HISTORY AND NOSTALGIA

Fire King of Rosherville - Lynda Smith looks at a historical firework maker
Brock’s Comes To America - Jack Drewes tells us how
Standing Well Back - Mark Fleming bemoans the death of the British firework manufacturing industry
NEWS AND INFORMATION

Classification, Directive, European Standard etc. are subjects for John Woodhead (BFA), Chris Pearce (BPA), Martin Guest (EIG) and Paul Rushton (HSE)
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS

Ron Lancaster considers the present state of regulation in his column
CARTOONS by Sturtz; ILLUSTRATIONS of Brock’s, Standard & other firework dummies in colour and colour display pictures from the best firework photographers; LETTERS; ROUND UP of news and information; DIRECTORY - 120 companies; BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS: 2 books reviewed

FEATURES

Profile of Peter Stone - John Bennett looks at the work of Dean Fireworks
The Tultepec Experience - Nigel Village sees the Mexican festival and brings back stunning photographs
The UK Pyrotechnics Society is born - Richard Harwood describes its work
The first ever column from Steve Lawrence who brings news from Australia
The new style British Firework Championships - Jim Winship has the information
Jubilee Fireworks celebrate 20 years - Chris Pearce tells us about it
The last Plymouth report from Natasha Webb
Ukrainian Fireworks - Oksana Dykovska reviews the scene
4th July California - Chris Squyres provides his annual report
Review of the work of Steve Kirby - Natasha Webb describes it and supplies some excellent photographs
INCLUDED: New RSPCA report; Preserve don’t destroy; All Fireworks back issues back in print; Sturtz has been framed! World Cup cricket firework finale; Pictures of China visit; Minster Fireworks take-over; Firework van models; Eurovision Song Contest fireworks; More on mortar rack safety; Another firecracker world record; Fireworks in New Zealand; Festival - the aftermath; The dog who loves fireworks; Rockets on the Titanic; St Andrew’s are Malta winners; Flame-retardant firework boxes?