Posted by Alan Hakim on May 21, 2006 at 16:28:08 from 212.137.198.122 user awhakim.
Yesterday's Daily Telegraph had a letter from Malcolm Allen of Berkhamsted, Herts, responding to earlier items about the merits of Enid Blyton as a children's author.
Hidden meaning
SIR - Enid Blyton ? OK, but for recalling the joys of childhood, Arthur Ransome cannot be beaten.
There is one other thing, though. After 60 years, I have just reread Swallows and Amazons and there is no doubt that the Swallow represents the Arc of the Covenant, Titty is obviously Mary Magdalene and the boats' flags have masonic meanings.
Moreover, because the lake itself is presumed to be Windermere, an extension westwards of the leading lights on Wild Cat Island passes straight down Windermere High Street, leading me to the conclusion that the body of Christ is buried under Boots the Chemist!
For Tarboarders outside the UK, you should know that the film of The da Vinci Code opened here this week, with much hype and ballyhoo.