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.