portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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[Sussex] Who’s Going to Lewes Bonfire Celebrations Tomorrow?
- Thread starter Chicken Run
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Sorrel
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There is a concerted effort to stop people going these days: the transport cut-off, constant mentions not to go on local radio, cones all the way on Uckfield Road to the Power garage.
It was pretty crowded in the 1990s - it's clear there were plenty of potential safety issues with so many people there.
It was pretty crowded in the 1990s - it's clear there were plenty of potential safety issues with so many people there.
LamieRobertson
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No thanks…..quite happy with a few fireworks in the back garden with the grandkids …and a hot drink and snack afterwards
I only ever went once too. Back in the mid to late eighties. Hated every second of it and I agree with you. Never, ever again.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Well not from Cliffe, Farage holding the leads of a couple of rioters
Shame this has come out before the unveiling tonight.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
I've not been for years. Was always a great night out and one that can never be matched anywhere else.
A mex eyecan
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they are so cleverly done (no pun intended) it’s almost a shame to burn them.
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Brilliant so Farage finally gets burned
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
You would have though the various bonfire societies were carrying enough ammunition during the night to see off a large invasion force without any help.
Sussexscots
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Enjoyed it the couple of times I went in the 80's. It was a bit of a rammy, right enough, but an amazing and unique spectacle.
I'd probably go again, to be honest, were Lewes not effectively sealed off for the night.
I'd probably go again, to be honest, were Lewes not effectively sealed off for the night.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Weststander
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The heyday, widely reported up to 80,000 often attended.
Sussex Police/council have tried to curtail that ever since.
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Fun for the whole family
Now Johnny, you hold that sparkler at arms length and when it goes out, make sure you put it in that bucket of sand.
Now Johnny, take that stake, dip the cloth in that barrel of tar, set light to it and walk through the centre of town swinging it around your head and chuck it in the gutter when you get the chance of a better one
Don't you just love Lewes
Now Johnny, you hold that sparkler at arms length and when it goes out, make sure you put it in that bucket of sand.
Now Johnny, take that stake, dip the cloth in that barrel of tar, set light to it and walk through the centre of town swinging it around your head and chuck it in the gutter when you get the chance of a better one
Don't you just love Lewes
Paula Vennells effigy the first one past.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Waterloo - Being attacked by Postman Pat's cat
Sussexscots
3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 3, 3, 3, 3 ,3 ,3 3 coach chuggers
Yes, different times and I guess back then, early 20's, it didn't feel any more lairy than a football awayday sometimes did. Fully understand why the authorities want to restrict attendance these days.
There's something visceral about a fire festival though. From Lewes bonfire to 'Up Helly aa' in the Shetlands. Quite the spectacle!
OzMike
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We used to love going to Lewes on bonfire night, one of the things I miss.
Kids loved the hot chestnuts, jacket spuds etc. and the customary 'ooohhh' and 'aaahhh'.
When fireworks went off, a bit pantomine like.
Kids loved the hot chestnuts, jacket spuds etc. and the customary 'ooohhh' and 'aaahhh'.
When fireworks went off, a bit pantomine like.
Algernon
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Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Cliffe’s effigy.