Where was Swallows and Amazons set?
the Lake District
Set in the summer of 1929 in the Lake District, the book introduces the main characters of John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker (Swallows); as well as their mother, Mary; and their baby sister, Bridget (nicknamed Vicky).
When was Swallows and Amazons filmed?
Principal photography began on 21 June 2015 in the Lake District. The film, which was released on 19 August 2016, is the third audiovisual adaption of the novel; the first being a 6-part BBC TV series in 1963 and the second a 1974 film version.
How many books are in Swallows and Amazons?
12 books
The Swallows and Amazons series of children’s books by Arthur Ransome is named after the title of the first book in the series. The 12 books involve adventures by groups of children during school vacations, mostly in England and Scotland, between the two World Wars.
Which lake was Swallows and Amazons set?
‘Swallows and Amazons’ is the first book in a series of 12 by the English author Arthur Ransome. It was first published in 1930, with the action taking place in the summer of 1929 in the Lake District.
Where are Arthur Ransome books set?
England
East Anglia Generally Ransome was much more faithful to real geography while writing the books set in this part of England. The towns, villages and waterways in the area are generally given their real names and the descriptions match, apart from changes brought about since the books were written.
Which island was used in Swallows and Amazons?
The east shore of Coniston Water, one of the places that originally inspired Arthur Ransome, provided scenes for the new film. From the north end of the site, Peel Island or ‘Wild Cat Island’ as it’s known in the film, is in full view too.
Which island was Swallows and Amazons filmed on?
Peel Island
The east shore of Coniston Water, one of the places that originally inspired Arthur Ransome, provided scenes for the new film. From the north end of the site, Peel Island or ‘Wild Cat Island’ as it’s known in the film, is in full view too.
How old are children in Swallows and Amazons?
With some exceptions, the exact ages of the characters are not stated. In the first book they run from Roger at seven to about 12 to 14 (John and Nancy). All characters age as the series goes on; the final book occurs three to four years after the first.
Which town is Rio in Swallows and Amazons?
Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere in the English Lake District was used as the location for ‘the native settlement of Rio’ in the film of Swallows & Amazons produced by Richard Pilbrow in 1973 and now distributed by StudioCanal, who have a shot of the town on their website here.
What comes after Swallows and Amazons?
The first book, Swallows and Amazons, and four sequels — Swallowdale, Winter Holiday, Pigeon Post and The Picts and the Martyrs — are set in and around an unnamed lake in the English Lake District.
Where in Lake District was Swallows and Amazons filmed?
Coniston
Tarn Hows and Coniston Swallows & Amazons came home when Harbour Pictures moored up at some of our places in Coniston for four weeks, to film the new book adaptation. The east shore of Coniston Water, one of the places that originally inspired Arthur Ransome, provided scenes for the new film.
How old is Bobby McCulloch?
We caught up with the young actors playing the iconic characters – Orla Hill, age 14 who plays Susan Walker, Bobby McCulloch, age 10 who plays Roger Walker, Teddie Malleson-Allen, age 10 who plays Tatty Walker and Dane Hughes, age 16, who plays John Walker, to find out more about the film and their characters.