Its the old debate isn't it? What is traditional? 25 years in which case the Hastings Jack in the Green is. 200 years in which case Lewes Bonfire as it is currently seen isn't. 300 years in which case mummers plays probably are not. Then we have revivals like the Earl of Rone, a great event but as it has only been revived for 30 years is it traditional? Some of the things we consider traditional are less than 100 years old. Now don't test me on that one because I cannot remember specifics.

I suppose this is something Simon will have to grapple with but personally I would like to see them all, old and new, provided they can be placed in context by the explanations. Certainly Doc has considered Hastings good enough to put into his May book published by English heritage.