Issue 86

Issue 86

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Why you can’t afford to be without the latest issue of Fireworks:

It covers the important firework issues: 25,971 complaints about the noise of barking dogs in 2023. No recorded complaints to local authorities about firework noise! What does a new government hold for fireworks? We hear a lot about air pollution from fireworks – the technical report in the South China Morning Post sees it rather differently; Danger to wedding displays; How is the Scottish ‘ban’ on fireworks going – not well; Local authorities’ ‘savings’ are affecting firework shows

It covers the firework world: Eric Dutch remembers Guy Fawkes’ Day in New Zealand – and some very special marine rockets; Bob Barclay with nostalgic recollections of Victoria Day in Canada; Mark Kelsall describes 5 competitions around the world – and that’s just a start

If you use or trade in fireworks, it provides what you need to know: Chris Pearce follows Standard to Dunnington; Geoff Smith researches the strength of early gunpowders; Quantum is born on the ashes of AF Pyro; Andy Hubble was at Southport and noted changes; Plymouth problems are being resolved – Jim Winship of TESA reports; A new book on the history of fireworks – John Bennett reviews it

It gives you a wallow in fireworks’ past: John Lockwood with a feature on William Congreve; Peter Fitch recalls his firework past; Jonathan’s Fireworks are 25 years old; John Bennett describes Which? Magazine’s test of fireworks – with illustrations; Ron Lancaster remembers; Barry Sturman continues his epic history of Brock’s in American; A detailed history by Emma Knutzen about Standard

It amuses and entertains you: Sturtz will set you chuckling; Giant Caps – do you remember them? – Ed Barclay does;

We remember the sadly missed: Elaine Moore, Fireworks premier columnist; Danny Ager

It gives you great firework illustrations: Standard adverts; Labels from the past; Dummies and fireworks tested by Which? Ian Cramman was at Blackpool taking photographs for Fireworks

Contributing to this issue: John Bennett; John Lockwood; Andy Hubble; Peter Fitch; Geoff Smith; Chris Pearce; Barry Sturman; Ed Barclay; Ron Lancaster; Eric Dutch; Jonathan Young; Bob Barclay; Mark Kelsall; Warren Thomas; John Moore; Jim Winship; Emma Knutzen; Ian Cramman

Did you know that Fireworks is available in an electronic version? – and it’s cheaper – go to:
https://fireworks-mag.org and see ‘Subscribe and View Electronic’ on row of subscription options

Issue 86 is sponsored by Fully Fused Fireworks