Swallows and Amazons Swallows and Amazons Swallows and Amazons is the first book in the "Swallows and Amazons" series by English author Arthur Ransome; it was first published in 1930, with the action taking place in the summer of 1929 in the Lake District. The book introduces central protagonists John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker (Swallows) and their mother and baby sister (Bridget), as well as Nancy and Peggy Blackett (Amazons) and their uncle Jim, commonly referred to as Captain Flint. At the time, Ransome had been working as a journalist with the "Manchester Guardian", but decided to become a full-time author rather
Horning "Coot Club" and "The Big Six" were written based on his time spent in Horning. Several scenes in the books take place in the village. The books were made into a 1984 BBC television series "Swallows and Amazons Forever!". In 2016, "Swallows and Amazons" was released as a major film production. The 2015 film "45 Years" was filmed in Horning village and locally on the River Bure. Horning Community Primary School The 2008 & 2012 Ofsted reports rated Horning Community Primary School overall as 'Good' The nearest secondary school to Horning is Broadland High School in Hoveton. In addition to