portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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Yes I know thank you, you’re the 2nd pedant, talk to Apple Auto Correct etcLewes
Yes I know thank you, you’re the 2nd pedant, talk to Apple Auto Correct etcLewes
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.I absolutely hated it the one time I went. Very dangerous and just an excuse for the yoof to terrorise people with firecrackers, commit vandalism (or even arson) and pissed up idiots causing trouble.
Saw three separate assaults the one occasion I went some 20 years ago. Had the misfortune of having to change trains at Lewes one bonfire night since and it was like a zoo.
Never, ever again.
I’m going to assume Sir Freebie will be nice and warm this year if you get my meaning….
they are so cleverly done (no pun intended) it’s almost a shame to burn them.Nigel Farage in Lewes tonight..................Cliffe effigy !!!View attachment 191868
Brilliant so Farage finally gets burnedNigel Farage in Lewes tonight..................Cliffe effigy !!!View attachment 191868
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.I just checked back as I was sure my memory wasn't playing tricks back in 2015 the Pride parade was delayed for a while due to a suspicious package near the route. Having sat on the committee of a Lewes bonfire society for some years the safety advisory group very much brief on the risks of potential attack and I'm sure all major events have that contingency
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.
Waterloo - Being attacked by Postman Pat's catPaula Vennells effigy the first one past.
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.The heyday, widely reported up to 80,000 often attended.
Sussex Police/council have tried to curtail that ever since.