Anna Sewell in Old Catton, Sewell wrote the manuscript of "Black Beauty" – in the period between 1871 and 1877. During this time her health was declining; she was often so weak that she was confined to her bed. Writing was a challenge. She dictated the text to her mother and from 1876 began to write on slips of paper which her mother then transcribed. Although the book is now considered a children's classic, Sewell originally wrote it for those who worked with horses. She said "a special aim was to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses". In many
George Sewell Soldier Spy" (1979), in which he played Mendel, and the "Doctor Who" story "Remembrance of the Daleks" (1988), in which he played builder's merchant and fascist leader Ratcliffe. He also appeared frequently in films, notably "This Sporting Life" (1963), "Poor Cow" (1967) and "Get Carter" (1971). He was the subject of "This Is Your Life" in 1973 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while filming scenes for the TV series "Special Branch". His brother, Danny Sewell, a former boxer, also became an actor. George Sewell died from cancer on 2 April 2007 at the age of 82. George Sewell