Remember, remember these bonfire night celebrations in Chesterfield and surrounding area in years gone by
Bonfire night brings dazzling fireworks, comfort food such as jacket potatoes and warming soup and the chance for a community to get together.
By Gay Bolton
Published 13th Oct 2021, 12:15 BST
Opinion is divided as to whether celebrating Guy Fawkes’ gunpowder plot is a good thing, with pet owners particularly opposing the loud bangs and bright lights that terrify their four-legged friends.
In the wrong hands exploding devices can cause injury to humans and animals which is why so much work has been done in schools to educate children on the firework code.
Here is a look back at how Derbyshire people have marked this time of the year.
Here is a look back at how Derbyshire people have marked this time of the year.
5. Starkholmes
Vets Emma Drabble and Abi Burns of the Peak Veterinary Practice in Starkholmes and their dogs Scooby, Rosie and Maggie urged all owners to keep their pets safe on bonfire night in 2010. Photo: Paul Robinson
Sue Pasierb created a floral display on the theme of bonfire night for Holy Cross Church, Upper Langwith. Peter Hoyland and Sue were members of the flower festival committee at the church in 2007/ Photo: Sumitted