Now there's the place to be for a proper Guy Fawkes Day. All the best for the fine folks of Lewes U.K. sincerely from a tired Canadian. Best for all in the years to come.
The title of this video is unfair and misleading, Lewes Bonfire has one of the best safety records for an event of its size in the country Last year there were 6 arrests and 50 people were treated for minor injuries... out of a crowd of 30,000 attendees! Oh and 1 woman had to be rescued because she fell in the river
Meanwhile in the Netherlands way too many young people are injured from fireworks (explosives) each year because apparently they don't know how to celebrate safely.... Idk how to explain it but they had to ban fireworks over here 2 years ago because the fireworks they use / buy are way too explosive. It's as though the youth wants the most powerful fireworks and handles them irresponsibly. Coming from the UK myself it is quite surreal because i grew up with firework safety in mind and over here it's almost like the opposite. I don't understand how we can do bonfires with practically no injuries and this year there's been like 30 people in one Dutch city taken to hospital for eye injuries... I feel like they could learn a lot from the way we handle fireworks so that's why i'm writing this. The ban seems to have helped this year, a couple of years ago it was getting crazy. They basically banned the more dangerous fireworks and have a list of government approved fireworks.
My daughter lives in Lewes and goes up on the downs so that she can see all the bonfire displays. The last time I went was around 1976. We actually burnt Maggie Thatcher. What fun it was and still is. So much history in Lewes. If you can go you will have a great time. Oh just heard there is train strike Saturday . 28 and 29 from Brighton. HAVE OODLES of FUN
My friend was one of the guys who followed a few yards behind the procession wearing heavy combat boots and cowhide leather jeans in order to stomp all the small fires out. He always joked that all they had to do was choose between the horny guys and girls who invited them into their houses for coffee afterwards. 😃🔥🔥🔥
For the longest time as a kid I thought it was all to celebrate guy and his chums. To be honest, James the 1st was a bit of an arse, so I understand the desire to blow up the bugger.
Only reason it’s dangerous bc of fire and crowds places tend to board up there windows only so people don’t explode windows with bangers it’s a beautiful experience the day before they do Badge Night come for that it’s so nice usually it’s a week before but this year it was a day before the bonfire it was so cool! So yea it’s only dangerous due to fire as long as ur being safe you’ll be fine if your not a crowd person go right to the back and just follow along :)
You should have seen it back in the 70’s. The Cliffe display was in a natural amphitheatre in the downs, with about 10,000 people packed in and a bonfire bigger than a house. The rain of bangers was frightening and I genuinely say people with their hair on fire when they blew up the effigies.
@@grahamwicks9970 Did you notice how they just put their hair out with their hands and carried on as if nothing had happened.? The year that we were there, when the bonfire died down, people were running across the knee high flames and when several of the guys (and a few girls) pants caught alight, a group of bikers were getting them on the ground and rolling on top of them in their leathers. Fortunately, my girlfriend and I had been warned, so we were both wearing combat boots, heavy Levi's and cowhide leather jackets.
oh sure my uncle lost the end of his finger at lewes bonfire night because he put something in a bin that someone had just put a firecracker in…..it’s a dangerous night to be sure but it’s great fun
Seems to have a bit of a "Wicker man" vibe to it. Imagine if they'd have burnt an effigy of Mohamed or Budda or Abraham?....No, you can't have any kind of religious hate, unless it's a Catholic....🤔
It might seem that way from the outside. But honestly, it's not really anti-catholic. It's really just a bit of historical theatre. I can't bear bigotry of any kind. England, for all its faults, isn't a sectarian country nowadays at all. The protestant martyrs (murdered by the Catholic queen Bloody Mary) are remembered in Lewes, and its related to that, as well as to the foiling of the gunpowder plot. Guy Fawkes night isn't offensive. It's just about fireworks and fun. Most local catholics would have no problem joining in 😊
@@peacehope7365 Bonfire night in Lewes, England they burn the Pope in effigy and Northern Ireland of course. And as a Catholic I always feel its anti Catholic roots. BTW Guido and is men were freedom fighters. Ironic isn't it that his face is now the symbol of resistant to oppression worldwide.
wow, I had no idea Lewes' bonfire night was so anti-catholic. Yikes! I love Lewes, but I wouldn't be comfortable with theirs. I'm not catholic I would just feel wrong being there.
There are a lot of Choir and alter boys that don’t like to be associated with Catholicism. Even Ireland no longer has diplomatic contact with the Vatican.
