On the very night that the Gunpowder Plot was foiled, ( Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the English Houses of Parliament and kill King James I. on November 5th, 1605), bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King. Since then, November 5th has become known as Bonfire Night. The event is commemorated every year with fireworks and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire in the UK.
@365anne Thank you for your comment Anne, this was at our local Rugby club unfortunately on the grounds of health and safety they had the floodlights on and hence all my firework shoots were spoiled by the high ambient lighting, hence posted this bonfire shot, lol:)
That is one spectacular bonfire Peter. My hubby (who is from Newfoundland) knows of this tradition as well. The only fire last night was at our friends 16 year old daughters birthday party. :)
