scoffing and chatting. Come and try some with us!
As a literary society we also celebrate and research his life and his other works.
Racundra’s First Cruise will be familiar to many sailors, and Rod and Line to many anglers.
His work as an international journalist is still of interest today. “If you want to know what is going on in Egypt today read Ransome on Egypt” said a member recently.
If you are interested in learning more become a member from as little as £15. For more membership information, click here.
We have an international presence and the Swallows and Amazons books are translated into 18 languages.
Our Member Benefits
In additional to attending events, the other benefits of being a member of The Arthur Ransome Society include access to the following publications: Signals, Mixed Moss and The Outlaw. We also have an online book club, library, archive and merchandise stall. We own and sail Swallow and Amazon from the 1974 film.
For enquiries about Arthur Ransome copyright, permissions and the Swallows and Amazons trademark, contact arthur-ransome-