East Sussex
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society
Main Event
Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov; multiple processions
Founded / Origins
Founded 1853; oldest society in Lewes Within
Bonfire Costume
Blue & white stripes
First Pioneer
Celtic warriors
About Lewes Borough Bonfire Society
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society is based in Lewes, East Sussex. Founded 1853; oldest society in Lewes Within.
Main Events
Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov; multiple processions.
Costume & Pioneers
Members wear the society bonfire costume: Blue & white stripes.
- First pioneer: Celtic warriors
- Second pioneer: Tudors
Procession & Tradition
Carries the Monster Iron Key; one of seven Lewes societies.