tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303133419307867484.post546792806466190717..comments2023-07-10T00:36:18.028-07:00Comments on The East Ender's Chronicles by the East Ender Himself: Sunday Times Where Was I? Holiday CompetitionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303133419307867484.post-43679700820535887942013-10-07T12:15:47.994-07:002013-10-07T12:15:47.994-07:00Some sources suggest that Lydd is situated "o...Some sources suggest that Lydd is situated "on Romney Marsh." Actually located on Denge Marsh, it appears to have been one of the first sandy islands to form as the bay evolved into what is now known as Romney Marsh. In Saxon times, Lydd seems to have been referred to as Hlyda, a name derived from the Latin word "litus" meaning beach, or shore. Other sources appear to indicate that in 798 AD, Ceolwulf, (Ceonwulf), invaded Kent and defeated Eadbehrt, (Eadberht), at Romney Marsh. Perhaps this could be why the author has suggested that the town may also have been the site of a battle? Further details which might provide for a more specific location elude me.<br /><br />In addition to the Dr Syn novels, three film adaptations of his exploits appear to have been made:-<br /><br />Gainsborough Pictures production of "Dr Syn" in 1937, with George Arliss in the title role.<br /><br />"Captain Clegg" made by Hammer Films in 1962, with Peter Cushing in the lead role. (Apparently, to avoid any infringement of rights with the then forthcoming Disney production, the name of Cushing's character in the screenplay, was changed from Dr Syn to Parson Blyss).<br /> <br />A three part TV film production of "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" starring Patrick McGoohan as Dr Syn which was released in the U.S.A. by Walt Disney in 1963. The series was re-edited for the British audience and renamed, "Dr Syn, Alias the Scarecrow." <br />Flonskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227474796478577866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303133419307867484.post-40766251853871333012013-10-06T04:41:46.538-07:002013-10-06T04:41:46.538-07:00Thanks Jeremy, will try and acquire a copy of a Dr...Thanks Jeremy, will try and acquire a copy of a Dr Syn Book...... ;-)The East Ender Himselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850250635009580577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6303133419307867484.post-68436365075784008642013-10-06T02:11:14.045-07:002013-10-06T02:11:14.045-07:00Eastender hello
Dr Syn is a great swashbuckling bo...Eastender hello<br />Dr Syn is a great swashbuckling book that I read as a child in the early 50's & have re-read since. I thoroughly recommend it to you! We lived just off the Marsh near Folkestone, so it was immediate to us.<br /><br />If you ever get the chance, visit Romney Marsh, Dungeness area on a misty Autumn evening & you will get the feel of the book & the place.<br />Regards, Jeremy<br />l'aimeduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328485691104781837noreply@blogger.com