Guy Fawkes Night - lighting firework laden guys
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Guy Fawkes Night - lighting firework laden guys
The Boy Who Got There First. A young boy defies health and safety rules by lighting the first of three Guy Fawkes all stuffed full of various fireworks. Date: 1932
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This evocative photograph captures the excitement and danger of Guy Fawkes Night in 1932. The image shows a young boy, defying health and safety rules, as he lights the first of three Guy Fawkes effigies, each one stuffed full of various fireworks. The scene is set around a large bonfire, with kegs of gunpowder nearby, adding to the explosive atmosphere. The boy, dressed in a hat and scarf, holds a taper and a match in one hand, while in the other, he clutches a lit match, ready to ignite the fuse of the Guy Fawkes figure. His expression is one of determination and excitement, as he bravely faces the potential danger. The other figures in the background, also dressed in hats and scarves, watch on with anticipation, some holding fireworks of their own. Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London. The tradition involves building bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes, along with various fireworks and explosives. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of this traditional British celebration and the sense of excitement and danger that comes with it.
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