Paintings showing the best of King's Lynn over the past century will star in an exhibition next month.

The exhibition includes work by local artists Christopher Thomas Page and Alan Castleton and is being held at the Town Hall for three days starting on Thursday, March 17.

West Norfolk Mayor Zipha Christopher has arranged for these works to be displayed and she hopes the event will raise money for her nominated charity, West Norfolk Young Carers.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on March 17 and 18 and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, March 19.

Entrance on these days is free, however, donations to the mayor's charity fund would be appreciated.

The paintings by Mr Page show Lynn and the surrounding area as it was in the early part of the 20th century and have not been displayed for some 20 years.

Mr Castleton's artwork reflects the historic town and its nautical connections and includes pictures which were used in the book King's Lynn and West Norfolk, History and Landscape.

Mrs Christopher said: 'I am really excited about this exhibition as I believe these are very fine paintings and I am glad to be able to give local people a chance to see them.'

There will also be a preview evening on Wednesday, March 16 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm where people can not only be the first to view the artwork but also have the the chance to purchase limited edition prints.

Tickets for the preview event cost �5 which includes a free glass of wine, canapes and the chance to win in a prize draw. For more information call 01553 762124.