Seems like a fun night out and any anti-Catholic elements pertain more to the Catholicism of the 17th century than the present day. Just really a celebration of an English folk tradition with no political agenda.
Each cross represents one of the Lewes Protestant Martyrs. They were burned during the reign of Bloody Mary ( 1553 -1558) There were 17 Protestant Martyrs, so there are 17 flaming crosses. Nationally, the 5th of November is a celebration of Guy Fawkes FAILURE to kill British King James 1st in 1605. But in Sussex, they also remember the Martyrs.
@@ThemanyfacesofegoThere were about 300 executed Catholic martyrs. Methinks they are burning the effigy of the wrong person . How about that lardy nutter usurper Henry Tudor?
I’m sorry for saying this but imagine all the people who have Came to the uk these past few years and see burning crosses coming down the street bet they would jump back on there rubber dingy rapids and go back 🤣🤣
@@rdh-daliasjb3796 Since the Catholic and Protestant religions follow the same bible, a divide hardly exists today. The Pope is also free to visit the UK without restrictions.
@@lullabiesofthedusk bonfire night is the celebration of the foiling of guy Fawkes plot to blow up the houses of parliament. Though many use the night to celebrate other things as well. Guy Fawkes was from lewes which is why they have the biggest celebration
Burning man is a modern festival. This is A British traditional holiday which has thousands of festivals all across the UK. Burning man is a knock off of the ancient Celtic wicker man festival anyways lol.
@@DreynoOne of the Protestant Martyrs of Lewes ( Derrick Carver) was put in a flaming barrel and had his flesh burnt off him. They also burnt a copy of The Bible with him. These actions, by the Catholic Church should not be defended / rationalized.
I agree but I think that I may understand why. Jesus spoke about how the Pharisee's and the teachers of the law perverted the word of God and made men twice the sons of hell that they ever were to begin with. He said the priests of Israel were blind guilds that led people on a path that is not good. Many people, English and many more have suffered from the church of Rome. Admittedly the church of England is no better. And all the other Christian Churches have a lot to answer for as well. I think people feel completely betrayed by the Christian Churches and most certainly by parliament and the men who govern over them. Maybe I'm wrong but I think that is why it is.
Now there's the place to be for a proper Guy Fawkes Day. All the best for the fine folks of Lewes U.K. sincerely from a tired Canadian. Best for all in the years to come.
Well worth going
"It's an absolute privilege to have fireworks shot at me"
Makes me pround to be from Sussex - What a nutcase lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈
Proud To Be From Lancashire
3.00 Andy, who seemed to be something to do with bonfires, probably health and safety, appeared to be absolutely bolloxed. Marvellous
03:00
😂😂😂fact
3:10 “and I was really rather drunk”
You ain't seen me.....right!
The title of this video is unfair and misleading, Lewes Bonfire has one of the best safety records for an event of its size in the country
Last year there were 6 arrests and 50 people were treated for minor injuries... out of a crowd of 30,000 attendees!
Oh and 1 woman had to be rescued because she fell in the river
For real! Lewes isn’t a dangerous place! It’s basically elderly people 😭😭
@@lovinqxpar1s816 that's so true as I live in lewes
@@azazazaza1231 facts
Meanwhile in the Netherlands way too many young people are injured from fireworks (explosives) each year because apparently they don't know how to celebrate safely....
Idk how to explain it but they had to ban fireworks over here 2 years ago because the fireworks they use / buy are way too explosive. It's as though the youth wants the most powerful fireworks and handles them irresponsibly.
Coming from the UK myself it is quite surreal because i grew up with firework safety in mind and over here it's almost like the opposite.
I don't understand how we can do bonfires with practically no injuries and this year there's been like 30 people in one Dutch city taken to hospital for eye injuries... I feel like they could learn a lot from the way we handle fireworks so that's why i'm writing this.
The ban seems to have helped this year, a couple of years ago it was getting crazy. They basically banned the more dangerous fireworks and have a list of government approved fireworks.
Remember, remember the 5th of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot…🎇🧨
I know if no reason, why the gunpowder treason, should ever be forgot.
v for vendetta
My daughter lives in Lewes and goes up on the downs so that she can see all the bonfire displays. The last time I went was around 1976. We actually burnt Maggie Thatcher. What fun it was and still is. So much history in Lewes. If you can go you will have a great time. Oh just heard there is train strike Saturday . 28 and 29 from Brighton. HAVE OODLES of FUN
I used to be a member of the Cliffs Bonfire Society it was brilliant!
