bonfire
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A large crowd gathered to watch the bonfire, while police observed from the city walls overlooking the Bogside.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The group also requested that once the bonfire has been lit that "everyone pays their respects by dispersing quietly and respectfully afterwards".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
They now plan to hold a one minute silence for Mr Lyttle before the bonfire is lit at 21:00 BST and have asked attendees to join in with the tribute.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It is not the first time Moygashel's annual bonfire has hit the headlines over its contentious displays.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It has barely touched the flickering white flames of the bonfire when she leaps into his arms.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Back home in Iowa, Marcus English said he’d probably be hosting bonfires or hitting up local pools in mid- to late August.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Branches were draped with colourful ribbons and ritual wreaths, while bonfires blazed high, ready for the military brotherhood to gather around them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We’ve been burning our bonfires and our traditions for like forever.”
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
While many communities decided to light their bonfires on Saturday, some will light theirs on Sunday - on the eve of the parades.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Harry hurried up alongside them — for a split second, he thought he was seeing bonfires, and men darting around them — and then his mouth fell open.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
