Dr Syn at The Grand 2013

It is good to see that Terry Anthony is exhibiting his paintings and prints at The Grand in Folkestone again. The exhibition is free to enter and runs from today until Sunday 24th March. This year there are some old favourites but also plenty of new paintings inspired by Russell Thorndike's character and some new prints for sale too with also a charity auction in support of the local Folkestone branch of 'Mind,' a mental health charity.

The local artist Terry Anthony is known in these parts for his paintings of the Romney Marsh area - from his paintings of churches, sunrises and sunsets, to his depictions of the smuggling antics of the local literary legend called Dr Syn. As mentioned for last year's exhibition, for those not in the know, Dr Syn was a character created by Russell Thorndike in a series of seven books. Local vicar of the village of Dymchurch by day, but a potentially murderous smuggler by night. The character of Dr Syn, also known as the pirate Captain Clegg, has also been immortalised in 3 films (including ones by both Disney and Hammer Horror in the 1960s), and more recently in BBC radio dramas.

If you can't get to the exhibition at The Grand during March, Terry has, last year, opened a small gallery at the Red Lion Square end of Hythe town where his art can be purchased and there is also a Dr Syn themed café next door.

Saturday 9th March 2013