This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-63527177
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Lewes bonfire night: Thousands attend annual event | |
| (36 minutes later) | |
| Poppies form part of the procession as Lewes pays respects to fallen war heroes | Poppies form part of the procession as Lewes pays respects to fallen war heroes |
| Thousands of people are attending bonfire night in Lewes, despite wet weather, road closures and transportation issues. | Thousands of people are attending bonfire night in Lewes, despite wet weather, road closures and transportation issues. |
| The East Sussex town is famous for its lively 5 November celebration. | The East Sussex town is famous for its lively 5 November celebration. |
| Bonfire societies have started processions through the town with drummers, fireworks and burning crosses. | Bonfire societies have started processions through the town with drummers, fireworks and burning crosses. |
| One society included a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. | One society included a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Effigies this year include Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Vladimir Putin. | |
| Despite rail disruption and significant road closures, large numbers are expected this year as the event falls on a Saturday. | Despite rail disruption and significant road closures, large numbers are expected this year as the event falls on a Saturday. |
| High numbers and significant amounts of fireworks present a "unique challenge" with ensuring public safety, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. | High numbers and significant amounts of fireworks present a "unique challenge" with ensuring public safety, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. |
| Authorities previously urged visitors not to travel to the event due to overcrowding concerns. | Authorities previously urged visitors not to travel to the event due to overcrowding concerns. |
| Last year, up to 30,000 people attended the event, which had a Covid theme. Effigies of Dominic Cummings, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and a masked Guy Fawkes went up in flames. | Last year, up to 30,000 people attended the event, which had a Covid theme. Effigies of Dominic Cummings, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and a masked Guy Fawkes went up in flames. |
| Celebrations are organised by seven bonfire societies, many of which date back to the 19th Century. | Celebrations are organised by seven bonfire societies, many of which date back to the 19th Century. |
| Each society produces an effigy, also known as a tableau, which typically reflect current affairs. Societies often keep their effigies a surprise until the day. | Each society produces an effigy, also known as a tableau, which typically reflect current affairs. Societies often keep their effigies a surprise until the day. |
| Past effigies have included Boris Johnson, Katie Hopkins and Jeremy Clarkson. | Past effigies have included Boris Johnson, Katie Hopkins and Jeremy Clarkson. |
| Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. |