Announcement: Arthur Ransome's Lake District by Jon Sparks	21 Nov 2007
New photography book beautifully captures the real-life inspiration behind the locations in the books

Announcement: Blood Red Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick	21 Nov 2007
New novel has as its subject Ransome's time during the Russian Revolution

Welcome to the TARS website!

Arthur Ransome is perhaps best known for his "Swallows and Amazons" series of books, first published between 1930 - 1947 and all of which remain in print to this day. The books have been translated into many languages, such as Chinese, Czech, Hebrew, Hungarian, French, German and Slovak.

There was much more to Arthur Ransome than these books alone. He was a journalist, literary critic, biographer, story-teller, keen fisherman, sailor and, some people believe, even a spy.

The Arthur Ransome Society (TARS) was formed in 1990 in order to celebrate and promote his life and works. While based in the UK, TARS has members in thirty countries throughout the world, including Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the USA.

TARS has a regional structure in the UK, supporting local gatherings and events, ranging from outdoor activities, such as sailing days, themed walks and Junior camps, to literary days and more besides.

In addition to which, each region takes it in turn to host an annual Gathering incorporating the Society's AGM (usually in May), where there is a full programme of activities and literary events. There is also a biennial Literary Weekend at which papers on Ransome's works and life are presented, literary tours are organised and lively discussions take place.

The TARS Stall offers Ransome-related books and other treats for its members and TARS also produces a number of quality publications throughout the year - the news magazine, Signals, its literary journal, Mixed Moss, and The Outlaw, catering specifically for Junior and family members.

The TARS website provides regularly updated information on the Society, as well as news and events, for use by both prospective and existing members. It also aims to be a useful resource on all things Arthur Ransome - his books, his life, the locations and characters featured in his writing, and other related information of interest.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

Swallows & Amazons for Ever!