32 years ago when I was a student, I had a chance to join this event. İt was incredible experience….
Great to see English culture
Anti catholic culture? :p yeah, gotta love sectarian violence.
@@rhodesboyson1700I don’t think anyone really cares about the fact that they were Catholic anymore we’re just celebrating the fail of the plot
I love living here. Its the best
Long may it continue. 👍👍
This event celebrates an era when folks considered Christianity a life-or-death matter, not some dusty religion to mock.
Based
Not to mention it’s Catholicism. Not Christianity.
@@rorschach8173 cope Protestant
@@donnyjoe123 seethe Christian
@@rorschach8173 Yes I am Christian.
I will never ever not be in Lewes every 5th of November I believe no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot 😍🎆🎇
"Lewes: Britain's most dangerous Guy Fawkes celebration"
Ottery St Mary: *waves a petrol pump with an impish grin on its face*
My friend was one of the guys who followed a few yards behind the procession wearing heavy combat boots and cowhide leather jeans in order to stomp all the small fires out.
He always joked that all they had to do was choose between the horny guys and girls who invited them into their houses for coffee afterwards. 😃🔥🔥🔥
I went to Lewes in the early 70’s. It was genuinely dangerous.
i’m not sure you’ve been mate it is actually proper dangerous…..especially for the soberly challenged
Biggest torchlight possession in Europe.
For the longest time as a kid I thought it was all to celebrate guy and his chums. To be honest, James the 1st was a bit of an arse, so I understand the desire to blow up the bugger.
KABOOM!!! 🤣🤣🤣
No, it's to celebrate the guy's failure!
Stuart.. By name Stuart by nature.
@@edcarson3113 hahaha oh absolutely true!
Whers a modern day guy fawkes? Need one now more than ever
Dominic Cummings wants to be one.
I want this!!! Shame my town,Melton Mowbray,doesn’t even bother now in the centre. They do Halloween instead now. I want this tho!!!
An effigy of Anne Sacoolas would be great!
Agreed
The real one on a bonfire would be justice
britian: *haha 5th November fireworks doesn't let people sleep go brrrrrr*
Fr I’m like 8 miles away I can hear it dude
We just sue anyone in the village setting them off as we have pregnant livestock and its illegal to set fireworks off near livestock. 🙃
Looks like so much fun!
It is!
I love living in Lewes lol
im so sad its not happening
Same!
Posh nerds
@@size7914 wow great insult must have taken you a long time to think of that
@@sald6815 Ha!
This looks great fun
It is
@@just-a-working-male it's not too much noise
@@Midget32 ear plugs dear, ear plugs
They set that pile of timber alight like they set Germany alight during the 40's. Q: 'What can we expect setting Germany alight?'A: 'A lot of heat.'
I haven't seen this many burning crosses since I was southern Texas
Remember remember...
Think I’ll bring along my rosary beads!
Only reason it’s dangerous bc of fire and crowds places tend to board up there windows only so people don’t explode windows with bangers it’s a beautiful experience the day before they do Badge Night come for that it’s so nice usually it’s a week before but this year it was a day before the bonfire it was so cool! So yea it’s only dangerous due to fire as long as ur being safe you’ll be fine if your not a crowd person go right to the back and just follow along :)
Well done the people Lewes. Keep it going 👍
*213k subscribers views 495 what the hell is happening lol*
Lewes bonfire is tonight lets fuckinnn goooo lads
A the 20 min walk from Ringmer
I'd love to go
Seems normal
Would love to experience it live
This made my day love ❤️💯
Throwing fireworks at somebody does seem somewhat dangerous.
You should have seen it back in the 70’s. The Cliffe display was in a natural amphitheatre in the downs, with about 10,000 people packed in and a bonfire bigger than a house. The rain of bangers was frightening and I genuinely say people with their hair on fire when they blew up the effigies.
@@SvenTviking they were the days
@@grahamwicks9970 Did you notice how they just put their hair out with their hands and carried on as if nothing had happened.?
The year that we were there, when the bonfire died down, people were running across the knee high flames and when several of the guys (and a few girls) pants caught alight, a group of bikers were getting them on the ground and rolling on top of them in their leathers.
