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VIDEO-Sidmouth FolkWeek ended with a bang

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Stefan Gordon

Published: 12:53 PM August 9, 2011    Updated: 6:37 PM November 7, 2020

Torch-lit procession and fireworks wow thousands

SIDMOUTH FolkWeek ended with a bang - literally – as thousands of people lined The Esplanade and enjoyed a torch-lit procession and spectacular firework display.

As our photos by staff photographer Alex Walton show, crowds cheered on a colourful procession of characters last Friday.

A fireworks bonanza capped off the night.

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