writing the children's classic Black Beauty here in 1871 and completed her book in 1877. Sewell died in the house in 1878. Notable residents Anna Sewell, a resident of Old Catton wrote Black Beauty while living there. Barry Pinches, snooker player. Sir Standish Hartstonge, 1st Baronet, judge and founder of a prominent Irish political dynasty. Public transport Bus The village is served by the Turquoise Line No 13 and Orange Line 21/22 FirstGroup services Rail Norwich railway station References External links Parish website St Margaret's on the European Round Tower Churches website Old Catton Society Areas of Norwich Broadland Civil parishes in Norfolk