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”
Waterloo Bonfire Society’s Donald Trump tableau goes up in smoke
On November 5, 2016, four of the six Lewes Bonfire Societies blow up effigies of US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the culmination of an evening of torchlit parades, massive bonfires and fireworks displays to mark the downfall of Guy Fawkes and the burning of the 17 Lewes Martyrs. Continue reading “THE DONALD BLOWS UP”
Victorian military flag bearer and smuggler Nigel
Remember, remember, the fifth of November … and the best night of 2015. Continue reading “NOVEMBER FIFTH”
Lewes, Sussex
When the Last Post sounds I get an enormous lump in my throat. Continue reading “THIS WAS THEIR FINEST HOUR”
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 