The most intriguing comes from October 3, 1966, when preparations were being made on a country estate for a bonfire which was to be lit by none other than former Prime Minister Edward Heath.

The bonfire in question was constructed at Creskeld Hall, Ripon, home of Sir Malcolm Stoddard-Scott, formerly an MP for Pudsey (1945-50) and later Ripon (1950-1973), who lived there with wife Elsie He died in 1973.

Members of the Ripon Young Conservatives can be seen in amongst the huge tinder pile.

Another picture taken on November 5, 1969 shows two children, Roy Rix, four and his brother David, six, watching fireworks go off at Westwood County Primary School bonfire at Middleton, Leeds in the days before 'health and safety'.

A similar picture taken on November 5, 1981, shows two children, five-year-old Louise Brownbridge, of Eastwood Nook, Swarcliffe and a seven-year-old called Mark, of Dawlish Avenue, whose surname was partially obscured but ended in 'sells.' Both were enjoying fireworks at East End Park Community Association.

In another picture taken on November 5, 1980, 10-year-old Alison Worrell, of Selby, celebrates with a sparkler.

Possibly the most unusual Bonfire Night picture of all was not taken on November 5 but on April 3, 1964 and shows Mrs Elizabeth Swift packing fireworks by hand into boxes.

The packing operation took place on a 70-acre site covering former quarries on Crosland Hill, Huddersfield. According to a report from the time, staff followed "stringent safety measures", which included handing in matches and cigarette lighters whilst working at Standard Fireworks Ltd.

The report added: "A popular item nowadays is the packed selection box costing between 2s 6d and £5."

A special mention must be given to the the Bonfire Night of 1981, which, by all accounts, was a complete wash-out.

Most people stayed at home due to torrential rain. On the upside, however, the emergency services had one of their quietest nights in years and only three people were admitted to casualty with firework injuries.