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Spectators turned out in huge numbers to watch the enactment of the Day of Syn - the story of Romney Marsh smugglers, the vicar Dr Syn and their fight against the Revenue men and soldiers.

On Dymchurch beach on Bank Holiday Monday, the smugglers armed with flintlock pistols and muskets went into battle against the cannons. Some smugglers did not survive against the more heavily armed soldiers.

In the garden of the Ocean Inn three smugglers, one a serving wench, were put on trial before the Squire, Sir Anthony Cobtree. They were found guilty of smuggling and Major Fawce ordered their execution by a firing squad.

Then the Scarecrow was captured and faced Major Fawce’s firing squad, as he lay on the ground the Major ordered him to be unmasked only to find they had shot the Squire’s daughter who had protected the Scarecrow. He survives to fight another day.

The Dead Horse Morris Men, with blackened faces performed for the crowds in the village.

Then everyone regrouped at the Ship Hotel for the parade through the village, led by the band of New Romney Sea Cadets, to the recreation ground where there were charity stalls including the Tomar Owls, and face painting, which proved very popular with the children.

• For more pictures, see Thursday's Kentish Express.