SBK - Bennett #50 Summer, 2006

HISTORY AND NOSTALGIA
HammondÃÃÃs Fireworks - a remarkable history by Mike Thomson
Memories of Bonfire Night - a recollection by the late lamented Nick Sampford
The Fuse is Lit - Mark Fleming (publisher of Firework Art) remembers what lit his firework fuse
Home Truths - how Jon Culverhouse spent his youth in fireworks
Profile of Rainer Davis, of Skyfires
NEWS AND INFORMATION
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS
Potential European legislation; classification of fireworks
CARTOONS by Sturtz and others; ILLUSTRATIONS of Indian fireworks, dummies in colour and colour display pictures from the best firework photographers; LETTERS; BOOK REVIEWS by Chris Pearce & John Bennett; ROUND UP of news and information; DIRECTORY of 118 companies
FEATURES
Firework Safety
Berlin Fireworks
British Firework Championships
Fireworks in Malta
Obituary - Nick Sampford
REGULARS:
Barry SturmanÃÃÃs report from Down Under; Ron LancasterÃÃÃs look at the firework scene; John WoodheadÃÃÃs news from the BFA; News from the BPA covered by Chris Pearce
INCLUDED: Slow plastic igniter cord to cease production; Hyundai Fortune disaster - big waves for fireworks; Local authorities clamp down on fireworks; Explosives history publications; Historic housesÃÃÃ firework concerts under attack; Celebration and G-Force join forces; Christophe Berthonneau talks; Survey of fireworks around the world; Fireworks in India special; History of the Gunpowder Plot; New edition of Ron LancasterÃÃÃs book; Anti firework campaigner is now happy; Pro firework legislation