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The Old-Fashioned Art of Beach Bonfire Building in Weymouth

The 'Penny for the Guy' tradition is fading in Scotland as communities shift focus to fireworks, with origins linked to anti-Catholic sentiment and fundraising for celebrations.

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We're remembering when it was a Guy Fawkes tradition to build bonfires on Weymouth beach

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The old-fashioned art of beach bonfire building in Weymouth

We're remembering when it was a Guy Fawkes tradition to build bonfires on Weymouth beach

·Weymouth, United Kingdom
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The true meaning and grisly history of the 'Penny for the Guy' Bonfire Night tradition

The tradition might be on the decline but it's still a rite of passage for many children.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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