Bonfire Collection (#10)

Beacon fire

Fireplace at the Eagles Nest Chalet, Klein-Aus Vista, Namibia, Africa

Campfire at Loch Arkaig, Fort William, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wood fire

Fire in black and white, Seefeld, Oberbayern, Bavaria, Germany

Man having a barbecue in a clearing

Woman and man having a barbecue in a clearing

Beacon fire in Schemmerhofen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

DIDEROT: UNDERGROUND MINE. Miners loosening rocks with the help of bonfires. Line engraving from Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, 1751-1772

FRANCE: ST. JOHNs DAY, 1867. Villagers dancing around bonfires in Alsatia, France, in celebration of St. Johns Day. Wood engraving, American, 1867

WHITE HOUSE: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragettes standing around a bonfire in front of the White House on a rainy day, c1919

Bonfires burn as night settles in on the beach at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts. Head of the Meadow Beach

A farmer burning rubbish in a field 1935
A farmer burning rubbish in a field.. 1935

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A Russian family celebrates New Year by a bonfire in taiga-forest Date:

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Australians - Campfire scene Date:

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Bonfire - tradition at Easter Date:

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Bonfire - tradition at Easter Date:

Parie Gardens - 1920 by Charles Lucien Leandre (1862-1934) French painter and caricaturist. Winter scene looking across gardens through bare tree to buildings with lighted windows

We Go Seining And Make A Bonfire In The Woods, Engraving 1884

Brazil, The Puris in their huts, from travels in Brazil by Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782-1867) 19th century, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (National Library)

Fires lighted in the square of the old Palace of Justice to destroy the pestilence during an outbreak of cholera in
CHOLERA: MARSEILLE, 1865. Fires lighted in the square of the old Palace of Justice to destroy the pestilence during an outbreak of cholera in Marseille, France

Guy burning on garden bonfire, Guy Fawkes Night, Bacton, Suffolk, England, November

Guy on garden bonfire, Guy Fawkes Night, Bacton, Suffolk, England, November

Spain (1873). First Republic. Anticlerical demonstration
" Spain (1873). First Republic. Anticlerical demonstration in Madrid (July 1873). Published in " L Illustration. Journal Universel". Etching."

Campfire, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

ANTI-STAMP ACT, BOSTON, 1765. Bostonians protesting the Stamp Act by burning the stamps in a bonfire. German engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784

STAMP ACT: BONFIRE, 1765. Sons of Liberty make a bonfire out of fence rails and the coach of colonial governor Cadwallader Colden on the Bowling Green near Broadway, New York City

NATIVE AMERICAN WORSHIP, c1650. Religious ceremony among New England Native Americans. Line engraving, 19th century

PIRATES, 1718. The crews from pirate ships belonging to Edward Teach (Blackbeard) and Charles Vane revelling on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, in 1718. Wood engraving, c1840

GUY FAWKES DAY, 1848. The burning of an effigy to commemorate the foiling of the attempt led by Guy Fawkes on 5 November 1605

DIDEROT: UNDERGROUND MINE. Miners loosening rocks with the help of bonfires: engraving from Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, 1751-1772

OGALLALA SIOUX GHOST DANCE at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Wood engraving, American, 1891

OGALLALA SIOUX GHOST DANCE. Ogallala Sioux ghost dance at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Wood engraving, American, 1891

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Burning of the Rumps at Temple Bar. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving, 1726, by William Hogarth

NEW YORK: STAMP ACT, 1765. New Yorkers protesting the Stamp Act by burning stamps in a bonfire. Line engraving, 19th century

Fackelzuc, Heidelberg, 30 January 1857, song, soldiers

The Coronation Bonfire on St James Hill, Norwich
Coronation Bonfire on St James Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. This was a gift to the local populace from the Lord Mayor of Norwich and stood 30ft high and was 20ft in diameter at its base. 22nd June 1911

Winter Evening. Children ice skating on a frozen river in winter with a blazing bonfire burning on the riverbank. Date: 1854

Building a Bonfire
Gleeful boys building a huge bonfire of household rubbish! Date: 1950s

Paris Riot Church Raid
The church of Saint-Joseph in Paris is sacked by anarchist rioters: alters were smashed, pictures trampled under foot & a bonfire made of the chairs. Date: 1899

End paper design, Blackies Childrens Annual for 1922
End paper design for Blackies Childrens Annual for 1922, showing five children with a guy hoisted on a stick, carrying a pitchfork and a rake, no doubt in preparation for Bonfire Night. Date: 1922

Celebration outside St Pauls Cathedral, London
A celebration outside St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, on the evening of 3 May 1951, the opening day of the Festival of Britain

Stunt Car over Flames
A stunt car flies through the air over a bonfire of tyres and the crowd, standing in the rain, are loving it! Date: 1960s

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

Gardener burning garden rubbish on bonfire, Chipping, Lancashire, England, august

Smoke signalling. Historical artwork of ancient Greek warriors using smoke signals to communicate. This was an early form of optical communication

Girl holding sparkler
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"Burning Crosses and Festive Flames: Unveiling the Spectacle Night" Step into the enchanting world of bonfires, where ancient traditions ignite with fervor and illuminate the night sky. In Lewes, East Sussex, a mesmerizing annual bonfire night parade captivates hearts as burning crosses dance amidst a sea of jubilant faces. Hogarth's masterpiece "Four Times of the Day" paints a vivid picture of this nocturnal spectacle. As darkness falls, Blackheath Fireworks burst forth in dazzling colors, casting an ethereal glow on winter landscapes reminiscent of Droochsloot's "Winter Landscape with Skaters. " But beyond mere entertainment lies a deeper historical significance. Savonarola's call to renounce vanities echoes through time in "The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities, " reminding us that bonfires have long served as symbols of purification and renewal. Nottingham Castle stands tall on Bonfire Night, its towering flames mirroring the fiery spirit within revelers' hearts. Standard Fireworks' captivating advert entices all to join in this explosive celebration. November the Fifth arrives with anticipation as Lewes transforms into a magical realm. A participant in the grand parade embodies both excitement and reverence for this cherished tradition. As autumn leaves carpet the ground like John Everett Millais' masterpiece suggests, we gather around roaring fires to share stories and laughter while warmth embraces our souls. Frederic Remington's evocative painting "The Parley" transports us back to an era when communities united under starlit skies during coronation bonfires at Whitehaven in 1902—a testament to unity forged by flickering flames. So let us embrace this timeless ritual—Bonfire Night—an occasion where history intertwines with merriment; where sparks fly high above our heads, carrying away worries and leaving behind memories etched forever in our hearts.