10 Greater Manchester Bonfire Night memories and traditions from years gone by

We all have our favourite childhood memories we associate with Guy Fawkes' night. For some it's the fireworks themselves, or perhaps warming ourselves around a colossal bonfire on the street where we grew up.

For others, its the food that springs to mind. Hot potatoes baked in the embers of the bonfire and treacle toffee being particular Bonfire Night favourites.

There are other seasonal traditions that seem to less common these days. Over recent years, children asking for a 'penny for the Guy' is no longer the familiar sight it once was.

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While other traditions endure, such as having your own bonfire party in your back garden and setting off fireworks. Whatever way you choose to celebrate, we thought we'd take a look back at some of our favourite memories of Bonfire Night from our own childhoods.

This of course won't be a complete list. So if you there are any memories or traditions you think should have made the list, let us know in the comments below.

Many will remember stopping passing strangers by asking for a "penny for the Guy" in the hope a few coins would be tossed your way. Generations will have fond memories of building a Guy in the run-up to bonfire night, which often consisted of stuffing old clothes with newspaper or rags, perhaps topped off with a hat and a left over mask from Halloween.

The Guy would then be taken around in an old push chair to busy spots, such as outside shops or even better, pubs. Afterwards, the Guy would traditionally be thrown on the bonfire to be consumed