Sewell Barn Theatre space for presentations, meetings and other private hire uses. Originally the barn belonged to Clare House which was owned by Philip Sewell, a local benefactor, from 1864 to 1906. Anna Sewell, author of the children’s story "Black Beauty", was Philip’s sister and lived in the White House, Spixworth Road, Spixworth. Philip owned a mare called Black Bess which used to draw his carriage along Spixworth Road and it might be supposed that Bess was the original inspiration for Black Beauty, and the barn a prototype for Black Beauty’s stable. The book was published by Jarrolds in 1877. Philip Sewell died
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