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Dr. Syn, hero of the novels created by author Russell Thorndike.
Dr Syn, By day, much loved vicar of Dymchurch. Dr Syn By night, feared 'Scarecrow'
and leader of the smugglers and smuggling gangs of Romney Marsh.
Dr. Syn alias the scarecrow, Dr syn pirate and romantic. The Doctor Syn Stories capture the imagination
of young and old alike. Gangs of smugglers roaming the Romney Marsh by the moonlight,
organised by Dr. syn himself, dressed as the terrifying Scarecrow on his fearsome black horse.
Dr. Syn, alias the Scarecrow, was never to be crossed, those who did would pay a heavy price with their
life as the smugglers dealt out their own form of justice. Dr. Syn would often be flanked by his two trusted
right hand men in the form of Sexton Mipps and Jimmie Bone, the infamous highwayman
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THE ROMNEY MARSH, situated in the South East corner of England, is a unique
and mysterious location, steeped in tradition and legend. Reclaimed from the
English Channel since the time of the Romans and due to it's close proximity
to mainland Europe; the area has, over the centuries, been in the front line
of the invasion hordes of Vikings, Saxons and Normans; as well as in more recent
times facing the sinister invasion threats of both Napoleon and then Hitler.
The range of Martello towers and defensive bastions along it's curved coastline
reflect this unenviable legacy. The area, now a peaceful haven, lies somewhat
precariously below sea - level; the awesome force of the great tides only kept
at bay by the giant wall which has withstood the onslaught of centuries of ferocious
channel storms. The Marsh is famous for it's churches, so rich in charm, beauty,
history and architecture. There are also many strange tales surrounding these
ancient buildings and their sites.The moods of the marsh are many, and when
the hot sun sits high above the great scarp of Lympne Hill, smiling it's rays
upon the quilt of greenest England, beaming it's reflection upon the summer
sea and the ribbons of reeded dykes, there are few places in the world of such
serene beauty and tranquillity. On another day, the sea mist that rises incredibly
fast, shrouds the land in a blanket of enveloping mist so dense, you cannot
see further than a foot in front of you. On these days, you can almost touch
the eerie silence. Winter winds can be frighteningly severe, with savage storms
and blizzards that blow massive sheets of snow horizontally across the land.
When night falls, the blackness and the isolated cry of the Curlew beckon in
a most ominous and spooky feeling, and it is easy to understand why so many
tales abound of ghosts and ghouls and the supernatural. It was against this
background that the author Russell Thorndike created his famous Dr. Syn novels.
Set in the latter part of the 18th Century when the old smuggling gangs were
prevalent in the area, the books tell the story of Christopher Syn; a man of
majestic romance, daring and cunning. By day, the pious and extraordinary vicar
of the parish of Dymchurch - under - the wall and by night the infamous "Scarecrow";
leader of the notorious smuggling gang , "The Night Riders"; whilst concealing
the deadly secret of his third persona of Captain Clegg, the most ruthless and
blood - thirsty pirate terror of the high seas. Benevolent hero and ruthless
villain, this legendary character has flamed the imaginations of many generations
and has certainly been the major inspiration for the recent work of the artist
Terry Anthony. His "Marsh Phantom" series and his collection of "Romney Marsh
Churches" capture graphically the contrasting moods of the area; from it's darkest
and most malevolent to it's brightest and most sublime. These spectacular oil
paintings; alive with colour, contrast and detail, reflect at a deep level the
spirit and soul of the marsh; if not mystery itself. Terry Anthony's works have
been a major inspiration to the Singer / Songwriters 'JIMMIE
BONE' and 'JAYL' culminating
in their collaboration on the highly rated CD release "The World And The Hooded
Man". These paintings are growing ever popular and are available in various
formats, including posters, postcards and limited edition prints.
