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East Sussex

Waterloo Bonfire Society

Main Event

Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov; four Lewes processions

Founded / Origins

First recorded 1857; officially reformed 1964

Bonfire Costume

Red & white stripes

First Pioneer

Mongolian Empire / Genghis Khan

About Waterloo Bonfire Society

Waterloo Bonfire Society is based in Lewes, East Sussex. First recorded 1857; officially reformed 1964.

Main Events

Lewes Bonfire, 5 Nov; four Lewes processions.

Costume & Pioneers

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

The society’s pioneer theme is Mongolian Empire / Genghis Khan.

Procession & Tradition

Hosts four processions around Lewes on 5 Nov.