Sparks, spuds, and sausages: A look back at our towns' best bonfires

Decades ago, the lead-up to November 5th was defined by weeks of community hustle – local kids wheeling old sofas to the neighborhood waste ground and fiercely guarding their timber stash from rival streets.

From the massive crowds at Berry Hill Park to the tight-knit fires in the Ashfield pit villages, Bonfire Night was a time of itchy woolen mittens, foil-wrapped spuds, and a sky lit entirely by community magic.

Rekindle those memories and take a look back at our archive of old photos from bonfire night’s past.