Guy Fawkes Bonfire and Fireworks Night! (2007)

Guy Fawkes tried and failed to blow up London's Houses of Parliament on November 5th, 1605. Every year when November 5th comes around, the event is commemorated with huge bonfires all over Britain, when effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned. Whether it is to celebrate the fact that he failed to blow up the British government, or whether it's to celebrate his attempt to do so, is another matter.

An awesome place to watch the fireworks and frivolity is The Old Ship Inn. There, you can huddle outdoors on their balcony with a beer in hand and watch the fireworks displays dotted around the bend in the river and then go indoors for a boogie to warm up - perfect!

Please join me to "Remember, Remember the 5th of November!"... except that the celebrations are happening two days earlier on the Saturday, 3rd November. Ummm, and don't feel that you need to dress up per their site though - remember to layer up so that when you're outdoors, you're nice and toasty, and when you're indoors, you're not going to boil. See you there!

Caroline

The Old Ship W6, Hammersmith
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