HISTORY AND NOSTALGIA

Hammond’s 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 Sturman’s report from Down Under; Ron Lancaster’s look at the firework scene; John Woodhead’s 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 houses’ 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 Lancaster’s book; Anti firework campaigner is now happy; Pro firework legislation