Boys Big Bonfire / Photo
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Boys Big Bonfire / Photo
School boys stand proudly in front of their huge bonfire erected on a playing field. An eerily realistic guy stands atop the mound - or perhaps he is real? Date: 1920s
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Atop Bonfire Erected Fawkes Huge Mound Proudly Realistic Stand Stands Eerily
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of a traditional bonfire night celebration in the 1920s. A group of proud school boys proudly stand in front of their massive bonfire, erected on a sprawling playing field. The towering mound of wood and flames casts an orange glow over the scene, illuminating the faces of the boys as they gaze up at the spectacle before them. But what is that eerily realistic figure atop the mound? Is it a mannequin or a mask, or perhaps a boy in a costume, playing the part of Guy Fawkes, the notorious 17th-century plotter whose failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament is commemorated every year on November 5th? The mystery only adds to the excitement and intrigue of the scene. Bonfire night customs have been passed down through generations, and this photograph captures the essence of the tradition, with its focus on community, history, and the joy of gathering around a roaring bonfire on a crisp autumn night. The boys' proud expressions and the sense of camaraderie they exude make this a truly captivating image, one that transports us back in time to a simpler era.
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