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 effigy was placed on top of the pyre on Wednesday evening and the bonfire was due to be lit on Friday.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"Incidents like this that you see on top of the bonfire only deepen those fears and make people question whether they are fully and truly accepted and safe in Northern Ireland."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It is not the first time Moygashel's annual bonfire has featured a contentious display.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The air crackled and popped like logs in a bonfire.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
“We’ve been burning our bonfires and our traditions for like forever.”
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
"The placing of flags, effigies or other items on bonfires is not part of that tradition and should not take place," the party added.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Outside, bonfires are being lit, cherry pickers are providing moody lighting, and crowds of extras are being marshalled around to create party vibes.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
They mounted double-decker buses and utility poles, waved flags, lit bonfires and danced the Hokey Pokey around a statue of Queen Victoria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
It’s easy to pick out where the wealthy sectors border the poorest ones—where the steady light from electricity gives way to flickering lanterns, bonfires, and steam power plants.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
