DeeDee, on November 5 1605 Guy Fawkes unsuccessfully attempted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. We remember it each year in our gardens, on village greens and on the streets of towns with bonfires and fireworks.
...Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent To blow up the King and the Parliament Three score barrels of powder below Poor old England to overthrow By God's providence he was catched With a dark lantern and burning match
Yep, that's where I live! I usually visit Lewes - as you know it's the biggest Guy Fawkes event by far in the UK. This year the trains went on strike, so 'only' 80,000 made it to little Lewes town - along with lots of armed police!
Epic! Great pics! : )
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Charles
DeleteLove the photos. I miss Guy Fawkes night!
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One of my favourite nights of the year. Thanks Susan
DeleteThe pictures are nice. But what is 5th of November?
ReplyDeleteDeeDee, on November 5 1605 Guy Fawkes unsuccessfully attempted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. We remember it each year in our gardens, on village greens and on the streets of towns with bonfires and fireworks.
Delete...I know of no reason why Gunpowder Treason
ReplyDeleteShould ever be forgot.
...Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
DeleteTo blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
By God's providence he was catched
With a dark lantern and burning match
Looks fantastic! Bexhill-on-Sea? That makes me nostalgic for the great Guy Fawkes celebrations in Lewes I would often attend as a nipper.
ReplyDeleteYep, that's where I live! I usually visit Lewes - as you know it's the biggest Guy Fawkes event by far in the UK. This year the trains went on strike, so 'only' 80,000 made it to little Lewes town - along with lots of armed police!
DeleteGreat shots. Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/11/a-dream-of-lifetime.html
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
DeleteThanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteI did too!
DeleteThe fireworks are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAren't they just?
DeleteBeautiful fireworks! Of course, being American, I know little about the reason behind this celebration. Off to find out a bit.
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It's a huge night all over the UK! Thanks for dropping by - and by the way, I loved your cactus picture!
DeleteFantastic fireworks!
ReplyDelete...even better standing close to them! Thanks Kristin
DeleteBeautiful ! We have to wait for the year's end !
ReplyDeleteLucky us - we get them twice! Thanks Gattina
DeleteVery great shots. Loved them. So vivid and colorful.
ReplyDelete...if only you could have seen the real thing! Thanks so much
DeleteI love Guy Fawkes. I get fireworks on my birthday!
ReplyDelete...and so you should! Nothing like celebrating with a flash and a bang!
Deletelovely shots, Keith :) remember, remember the fifth of November...
ReplyDeleteMy favourite night of the year! Thanks ladylee
DeleteBeautiful shots Keith. I wish I could take good pictures of fireworks ..
ReplyDeleteMore luck tan judgement I promise you! Thanks so much.
DeleteVery nice captures you took.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bill
DeleteFireworks are always tough to photograph. You did well! I especially love the second photo.
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