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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.
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The effigy of Guy Fawkes is paraded through the narrow streets.
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Participants parade through the town
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Seventeen burning crosses commemorate the burning of 17 Protestant martyrs in the town’s high street in the 16th century
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Revellers' torches are carried during the traditional Bonfire Night celebration.
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Revellers carry flaming torches through the town.
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Revellers' torches are carried through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex, southern England.
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Day of the Dead painted face
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Participants parade through the town
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Participants parade through the town.
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Revellers’ torches are thrown into the fire after being paraded through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex
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Participants carrying torches march during the traditional event.
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Participants carry flaming torches through the town
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