Bonfire Prayers

Remember, remember the Fifth of November The Gunpowder Treason

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Bonfire Anthem

Now is the time for marching Now let your hearts be gay Hark to

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Remember : The Legacy

November 5, 2012 at 12:37 pm by v

On The Night of 4th November 1605 a search party led by the Earl of Suffolk surprised a Catholic former mercenary, Guy Fawkes, guarding barrels of gunpowder in the basement of the House of Lords. Continue reading…

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A Short History Of Our Parish

July 20, 2012 at 10:32 pm by v

For the Consecration of the parish church at Lewes on 4th July 1962 the Holy Father sent the following telegram:

“The Holy Father is Continue reading…

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The Lewes Riot 1857

June 2, 2012 at 10:26 pm by v

November 17th, 1857, 5.30pm, and the Haywards Heath Express had just arrived in Lewes’ sparkling new railway station bearing Continue reading…

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Bonfire Night / Event Dates 2011

July 27, 2011 at 4:36 pm by v

I have made life easy for all you bonfire night celebration anoraks out there, I have listed all the 2011 Sussex Bonfire Celebrations and some other lewes bonfire society related event dates in chronological order, all are subject to change, Continue reading…

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Fireworks : Firework Display

July 20, 2011 at 8:38 pm by v

FIREWORK DISPLAY GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

If you are organising a firework display for the first time, its recommended you obtain a copy of the HSE publication “Giving Your Own Firework Display and How to run and fire it safely Continue reading…

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Understanding The Bonfires

July 18, 2011 at 8:47 pm by v

The following article goes some way in explaining the reasons behind an effigy or tableaux, that some Bonfire Societies create and use in their bonfire night celebrations and the origin of the bonfire night celebration. Continue reading…

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Bonfires Famous And Infamous

July 18, 2011 at 7:03 pm by v

Of Bonfires, Famous And Infamous.
The Catholic Herald calls Protestantism “the battle cry of murderers”
Professor Arthur Noble. Continue reading…

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Visitor Information Guide Tips Info Map

November 5, 1605 at 11:05 am by v

Welcome to the Lewes Bonfire Night Celebration, information, map and visitor guide page, written from an insider’s and outsider’s point of view and knowledge with loads of tips and info to help you make your trip to Lewes on the the Fifth as boring, exciting or as Continue reading…

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