Comments on: Maurice Evans, Collector Of Fireworks

By: Shawdian

Shawdian — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:44:50 +0000

We English are superb collecters. I too collect and it amazes me what some of us have in our homes. This collection of fireworks is a credit to any collecter (fabulous!) Such a shame the gunpowder has to be removed and what did you did with it all ? I can imagine. Looking at your collection brings back many happy memories of my childhood bonfire nights, when Guy Faukes night was still a big event and me rushing up to the quaint old Victorian shop that would be stocked high with fireworks of all kinds, shapes and wonderful colours. I hope you find a good home for your special and unique collection. Thank you for sharing, was an absolute delight.

By: Kosmo Vinyl

Kosmo Vinyl — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:49:53 +0000

There ought to be a book dedicated to this collection !

By: Sarah Lewington

Sarah Lewington — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 11:24:28 +0000

Fabulous collection!
Museum of Brands and Packaging?

By: Stephen Barker

Stephen Barker — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:54:24 +0000

A collection that deserves a home for the future.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:23:15 +0000

Did you say “Exploding Fruit”? Whodathunkit?
Thank you for this rare look at an amazing collection, lovingly tended. The package designs
actually made me salivate.

By: Sarah B Guest Perry

Sarah B Guest Perry — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:46:23 +0000

Used to set these off while on vacation in St Lucia BWI which at that point was still a British possession. Thanks for the memories.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:33:16 +0000

What an amazing story. I hope that a museum can make space for them. Try Hornimans!

By: Eddie Johnson

Eddie Johnson — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:00:37 +0000

Just after the war we couldn’t get fireworks, there was one shop in High Holborn used to sell their own, Ellisons I think the shop was called mainly known for novelties like sneezing powder & stink bombs, but the fireworks weren’t much good, no bangers just flame like different colours. We acquired one year some pellets from flare guns which we’d put on the ground and put a match to. Britain was a deprived place to live just after the war, fireworks were a luxury we were not privy to.

By: Molly Porter

Molly Porter — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 08:52:53 +0000

I’d love to know if Maurice Evans has found somewhere that would accept his beautiful collection to be available for public appreciation, as I know that the Museum of Childhood wouldn’t feel able to do so, on health & safety grounds…

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 06:43:36 +0000

Looks fascinating, but I wouldn’t like to be his neighbour! Valerie