Ottery St. Mary in southwestern England hosts dramatic annual barrel burning festival . The event is a tradition dating back to the 12th century and involves thousands of people who gather on Saturday night for bonfires that burn through the night. I soon see why . Other UK locations stage dramatic flaming festivals , including Lewes and the Shetland Isles .
Ottery St. Mary in southwestern England hosts dramatic annual barrel burning festival . The event is a tradition dating back to the 12th century and involves thousands of people who gather on Saturday night for bonfires that burn through the night. Other UK locations stage dramatic flaming festivals , including Lewes and the Shetland Isles .