Work in the style of legendary artist Lowry is adorning the walls of a refurbished Keighley pub.

Two Lowry-type masterpieces have been copied directly on to a wall at the Grapes, High Street. The paintings depict Church Street and a market scene.

The 4ft by 3ft paintings - by Chesterfield artist Pete Frankish - have caused quite a stir with regulars. Landlord John Williams told us: "They have gone down very well and have certainly created a major point of conversation among customers."

Manchester-born Lowry is famous for his pictures of industrial scenes and characteristic stick figures.

The Grapes, which previously comprised three rooms, has been transformed into a single large oak-floored open-plan area.

South African Mr Williams - who moved to England five years ago after running a restaurant/bar in Johannesburg with his brother - has just taken over at the Grapes. He and his British wife Yvonne have ambitious plans for the Century Inns hostelry.

Proposals include a beer garden at the rear of the pub and Sunday barbecues in the summer.

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