East Sussex
Battel Bonfire Boyes
Main Event
Annual Guy Fawkes celebrations at Battle
Founded / Origins
Traces history to 1646; describes itself as oldest bonfire society
Bonfire Costume
Orange/yellow/purple stripes
About Battel Bonfire Boyes
Battel Bonfire Boyes is based in Battle, East Sussex. Traces history to 1646; describes itself as oldest bonfire society.
Main Events
Annual Guy Fawkes celebrations at Battle.
Costume & Pioneers
Members wear the society bonfire costume: Orange/yellow/purple stripes.
The society’s pioneer theme is Saxons.
Procession & Tradition
Celebrations centred on Battle/Abbey Green.