Post by RedMoon11 on Nov 6, 2015 6:24:10 GMT
Lewes Bonfire Society torches David Cameron effigy
5 November 2015
Mr Cameron's effigy was among a number of satirical sculptures set alight during the festival
An effigy of David Cameron has been burnt at one of the UK's biggest Bonfire Night events.
The giant sculpture depicted a scantily-clad prime minister sitting on a throne with a pig's head on his lap.
Thousands of people gathered at the annual event in Lewes, which traditionally features near-the-knuckle satirical creations poking fun at famous or controversial figures.
More than 30 different processions made their way through the East Sussex town.
Last year, Lewes, torched figures including Russian president Vladimir Putin.
An effigy of Jeremy Clarkson was burnt
Effigies this year included former BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
A 50ft (15m) Guy Fawkes effigy was also torched in an bid to set a record for the tallest Guy.
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society, one of six societies involved in the event, boasted it had built a one-of-a-kind landmark which would illuminate the sky.
One of the town's societies is hoping their Guy will set a world record
Chairman Jason Winter said of the 50ft Guy: "This is the biggest one we've ever done. I think it's the biggest one that anyone's ever done."
Jim Etherington, from Cliffe Bonfire Society, said people described the famous Sussex event as anarchic, but that was "romanticising it".
"It's incredibly well-organised with due care for safety," he said.
"The days when fireworks were thrown and barrels rolled down through the town are long gone."
Michael Symes, from Lewes Bonfire Society, said the town would "be alight from one end to another".
www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-34731830
5 November 2015
Mr Cameron's effigy was among a number of satirical sculptures set alight during the festival
An effigy of David Cameron has been burnt at one of the UK's biggest Bonfire Night events.
The giant sculpture depicted a scantily-clad prime minister sitting on a throne with a pig's head on his lap.
Thousands of people gathered at the annual event in Lewes, which traditionally features near-the-knuckle satirical creations poking fun at famous or controversial figures.
More than 30 different processions made their way through the East Sussex town.
Last year, Lewes, torched figures including Russian president Vladimir Putin.
An effigy of Jeremy Clarkson was burnt
Effigies this year included former BBC Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.
A 50ft (15m) Guy Fawkes effigy was also torched in an bid to set a record for the tallest Guy.
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society, one of six societies involved in the event, boasted it had built a one-of-a-kind landmark which would illuminate the sky.
One of the town's societies is hoping their Guy will set a world record
Chairman Jason Winter said of the 50ft Guy: "This is the biggest one we've ever done. I think it's the biggest one that anyone's ever done."
Jim Etherington, from Cliffe Bonfire Society, said people described the famous Sussex event as anarchic, but that was "romanticising it".
"It's incredibly well-organised with due care for safety," he said.
"The days when fireworks were thrown and barrels rolled down through the town are long gone."
Michael Symes, from Lewes Bonfire Society, said the town would "be alight from one end to another".
www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-34731830
