And it avoided the rain for once as bonfire societies and drumming groups from across Sussex took part in a torchlit procession through the historic town.
The procession made its way to The Salts where a giant bonfire was lit and a fireworks display took place. This year’s Rye Fawkes, who has the honour of lighting the fire was fittingly the town’s former fire chief Andy Polley.
Pictures by Andrew Clifton.
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1. Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton.
Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton
2. Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton.
Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton
3. Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton.
Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton
4. Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton.
Rye Bonfire 2022. Photo by Andrew Clifton. Photo: Andrew Clifton