Fortunately, my girlfriend and I had been warned, so we were both wearing combat boots, heavy Levi's and cowhide leather jackets.
oh sure my uncle lost the end of his finger at lewes bonfire night because he put something in a bin that someone had just put a firecracker in…..it’s a dangerous night to be sure but it’s great fun
Sounds nuts xp
Yup. It’s a great night out. Well it was in 1991 anyway & by the looks - still is 🎉👍🏻
Ah guy fawkes night..... the night we celebrate a *failed atempt to blow up parliament*
Keep Burning Guy Fawkes.
I like your joke about the fire dj set
I went there once in bonefire..scare me
Ottery st mary tar barrels are the most dangerous.
Carried on the shoulders of mad villagers
лол, мне задала училка по английскому это посмотреть как домашнее задание. я нихрена не понял, но было весело, мне понравилось!)
I know I'm very late but basically burn guy that tried to blow up parliament but failed ad now we also burn other current political figures
Burning crosses?
Where have I seen that before...
BristowBonfire JOE love louis shirley
Seems to have a bit of a "Wicker man" vibe to it.
Imagine if they'd have burnt an effigy of Mohamed or Budda or Abraham?....No, you can't have any kind of religious hate, unless it's a Catholic....🤔
Guy fawkes was a Catholic so the other religions you mentioned elude a baptism of fire
21st century England still burning Catholics on bonfires.
It might seem that way from the outside. But honestly, it's not really anti-catholic. It's really just a bit of historical theatre. I can't bear bigotry of any kind. England, for all its faults, isn't a sectarian country nowadays at all. The protestant martyrs (murdered by the Catholic queen Bloody Mary) are remembered in Lewes, and its related to that, as well as to the foiling of the gunpowder plot. Guy Fawkes night isn't offensive. It's just about fireworks and fun. Most local catholics would have no problem joining in 😊
@@peacehope7365 Bonfire night in Lewes, England they burn the Pope in effigy and Northern Ireland of course. And as a Catholic I always feel its anti Catholic roots. BTW Guido and is men were freedom fighters. Ironic isn't it that his face is now the symbol of resistant to oppression worldwide.
Looks awesome! Why's there a guillotine on the pyre though?
The Cliff group founded in 1853 are based in the Dorset arms Pub. They represent the French revolutionaries hence the guillotine.
But no Guy Fawkes? How bizarre?
Its wonderful.
my town
Kl4us Shw4b & the W3F next year please?
😜
What would happen if they were burning an effigy of the Muslim religion?
How is that in any way dangerous ???
You haven't been.
The world needs the English.🤣🤣🤣
Belfast has the best bone fires 🔥
No it doesn’t Lewes is the capital bonfire for a reason 😂😂
Rise of the foot soldier
wow, I had no idea Lewes' bonfire night was so anti-catholic. Yikes! I love Lewes, but I wouldn't be comfortable with theirs. I'm not catholic I would just feel wrong being there.
I'm catholic and I go there. I also celebrate bonfire night....why....because nobody cares about that shit anymore
If it makes you feel any better, when Ian Paisley tried to go there to stir up an anti-Catholic frenzy, he ended up burned in effigy
There are a lot of Choir and alter boys that don’t like to be associated with Catholicism. Even Ireland no longer has diplomatic contact with the Vatican.
History
Seems like a fun night out and any anti-Catholic elements pertain more to the Catholicism of the 17th century than the present day. Just really a celebration of an English folk tradition with no political agenda.
Newick bonfire
isint this basically just arson
I mean if you call making a bonfire arson then yes. But legally speaking it is definitely not arson 🤣
does it even burn the buildings? No.
What does burning crosses have anything to do with it🤦♂️
Each cross represents one of the Lewes Protestant Martyrs.
They were burned during the reign of Bloody Mary ( 1553 -1558)
There were 17 Protestant Martyrs, so there are 17 flaming crosses.
Nationally, the 5th of November is a celebration of Guy Fawkes FAILURE to kill British King James 1st in 1605. But in Sussex, they also remember the Martyrs.
@@ThemanyfacesofegoThere were about 300 executed Catholic martyrs. Methinks they are burning the effigy of the wrong person . How about that lardy nutter usurper Henry Tudor?
Brilliant
Culture/ guy fawkes
I’m sorry for saying this but imagine all the people who have Came to the uk these past few years and see burning crosses coming down the street bet they would jump back on there rubber dingy rapids and go back 🤣🤣
Hello
👇🏿
🔥🔥🔥
Major
Health and safety goes out the window, wait health and safety will one day say you can't do this because of health and safety regulations.
Hummmmmmm Co2
I feel bad for the Catholics of Lewes
Don't! They love bonfire night in Lewes. Plenty of Catholics march in the processions.
