Turner Contemporary at Margate

Snow Storm - Steam boat off a Harbour's Mouth, exhibited 1842 and seen by me today

I think that the Turner Contemporary, the new Art Gallery in Margate is one of the best thing's that has happened to the town for a very long time. It shows the commitment of the local people, the council, and funders to the belief that Margate can once again have a heyday as a fine seaside town. New to the Gallery is an impressive array of Turner paintings taking you on a journey through Turner's fascination with the four elements: air, earth, fire and water. I've always loved Turner paintings, particularly the turbulent sea scenes where water and air boil and mash together. This scene if my favourite from the new exhibition and I hope that many people visit, stroll along the sandy beach, and maybe visit the Lifeboat for a fine pie and a selection of even finer ales and cider.