History
Whilst this is a new page, I have a feeling it will soon be a section of pages. There is lots to mention here!
Why do we do bonfire still, after all these centuries?
Please see this video describing our bonfire history... with thanks to Mark French for putting this together, and to Heather Leach, John Beaching, Keith Leech and Tony Streeter, and for archive footage from the Clifton brothers and Roger Bristow - amazing all!
If this video does not easily play in your browser then please play in full screen (click the up arrow icon in the top right-hand corner)
hastings_bonfire_tradition. (Original).mov