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Cliffe Bonfire Society

Main Event

Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov

Founded / Origins

Founded 1853

Bonfire Costume

Black & white stripes

First Pioneer

Vikings

About Cliffe Bonfire Society

Cliffe Bonfire Society is based in Lewes, East Sussex. Founded 1853.

Main Events

Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov.

Costume & Pioneers

Members wear the society bonfire costume: Black & white stripes.

  • First pioneer: Vikings
  • Second pioneer: French Revolutionaries

Procession & Tradition

Known for No Popery banner and Pope Paul V effigy tradition.

Note

Some details about this society are still being confirmed (needs official confirmation).