Northiam bonfire tradition rises like a phoenix

Bonfire returned to Northiam with a bang at the weekend when the village held it’s first traditional bonfire celebrations for more than 40 years.
Northiam Bonfire 2013.
23.11.13.
Pictures by: TONY COOMBES PHOTOGRAPHYNorthiam Bonfire 2013.
23.11.13.
Pictures by: TONY COOMBES PHOTOGRAPHY
Northiam Bonfire 2013. 23.11.13. Pictures by: TONY COOMBES PHOTOGRAPHY

Newly formed Northiam Bonfire Society’s first big event is being hailed a great success.

They had a perfect clear night for the bonfire and fireworks on the Recreation Ground.

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It was preceded by a torch-lit procession along Main Street, which saw societies from Rye, Battle, Staplecross, Robertsbridge and Hastings taking part.

A collection on the night raised money for Northiam Pre-School, Northiam Scouts and Frewen College.