Bonfire night in dudley uk
Nov 10, 2013 11:50:14 #
Traditional bonfire night in the uk. There were 20000 people at this event.....
the fairground
the bonfire
the fireworks
Nov 10, 2013 12:01:02 #
Nov 10, 2013 12:08:04 #
Nov 10, 2013 12:10:37 #
Nice photos. I really like the bottom one with the atmospheric fireworks display.
Nov 10, 2013 12:12:22 #
Nov 11, 2013 05:38:05 #
Nov 11, 2013 06:39:53 #
Nov 11, 2013 07:36:28 #
Nice pics,Ed.
For our friends in the US, bonfire night is on the 5th November where we celebrate a man name Guy Fawkes, a Catholic who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
For our friends in the US, bonfire night is on the 5th November where we celebrate a man name Guy Fawkes, a Catholic who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Nov 11, 2013 22:33:28 #
very fun pictures!!! what is the occasion?
big ed wrote:
Traditional bonfire night in the uk. There were 20000 people at this event.....
Nov 12, 2013 05:32:50 #
Rabbott wrote:
very fun pictures!!! what is the occasion?
In the year 1605 in the UK, Guy Fawkes and his catholic accomplices attempted to blow up the houses of parliament and assassinate the protestant King James 1 and replace him with a catholic king. He was caught garding the gunpowder and found guilty of high treason, he was hung in Westminster in 1606. All across the country fires were lit in celebration of his execution which has carried on to this day. Effergies of him are made and thrown onto the fire.
Today every 5th November, it is a family affair with fireworks and a fire being lit in peoples back yards, also there are many organised events of which this was one. It was an excellent night with $35,000 being spent on fireworks..... :-D
Nov 12, 2013 06:50:10 #
Jim collins
Loc: Bewdley U.K
Very nice Ed, Being a cheapskate we watched the display at the West Midland Safari Park, from our lounge window! L.O.L. Take care Jim.
Nov 12, 2013 09:21:30 #
Thank you so much for the history ! it almost sounds like we should have something similar here!!!!
big ed wrote:
In the year 1605 in the UK, Guy Fawkes and his cat... (show quote)
Nov 12, 2013 09:32:39 #
Rabbott wrote:
Thank you so much for the history ! it almost sounds like we should have something similar here!!!!
You are welcome.... It really is a fun time especially for families..... :thumbup:
Nov 14, 2013 10:31:52 #
"20000! thats a lot of people! I didnt go to a display this year but there were local parties every night for about n1ne days The 5th of November is no longer THE day.as a child we always had family celebrations in our garden on the 5th and found it very exciting. Beautiful shots really capturing the three aspects well.
Nov 14, 2013 11:35:46 #
Trixsy Pixsy wrote:
"20000! thats a lot of people! I didnt go to a display this year but there were local parties every night for about n1ne days The 5th of November is no longer THE day.as a child we always had family celebrations in our garden on the 5th and found it very exciting. Beautiful shots really capturing the three aspects well.
Hi Trixsy, Dudley bonfire is the largest municipal display in the country... they charge £9 each to get in.... at least it helps keep the council tax bill down.....
:-D
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