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11 October, 2011

Bonfire Night and London Fireworks 2011

Bonfire Night and London Fireworks 2011

Every 5th of November, the British typically celebrate Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes. It is a huge celebration involving lots of stunning firework displays, typical food and enormous bonfires across the country. Bonfire Night is held in commemoration of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot by 13 young men, one of which was Guy Fawkes.

The Gunpowder Plot comprises their plan to assassinate King James I, who was persecuting the Catholics at the time. They were going to plant 36 barrels of gunpowder in the cellars just below the House of Lords. At the same time the explosion would kill some members of parliament making things difficult for Catholics, as well as maybe the Prince of Wales. However, it became clear that innocent civilians would also get killed thus, some of the men backed out and apparently one even sent an anonymous letter warning a friend of his, Lord Montreagle, to stay away from the Parliament on November the 5th.

The warning reached the king and that morning his enforcements stormed the cellar to find Guy Fawkes amongst 36 barrels of gunpowder. He was subsequently tortured and executed in the Tower of London.

On the same night the Gunpowder Plot was foiled, the locals lit bonfires to celebrate the safety of the king. To this day, bonfires are lit on the 5th of November, or Bonfire Night, as it is now known with burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on the top. Fireworks also light up the sky, jacket potatoes, treacle toffee and toffee apples are typically consumed, and some children wander the streets of London with a dummy of Guy Fawkes which is called the Guy, and asking for pennies.

Firework displays in London

Here are some places in London that are celebrating this special day with some spectacular firework displays:

Battersea Park Fireworks – Fireworks display designed by renowned company Pains Fireworks, as well as food stalls selling candy floss, toffee apples and roasted chestnuts, etc. Where: Battersea Park (Queenstown Road. Transport Battersea Park). When: Saturday the 5th of November. Gates open 6pm, bonfire lit 7.30pm, fireworks 8pm. Price:£10, advance £6, under-10s free.

Beckenham Fireworks – Celebrating with a funfair and fireworks. Where: Croydon Road Recreation Ground (Croydon Road, Beckenham. Transport Beckenham Jct .) When: Saturday the 5th of November. Gates open 6pm, fireworks 8pm. Price: £5, concessions and under-16s £3, under 5s free.

Carshalton Fireworks – Firework display, as well as music and entertainment from the Radio Jackie Show and a bonfire afterwards. Where: Carshalton Park (Ruskin Road, Surrey). When: Saturday the 5th of November. Gates open 5pm, fireworks 7pm. Price: £6, advance £4 from local shops.

Blackheath Fireworks – A stunning firework display on Blackheath Common. Where: Blackheath Common (Shooters Hill Road, London. Transport Greenwich DLR/Blackheath). When: Saturday the 5th of November at 8pm. Price:Free.

Chislehurst Fireworks – Firework display with a funfair and foodstalls. Where: Chislehurst Recreation Ground (Empress Drive, Chislehurst. Transport Chislehurst then 162 bus). When: Saturday the 5th of November. Gates open 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Price:£6, children £3, in advance from local shops £5/£2.50.

Crystal Palace Park Fireworks – Two displays are on offer here. The first is more for children, taking place earlier on in the evening and with fewer bangs. It is followed by the main display accompanied by music. A family funfair and food stalls will also be set up. Where: Crystal Palace Park (Thicket Rd, London. Transport Crystal Palace). When: Saturday the 5th of November. Gates open 6pm, children’s fireworks 7pm, main show 8.30pm. Price:£5, children (5-13) £3, under 5s free.

Norma Park Fireworks – Fireworks and a funfair can be expected here. It is accessed by Hayes Lane and Bromley Common entrances. Where: Norman Park (Hayes Lane. Bromley. Transport Hayes (Kent), then 119, 314 bus). When: Friday the 4th of November. Gates open 5pm, bonfire 7.30pm, fireworks 8pm. Price: £5, 5-13 year-olds £3, under 5s free.

The choice is yours. Take a look at this map indicating where all the firework displays are taking place. If you’re in London make sure you don’t miss out on the fun!

Anna – Marketing Team

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