"Squibbing The Bridge" MERRY CHRISTMAS, (pips)

Bridgwater Squibs are specially made fireworks for an event that is unique to the town, A Squib is a large firework which is tied to a block of wood at the end of a long pole which when lit is held above the head in the fashion of a weight lifter, (see note 1) They are a traditional end to Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival procession when around 150 squibbers line the High Street for a simultaneous display, www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk

Squibbing the bridge (above) First occured when th bridge was opened in 1883 and has now become the modern tradition as part of the switching on of the towns Christmas lights.

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******A Happy and Healthy Chistmas to you all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Stay Safe! *****

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67 comments - The latest ones

Günter Klaus ^club

.....wow,das schaut ganz toll aus mit den verschiedenen Farbtönen der Brücke und diesen herrlichen Feuerwerk lieber Roger,ganz tolle Aufnahmen sind dir gelungen:))

...........wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Very nice comments Guni:)) Thank you,
Merry Christmas.

3 years ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Thank you Roger !!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and a good start into the new year 2022 !!!
Stay healthy and greetings from Switzerland!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Very kind Walter, Thank you
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

3 years ago.

©UdoSm ^club

Wow, what a great fireworks display...

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Nice comment Udo, Thank you.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Awesome night shot with stunning reflections.
Merry Xmas.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Very much appreciated Jaap, Thank you.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Wow ! Looks wonderful, Roger ! Wish you very nice Christmas Days !

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Very kind Ulrich, Thank you

3 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

I wish you the brightest and loveliest HOLIDAYS

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Lovely comments Annemarie, Thank you.

3 years ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

superbe photo Roger et bonnes fêtes à vous et votre famille !

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Really appreciated Angeligue, Thank you.
Merry Christmas.

3 years ago.

vero

une magnifique explosion de couleurs ,de Noël, féérique, et de merveilleuses réflections dans ce beau miroir, très belle série magique une beauté ces feux d"artifice, Merveilleusement présenté; Un Joyeux Noël Roger pour toi et tes proches Bisous+++++++++++++++++++++++++

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to vero

y nice and thoughtful comments Vero. many thanks.

3 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Magnifiques photo et reflets de ces décors de Noël. Joyeuses fêtes. Nicole.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Very kind Nicole, Many thanks and Merry Christmas.

3 years ago.

Smiley Derleth ^club

What a wonderful tradition, and a gorgeous photo! Merry Christmas, Roger.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Smiley Derleth ^club

Many thanks Smiley event history can be traced back to 1605, but organised events only started in 1847

3 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Je vous souhaite un joyeux Noël et tout le meilleur durant ces fêtes de fin d'année.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Kind words that are very much appreciated Malik, Thank you

3 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Spectacular shots! Stay well!

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3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William.

3 years ago.

Horizon 36 ^club

Thank you Roger. Wonderful capture

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Horizon 36 ^club

Very kind, Thank you.

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

AN AMAZING DISPLAY

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam, it is unique to the town.

3 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Oh magnifique, d'or et de lumière !+++++++++
Bon jeudi Roger.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Very kind Jocelyne, Thank you.

3 years ago.

Adele ^club

What an explosion of colours and lights in this beautiful night shot, rOger!
Amazing reflections of the fireworks and of the bridge.
Stay well and safe and Merrry Christmas!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Thank you for those kind words Adele, really appreciated
Merry Christmas.

3 years ago.

Erika Akire

..a.wonderful capture full of lights...

Merry Christmas, Roger

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Erika Akire

Many thanks Erika,

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Looks great Roger. A fine set of images here with these fireworks at night.

Christmas Greetings and A Happy New Year too. Herb

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Really appreciated Herb Thank you.

3 years ago.

sunlight ^club

Great photos Roger !

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sunlight ^club

Thank you!

3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

werdt al in november gevierd-----mooi roger WOW

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Indeed Fred November and at Christmas Thank you.

3 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Wow, what a spectacular scene. Wish you Merry Christmas - and a Happy New Year, Roger !

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Very kind Percy, Thank you.
The same good wishes to you and yours.

3 years ago.

Esther ^club

Very colorful and festive (and a bit dangerous). HFF!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you Esther, a centuries old tradition and now as safe as it can be.

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A fascinating tradition and great night images. HFF and Season's Greetings, Roger.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George, I have been involved in carnival since 1972,
Merry Christmas to you.

3 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

WOW!!! Looks great!!

HFF and have a great Christmas weekend,Roger! Stay safe.

Best wishes
Füsun

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Really appreciated Fusun, Thank you.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

3 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Fabulous!
HFF Roger & Seasons Greetings.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Many thanks, "Merry Christmas"

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Having already seen this I repeat - Well done.

HFF. I wish you a great Christmas Eve. Herb

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Many thanks Herb

3 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Danke sehr für Deine guten Wünsche, Roger.

Frohe Weihnachten für und ein glückliches und gesundes neues Jahr für Dich und die Deinen.
Erich

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you Erich, and thank you for your support, "Merry Christmas"

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Wow! Beautiful, dramatic and exciting. A superb series of images capturing this magical lighting and firework display. Love the close up of the squibbers with their coshes held aloft

Have a Christmas that is as beautiful and magical as your images

3 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

Superb series!
Merry Christmas also for you!

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

Appreciated Judite, Thank you

3 years ago.

Annalia S. ^club

A spectacular light show, Roger. Love your series on this traditional display. The first pip is absolutely breathtaking!
Happy holidays to you and belated HFF!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annalia S. ^club

Thank you Annalia, It's well over 50 years since I held a squid cosh over my head although both son and daughter have helped keep the tradition alive,

3 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

So beautiful!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy new year!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

Very kind Cheryl, Thank you.

3 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Vraiment un évènement très beau à regarder..
belle photo avec ces reflets belles notes aussi
Merci beaucoup Rogerpour ce beau partage de la fête de NOËL
bonne soirée et semaine
amicalement/roland

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Thank you for you interest and the lovely comments Roland.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A fabulous series Roger............you've nailed the action, colours and light perfectly!

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Many thanks Keith, Trust you had a good Christmas with the family

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

You're welcome Roger. We had a quiet Xmas with our oldest daughter, who lives close by and then caught up with my other daughter and the grandchildren over the new year.

3 years ago.

Leo W ^club

very beautful fireworks

3 years ago.

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