The south east coast of Britain still retains a lot of its Bonfire Societies - groups of men who would raise money for one huge firework display in their town. They build and burn a huge effigy in Battle although this has caused some controversy in the past, over their choice of 'Guy'. It's usually some political personage or general 'Celebrity Twit'. The last year I went, it was Margaret Thatcher, complete with handbag (shows how long ago that was!!).

These days they raise money for local charities but the fireworks are some of the best along the south coast.

LTS