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Friday 21st November 2008, 11:30AM GMT.
Scores of people engulfed Broad Oaks in Donnington, Telford on Sunday to celebrate the execution of Guy Fawkes, the Roman Catholic restorationist who was hung, drawn and quartered in 1606 for attempting to blow up the government. Some 14,000 people braved the cold and were treated to an extravaganza of fireworks, funfair rides and a gargantuan bonfire for their efforts.
The event has raised thousands of pounds for charities over the years, but this year was tinged with sadness as Alf Mitchell, who has organised the Donnington Mammoth Bonfire for the past 28 years, was standing down.
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