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
Geoff Sewell 2010<br> Charity concert for Project K, Craggy Range, Hawkes Bay, NZ 2011<br> Geoff Sewell and Bravo Amici, Lynn University, Boca Raton, USA 2012<br> Geoff Sewell and Bravo Amici, Lynn University, Boca Raton, USA 2013<br> ASB Tennis Classic, Auckland, NZ 2013<br> Geoff Sewell and Incognito Artists, St James Theatre – April, May, July, September, October; London 2013<br> Geoff Sewell and Bravo Amici, Moscow 2013<br> Bravo Amici, 16 tour dates in Florida, 2014 He has performed the national anthems at the FA Cup Final, the Champions League Final, the Rugby World Cup, the Rugby League World Cup Final, The Six Nations, various