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| Lewes bonfire night: Thousands attend annual event | Lewes bonfire night: Thousands attend annual event |
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| 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 attended the 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 processed through the town with drummers, fireworks and burning crosses. | |
| One society included a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Effigies this year include Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Vladimir Putin. | |
| Former prime minister Liz Truss was the subject of one of the effigies | |
| The passing of Elizabeth II was marked in the procession | |
| High numbers and significant amounts of fireworks present a "unique challenge" with ensuring public safety, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service | |
| Celebrations are organised by seven bonfire societies, many of which date back to the 19th Century | |
| Despite rail disruption and significant road closures, large numbers were 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. |
| The streets were packed despite the bad weather | |
| Colourful costumes were on display | |
| Celebrations are organised by seven bonfire societies, many of which date back to the 19th Century | |
| 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. |
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