Roger and Nigel show off their Victorian era military uniforms … one Brit and one Boer … mortal enemies
Oh what a night! Theresa got her head chopped off. Boris blowed-up good. The torch lit street processions were amazing. The bonfires huge. The fireworks brilliant. Continue reading “BONFIRE BOYS”
Autumn harvest at the Lewes, East Sussex, farmers’ market
As we travel through English country towns and villages, from Sussex to Gloucestershire, to Lincolnshire and Yorkshire I’m impressed by the abundance of farmers’ markets and the autumn bounty they offer. Continue reading “AUTUMN FEAST”
Victorian military flag bearer and smuggler Nigel
Remember, remember, the fifth of November … and the best night of 2015. Continue reading “NOVEMBER FIFTH”
A field report from an actual field somewhere in southern England, where a bunch of keen volunteers are competing to build the biggest bonfire in town. Continue reading “BIG BURN TONIGHT”
One month from tonight on November 5th, it’s England’s biggest Bonfire Night in Lewes, East Sussex.
One month from tomorrow it’s the biggest night of the year in Lewes, East Sussex, unblemished by PC revisionists or the spoil-sports from ‘Elf and Safety. Continue reading “GETTING READY FOR BONFIRE NIGHT”
Betty, Vintage Scoops restored ice cream van
Again, this year the Waterloo Bonfire Society’s annual summer fundraiser was a huge success. In anticipation of the Lewes Bonfire Night, over the next three days I’m reposting last year’s stories leading up to and at the events of November 5. Continue reading “FÊTES AND ICE CREAM HEAVEN”
Built in 1069, still partially standing
There’s lots to visit in my ancestral home of Lewes, East Sussex. Continue reading “GOING HOME”
Gentlemans Portion 