Between May and October, The Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk will be hosting a series of maritime and literary events celebrating three major Arthur Ransome anniversaries: 50 years since the author's death; 80 years since the publication of “We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea” (set on the Peninsula); 20 years since the formation of The Nancy Blackett Trust. A press launch will take place 10-11am on April 27 at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, IP9 1AT announcing the calendar of events and unveiling never-before-seen photographs from Arthur Ransome.

A famous author and journalist best known for writing the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books. In 1935, Arthur and his wife Evgenia moved to Pin Mill where he had several boats built, one of which was Nancy Blackett.  Whilst living in Suffolk, Ransome wrote We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea, the story of a group of children sailing the Goblin (modelled on the Nancy Blackett) from Pin Mill and drifting out into the North Sea, eventually managing to sail to Holland.  As part of Ransome's research when writing this and subsequent books, he sailed the journeys of his fictional characters on Nancy Blackett.

To celebrate this jubilee year, Shotley Peninsula Tourism Action Group has organised a collection of events including sailing, walking and cycling trails, geo-caching, photography exhibitions, literary events, open air cinema, a Swallows and Amazons themed activities, flotillas and the opportunity to see Nancy Blackett herself.

To kick off the jubilee, Shotley Peninsula TAG is holding a Press Launch on Thursday April 27, 10am to 11am, presenting the calendar of events and unveiling never-before-seen photographs from Arthur Ransome. Visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arthur-ransomes-east-coast-celebration-tickets-33695540268  to attend the launch.

Suffolk info: www.visitsuffolk.com

For further info on the calendar of events visit www.allaboutipswich.com/events.aspx