The Making of Swallows and Amazons

Author(s): Sophie Neville

Location(s): The Lake District

Genre(s): Nonfiction, Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): 1973 - 2020

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In 1973, Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the 1974 film ‘Swallows & Amazons.’ Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome’s epic adventure on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Extracts from Sophie’s childhood diary are interspersed with her memories of the cast and crew, offering a child’s eye view of the making of the film. It is illustrated with photos and maps to help you find the film locations when you are in the Lake District.

‘a heart-warming account of making the movie’ – The Daily Mail

‘extraordinary and very much loved’ – The Times

‘a fascinating insight into filming on location in the Lake District’ – Classic Boat

This makes a fascinating guide for fans of ‘Swallows and Amazons’ planning to visit the English Lake District. It has a chapter devoted to helping readers find locations featured in Arthur Ransome’s books and the classic film. You can stay at Holly Howe (Bank Ground Farm), take a boat trip down the ‘Great Lake in the North’ and travel on the steam train featured in the film. Illustrated with maps, it makes a good present for anyone exploring Cumbria

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