Our friends from Harrogate (we met on our last sabbatical!) to visit us this past weekend. We went to Bonfire Night at St. Peter's Primary, and enjoyed Chester Zoo earlier in the day. Bonfire Night celebrates the foiled plans to blow up Parliament that were led by Guy Fawkes. There was even an effigy on the bonfire to represent him!
The school playground was converted into a celebratory carnival atmosphere. The grass area was set up with the bonfire and rows of fireworks. The whole thing was spectacular as we stood there watching the massive fire and the fireworks set off by men in hard hats on the school playing fields. Every once in a while, you could feel the dust and shrapnel, occasionally needing to blink to clear your eyes. I couldn't help but think this wouldn't pass muster in America. I was glad we could experience such revelry here in England.
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| The Bonfire |
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| Looking festive |
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| Amazing fireworks display |
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| Chester Zoo |
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