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Framed Print : Portfield Bonfire Society making torches for Guy Fawkes celebrations
Framed Photos From West Sussex County Council
Portfield Bonfire Society making torches for Guy Fawkes celebrations
Chichester, 27th October 1956. 200 people, members of Bonfire Societies from Beeding and Bramber, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Patching and Chichester, formed a procession at the Cattle Market, which passed through Market Avenue, South Street, East Street, the Hornet and Oving Road to Florence Road playing field, where they threw their torches onto a bonfire and danced around it.
Chichester Photographic Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 730/2
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 7955499
© West Sussex County Council - All Rights Reserved
1950s Club Procession Bonfire Night Torches
12"x10" Modern Frame
Capture the spirit of community and tradition with this stunning framed print from Media Storehouse. Witness the Portfield Bonfire Society in action during the Guy Fawkes celebrations of 1956 in Chichester, West Sussex. This captivating image features over 200 members from Bonfire Societies in Beeding and Bramber, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Patching, and Chichester, forming a procession at the Cattle Market. Each torch in hand, they prepare for an unforgettable night of bonfires, fireworks, and camaraderie. Bring the history and charm of this cherished event into your home or office with this beautifully framed print, a perfect conversation starter and a reminder of the rich heritage and traditions of West Sussex.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the essence of community spirit during the Guy Fawkes celebrations in Chichester on October 27th, 1956. In this historic moment, over 200 people from various Bonfire Societies including Beeding, Bramber, Shoreham, Littlehampton, Patching and Chichester came together to create a mesmerizing procession. The image showcases members of the Portfield Bonfire Society diligently crafting torches for the evening's festivities. With focused determination etched on their faces, these men work tirelessly to ensure that every torch is ready for what promises to be an unforgettable night. As dusk falls upon Chichester's Cattle Market, the procession commences its journey through Market Avenue, South Street, East Street, the Hornet and Oving Road before reaching Florence Road playing field. It is here that they will cast their meticulously crafted torches into a towering bonfire. Amidst flickering flames and crackling embers illuminating the night sky with an ethereal glow; laughter fills the air as participants joyfully dance around this symbol of communal celebration. This cherished tradition brings together generations in a shared experience that transcends time. Preserved within West Sussex County Council's Photographic Collection at West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 730/2), this remarkable photograph encapsulates not only a specific moment in history but also serves as a testament to humanity's innate desire for connection and unity during times of celebration.
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