In Pictures: Lewes bonfire night parade 2019

Thousands of people attent the annual parade through the narrow streets of East Sussex

Published: November 06, 2019 09:27 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Thousands of people attend the annual parade through the narrow streets until the evening comes to an end with the burning of an effigy or 'guy', usually representing Guy Fawkes, who died in 1605 after an unsuccessful attempt to blow up The Houses of Parliament. Image Credit: AFP

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The effigy of Guy Fawkes is paraded through the narrow streets. Image Credit: AFP

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Participants parade through the town Image Credit: AFP

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Seventeen burning crosses commemorate the burning of 17 Protestant martyrs in the town’s high street in the 16th century Image Credit: AFP

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Revellers' torches are carried during the traditional Bonfire Night celebration. Image Credit: AFP

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Revellers carry flaming torches through the town. Image Credit: AFP

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Revellers' torches are carried through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex, southern England. Image Credit: AFP

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Day of the Dead painted face Image Credit: AFP

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Participants parade through the town Image Credit: AFP

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Participants parade through the town. Image Credit: AFP

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Revellers’ torches are thrown into the fire after being paraded through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex Image Credit: AFP

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Participants carrying torches march during the traditional event. Image Credit: AFP

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Participants carry flaming torches through the town Image Credit: AFP

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