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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191106 parade 1 — 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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191106 revellers — The effigy of Guy Fawkes is paraded through the narrow streets. Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 3 — Participants parade through the town Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 4 — 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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191106 parade 5 — Revellers' torches are carried during the traditional Bonfire Night celebration. Image Credit: AFP

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190611 parade 6 — Revellers carry flaming torches through the town. Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 9 — Revellers' torches are carried through the streets of Lewes in East Sussex, southern England. Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 12 — Day of the Dead painted face Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 7 — Participants parade through the town Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 8 — Participants parade through the town. Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 10 — Participants carrying torches march during the traditional event. Image Credit: AFP

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191106 parade 11 — Participants carry flaming torches through the town Image Credit: AFP

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