In Lewes, notorious for its riotous celebrations, four bonfire societies began to ... Enthusiastic children would create a Guy Fawkes effigy which they carried around asking for ‘a penny for ...

On 5 November every year, the effigy of Guy Fawkes is still burned on bonfires across England in recognition of his part in the failed 'Gunpowder Plot' of 1605. Fawkes didn't devise or lead the ...

“But surely Guy Fawkes is thrown on the bonfire all over the UK every year and this is never considered inappropriate?” DukeofE also backed the light hearted nature of the PM effigy. They ...

An estimated 40,000 people attended the annual bonfire event in Lewes to mark Guy Fawkes Night ... event that have been enjoyed safely." One effigy highlighted sewage and water quality concerns ...

ONE of the great fixtures of the British calendar, Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes' Night, continues to survive and thrive despite the ever-looming spectre of health and safety concerns. The event's ...

Humorous trio The Penny Dreadfuls take a break from all things Victorian this Bonfire Night to examine the life of Guy Fawkes, his failed attempt to blow up Parliament and his subsequent interrogation ...

Bonfire Night in Bath can be one of the most exciting nights of the year. There are loads of Guy Fawkes events in Bath and no matter what the weather's like, you can always be sure a firework ...

Bonfire Night in Rotherham can be one of the most exciting nights of the year. There are loads of Guy Fawkes events in Rotherham and no matter what the weather's like, you can always be sure a ...

A dark past Bonfire night events in the UK traditionally celebrate Guy Fawkes and the 1605 failed gunpowder plot on the Houses of Parliament – but Lewes also pays its respects to the 17 ...