LEWES BONFIRE COUNCIL

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South Street Bonfire Society

Founded: 1913

South Street Bonfire Society's first pioneers carrying their flaming intitials. Photo by David Muddle.
South Street's First Pioneers carrying their flaming initials
Motto: "Faithful unto Death"
Headquarters: John Harvey Tavern
E-mail: ssbs@bonco.org.uk
Official web site: None so far
Pioneer front: English Civil War
Second pioneer front:  Siamese Dancers

Smuggler colours: Brown and white jumper, red cap South Street's smuggler colours
Area of town represented: South Street area
Firesite location: Railway Land (off Railway Lane)
What makes us different from the others: South Street was originally a juvenile bonfire society, and although we are now an adult society we maintain a strong junior membership.

South Street in 1929 with their tableau depicting Cliffe Bridge South Street members in Siamese Dancer costumes. © Sussex Express
South Street in 1929 with their tableau depicting Cliffe Bridge South Street members in Siamese Dancer costumes - 1999
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This page last updated October 30, 2006