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Lewes Bonfire Society torches 'tallest' Guy Lewes Bonfire Society torches 'tallest' Guy
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A 50ft (15m) Guy Fawkes effigy will be set alight in an attempt to set a world record for the tallest Guy.A 50ft (15m) Guy Fawkes effigy will be set alight in an attempt to set a world record for the tallest Guy.
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society boasted it had built a one-of-a-kind landmark which would illuminate the night sky.Lewes Borough Bonfire Society boasted it had built a one-of-a-kind landmark which would illuminate the night sky.
Chairman Jason Winter said: "This is the biggest one we've ever done. I think it's the biggest one that anyone's ever done."Chairman Jason Winter said: "This is the biggest one we've ever done. I think it's the biggest one that anyone's ever done."
Thousands of visitors are expected to watch celebrations by six bonfire societies.Thousands of visitors are expected to watch celebrations by six bonfire societies.
Jim Etherington, from Cliffe Bonfire Society, said people described the famous Sussex event as anarchic, but that was "romanticising it".Jim Etherington, from Cliffe Bonfire Society, said people described the famous Sussex event as anarchic, but that was "romanticising it".
"It's incredibly well-organised with with due care for safety," he said."It's incredibly well-organised with with due care for safety," he said.
"The days when fireworks were thrown and barrels rolled down through the town are long gone.""The days when fireworks were thrown and barrels rolled down through the town are long gone."
Sussex Police assistant chief constable Robin Smith said the priority was safety.Sussex Police assistant chief constable Robin Smith said the priority was safety.
Alcohol also caused problems and about 50 injuries last year were related to drink, he added.Alcohol also caused problems and about 50 injuries last year were related to drink, he added.
Mr Smith said all the authorities wanted to ensure the event remained a celebration.Mr Smith said all the authorities wanted to ensure the event remained a celebration.
"By keeping it a celebration we keep it safe," he said."By keeping it a celebration we keep it safe," he said.
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Bonfire societies across the South East also burn effigies of more current, controversial figures. Last year Lewes torched figures including Russian president Vladimir Putin.Bonfire societies across the South East also burn effigies of more current, controversial figures. Last year Lewes torched figures including Russian president Vladimir Putin.
A model of Pope Paul V - Pontiff at the time of the Gunpowder Plot - is burned every year to remember 17 Protestant martyrs burned at the stake in the town during the 16th Century.A model of Pope Paul V - Pontiff at the time of the Gunpowder Plot - is burned every year to remember 17 Protestant martyrs burned at the stake in the town during the 16th Century.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has already been named as the target of a Kent society's celebrations - but BBC reporter Nathalie Edell also saw him make an appearance in Lewes earlier.Fifa president Sepp Blatter has already been named as the target of a Kent society's celebrations - but BBC reporter Nathalie Edell also saw him make an appearance in Lewes earlier.
She tweeted: "Well there's a sight for sore eyes... A Blatter effigy makes its way through Lewes this morning #lewesbonfire"She tweeted: "Well there's a sight for sore eyes... A Blatter effigy makes its way through Lewes this morning #lewesbonfire"