In Britain, November 5th is traditionally the day of one of the most spectacular public celebrations in the calendar year. All over the country, bonfires are lit and fireworks set off in remembrance of Guy Fawkes, a man who failed to blow up the King and parliament.
Everywhere, that is, except in Fawkes' home city of York, where a major spectacular was banned on the grounds of health and safety. According to the local council, York City Football Club's stadium, Bootham Crescent, was not large enough to ensure spectator safety.
The Chief Executive of the York Tourism Board was said to be lost for words.
(Source: Reuters)
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