@@rdh-daliasjb3796 why is bonfire night celebrated? Is it just because of tradition or does it still signify something, I really want to know, thanks
@@rdh-daliasjb3796 Since the Catholic and Protestant religions follow the same bible, a divide hardly exists today. The Pope is also free to visit the UK without restrictions.
@@lullabiesofthedusk bonfire night is the celebration of the foiling of guy Fawkes plot to blow up the houses of parliament. Though many use the night to celebrate other things as well. Guy Fawkes was from lewes which is why they have the biggest celebration
@@wilsjane The Church of England is basically "Catholicism Lite"
Ok 👌
Why is global warming an issue
Looks hellish! A true Christian would not burn a cross under any circumstances.
For a very good reason though
Only non belivers would burn a cross ...or Protestants. Same thing
err. Kinda better than old man gloom.
still good parade tbh.
"What is a Guy Fawkes"
You seriously don’t know Guy Fawkes?
@@makaelaischillin This a joke watch Spitting Image Domonic Cummings parody is in it
You obviously didn't do well in history at school.
a hero
No pope 🇬🇧
Ban all fireworks
Dangerous …… nope….
bruh i live in new haven didnt u see seaford fire work night get a grip
lewes is also boojie
seaford bonfire is clapped
3:18
Let me guess, Trump?
No boris johnson
It a bit out dated in 2022.
What is this.... UK bgrade version of the burning Man?
Far be it from me to defend this anti-Catholic, effigy burning sh1tshow, but Burning Man is just the worst type of sh1t known to mankind.
Burning man is a modern festival.
This is A British traditional holiday which has thousands of festivals all across the UK.
Burning man is a knock off of the ancient Celtic wicker man festival anyways lol.
Burning man is a silly festival for rich kids that has no meaning whatsoever.
@@DreynoOne of the Protestant Martyrs of Lewes ( Derrick Carver) was put in a flaming barrel and had his flesh burnt off him. They also burnt a copy of The Bible with him.
These actions, by the Catholic Church should not be defended / rationalized.
Dyfutytgf
Is it like a Cult?
no
No! It's Bonfire night.
No hahahaha
0:03 - KKK?
KFC ?
How the fuck does this get praised? A celebration of bigotry
Cry about it 🥲
No, a celebration of historical awareness.
A celebration of the Lrwes Protestant Martyrs.
So is this right setting fire to a cross I wouod not like what God thinks about it so wrong 🙏🏼
I agree but I think that I may understand why. Jesus spoke about how the Pharisee's and the teachers of the law perverted the word of God and made men twice the sons of hell that they ever were to begin with. He said the priests of Israel were blind guilds that led people on a path that is not good. Many people, English and many more have suffered from the church of Rome. Admittedly the church of England is no better. And all the other Christian Churches have a lot to answer for as well. I think people feel completely betrayed by the Christian Churches and most certainly by parliament and the men who govern over them. Maybe I'm wrong but I think that is why it is.
@@chrisgillard6129 amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@gc68jypsyladexsplora61 Keep the faith bro
@@chrisgillard6129 I will try u too 🙏🏼
Tbh this world is so broken and don't think it will get any better tbh 🙏🏼🙏🏼u stay blessed my friend
Bit of a Racist event tbf
How so?
Stop being a Marxist snowflake
Burning effigy of the pope is anti catholic
They ditched the blackface , surely they can also ditch the "no popery" sign and move into the 19th century ...
They have it for a good reason, they aren't anti-catholic, they are anti pope the 5th
It's not the same
@@peacehope7365 If you get rid of the hate people like you will be left out , Right?
All fireworks should be banned, anyone over the age of 6 who is excited about loud noises and colours needs to get a grip...
You my friend, are boring
@@lauriestockbridge-leather2917 or I don't need to stand like a zombie watching colours and listening to bangs...
@@theoldways8123that’s definitely an excuse for being scared of fireworks
@@lauriestockbridge-leather2917 🤣🤣 maybe your right, maybe this whole time it's been a underlying fear, I think we've broken through some barriers...
It's a shame that guy fawkes never succeeded in blowing up parliament.
get that poppy glorification of war nonsense out of there
Lol no?
Poppies DON'T glorify war in any which way.
Quit that *ucked in the head snowflake bollocks
Ignorant muppet
@Alice Wilde shut the fuck up you stupid twat
it doesn’t glorify war….it respects those who were forced to fight in it